Lahore: The Government of Pakistan has announced that the national team will participate in the ICC T20 World Cup but will not play its scheduled match against India on February 15.According to sources, multiple factors contributed to the decision to boycott the match against India. Government officials said that a key reason was the International…
Former PM Visits Data DarbarLahore: Former Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif visited the shrine of Data Darbar on Saturday, accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.During the visit, Nawaz Sharif and Ishaq Dar offered Fateha, laid floral wreaths, and showered flowers at the shrine. Speaking on the occasion, Nawaz Sharif said…
By Dr Ansab Ali | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The All Pakistan Business Forum (APBF) has expressed strong disappointment over the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) decision to keep the policy rate unchanged at 10.5 percent, calling it a missed opportunity to provide much-needed relief to businesses and revive economic activity.In a statement, APBF leadership said that…
By Dr Ansab Ali | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Emergency Services Department (ESD) responded to 1,159 road traffic crashes (RTCs) across all 37 districts of Punjab during the last 24 hours, resulting in 18 fatalities and 1,372 injuries.According to the ESD, 622 critically injured victims were shifted to various hospitals, while 750 people with minor injuries…
Lahore: Pakistan defeated Australia by a massive margin of 111 runs in the third T20 International to complete a clean sweep in the series after seven years.In the match played at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan won the toss and opted to bat first. The hosts posted 207 runs for the loss of six wickets in…
Peshawar: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Suhail Afridi has said that he has received an invitation from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for a meeting tomorrow, where he will present the province’s issues in a comprehensive manner.Addressing the Khyber Peace Jirga, the Chief Minister strongly condemned the recent terrorist incidents in Balochistan and stressed the need for…
Quetta: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti has stated that 17 security personnel were martyred during encounters with militants in recent terror incidents across the province, while the bodies of 145 terrorists are in government custody.Speaking to journalists in Quetta, the Chief Minister said that 31 innocent civilians were also killed in the attacks. He…
Islamabad, February 1, 2026 – According to the latest Pakistan Social and Living Standards Measurement (PSLM–HEIS) 2024–2025 survey released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) and reviewed by FAFEN, Pakistan’s overall literacy rate (age 10 years and above) stands at 63%. This marks only a modest 3 percentage point increase since 2018–19 (when it…
The Pakistan Tourism, Sports & Family Festival 2026 was successfully inaugurated today in the federal capital, showcasing the country’s rich cultural heritage, diverse tourism offerings, and family-friendly appeal to both domestic and international audiences.Organized by the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) in collaboration with the Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC), provincial tourism departments, and public-private…
Sardar Akhtar Mengal, President of the Balochistan National Party (Mengal) and former Chief Minister of Balochistan, has issued a grave statement describing the current security and political situation in Balochistan as “extremely alarming” and declaring that the province has effectively turned into a “no-go area.”In remarks widely circulated on social media and local news platforms,…
