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Friday, 21 February, 2025

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Pakistan separatists claim killing of 7 Punjabi travellers

A separatist group in Pakistans volatile southwest claimed responsibility on Thursday for an attack which officials said saw seven bus passengers lined up and shot dead. Security forces have for decades battled ethnic and separatist violence in impoverished but mineral-rich Balochistan, which...

ICC Champions Trophy: New Zealand beat Pakistan by 60 runs

Tom Latham and Will Young both hit centuries as New Zealand kicked off their ICC Champions Trophy campaign with a 60-run win over hosts Pakistan in Karachi on Wednesday. Young (107 off 113 balls) scored his first overseas ODI century, while Latham (118 from 104 balls) hit his eighth ton as New...

5 killed in Pakistan shooting over personal enmity

Five people were killed on Sunday morning during a shooting in Peshawars Badaber area of Pakistan. The incident occurred when the accused opened indiscriminate fire on a vehicle in the Mashokhel area at around 2:00am, Dawn reported. According to a police statement, The reason for the firing...

Pakistan triumphs in Embassy Cricket Carnival

The second edition of the Embassy Cricket Carnival has been held to strengthen mutual relations, tourism, sports, and diplomacy. The two-day tournament featured 14 teams comprising embassy officials. The event was organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh and Gameplay Ltd....

New Zealand clinch tri-series title with a 5-wicket win against Pakistan

Despite the absence of key players Lockie Ferguson, Ben Sears, Matt Henry, and Rachin Ravindra due to injuries, New Zealand secured the tri-series title in Karachi, sending a strong message to the hosts just five days before their Champions Trophy opener at the same venue. With their senior...

Pakistan in tri-nation series final with record chase

Pakistan eliminated South Africa from the tri-nation series with centuries from skipper Mohammad Rizwan and vice-captain Salman Ali Agha, reports UNB. The centuries lead the home team to its highest-ever successful run chase in an ODI just a week ahead of Champions Trophy. Rizwan struck an...

16 Pakistanis among 65 migrants dead in Libya boat tragedy

As many as 16 Pakistanis are believed to be among the 65 illegal migrants who died after a boat capsized off the coast of Zawiya in northwestern Libya over the weekend, reports bdnews24.com. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed the countrys foreign affairs ministry to expedite the...

Erdogan embarks on three-nation Asia tour to strengthen ties

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is set to begin a pivotal three-nation tour of Asia on Monday, with stops in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Pakistan, aiming to further enhance Turkiyes established relationships with these key regional partners, reads a Daily Sabah report. After a busy domestic...

Pakistan ends quota for deceased employee’s relative

The government has officially terminated the facility that allowed a family member of a government employee who died in service to secure employment, reports Express Tribune. In line with a recent Supreme Court ruling, the Establishment Division has issued instructions to all ministries and...

Rizwan revives Babar Azam's 'King' tag

Pakistan cricket captain Mohammad Rizwan brought back Babar Azams famous King moniker ahead of the Champions Trophy, reports Hindustan Times. Rizwan has strongly hinted that Babar Azam will open the batting alongside Fakhar Zaman in the teams opening match of the ODI tri-series against New...

FIFA suspends Pakistan Football Federation

FIFA on Thursday suspended the Pakistan Football Federation with immediate effect after the recently elected PFF Congress rejected the constitutional amendments proposed by the global football body. The PFF has been suspended with immediate effect due to its failure to adopt a revision of the...

18 Pakistani soldiers killed in clashes with separatist rebels

Eighteen Pakistani soldiers were killed in clashes with separatist rebels in Balochistan, after troops engaged insurgents who had set up roadblocks in the volatile northwestern region. According to UNB, officials on Saturday confirmed the death to Associated Press. The military stated that...

Bangladesh High Commission in Islamabad celebrates Youth Festival-2025

The Youth Festival-2025 was celebrated with a Cultural Soiree at the premises of Bangladesh High Commission in Islamabad on Thursday. The presence of Bangladeshi and Pakistani youths at the high commission and their slogan Lets change the country, change the world made a memorable moment for...

10 Pakistani dramas that will keep you hooked

Pakistani dramas have consistently captivated viewers with their engaging plots, stellar performances, and meaningful themes. Whether addressing social issues or highlighting the beauty of love and family, these dramas have earned a prominent place in global entertainment. Here are ten Pakistani...

Pakistan warns internet users against malicious VPN, AI extensions

The National Telecom and Information Technology Security Board (NTISB) in Pakistan has issued a critical warning to internet users, advising them to avoid 16 browser extensions due to potential hacking and data breach risks. These extensions include a mix of AI tools and VPN services, both of which...

West Indies lead Pakistan after 20 wickets fall

Gudakesh Motie and Jomel Warricans outstanding all-round contributions earned the West Indies a narrow nine-run first-innings lead against Pakistan, as 20 wickets tumbled on the opening day of the second test on Saturday, citing AP reports UNB. Moties crucial 55, his first test half-century,...

US rejects clemency, Pakistan seeks legal action for Aafia Siddiqui

The US government has rejected a clemency petition for the release of Dr. Aafia Siddiqui, a Pakistani neuroscientist imprisoned in the United States, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) was told on Friday, reports DAWN. This disclosure came during the hearing of a petition filed by Dr. Siddiquis...

Bangladesh and Pakistan traders call for removal of trade barriers

Traders from Bangladesh and Pakistan have urged the removal of both customs and non-customs barriers to boost bilateral trade. They made the call at a meeting held between the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) and a business delegation from Pakistan in Gulshan on...

Iran to participate in international naval drills hosted by Pakistan

Irans top military official has said the country would participate in international naval exercises that would be hosted by the Pakistani Navy and is scheduled to go underway next month. Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri made the remarks on Monday...

Auto financing in Pakistan rises amid interest rate cuts

Auto financing witnessed a slight increase, reaching $847.63 million in December 2024 from $844.56 million in November, according to data from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). This marks a reversal of the negative trend seen in November, when financing declined from $850 million in October. For...

Pakistan launches first home-made observation satellite

Pakistan launched its first home-made observation satellite on Friday from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northern China, Pakistans space agency said. The PRSC-EO1 satellite will boost Pakistans ability to monitor and manage natural resources, respond to disasters, and improve urban...

Market not coming under control

The rice market is not coming under control at all. No initiative, including duty and tax exemptions on imports, sale at subsidized prices, and drives, is proved effective to rein in the high price of rice. Ships filled with are being anchored on a regular break. Two consignments of rice have...

Massive gold mine discovered in Pakistan, set to revolutionize world economy

A staggering discovery of gold reserves, valued at Rs800 billion, has been claimed by Ibrahim Hassan Murad, the former Punjab Minister for Mines and Minerals, in Pakistan. According to Murad, the Geological Survey of Pakistan (GSP) has confirmed the presence of 2.8 million tolas of gold along a...

11 bodies who died in Pakistan mine blast recovered

Citing officials, the AP reported that the rescuers have recovered the bodies of 11 coal miners who died last week after a methane gas explosion caused a coal mine to collapse in southwestern Pakistan. An operation is still underway to find a 12th worker who has been missing since Thursday, when...

Pakistani band 'Kaavish' concert in Dhaka rescheduled

Pakistans famous band Kaavish was scheduled to perform in Dhaka for the first time. The concert, Dhaka Dreams: Kaavish Live in Concert, was set for the 10th and 11th of January at the Army Stadium in Dhaka. However, the event organizers, Blue Brick Communications, revealed a change in the dates at...

Zia fought for independence when another group sided with Pakistan

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Vice Chairman Shamsuzzaman Dudu said a group of masked people who never supported the war for independence are trying to mislead country people with false information. While Ziaur Rahman fought for freedom, another group sided with Pakistan in the war in the...

Pakistan launces 50 rockets on Afghanistan: Report

Pakistan has launched multiple rocket attacks on on Sarkano District at Kunar Province in Afghanistan on Friday. Local media Kabul Now, Tolo News and Khama Press reported this incident citing multiple locals and officials. However, the Islamic Emirate has condemned the attack by Pakistani...

Malala Yousafzai 'overwhelmed and happy' to be back in Pakistan

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai said Saturday she was overwhelmed to be back in her native Pakistan, as she arrived for a global summit on girls education in the Islamic world. The education activist was shot by the Pakistani Taliban in 2012 when she was a schoolgirl and has returned...