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Lahore, 4 March 2026: The ABS Developers National T20 Cup 2026 is set to begin from Saturday, 7 March with the semi-finals and final scheduled for 17 and 18 March, respectively, the Pakistan Cricket Board announced today. A total of 23 matches will take place in the tournament at the Imran Khan Cricket Stadium, Peshawar, … Read more
Debris lies on a street in the aftermath of an Israeli and US strike on a police station, amid the US-Israel attack on Iran, in Tehran on March 2, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Operatives from Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence signalled openness to the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to talks on ending the war, the … Read more
JD Vance long championed opposition to conflicts abroad. With President Trump all-in on war with Iran, the vice president is staying loyal even as allies make his qualms known.
[ Central bank governor says country has shifted from annual loan rollovers to monthly rollovers State Bank of Pakistan Governor Jameel Ahmad. PHOTO: TWITTER ISLAMABAD: State Bank of Pakistan Governor Jameel Ahmad said on Wednesday that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was not demanding repayment of a $2 billion loan, but had instead shifted it to a monthly … Read more
An attack on Turkey, a NATO member that shares a border with Iran, would mark a major escalation in Iran’s retaliation for the U.S. and Israeli assault. Top U.S. defense officials are speaking at a Pentagon news conference.
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Morne said India would again need someone “to put their hand up” against Harry Brook’s side MUMBAI: India will need a “special performance” to beat a “street-smart” England in their T20 World Cup semi-final in Mumbai, bowling coach Morne Morkel warned on Wednesday. Sanju Samson’s sparkling 97 not out enabled India to chase down 196 … Read more
SYDNEY: Bayern Munich midfielder Momoko Tanikawa finally cracked a dogged Taiwan on Wednesday as powerhouse Japan kicked off their Women’s Asian Cup with a 2-0 victory in Perth. Brimming with a talented squad featuring 16 England-based players, Japan dominated a one-sided match played in fierce heat. But they were left frustrated by an inability to … Read more
[ Says LNG imports from Qatar have been halted but demand will be met through local gas Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. Photo: File Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Wednesday that Pakistan has sufficient petroleum supplies to meet domestic demand for nearly a month. “There is no shortage of petroleum products. We have a … Read more
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has lashed out at the American-Israeli strikes, underlining his refusal to participate even after President Trump threatened Madrid with economic retaliation.
