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David Wiese unavailable for PSL 11

Lahore Qalandars confirm that their long-standing all-rounder David Wiese will not be participating in the Pakistan Super League Season 11 due to unforeseen circumstances and important family commitments. David has shared a strong and enduring association with Lahore Qalandars over the past seven seasons and has expressed his intention to return in future editions of … Read more

Quetta remains on edge as internet shutdown, tight security disrupt daily life

Residents face a third day without internet as security restrictions disrupt schools, work, and travel People gather as others collect recyclable items beside a burnt vehicle along a road on the outskirts of Quetta, a day after coordinated terror attacks in Balochistan. Photo: AFP QUETTA: Life in Quetta remained tense and unsettled on Monday as … Read more

Real Madrid scrape win over Rayo

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his team’s winner against Rayo Vallecano at the Santiago Bernabeu. Photo: AFP MADRID: Kylian Mbappe stayed calm to roll home a 100th-minute penalty and claim Real Madrid a 2-1 win over nine-man Rayo Vallecano on Sunday in a spicy La Liga derby clash. Elsewhere Athletic Bilbao struck late … Read more

Family festival in Karachi showcases women-led online businesses

Event features wide range of products, including food items, clothing, perfumes, handmade jewellery, other handcrafts A one-day family festival was held at Habitt City in Karachi on February 2, 2026. Photo: Author KARACHI: A one-day family festival held in Karachi carried a strong message of women’s empowerment, with women-led stalls and homegrown online businesses taking … Read more

Pakistan’s annual consumer price inflation rises to 5.8% in January

[ Pakistan’s finance ministry had projected inflation would remain within a 5% to 6% range in January. PHOTO:FILE Consumer price inflation rose 5.8% year-on-year in January, official data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics showed on Monday, underscoring the central bank’s warning that price pressures could temporarily breach its target band as economic activity picks up. … Read more

Retail banking seminar calls for blend of skills and modern technology

Green Peak seminar highlights talent shortages, SME neglect, push for faster, smarter banking An employee counts Pakistani rupee notes at a bank in Peshawar on August 22, 2023. Photo: Reuters KARACHI: Attendees at a retail banking seminar on Monday said a strong blend of skilled human resources and modern technology could better meet changing customer … Read more

Pakistan’s India boycott splits fans as politics overshadows cricket

Pakistan allows its team for Feb 7 tournament but bars India clash set for Feb 15 in Srilanka Fans of India and Pakistan are expected to fill out the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. PHOTO: AFP Pakistan’s decision to boycott its Twenty20 World Cup match against India has drawn widespread support from fans and administrators who … Read more