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DHAKA: The election campaign for Bangladesh’s 13th National Parliament elections and the nationwide referendum will conclude today, 48 hours ahead of polling day, according to local media reports. The election campaign, which began on…

ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan has announced that the national cricket team will play against India in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on February 15. The decision was taken after consultations with the International Cricket…

LAHORE: The Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise, Multan Sultans, was sold for a massive Rs. 2.45 billion in a bidding auction held at Expo Center Lahore. The highest bidder, Wali Tech, secured the franchise with a bid of Rs. 245 crore…

TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi renewed a pledge on Monday to cut a sales tax on food, after a historic election win brightened chances for stimulus measures that have rattled financial markets. Takaichi's ruling Liberal…

LAHORE: The European Union (EU), through its funding under the Huqooq-e-Pakistan II project, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), inaugurated the Shaista Ikramullah Human Rights Education Centre (SIHREC) in…

SIALKOT: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has remarked that begging has evolved into an organized profession in Pakistan, reportedly providing the most “employment” in the country. Speaking to the media, Khawaja Asif said that formal…

LAHORE: Lahore was transformed into a lively spectacle of kites soaring through the sky, pulsating music, delicious food, and joyous celebrations as the city’s three-day Basant festival came to a successful conclusion. Throughout the…

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced an extension for Hajj 2026 pilgrims to complete their biometric registration. The new deadline for submitting biometric information is February 17. A ministry spokesperson…

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) started the new business week on a strong footing, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index recording a sharp gain during early trading on Monday. At the opening bell, the market surged by more than 1,500…

ISLAMABAD: Leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have been formally indicted in a case concerning links with terrorists. The hearing took place at the Islamabad Anti-Terrorism Court, presided over by Judge Tahir Abbas Sapra. The…