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LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a 15-member national squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 and the tri-series in Ireland. Fatima Sana will lead the team. Five players—Aimen Fatima, Natalia Parvez, Rameen…

For centuries, humans have wondered whether we are alone in the universe. Despite advances in science, no reliable evidence of extraterrestrial intelligence has been found so far. Modern telescopes, such as the James Webb Space Telescope,…

Obesity has been identified as a major factor behind the rapidly increasing incidence of cancer among young people worldwide, according to a new medical study conducted in Sweden. Cancer remains one of the fastest-growing diseases…

MUZAFFARABAD: The Azad Jammu & Kashmir Election Commission has rejected the registration application of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). The decision was made because of irregularities in financial matters and party accounts. The…

NEW YORK: Consul General of Pakistan in New York Aamer Ahmed Atozai received in his office a delegation of leaders from the Pakistani Dental and Medical Students Association of New York University. During the meeting, both sides discussed…

BAKU: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has arrived in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, on a three-day official visit. At Baku airport, she was welcomed by Deputy Minister of Defence Industry Mahman Buksi Sof. The arrival…

SYLHET: The first day of the Sylhet Test concluded with Bangladesh being bowled out for 278 runs in their first innings against Pakistan. At the close of play, Pakistan were 21/0 in response. Pakistan, looking to bounce back in the…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s energy sector is facing a deepening financial crisis, with total circular debt reaching a staggering Rs5.206 trillion, according to the latest report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The report reveals that…

KARACHI: Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will convene on May 17 (Sunday) to sight the moon of Zilhaj, which will determine the date of Eid ul Adha in Pakistan. The meeting will take place at the Pakistan Meteorological Department in Karachi…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Egypt have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in key areas of internal security, including counter-terrorism, anti-narcotics, cybercrime prevention, and safe city initiatives. The understanding was reached…