Evacuation deadline in Tirah extended following severe weather
PESHAWAR: The deadline set for the Tirah Valley to evacuate has been withdrawn and the residents who are still in their houses have been directed to stay at their homes till the next directive. Kamal Uddin, the head 24 members committee, said that heavy snowfall multiplied the miseries of the
T20 World Cup: PCB responds to Bangladesh exclusion, will act on govt advice
LAHORE: Interior Minister and chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday said that Bangladesh, which has refused to play the T20 World Cup scheduled in India, was being mistreated and should be allowed to participate in the tournament. Mohsin Naqvi, talking to media in Lahore, said
Heavy rain and snowfall cause widespread damage in Afghanistan
KABUL: The heavy rain and snowfall events brought extensive damage to Afghanistan which resulted in 61 confirmed fatalities and more than 100 reported injuries according to official reports. According to Afghan media reports, Parwan and Wardak together with southern Kandahar and northern Jowzjan and Faryab and central Bamyan regions experience
ICC announces updated T20 World Cup schedule
DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released a revised schedule for the T20 World Cup 2026, including match details for Scotland. Scotland will start its tournament schedule on February 7 when it plays against the West Indies according to the newly established timetable. The team will play its second
Police arrest two famous TikTokers in Peshawar
PESHAWAR: Peshawar police have arrested two well-known TikTokers for allegedly creating and sharing immoral content on social media. According to police, the arrests were made on the directives of Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Peshawar Dr Mian Saeed Ahmed. The operation was carried out under the supervision of DSP Circle
UAE imposes strict social media laws with heavy fines
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has tightened its social media laws, leading to stricter penalties for anyone who posts, comments on, or shares offensive content. According to media reports, individuals, institutions, or companies can face fines ranging from Dh250,000 to Dh500,000 for publishing such content. Dubai Police have warned both
CM KP running street movement to divert attention from failures: Dr Ibad
NOWSHERA: Opposition Leader in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly and PML-N MPA Dr. Ibad has strongly criticized the provincial government and the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He stated that, for the first time in the province’s history, an elected Chief Minister is protesting on the streets against his own government,
Government declares holiday on February 6
The Punjab government has declared February 6 a holiday in Lahore to celebrate Basant, following a recommendation from the district administration. This announcement comes after the district administration issued the relevant suggestions. The holiday on February 6 (Friday), in conjunction with Kashmir Day on February 5 (Thursday), creates a four-day
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government reshuffles senior bureaucrats
PESHAWAR (Muhammad Ijaz Afridi): The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has issued orders for the transfer of 2 senior officers, including the Additional Secretary in the Department of Culture, Tourism, Archaeology, and Museums, and the Additional Chief Secretary of the Home Department. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Establishment Department has issued a notification regarding
ICC’s big decision on Bangladesh participation in T20 World Cup 2026
ISLAMABAD: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially announced that the Bangladesh cricket team has been eliminated from the T20 World Cup 2026. In place of Bangladesh, the Scotland team has now been included in this mega event, which is co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. According to the ICC’s
