Pakistan’s Shadab Khan (R) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Sri Lanka’s Dhananjaya de Silva during the first Twenty20 international cricket match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla on January 7, 2026. — AFP LAHORE: Final consultations on Pakistan’s squad for the International Cricket Council (ICC)…
The situation in Iran is “under total control” after violence linked to protests spiked over the weekend, the country’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Monday via English translation. “We are ready for war but also for dialogue,” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Monday in a briefing to foreign ambassadors in Tehran via…
A farmer, stands beside his solar panels, installed to run a tube well, the motorised pump that tap groundwater, amid a rice field, in Muridke, Sheikhupura District on August 12, 2025. — Reuters ABU DHABI: Pakistan has set a bold target to achieve 60% renewable energy in its power mix by 2030, as the country…
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AI boom set to lift TSMC’s Q4 profit by 27% While the global AI chip market is witnessing fluctuations in the stock profit-loss situations,analysts expect another record profit as the world’s largest manufacturer of advanced artificial intelligence AI chips, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co TSMC is expected to post a 27% jump in fourth-quarter net profit…
Iran-US standoff, Venezuela situation, instability across Middle East and South Asia undermines market confidence KARACHI: A sharp wave of selling swept through the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday, triggering a steep corrective move as escalating geopolitical tensions drove investors into risk-off mode. Heightened concerns over the Iran-US standoff, developments in Venezuela, and widening instability…
Golden Globes 2026: Fire breaks out backstage while celebrities accept awards In a shocking turn of events, a fire broke out backstage during the 2026 Golden Globes awards ceremony. While Hollywood’s big celebrities were accepting their awards on stage, a catering accident sparked a fire behind the scenes. Chris Gardner, a journalist posted a video…
Budget 2026: For the first time, the Union Budget will be presented on a Sunday! Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday confirmed the date for Budget 2026, saying that the Union Budget will be announced on Sunday, February 1.The upcoming Union Budget will be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, marking the eighth time…
The initiative aims to build a strong national squad, with final team selection to be announced after the camp ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) is pleased to announce that the Davis Cup Training Camp is being organized in preparation for the upcoming Davis Cup tie between Pakistan and Senegal, scheduled to be held on…
Golden Globes 2026 viral moments you actually missed—here’s everything everyone’s buzzing about The Golden Globes 2026 spectacular ceremony held at the Beverly Hilton ballroom on January 11, 2026, marked the start of the awards season. Within minutes, the Golden Globes 2026 extravaganza delivered what it was famous for: the viral buzz on social media. Comedian…