Finance Minister Aurangzeb meets group’s MD Anna Bjerde on sidelines of AlUla Conference in Saudi Arabia Finance Minister Aurangzeb meets group’s MD Anna Bjerde on sidelines of AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies in Saudi Arabia. PHOTO: X/Pakistan’s Ministry of Finance ISLAMABAD: The World Bank reaffirmed its commitment to Pakistan’s $20 billion development programme on…
Pakistan beat Netherlands by three wickets in the opening match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Colombo’s Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground on Saturday. Chasing a target of 148, Pakistan reached the total in the final over to secure a hard-fought victory.
The Netherlands posted a target of 148 runs for Pakistan in the opening match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Colombo on Saturday. The Netherlands made a brisk start after being put into bat by Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha. The team was on course for a total of 170 plus, but lost…
Gold prices in Pakistan increased on Saturday in line with the international market. In the local market, the gold price per tola reached Rs519,462 after a gain of Rs11,700. According to All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association (APGJSA), 10-gram gold was sold at Rs445,354 after an increase of Rs10,030. The international rate of gold was…
Pakistan began its campaign in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 against Netherlands in Sri Lankan capital today (Saturday) amid chances of rain. Captain Salman Ali Agha is aiming to continue the team’s impressive recent form when they face the Netherlands at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo at 10.30 am (Pakistan Standard Time)….
Power Division submits proposal to NEPRA for approval; hearing scheduled for Feb 10 ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to reduce the base electricity tariff and revise fixed charges, with proposals aimed at making electricity cheaper for domestic consumers using more than 300 and 700 units per month. Under the new proposal, fixed charges will…
Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha address the presser ahead of T20 World Cup. Photo: AFP COLOMBO: Pakistan captain Salman Agha defended off-spinner Usman Tariq’s unorthodox bowling action on Friday and called him the side’s “X factor” on the eve of their Twenty20 World Cup opener against the Netherlands in Colombo. Tariq, who has played three…
Pakistan Cricket team captain Sulman Ali Agha has said that the players will try to win all the matches in T20 World Cup. He said in a press conference in Colombo that Pakistan team has no pressure to go to any event and players will try to win all the matches. “I don’t remember the…
India’s Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav continued their run drought. Photo: REUTERS MUMBAI: India captain Suryakumar Yadav said his team would travel to Colombo as planned for their Twenty20 World Cup clash against arch-rivals Pakistan, despite Pakistan’s decision to boycott the match citing geopolitical tensions. The Pakistan government directed its team to boycott the February…
Cricket’s T20 World Cup begins Saturday after an acrimonious build‑up overshadowed by political turmoil, with Bangladesh kicked out and Pakistan refusing to face arch-rivals and co-hosts India. When the first ball is finally bowled after a chaotic lead-in, Pakistan will open the tournament against the Netherlands in Colombo. Defending champions and tournament favourites India will…