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  Current Score:  Pakistan is  125/4  after  12.5 overs . Key Performer:  Captain  Salman Ali Agha  played a leading role, scoring  76 off 40 balls  before being dismissed by Sean Abbott. Wickets:  Australia has fought back with breakthroughs from  Cooper Connolly ,  Adam Zampa , and  Sean Abbott .  Babar Azam  was dismissed for  2 runs .  

  Direct flights between Bangladesh and Pakistan resumed on Thursday after more than a decade, with the first Biman Bangladesh Airlines landed at Jinnah International Airport on Thursday night. In a statement, the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) said that the Bangladeshi carrier returned to Karachi after 14 years and was given a traditional water cannon salute upon landing. The authority hailed the flight as "a new chapter" in the relationship between the two countries. Since 2012, travellers between Bangladesh and Pakistan had to use connecting flights through Gulf hubs such as Dubai and Doha. On Thursday national carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines departed for Karachi, the first regular flight since 2012. Mohammad Shahid, one of 150 Karachi-bound passengers on board, said he was happy to be able to travel more frequently than before, when he could only make the journey once every two or three years. "We had been waiting for such an opportunity because we travel contin...

  Punjab is Pakistan’s largest province by population and its most consequential administrative unit. What works in Punjab often sets the tone for the rest of the country. What fails there becomes a national burden. This reality places extraordinary weight on the province’s leadership, especially during periods of economic strain, social pressure, and institutional fatigue. Since assuming office as Chief Minister, Maryam Nawaz Sharif has moved quickly to define her leadership around one central idea: Governance must be felt, not announced. Her approach has focused less on rhetorical ambition and more on programmes that directly alter how citizens experience the state in their daily lives. From sanitation and transport to healthcare, education, housing, and agriculture, the emphasis has been consistent. Build systems. Execute visibly. Restore trust through delivery. Everyday governance One of the most persistent challenges in South Asian governance is the perception gap between the ...

“They reviewed the full spectrum of bilateral cooperation and explored new opportunities in trade, investment, energy, infrastructure, technology, and people-to-people exchanges, highlighting the significant potential for expanding economic and strategic partnership,” the statement said. President Zardari highlighted the significance of the UAE president’s recent  visit  to Pakistan and expressed “appreciation for the UAE’s continued support for strengthening bilateral ties”. “Both sides also exchanged views on a range of regional and international developments and reaffirmed their commitment to promoting peace, stability, and sustainable development,” the statement said. “President Zardari’s visit underscores the enduring friendship and strategic partnership between Pakistan and the UAE,” it stated. Earlier in the day, the president had met with UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi, according to a separate statement by the...

  The Pakistan Foreign Ministry has said that President Asif Ali Zardari will make an official visit to the UAE from January 26 to 29, 2026. According to a statement by the ministry, during the visit, high-level meetings will be held with UAE's leadership to "review the full spectrum of bilateral ties, especially in the domains of trade and economic partnership, defence and security, and people-to-people ties." This visit comes after a  recent trip  by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to Islamabad in December 2025. During that visit, the President met with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the leaders discussed broadening cooperation with Pakistan — particularly in key development-focused sectors such as the economy, energy, investment, and technology. The Pakistan Foreign Ministry added that this latest visit reflects the deep brotherly ties between the two nations and reaffirms commitment to transforming the strong friendship between Pakistan an...

  The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced a 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, where they are placed in Group A and scheduled to face Netherlands in their opening game on 7 February in Colombo. The names were unveiled during a press conference addressed by the PCB Director High Performance and member men’s national selection committee Aqib Javed, Pakistan’s T20I captain Salman Ali Agha and white-ball head coach Michael James Hesson at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on Sunday morning. Among the players, skipper Salman Ali Agha, Faheem Ashraf, Khawaja Mohammad Nafay, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Sahibzada Farhan and Usman Tariq have received their maiden mega-event call-ups to the Pakistan squad. Meanwhile, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan and Usman Khan have played in at least one or more editions of the tournament since 2021.  In the 20-team tournament, each team is set to play four group...

  Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 spoke on the phone with H.E. Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi Qatar Minister of State. They discussed bilateral cooperation, key issues of mutual interest, and ongoing global & regional developments.

  Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will be attending the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Informal Gathering of World Economic Leaders (IGWEL) session on “Restoring a Spirit of Dialogue in a Divided World” on Wednesday (today) in Davos, according to a post on the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) X account. The premier is on a three-day visit to the Swiss town (from January 20-22), primarily to lead a high-level delegation from Pakistan, including Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, at the 56th Annual Session of the WEF. According to the PMO, he is also expected to meet International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva today. Moreover, he is also expected to meet “various world leaders on the sidelines of the WEF”, the PMO statement on X said. It added that the premier will also attend and address a “breakfast event”. The premier  arrived  in Davos on Tuesday. In a post on X, PM Shehbaz wrote that he was visiting Davos to advance Pakistan’s engagem...

  Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday departed here for Davos, Switzerland, to participate in the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) from January 20 to 22. The prime minister was accompanied by a high-level delegation, including Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Cheema, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, Special Assistant to PM Tariq Fatemi, and other senior officials, the PM Office said. During his official visit, he will engage in important diplomatic and economic activities besides holding bilateral meetings with various heads of state and government, as well as leaders of international organisations. The prime minister’s programme, as per the Foreign Office, includes multiple substantive engagements, including participation in the WEF’s Informal Gathering of World Economic Leaders (IGWEL)’ session on “Restoring a Spirit of Dialogue in a Divided World”. Articulating Pakista...

  ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Air Force has deployed F-16 Block-52 fighter aircraft to Saudi Arabia to take part in the multinational air combat exercise Spears of Victory-2026, marking a significant overseas deployment of its frontline combat jets, the military said on Monday. The exercise is being hosted at King Abdulaziz Air Base and includes participation from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, France, Italy, Greece, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan, the United Kingdom and the United States, bringing together a wide range of advanced fighter aircraft and combat support elements. Such multinational drills are designed to test air forces in complex, high-intensity scenarios, including large force employment, night composite air operations, integrated intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions, and operations in advanced electronic warfare environments. For Pakistan, participation provides exposure to contemporary combat doctrines and interoperability with leading Western and regional air forces. ...

  Religious leaders in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa united to condemn terrorism, calling it un-Islamic and a threat to national harmony. The National Peace Message Committee held a press conference at the Governor House on January 14, 2026, highlighting KP’s status as the province most affected by terrorism. The committee emphasized unity with the state and armed forces and announced a nationwide Peace Message Day this Friday. The committee called Pakistan’s Peace Message the strongest national consensus after the constitution. Leaders stressed that terrorism has no connection to Islam and urged all religious schools to reject violence. They highlighted Afghanistan’s role in cross-border terrorism and demanded joint efforts to ensure regional peace. The press conference showcased broad religious consensus, with scholars from all sects denouncing extremism and declaring support for Pakistan’s armed forces. Mufti Abdul Raheem described backing enemies as worse than supporting the Kharijites an...

  Pakistan’s passport ranking has improved on the   Henley Index   in 2026, rising from 103 in 2025 to 98 this year, according to figures released on Thursday. According to the latest rankings, Pakistan’s travel document was placed 98th on the list, tied with Yemen. It ranked higher than Iraq (99), Syria (100) and Afghanistan (101). The ranking showed that Pakistan’s passport allows visa-free access to 31 countries, including visa-on-arrival (VOA). Singapore ranked the highest, with visa-free access to 192 countries, followed closely by Japan and South Korea with 188. Denmark, Luxembourg, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland tied for the third spot with visa-free access to 186 countries. According to the Henley Index, Pakistani passport holders have free visa access to Barbados, Cook Islands, Dominica, Haiti, Micronesia, Montserrat, Rwanda, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, and Vanuatu. While a visa-on-arrival was available for Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde I...