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Zimbabwe national cricket team handed a crushing 23-run defeat to Australia national cricket team in a Group B match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Colombo on Friday. Set 170 for victory, Australia were dismissed for 146 in 19.3 overs after slipping to 29 for four inside the powerplay. The result leaves their campaign in serious difficulty. Earlier, Zimbabwe posted 169 for two in their allotted 20 overs. Brian Bennett struck an unbeaten 64 from 56 balls, while Tadiwanashe Marumani made 35 from 21 deliveries. Ryan Burl added 35 and captain Sikandar Raza remained not out on 25…

Ireland captain and senior batter Paul Stirling has been ruled out of the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Details released on Friday confirmed that Stirling, who has represented Ireland in 163 matches and scored 3,895 runs, left the field after facing a single delivery against Australia. The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 approved Sam Topping as his replacement in the Ireland squad. Topping was named after Stirling sustained knee ligament damage while fielding during Ireland’s match against Australia on 11 February. Under tournament regulations, any replacement requires the approval of the Event…

ISLAMABAD : Freedom Gate Prosperity (FGP) hosted a high-level meeting with Dr. Sayad Parastar, Chairman of China-based Henan Pallas Biotechnology Co. Ltd., to explore collaborative strategies aimed at restoring soil health and enhancing agricultural productivity in Pakistan’s climate-stressed regions. The meeting, held at FGP’s office in Islamabad on Thursday afternoon, brought together leading experts and stakeholders, including Pakistani-German scholar Sarmad Hussain, Shafqat Aziz, Dr. Shahbaz Tariq, Dr. Kausar Khan, Atif Saeed of FGP, and Asad Rafi, CEO of Micronox. The discussions focused on addressing critical challenges facing Pakistan’s agricultural sector, particularly soil degradation, salinity, nutrient imbalance, and declining fertility. Participants…

Dr Mehmet Oz, President Donald Trump’s administrator of the US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, emailed an invitation to a Valentine’s Day party in 2016 to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, US Justice Department documents show. The Justice Department has released millions of Epstein-related files over the past few weeks to comply with an act of Congress passed on a bipartisan basis. The files have revealed new details of Epstein’s ties to prominent people in politics, finance, business and academia. Oz, formerly a celebrity physician on TV, sent the invite almost a decade after Epstein’s first sex crime charges…

In a significant move to stimulate business activity and attract foreign direct investment (FDI), the federal government has prepared a wide-ranging reform package aimed at protecting industries and the private sector from harassment. The proposed measures include full digitalization of sales tax processes, legal safeguards for investors, and limits on the intervention of regulatory bodies. The government has decided to completely digitalize all sales tax processes to ensure transparency and reduce human interference. According to official documents obtained by Samaa TV, fines and surcharges on one-time return revisions will be abolished as part of the reform package. Authorities say these steps…

Pakistan’s role in counter-terrorism and regional stability has received renewed global recognition, with the United States describing Islamabad as an important partner in the region. US Assistant Secretary of State Paul Kapoor emphasized that cooperation between the two countries is expanding across multiple strategic sectors. Paul Kapoor stated that collaboration between the United States and Pakistan in the mineral resources sector is steadily advancing. He noted that bilateral trade in energy and agriculture is also progressing rapidly, reflecting stronger economic ties between the two countries. According to officials, these developments signal a broader effort to deepen economic engagement alongside security…

Pakistan and Russia held discussions on launching a direct flight between Moscow and Islamabad on the sidelines of the OIC ministerial conference in Istanbul. Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan met Russian Deputy Minister for Transport Zverev Dmitry Stanislavovich during the conference. Both sides agreed to promote land and air connectivity between the two countries. The Russian deputy minister invited Aleem Khan to attend the International Transport and Logistics Forum scheduled to take place in Saint Petersburg on April 1-3, 2026. Talks were also held on increasing bilateral banking channels and removing existing obstacles affecting trade and transport. Aleem…

Just ahead of the International Monetary Fund’s visit to Pakistan, the United Arab Emirates has rolled over a $2 billion loan to Islamabad for another two months, providing crucial support to the country’s external financing position. The development comes as Pakistan prepares for the IMF’s third economic review under its $7 billion loan program. According to officials from the Ministry of Finance, the UAE has extended the $2 billion deposit until April 16 and 22. Previously, the UAE had rolled over the same amount for only one month, with that extension set to expire on February 16 and 22. Pakistan…

The much-anticipated T20 World Cup clash between Pakistan and India could face disruption due to rain, with thunderstorms forecast in Colombo on match day. According to the Meteorological Department, there is a strong likelihood of rainfall during the scheduled match hours, raising concerns for fans and teams alike. Weather officials have predicted thunderstorms in Colombo on Sunday, with intermittent rain and gusty winds expected throughout the day. The forecast shows a 55 to 60% chance of rain in the afternoon and evening, while reports indicate a 55 to 59% probability of rainfall between 1:30pm and 6:30pm — directly overlapping with…

Residents across parts of Sindh and Balochistan were shaken after earthquake tremors were felt in multiple cities on Friday. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), a 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck near Khuzdar, with tremors recorded at a depth of 13 kilometers. The tremors were felt in Zehri and its adjacent areas located in the eastern part of Khuzdar district. The PMD confirmed that the earthquake measured 5.6 on the Richter scale, with its depth recorded at 13km beneath the surface. Despite the noticeable shaking, there were no immediate reports of casualties or property damage from the affected areas. Tremors…