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Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said Pakistan ranks third in the world in terms of the number of freelancers, as the government moves to upgrade skills and position the country as a regional tech hub. In an interview with Arab News, Aurangzeb said Pakistan has emerged as one of the largest freelance markets globally. He said the government’s clear objective is to upscale and rescale freelancers to increase their earning potential and global competitiveness. According to the finance minister, strengthening the freelance economy is a key pillar of Pakistan’s digital growth strategy. Aurangzeb said special emphasis is being placed on improving…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved Pakistan’s participation in the highly anticipated match against India, with the government announcing that the national team will take the field on February 15. The government of Pakistan confirmed that the prime minister has allowed the Pakistan national cricket team to play against India. The match is scheduled for February 15, 2026, during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Officials said the decision was made after careful consideration of diplomatic, sporting, and regional factors. According to the official announcement, Mohsin Naqvi, the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board, formally briefed the prime minister on…

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has formally thanked the Pakistan Cricket Board and the ICC while urging Pakistan to take part in the scheduled Pakistan–India match, calling it crucial for the entire cricket ecosystem. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) expressed gratitude to the Pakistan Cricket Board for what it described as exemplary sportsmanship during difficult times. BCB officials also thanked PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and Pakistani fans, saying Bangladeshi supporters had shown deep emotions and appreciation for Pakistan’s support of cricketing values. Pakistan–India match vital for cricket The BCB said the Pakistan–India match is not just a bilateral fixture but…

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has revealed that he began receiving threats after mentioning religion in a recent speech, saying his phone was “full of threats” and warning that Pakistan remains dangerously divided even on condemning terrorism. Addressing the National Assembly, Khawaja Asif said he faced threats simply for referring to religion in his speech. He lamented that the country lacks unity even on national tragedies, calling it unfortunate that terrorism is not condemned unanimously. He added that he would not lie on national issues and stated that if such a situation persists, he would prefer to leave politics. The minister…

Huawei is gearing up to unveil its latest foldable smartphone, the Pura X2, in China around March. Recent leaks reveal significant upgrades in display, performance, and storage compared to its predecessor. Bigger inner and cover displays The Huawei Pura X2 is expected to feature a 7.69‑inch inner display with WQHD+ resolution, providing a more immersive experience for multitasking and media consumption. Its outer cover display will measure 5.5 inches, a substantial increase from the original Pura X, which had a 6.3‑inch inner screen and a 3.5‑inch cover display. Enhanced performance and camera Powering the Pura X2 is likely…

Apple is preparing for an exciting start to 2026 with multiple new products expected to debut in the coming weeks. According to industry analyst Mark Gurman and several reports, the company will unveil updates across iPhones, iPads, and Macs as it targets both performance improvements and broader accessibility for users globally. iPhone 17e – a smarter budget iPhone One of the key products Apple is likely to launch soon is the iPhone 17e, a successor to last year’s iPhone 16e. This model is rumored to include: A faster A19 chip for better performance than the previous version; support for MagSafe…

Chinese President Xi Jinping  sent a message of condolences to President Asif Ali Zardari over last week’s deadly explosion in Islamabad. Xi “strongly condemned the violence and terrorist acts against innocent civilians”, and said China would support Pakistan in fighting terrorism, according to the state-run Xinhua news agency. On Friday, an attacker opened fire at the gates of an Imambargah in Islamabad before setting off a suicide bomb and killing at least 31 people in the deadliest attack of its kind in the capital in more than a decade. Meanwhile, the death toll from the deadly blast at the Khadija…

The UN migration agency reported on Monday that 53 people are dead or missing following the capsizing of a migrant boat in the Mediterranean Sea off the Libyan coast, with only two survivors rescued. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) said the boat overturned north of Zuwara on Friday, marking yet another deadly incident involving migrants attempting the perilous journey across the Mediterranean in hopes of reaching Europe. According to the IOM, the two survivors – both Nigerian women – received emergency medical care upon disembarkation. One survivor reported losing her husband, while the other tragically lost her two babies…

China on Monday strongly denied allegations by the United States that it had carried out secret nuclear explosive tests, dismissing the claims as “outright lies” and accusing Washington of using them as a pretext to resume its own nuclear testing programme. The allegations were raised on Friday at the UN Conference on Disarmament in Geneva, where US Under Secretary of State for Arms Control Thomas DiNanno claimed that China had conducted covert nuclear tests, including one on June 22, 2020, and was preparing for further high-yield explosions. Responding to the accusations, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement…

Ahead of the beginning of the Pakistan Super League season 11, the Multan Sultans has been auctioned for Rs2.45 billion.  It was also announced that the new name of the team would be changed to Rawalpindi. “Are you ready for a surprise? We will be going for Rawalpindi!” announced the company’s chief executive officer, Ahsan Tahir. Walee Tech bought the team after a thrilling competition which lasted almost for an hour. The base price of the Sultans was set at Rs1.82 billion. The auction ceremony was attended by Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and former PCB chairman Najam Sethi,…