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QUETTA: In Quetta’s Fayaz Sumbal Shaheed Police Lines, 24-year-old Nimra Muhammad Suleman stands among female police officers, ready for the morning parade. She completed seven months of tough training in January at the Police Training College on Quetta’s outskirts. Now, she has one goal: to protect the women and children of Balochistan’s conservative society. Balochistan, Pakistan’s largest province by land, has long faced security threats. Separatist groups have escalated their insurgency, using female suicide bombers. Two years ago, a 30-year-old mother of two blew herself up at Karachi University, killing Chinese academics. She targeted them to protest China’s infrastructure and…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s fast bowler Haris Rauf is expected to recover fully before the ICC Champions Trophy, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said. The board dismissed concerns that he would miss the tournament. Rauf sustained a muscular sprain in his lower chest during Pakistan’s match against New Zealand on Saturday. His injury raised fears of his exclusion from the tournament. Along with Naseem Shah and Shaheen Shah Afridi, Rauf is a key part of Pakistan’s pace attack. “The injury is not serious. He should recover fully before the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, starting in Karachi on February 19,” the PCB said…
ISLAMABAD: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team has arrived in Pakistan to assess governance, judicial independence, judicial appointments, and corruption. This is the first mission of its kind. The team will meet representatives from 19 government ministries and departments before concluding its work on February 14. Sources say the IMF delegation will also meet officials from the Judicial Commission and the Supreme Court. Discussions will focus on the rule of law, anti-corruption measures, and financial oversight. The team is expected to meet the Judicial Commission next week to discuss the judge appointment process. Under the agreement, Pakistan must publish a…
LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will inaugurate the renovated Gaddafi Stadium today. Pakistani artists Ali Zafar, Aima Baig, and Arif Lohar will perform at the opening ceremony. The stadium’s renovation was completed in a record 117 days. Gaddafi Stadium will host the Pakistan vs. New Zealand match tomorrow as part of the tri-series. The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will follow. The tri-series will be Pakistan’s last ODIs before the Champions Trophy begins on February 19. The tri-series final between Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa will take place at Karachi Stadium. President Asif Ali Zardari will inaugurate the National Stadium…
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met JUI-F Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman at his residence on Thursday, a day after the opposition demanded fresh elections in the country. As per details, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, accompanied by Federal Minister Atta Tarar and Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, reached Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s residence in the federal capital. Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) leaders Abdul Ghafoor Haideri, Maulana Atta Ur Rehman, Maulana Asad Mahmood and Aslam Ghauri were also present in the meeting. The Prime Minister prayed for the well-being and health of the JUI-F chief. The two also discussed the political situation in the country.…
Australia’s ODI captain Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood are officially out of the Champions Trophy. Both are managing injuries and have not recovered in time, selection chair George Bailey confirmed on Thursday. Earlier today, allrounder Marcus Stoinis has announced his immediate retirement from ODI cricket, ruling himself out of the ICC Champions Trophy starting later this month. Australia must finalize their squad by February 12. They will make at least four changes to the original 15-man squad named on January 13. Along with Cummins and Hazlewood, Mitchell Marsh is also unavailable due to a back injury. Marcus Stoinis has retired…
SEOUL: South Korean officials said on Thursday that due to security concerns, they temporarily blocked employees from accessing Chinese AI startup DeepSeek. The government is urging caution when using generative AI services. On Tuesday, the government issued a notice warning ministries and agencies to exercise caution when using AI tools, such as DeepSeek and ChatGPT. State-run Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power blocked AI services, including DeepSeek, earlier this month. The defence ministry also restricted DeepSeek on military-use computers, officials said Thursday. The foreign ministry limited access to DeepSeek on computers connected to external networks, Yonhap News Agency reported. The ministry…
ISLAMABAD: A high-profile meeting of opposition political parties leaders was held at the residence of former National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser in which they demanded new elections and an end to the imposed government. The opposition leaders also include former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman gathered to discuss Pakistan’s current political situation and allegations of election rigging. Among those in attendance were Pashtoonkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP) chief Mehmood Khan Achakzai, along with Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar, Omar Ayub, Shibli Faraz, and representatives from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), including senior leader Asad Qaiser.…
PESHAWAR: Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium in Peshawar is preparing to host matches after nearly 20 years. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) plans to hold two Pakistan Super League (PSL) maatches at the venue in April. A representative from the International Cricket Council (ICC) recently visited the stadium. Police officials briefed him on security measures. Authorities reviewed security for foreign players at the stadium, pavilion, hotel routes, and surrounding areas. Proposals include a shuttle service, drone surveillance, and a helipad near the stadium. Officials assured that security arrangements would meet international standards. The last international match at Arbab Niaz Stadium was…