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Cricket has long been more than a game in South Asia. It is a cultural phenomenon, a source of national pride, and, at times, a reflection of the complex political realities of the region. The announcement by Pakistan that it will participate in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, but will not face India in its scheduled match, has reignited these debates, casting a shadow over what is meant to be the celebration of sport. According to sources close to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif personally met with PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi to discuss the…

News Desk DUBAI: The ICC has noted the statement by the government of Pakistan regarding its decision to instruct the national team to participate selectively in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. While the ICC awaits official communication from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), it said that selective participation is difficult to reconcile with the fundamental premise of a global sporting event, where all qualified teams are expected to compete on equal terms according to the event schedule. ICC tournaments are built on sporting integrity, competitiveness, consistency and fairness. Selective participation, the ICC added, undermines the spirit and sanctity…

By Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal Gold has occupied a place of reverence in human history that few substances can rival. From the earliest stirrings of civilization, mankind has been irresistibly drawn to its soft glow and enduring purity. Unlike other metals that demanded fire, technique and labor to reveal their usefulness, gold appeared in nature in a ready and welcoming form—shining nuggets resting in riverbeds, untouched by rust or decay. It was perhaps for this reason that gold became the first metal known to humankind and the earliest symbol of wealth, permanence and aspiration. Over thousands of years, its meaning has…

By S.M. Inam The remarks delivered by Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir during his visit to the Bahawalpur Garrison, where he observed the large-scale exercise Steadfast Resolve, went well beyond the optics of a routine military inspection. They amounted to a carefully calibrated statement about how Pakistan’s armed forces now understood war, deterrence and preparedness at a moment when the nature of conflict itself was undergoing rapid and unsettling change. In a region marked by volatility and mistrust, the army chief’s words signaled an effort to situate Pakistan’s defence posture firmly within the realities of 21st-century warfare. According to the…

By Atiq Raja Modern life often encourages a convenient separation between the body and the mind. Physical health is treated as the domain of doctors, diets and gym routines, while emotional wellbeing is left to thoughts, feelings and personal resilience. Yet this division is largely artificial. In everyday life, the body and the mind exist in a constant and intimate conversation, each shaping the other in ways that are subtle, cumulative and impossible to ignore for long. A healthy body provides quiet but essential support to emotional balance. Regular physical activity is a clear example. Exercise is not only about…

By Uzma Ehtasham The renewed war of words between Washington and Tehran has once again pushed the world towards a perilous edge. In a series of statements posted on social media, US president Donald Trump warned Iran that a “very large” American naval armada was moving in its direction, led by the aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln. Drawing an explicit parallel with Venezuela, Trump claimed the fleet was fully capable of completing its mission swiftly through force and violence if required. He expressed hope that Iran would soon return to the negotiating table and agree to what he described as a…

The latest wave of coordinated militant attacks across Balochistan, and their eventual repulsion by security forces, once again laid bare the fragility of peace in Pakistan’s largest and most troubled province. The figures released by the authorities were stark. According to security officials, militants identified as part of what the state described as “Fitna-e-Hindustan” attempted assaults at 12 locations across the province. All were foiled, but at a heavy cost. At least 108 militants were killed in counter-operations, while 10 police and security personnel lost their lives. As so often in Balochistan, the statistics told only part of the story.…

By Israr Ahmad Orakzai HANGU: Unidentified assailants opened fire on the vehicle of the provincial ameer of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (S) in the Darsamand area of Hangu, injuring two children, police said. According to details, the JUI (S) leader was travelling in his car when unknown attackers fired on the vehicle. As a result of the shooting, his two grandsons were injured. The children, aged six and eight, sustained wounds in the attack. The injured children were shifted to hospital for medical treatment, where their condition was reported to be stable. Police said a case had been registered and an investigation…

The strategic partnership between Pakistan and China, long celebrated in diplomatic corridors and military circles, is increasingly asserting itself in a new arena: economic collaboration grounded in tangible resources and shared industrial ambition. While the narrative of this relationship has historically revolved around defense cooperation and geopolitical alignment, recent developments suggest a quietly expanding horizon—one in which mineral wealth, technological expertise, and industrial modernization converge to offer Pakistan a path to sustained economic transformation. The recently concluded Pakistan-China Mineral Cooperation Forum exemplifies this shift, providing not merely a platform for dialogue but a practical framework to convert natural resources into…