Pakistan

LAHORE: Pakistan defeated Australia by 22 runs in the first match of the three-match T20 series, taking a 1-0 lead. The match was played at Gaddafi Stadium, where Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha won the toss and elected to bat first. Pakistan Innings Pakistan posted 168 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their 20 overs. Saim Ayub was …

By Chaudhry Muhammad Akmal, FCMA Pakistan’s export performance has weakened sharply, highlighting persistent structural challenges in the economy. Merchandise exports have declined significantly on a year-on-year basis, raising concerns about the sustainability of the country’s external sector. In December 2025, exports fell over 20 percent, dropping to approximately $2.32 billion from $2.91 billion in December 2024. This marked the fifth …

LONDON: While snooker often challenges even the most experienced players, two-year-old Jodie Owens has stunned the world by setting two Guinness World Records in the game. Snooker, one of the world’s most popular cue sports, requires precision and technique to pocket balls using a cue stick. Even seasoned players often miss shots that seem straightforward. However, Jodie Owens from Manchester …

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Netflix has officially confirmed the release dates for Bridgerton Season 4, with the Regency-era romance set to return in early 2026. The new season shifts the spotlight to Benedict Bridgerton, the family’s second eldest son, whose artistic and free-spirited nature has long intrigued fans. Following the successful rollout of the previous season, Netflix will once again release the show in …

KARACHI: The Sindh government has announced that a judicial commission will conduct an official investigation into the Gul Plaza fire incident, which claimed 80 lives. Information Minister Sharjeel Memon stated that the probe will be free from political pressure and any negligence or wrongdoing will be addressed through proper legal channels. Speaking at a press conference alongside Karachi Police Chief …

Authorities have said no foul play is suspected, and an autopsy is pending. Web Desk January 29, 2026 The Las Vegas community is grieving the loss of Shirley “Ms. Shirley” Raines, the founder and CEO of the nonprofit organization Beauty 2 The Streetz, who passed away at the age of 58. Raines was found unresponsive during a wellness check at …

DURHAM, N.C., Jan. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fortrea (Nasdaq: FTRE) (the “Company”), a leading global contract research organization (CRO), today announced that it will release its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results before the market opens on Thursday, February 26, 2026. Fortrea will host a conference call at 8:00 am ET that day to review its financial …

Jason Momoa is opening up about the deep friendship he shares with Dave Bautista, revealing that their connection goes far beyond their latest action-packed project. As The Wrecking Crew premieres on Prime Video, Momoa described working with Bautista as feeling more like family than a typical Hollywood partnership. Speaking to PEOPLE, he highlighted the comfort they share, even in silence. …

Oregon, US: Researchers at Oregon State University (OSU) have made a major breakthrough in cancer therapy with the development of a new nanomaterial that can selectively kill cancer cells while sparing healthy tissues. Led by Oleh and Olena Taratula and Chao Wang from the OSU College of Pharmacy, the study—published this week in Advanced Functional Materials—introduces a nanomaterial that triggers …