Cricket South Africa (CSA) have announced a fresh-looking 15-member squad for the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand, with experienced left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj appointed captain. The five-match series, starting March 15, will be played just a week after the conclusion of the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, marking a quick turnaround for the Proteas. Keshav Maharaj to marshal …

Court seeks Challan in foreign funding case till March 5 Source link

Chiniot authorities inspects 'Nigheban Dastarkhwan Maryam Ke Mehman' in Chiniot Source link

Capital Hospital signs MoU with Alibaba Medical AI to introduce AI-based radiology screening Source link

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) injects over Rs 1.6 trillion in market Source link

Various welfare programs underway for Artists’ well-being: DG KPCTA Source link

No immediate reports of casualties or damage. Web Desk February 20, 2026 A significant earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale struck regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab today, causing tremors felt across multiple cities, including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, and surrounding areas. According to the seismological center, the earthquake’s epicenter was located in Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush mountain range at a …

It’s no secret that the electrical grid is aging, but one part stands out from the rest. Transformers haven’t changed much since Thomas Edison made his first light bulb.  Now, a string of startups are working to modernize the transformer, replacing it with modern power electronics that promise to give grid operators more control over how and where electricity flows.  …

A six-month-old baby macaque named Punch — rejected by his mother shortly after being born in July — has found an unusual source of comfort: a cuddly orangutan plush toy. Viral footage of Punch clinging to the stuffed companion has drawn global attention and influenced the way zookeepers care for him. Videos and images show Punch tightly holding the stuffed …

UAE sends 30 tonnes of food aid to support drought-affected communities in Kenya Source link

Depop has been sold to eBay for $1.2bn, marking a 25 per cent discount to the price paid five years ago by Etsy. Etsy acquired the London-founded second-hand fashion platform for $1.6bn in 2021 at the height of pandemic-era ecommerce growth. The resale comes as Etsy refocuses on its core handmade and vintage marketplace. Founded in 2011 by English-Italian entrepreneur …

Former Pakistan speedster Mohammad Amir has once again stirred the pot with a bold and controversial forecast for the T20 World Cup 2026. Just days after his ‘slogger’ dig at Abhishek Sharma, a prediction that seemed to gain weight as the opener struggled with three consecutive ducks, Amir has now claimed that the defending champions and hosts, India, will fail …

OpenAI seems to have found product-market fit with young Indians. The company said on Friday that users between 18 and 24 years of age accounted for nearly 50% of messages sent to ChatGPT in the country, and users under 30 accounted for 80%. The AI lab said Indians use ChatGPT mostly for work, with 35% of all messages relating to …

Kiwi cricketer Mark Chapman expressed confidence ahead of the match. COLOMBO: The Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup will commence in Colombo with a high-profile clash between Pakistan and New Zealand. Kiwi cricketer Mark Chapman expressed confidence ahead of the match, citing New Zealand’s experience against Pakistan. Speaking at a press conference, Chapman said the conditions in this …

In a tournament already filled with fairytale narratives, Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza has etched his name into the cricketing history books by becoming the oldest captain to win a Player of the Match award in an ICC tournament. The 39-year-old achieved the feat during Zimbabwe’s emphatic six-wicket victory over co-hosts Sri Lanka at the T20 World Cup 2026 on Thursday, …