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Skipper defends 'X factor' Usman Tariq's bowling action ahead of T20 World CupPublished on: February 7, 2026 12:27 AM

Pakistan, Feb. 7 -- Pakistan captain Salman Agha defended off-spinner Usman Tariq's unorthodox bowling action on Friday and called him the side's "X factor" on the eve of their Twenty20 World Cup open... Read More


Italy set for 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremonyPublished on: February 7, 2026 12:27 AM

Pakistan, Feb. 7 -- The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics officially start with a star-studded opening ceremony at the San Siro Stadium on Friday, while US ski great Lindsey Vonn tests her injured knee in... Read More


Spin woes, injury and poor form dog Australia for T20 World CupPublished on: February 7, 2026 12:27 AM

Pakistan, Feb. 7 -- Captain Mitchell Marsh insists Australia can put their spin woes behind them at the T20 Cricket World Cup after a morale-sapping series defeat to Pakistan left their preparations i... Read More


Giannis stays with Bucks as NBA trade deadline passesPublished on: February 7, 2026 12:27 AM

Pakistan, Feb. 7 -- Giannis Antetokounmpo remained with the Milwaukee Bucks as the NBA trade deadline passed on Thursday, the team delaying any move until after the season ends. The 31-year-old Greek... Read More


Nigeria's health workers suspend strike after 84 days

Nigeria, Feb. 7 -- The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) has suspended its nationwide strike following an agreement with the federal government to implement overdue salary adjustments and other outs... Read More


1st National Junior Squash Championship concludesPublished on: February 7, 2026 12:24 AM

Pakistan, Feb. 7 -- For the first time in the history of Sargodha, the 1st National Junior Squash Championship (Boys Under-15 category) was successfully held here, attracting young squash talent from ... Read More


Opposition describes Budget as "deceptive, bureaucratic and NC-centric"

Jammu, Feb. 7 -- All the main opposition parties, BJP, PDP and JKPC expressed dissatisfaction over the J&K UT Budget presented by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who also holds the portfolio of Finance ... Read More


Three family members killed as dumper truck rams their motorcycle in UP's Hardoi

India, Feb. 7 -- Three members of a family were killed after a speeding dumper rammed into their motorcycle in Uttar Pradesh's Hardoi district on Saturday morning, police said. The police have identi... Read More


FCIK hails Budget 2026-27 as visionary blueprint for a resilient, self-sustaining J&K economy

Srinagar, Feb. 7 -- The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) has welcomed the 2026-27 Budget presented by Omar Abdullah, terming it a visionary and reform-driven blueprint capable of tr... Read More


Predator Badlands OTT release date in India: When and where to watch Elle Fanning's sci-fi thriller film

India, Feb. 7 -- The seventh instalment in the Predator franchise, Predator: Badlands, stars Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi in leading roles. The film, directed by Dan Trachtenberg, ... Read More