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Punjab, World Bank agree to expand development partnershipPublished on: February 9, 2026 3:00 PM

Pakistan, Feb. 9 -- LAHORE - The Punjab government and the World Bank have agreed to deepen collaboration across key development sectors, with a focus on health, education, housing, tourism, and clima... Read More


Pakistan vs India T20 World Cup clash decision expected this weekPublished on: February 9, 2026 2:45 PM

Pakistan, Feb. 9 -- LAHORE - The final verdict on whether Pakistan will face India in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 is expected later this week, according to sources. The International Cricket Council (I... Read More


Ghislaine Maxwell to be questioned by US Congress via video, expected to plead Fifth Amendment rightPublished on: February 9, 2026 2:00 PM

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein's convicted accomplice, will appear before the U.S. House Oversight Committee on Monday via videolink from prison, though she is expected to in... Read More


Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years over national security chargesPublished on: February 9, 2026 1:45 PM

HONG KONG, Feb. 9 -- Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong most prominent pro-democracy media tycoon, was sentenced on Monday to 20 years in prison, concluding the city's largest national security case, which has draw... Read More


US India interim trade agreement reshapes regional economic landscapePublished on: February 9, 2026 1:30 PM

ISLAMABAD, Feb. 9 -- Last week's interim trade agreement between the United States (US) and India marks a significant shift in global trade dynamics, with potential repercussions extending beyond the ... Read More


Haaland penalty secures late City victory win at LiverpoolPublished on: February 9, 2026 1:15 PM

LIVERPOOL, Feb. 9 -- Manchester City moved closer to Premier League leaders Arsenal after Erling Haaland stoppage-time penalty earned a 2-1 victory at Liverpool on Sunday, keeping the title race alive... Read More


Khyber Pakhtunkhwa set to launch first robotic surgeries at Institute of Kidney DiseasesPublished on: February 9, 2026 1:00 PM

PESHAWAR, Feb. 9 -- The Institute of Kidney Diseases (IKD) at Hayatabad Medical Complex plans to introduce robotic surgeries in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for the first time, following a live workshop held la... Read More


Italy make T20 World Cup debut against ScotlandPublished on: February 9, 2026 12:45 PM

KOLKATA, Feb. 9 -- Italy will open their ICC T20 World Cup campaign with a Group C clash against Scotland at Eden Gardens on Monday, marking the European side's debut in the global cricket tournament.... Read More


Christchurch mosque shooter appeals convictionPublished on: February 9, 2026 12:30 PM

Pakistan, Feb. 9 -- Brenton Tarrant, the white supremacist who killed 51 worshippers at two Christchurch mosques in 2019, launched an appeal on Monday seeking to overturn his conviction, citing his me... Read More


Iranian Nobel Prize laureate given new prison sentencePublished on: February 9, 2026 12:00 PM

Pakistan, Feb. 9 -- An Iranian court has sentenced Nobel Peace Prize laureate and women's rights activist Narges Mohammadi to a new prison term of seven and a half years, according to a statement rele... Read More