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Why iTAP Matters for PakistanPublished on: February 5, 2026 1:42 AM

Pakistan, Feb. 5 -- The launch of Pakistan's first indigenous Index of Transparency and Accountability, the iTAP, in Islamabad on February 3rd, comes at a moment when the national conversation often f... Read More


Pivot to Central AsiaPublished on: February 5, 2026 1:41 AM

Pakistan, Feb. 5 -- For the first time in over two decades, a Kazakh president has visited Islamabad, and he's calling Pakistan a "reliable and important partner in South Asia and beyond." In a whirlw... Read More


Talks in OmanPublished on: February 5, 2026 1:40 AM

Pakistan, Feb. 5 -- The decision by the United States and Iran to hold nuclear talks in Oman this week comes after several days of uncertainty about both the venue and the format. Initial plans had po... Read More


Forgotten Principle of Kashmir's Right to Self-DeterminationPublished on: February 5, 2026 1:36 AM

Pakistan, Feb. 5 -- A fundamental aspect of the Kashmiri right to self-determination has been overlooked. Prolonged occupation does not confer ownership, and despite decades of illegal occupation, Ind... Read More


Following Up On DavosPublished on: February 5, 2026 1:35 AM

Pakistan, Feb. 5 -- The world media reporting of the agenda of the Annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos this January remained overwhelmed with high-profile diplomatic initiatives ... Read More


Hussain urges ICC to apply same standards amid Pakistan India World Cup rowPublished on: February 5, 2026 1:30 PM

Pakistan, Feb. 5 -- Former England captain Nasser Hussain on Wednesday called on the International Cricket Council (ICC) to maintain consistency in applying rules to all teams, amid Pakistan decision ... Read More


T20 World Cup: ICC seeks 'backchannel talks' after Pakistan boycott India matchPublished on: February 5, 2026 1:27 AM

Pakistan, Feb. 5 -- In the aftermath of Pakistan's announcement against playing their T20 World Cup 2026 match against India, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has asked its Deputy Chairman Imra... Read More


Saim Ayub claims top spot in ICC T20 all-rounder rankings after 'excellent showings' against AustraliaPublished on: February 5, 2026 1:26 AM

Pakistan, Feb. 5 -- Pakistan's Saim Ayub has reclaimed the top spot in the ICC Men's T20 All-Rounder Rankings on the back of "some excellent showings" during the recently concluded three-match series ... Read More


Hania puts up a cryptic statement on social mediaPublished on: February 5, 2026 1:20 AM

Pakistan, Feb. 5 -- Hania Amir puts up a cryptic statement on her Instagram story. In the recent Instagram story, Hania Amir stated, "birthday bhi usi month mai aata hai jis month ko adhi dunya hate k... Read More


Acclaimed Iraqi film explores Saddam Hussein's birthday ritualsPublished on: February 5, 2026 1:20 AM

Pakistan, Feb. 5 -- For Iraqis who lived through the 1990s, dictator Saddam Hussein's birthday on April 28 was a disorientating day of celebration and propaganda. Parties were staged across the sanct... Read More