Court indicts YouTuber Ducky Bhai, others over alleged promotion of gambling apps

A judicial magistrate in Lahore on Monday indicted YouTuber Saadur Rehman, popularly known as Ducky Bhai, along with his wife Aroob Jatoi and several other accused, in a case related to the alleged promotion of gambling applications on social media platforms. The indictment was handed down by Magistrate Naeem Wattoo, before whom all the accused … Read more

ICC, PCB, and BCB hold talks in Lahore over Pakistan’s India match boycott

Officials from the International Cricket Council (ICC) met representatives of the Pakistan and Bangladesh cricket boards in Lahore on Sunday to discuss Pakistan’s decision to boycott its T20 World Cup group match against India scheduled for February 15, according to officials and board statements. The meeting took place at Gaddafi Stadium and continued late into … Read more

Gold edges higher as global equity sell-off deepens; silver swings sharply after margin hike

Gold prices rose on Friday while silver experienced sharp intraday swings as investors moved away from risk assets amid a continued sell-off in global equities, with heightened volatility prompting higher margin requirements on precious metals contracts, market data and analysts said. Spot gold climbed 2.3 per cent to $4,879.45 per ounce by 05:52 GMT, extending … Read more

Islamabad imambargah attack draws condemnation from Pakistani leaders and foreign missions

At least 31 people were killed and 169 injured after an explosion struck an imambargah in Islamabad’s Tarlai area during Friday prayers, authorities said, prompting widespread condemnation from Pakistan’s political leadership and foreign diplomats. The attack, one of the deadliest in the capital in recent years, drew swift responses across the political spectrum, with leaders … Read more

Pakistan captain backs Usman Tariq’s bowling action ahead of T20 World Cup opener

Pakistan captain Salman Agha on Friday defended the bowling action of off-spinner Usman Tariq, describing him as an important option for the team on the eve of their opening match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup against Netherlands in Colombo. The comments come amid scrutiny of Tariq’s unorthodox action, which has drawn attention in … Read more

Pakistan, Uzbekistan agree to expand trade, connectivity and economic cooperation

Pakistan and Uzbekistan on Friday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening economic ties, with leaders from both countries endorsing new frameworks aimed at boosting trade, investment and regional connectivity during high-level engagements in Islamabad, according to official statements and state media. The renewed emphasis reflects a shared effort to move bilateral relations toward concrete economic outcomes. … Read more