Overseas Pakistanis living in the United Arab Emirates sent approximately $696 million in remittances to Pakistan during February 2026, making the UAE the largest source of inflows for the month, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan. The central bank reported that Pakistan received around $3.3 billion in total remittances in February,…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a high-level meeting to review the potential impact of regional developments on petroleum product prices and to assess the implementation of government austerity measures. During the meeting, officials discussed policy steps aimed at maintaining stability in petroleum prices and reducing government expenditure. The prime minister emphasised that savings generated through…
India Defeat New Zealand to Win T20 World Cup Final India were crowned champions after defeating New Zealand in an exciting T20 World Cup Final on Sunday. India posted a strong total of 255/5 in 20 overs, setting a challenging target for New Zealand. Opening aggressively, Sanju Samson led the batting with a brilliant 89…
In a stunning semi-final clash at Eden Gardens on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, New Zealand produced a dominant performance to defeat South Africa and book their place in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final. After winning the toss and electing to field, the Black Caps restricted South Africa to a competitive total. The…
During the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, a Kashmiri delegation raised serious concerns about the human rights situation in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir, urging immediate and effective international action. The intervention took place during the General Debate on the High Commissioner’s update, where representatives from several civil society…
In a pulsating encounter at Pallekele, the Pakistan national cricket team held their nerve to secure a narrow five-run victory over the Sri Lanka national cricket team in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on Friday. After being put in to bat, Pakistan unleashed an aggressive display, powered by a brilliant century from Sahibzada…
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held a key meeting with his Italian counterpart Matteo Piantedosi in Rome, focusing on internal security cooperation, prevention of illegal immigration, and promotion of legal migration between Pakistan and Italy. During the meeting, Italy announced the issuance of 10,500 work visas for Pakistan’s skilled workforce to promote legal migration pathways….
On the final day of the 2026 Winter Olympics, the United States captured the men’s ice hockey gold medal with a dramatic 2–1 overtime victory over Canada in Milan. The gold-medal game, played in Milan, delivered a tense and closely contested battle between the sport’s fiercest rivals. The United States struck first in the opening…
In a significant move aimed at reviving the country’s national sport, the Pakistan Hockey Federation has announced the formation of an Ad Hoc Governance and Management Committee. Olympians Hassan Sardar and Islahuddin Siddiqui have been appointed as Co-Chairmen of the newly established committee. The new body will oversee the selection process of the national team…
Political engagement among the Pakistani community in the northern Paris suburb of Villiers-le-Bel is gaining renewed energy ahead of the city’s municipal elections, as local figures seek increased representation and participation in civic life. In recent weeks, Ahmad Khan, a local community figure of Pakistani descent, has emerged as one of the municipal candidates standing…
