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US, India unveil interim trade framework to cut tariffs and deepen tiesPublished on: February 7, 2026 10:30 AM

Pakistan, Feb. 7 -- The United States (US) and India moved closer to a comprehensive trade agreement on Friday, unveiling an interim framework aimed at lowering tariffs, reshaping energy ties and stre... Read More


US Iran talks in Muscat survive first test amid deep mistrustPublished on: February 7, 2026 10:15 AM

ISLAMABAD, Feb. 7 -- Indirect talks between the United States (US) and Iran held in Muscat on Friday ended without breakthroughs but performed slightly better than many had expected, as both sides avo... Read More


PCB replies to ICC over India boycottPublished on: February 7, 2026 10:15 PM

Pakistan, Feb. 7 -- The Pakistan Cricket Board has responded to a letter from the International Cricket Council over the India match boycott. The issue relates to Pakistan's decision not to play India... Read More


US, Iran signal cautious progress after indirect talks in OmanPublished on: February 7, 2026 10:00 AM

Pakistan, Feb. 7 -- The United States (US) and Iran have signalled tentative progress following indirect negotiations in Oman, with both sides describing the talks as constructive while warning that m... Read More


Minibus plunge kills 15 in AfghanistanPublished on: February 7, 2026 10:00 PM

Pakistan, Feb. 7 -- At least 15 people were killed after a minibus crashed into a valley in northeastern Afghanistan on Saturday. The accident occurred in Badakhshan province while the vehicle was tra... Read More


Condemnations, protests follow deadly suicide bombing in IslamabadPublished on: February 7, 2026 9:45 AM

KARACHI, Feb. 7 -- Condemnations poured in from across Pakistan on Friday after a suicide bombing struck Imambargah Khadijah-tul-Kubra in Islamabad Tarlai area during Friday prayers, killing at least ... Read More


Shepherd hat-trick powers West Indies winPublished on: February 7, 2026 9:45 PM

Pakistan, Feb. 7 -- Romario Shepherd took the first hat-trick of the 2026 T20 World Cup on Saturday. His four wickets in five balls helped West Indies defeat Scotland by 35 runs. The win came in Group... Read More


Rashid Khan dreams of Kabul home debutPublished on: February 7, 2026 9:30 PM

Pakistan, Feb. 7 -- Afghan cricketer Rahmanullah Gurbaz has officially withdrawn from Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 11. He shared the announcement in a video on Instagram in Pashto, citing person... Read More


Rahmanullah Gurbaz pulls out of PSL 11Published on: February 7, 2026 9:00 PM

Pakistan, Feb. 7 -- Afghan cricketer Rahmanullah Gurbaz has officially withdrawn from Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 11. He shared the announcement in a video on Instagram in Pashto, citing person... Read More


Trump refuses to apologise over Obama monkey videoPublished on: February 7, 2026 8:45 PM

Pakistan, Feb. 7 -- US President Donald Trump refused to apologise for a video showing Barack and Michelle Obama as monkeys. The clip, posted on his Truth Social account, sparked outrage across the US... Read More