Sunday, February 8th, 2026
Seifert, Phillips Guide NZ to Victory Over AFG in T20 WC Thriller
CHENNAI, FEB 8 /DNA/ – Tim Seifert’s fifty and Glenn Phillips’s 42 off 25 balls propelled New Zealand to a five-wicket win over Afghanistan in the fourth match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday. Set to chase a daunting 183-run target, the Blackcaps struck the winning runs for the loss of five wickets and 13 balls to spare, courtesy of the third-wicket partnership between Seifert and Glenn Phillips. New Zealand had a contrasting start to the pursuit as Mujeeb Ur Rahman dismissedRead More
Balochistan to set up dedicated Frontier Corps
Provincial govt redesigning entire security architecture, says CM Bugti’s aide Shahid Rind Bureau Report KARACHI: Pakistan has decided to boost its intelligence network and raise a special force to guard the mineral-rich Balochistan province and its borders with Iran and Afghanistan, a provincial government official said. The development, comes days after Canadian giant Barrick Mining Corporation said it planned to “immediately” begin a comprehensive review of all aspects of the multibillion-dollar Reko Diq copper-gold project in Balochistan. Barrick’s decision followed coordinated attacks by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) terrorist groupRead More
Rising Stars reach final in Army Chief hockey tournament
ISLAMABAD, FEB 8 /DNA/ – Rising Stars Hockey Club secured a spot in the final of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Inter-Club Hockey Tournament after defeating Kuri Hockey Club in a keenly contested semi-final match on Sunday. The triumphant Rising Stars squad marked their victory by posing for a celebratory group photo following the match, their successful campaign now one step from glory. Team officials were quick to laud the players for their stellar performance, which proved decisive in overcoming their opponents. “The team management congratulated all players forRead More
A stark reminder of Pakistan’s security lapses
On a tragic evening in Islamabad on February 6, 2026, a devastating suicide bombing ripped through an imambargah, claiming the lives of more than 35 innocent worshippers. The incident, described by eyewitnesses as one of the most horrifying attacks in recent memory, has left the nation in shock and mourning. Families were shattered, communities traumatized, and once again, Pakistan’s fragile security apparatus was exposed for its glaring weaknesses. Initial reports suggested that the suicide bomber may have originated from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), with possible Afghan links. However, these claims remainRead More
Condolence Visit: Mohsin Naqvi meets family of Shaheed Capt. Abbas Khan
LANDI KOTAL, FEB 8: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived at the residence of Shaheed Captain Abbas Khan in Landi Kotal, District Khyber. The Inspector General Frontier Corps Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (North) was also accompanying the Interior Minister.Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi expressed heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the father and family members of Shaheed Captain Abbas and paid rich tribute to Shaheed Captain Abbas in powerful words. On this occasion, Fateha was offered for the eternal peace of Shaheed Captain Abbas.Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said, “The courage of aRead More
Turkish FM conveys condolences over loss of lives in mosque bomb blast
ISLAMABAD, Feb 8: Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Sunday, spoke with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. “Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan conveyed heartfelt condolences on behalf of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, himself, and the brotherly people of Turkiye over the tragic loss of precious lives in the mosque bomb blast in Islamabad,” the Foreign Office Spokesperson said in a press release. The DPM/FM thanked the Turkish leadership for their solidarity and reaffirmed Pakistan’s unshaken resolve to combat terrorism and protect its civilians. Both leaders also exchangedRead More