Monday, February 9th, 2026
Zimbabwe defeat Oman by eight wickets in T20 World Cup clash
COLOMBO, FEB 9: Zimbabwe claimed an eight-wicket win over Oman in their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign opener at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground on Monday. Chasing Oman’s modest total of 104, Zimbabwe reached the target in 14 overs, losing just two wickets. Openers Brian Bennett and Tadiwanashe Marumani gave the team a strong start, scoring quickly in a low-scoring contest. Marumani was dismissed in the fourth over by Sufyan Mehmood for 21 off 11 balls, which included five boundaries, breaking the 30-run opening stand. Shortly after, DionRead More
German Consul General Lauds Legacy of Dr. Ruth Pfau’s Leprosy Centre
KARACHI, FEB 9 /DNA/ – Thomas E. Schultze, Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Karachi, met with Nazir H. Siyal, Bureau Chief of the diplomatic newspaper Islamabad Post, on Tuesday. During the meeting, the Consul General highlighted the longstanding humanitarian services of the Marie Adelaide Leprosy Centre (MALC), an institution that has been serving the people of Pakistan since 1956. Mr. Schultze specifically paid tribute to the enduring legacy of the late Dr. Ruth Pfau, the German-born nun and physician whose pioneering work with MALC played a pivotal role inRead More
IRS hosts launch of Urdu translation of tragedy in Kashmir
ISLAMABAD, FEB 9 /DNA/ – The Institute of Regional Studies (IRS), Islamabad, hosted the launch of the Urdu translation of ‘Tragedy in Kashmir’, the seminal historical work by Abdul Haq Suharwardy, highlighting the continued relevance of the Kashmir dispute and the importance of preserving its authentic historical narrative. In his welcome remarks, Ambassador Jauhar Saleem, President, IRS, described the book as a rigorously researched account of the events surrounding the 1947 Partition and the annexation of Jammu and Kashmir. He noted that the work’s credibility is reinforced by corroboration fromRead More
Libya deports 140 illegal migrants
TRIPOLI, Feb 9: Libyan authorities announced the deportation of 140 illegal migrants to their countries of origin. Libya’s Anti-Illegal Immigration Agency reported said that those deported included individuals subject to security restrictions, in addition to cases confirmed to have infectious diseases. It confirmed that the deportation process was carried out following the completion of all legal procedures and approved medical examinations, in coordination with the relevant authorities. The Agency noted that this step comes as part of ongoing efforts to enhance public security and safeguard public health, within a broaderRead More
Türkiye’s population in 2025 exceeds 86M
Baku, Feb 9: Türkiye’s population in 2025 grew by 427,224 from a year earlier to 86.09 million, according to Anadolu Agency. The male population was 43.06 million or 50.02% of the total, while women made up 49.98% or 43.03 million last year, statistical authority TurkStat said on Monday. The annual population growth rate rose to five per thousand in 2025, up from 3.4 per thousand in 2024. TurkStat said: “Proportion of population residing in province and district centers, which was 93.4% in 2024, became 93.6% in 2025. “Besides, proportion ofRead More
AJK PM visits ICCI
ISLAMABAD, FEB 9 /DNA/ – Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Raja Faisal Mumtaz Rathore, has said that his government is fully committed to providing all possible facilities to investors and creating a conducive environment for industrial development and export promotion. He announced that the AJK government is all set to host an Overseas Investment Conference on February 15–16, 2026, aimed at showcasing the region’s immense investment potential. The AJK Prime Minister was addressing an impressive and hugely attended ceremony held in his honour at the Islamabad Chamber ofRead More