Sunday, February 15th, 2026
India inflict 61-run defeat on Pakistan in T20 World Cup encounter
COMOMBO, FEB 15: Pakistan suffered a 61-run defeat against India in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 group-stage clash at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on Sunday. Ishan Kishan’s blistering half-century, followed by a collective bowling effort, led India to victory. Set to chase a daunting 176-run target, Pakistan’s batting unit could accumulate 114 before getting bowled out in 18 overs. Pakistan had a disastrous start to the pursuit as India’s pace duo of Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya ran through their top order – Sahibzada Farhan (zero), Saim AyubRead More
India set 176-run target for Pakistan in T20 World Cup encounter
COLOMBO, FEB 15: The Indian side stabilised its innings despite suffering an early setback against Pakistan in the high-voltage ICC Men’s T20 World Cup clash at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Sunday. Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha struck in the opening over, dismissing Abhishek Sharma for a duck, but Ishan Kishan fought back and hit boundaries to get his side back on track. Earlier, Pakistan have decided to bowl first after winning the toss. Both Pakistan and India have so far played two matches in the tournament,Read More
Chamber hosts dinner to honor newly elected presidents
ISLAMABAD, FEB 15 /DNA/ – The President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Sardar Tahir Mahmood, said that the business community of Islamabad plays the role of a backbone in the national economy, and unity and harmony among all markets of Islamabad are the need of the hour. He said that the newly elected presidents of Islamabad’s markets and centers will receive full patronage from the Chamber, and a joint struggle will continue for the resolution of issues faced by traders. He expressed these views while addressing aRead More
T20 World Cup 2026: Pakistan win toss, elect to bowl first against India
COLOMBO: Pakistan have won the toss and opted to field first against India in the blockbuster ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 match here at the R Premadasa Stadium on Sunday. Playing XIs Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Salman Agha(c), Babar Azam, Mohammad Nawaz, Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Usman Khan(w), Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed and Usman Tariq. India: Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan(w), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy and Jasprit Bumrah. Head-to-head Historically, the two teams have faced each otherRead More
Eye examination of Imran Khan underway at Adiala jail
ISLAMABAD, FEB 15: The eye examination of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan is under way at Adiala jail. According to the Adiala jail superintendent, a detailed ophthalmic check-up is being conducted under the supervision of a medical board. The examination is taking place amid stringent security arrangements. The medical team, equipped with the necessary apparatus, is present inside the prison. The team’s report is likely to be compiled shortly. Sources said that despite an invitation and wait by the government, no leader of PTI reached Adiala Jail. Earlier, anRead More
Iranian, Iraqi foreign ministers discuss bilateral ties
TEHRAN, FEB 15: In continuation of his consultations with foreign ministers of the region, Abbas Araghchi, the minister of foreign affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, held a telephone conversation with his Iraqi counterpart, Fuad Hussein, on Saturday evening. During the phone call, the two sides reviewed Iran-Iraq bilateral ties and emphasized the importance of continuing consultations at various levels to further expand ties in all areas of mutual interest. The two foreign ministers reviewed the latest regional developments.