Sunday, February 22nd, 2026
Crossroads of crisis: Can Pakistan reset its course?
Ansar Mahmood Bhatti Pakistan today stands at a defining moment in its turbulent history. The challenges confronting the country are neither new nor unexpected, yet their intensity has deepened to a level that demands urgent introspection. Poverty is increasing, corruption remains entrenched, governance indicators are slipping, and public trust in institutions continues to erode. According to the latest reports by the World Bank and Transparency International, Pakistan faces mounting economic strain alongside persistent governance and corruption challenges. These are not abstract statistics; they represent the lived realities of millions ofRead More
Assembly resolution unlawful: MQM
DNA KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) on Sunday termed a resolution passed by the Sindh Assembly against the creation of Karachi province “unconstitutional”, saying that Article 239 of the 1973 Constitution allows the creation of new provinces. The remarks came a day after the provincial assembly adopted the resolution rejecting any move to carve out Karachi as a separate province, declaring the metropolis an “integral part” of Sindh. Addressing a joint press conference, MQM-P Chairman Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui — flanked by Farooq Sattar, Mustafa Kamal and Senator Faisal SubzwariRead More
T20 World Cup: South Africa inflict humiliating defeat on India in Super Eight clash
AHMEDABAD, FEB 22: A disciplined bowling effort after David Miller’s fiery half-century helped South Africa crush India by 76 runs in their Super Eight match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. The defeat marked India’s first in the ongoing 20-team tournament and ended their 13-match unbeaten streak in T20 World Cups since their gruelling 10-wicket defeat at the hands of England in the semi-final of the 2022 edition. In all ICC tournaments, however, it was the first defeat for the MenRead More
ECB warns The Hundred teams against snubbing Pakistan stars in upcoming auction
LONDON, FEB 22: The England and Wales Cricket Board has written to every team in The Hundred to remind them of their responsibilities amid claims Pakistan players could be frozen out by the Indian-owned franchises. It was reported by the BBC earlier this week that Manchester Super Giants, MI London, Southern Brave and Sunrisers Leeds would not consider any Pakistan cricketers at The Hundred auction from March 11-12. But it is understood that the ECB sent an email to the eight sides on Sunday, warning them that action would beRead More
Man trying to access Trump Florida estate killed
News Desk WASHINGTON: The US Secret Service said Sunday its agents had shot and killed an armed man who illegally entered the premises of President Donald Trump´s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. Trump was in Washington at the time of the incident, which officials said happened around 1:30am (0630 GMT). “An armed man was shot and killed by US Secret Service agents after unlawfully entering the secure perimeter at Mar-a-Lago early this morning,” agency spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said in a post on X. The suspect, a man in his early 20s,Read More
Khawaja Junaid appointed Head Coach of Pakistan Hockey Team
ISLAMABAD, FEB 22 /DNA/ – In a major reshuffle, the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has appointed Olympian Khawaja Junaid as the new head coach of the senior national hockey team. According to official sources, the new management setup has been finalized. Khawaja Junaid has been summoned to Islamabad, where the formal announcement will be made. Sources confirm that former international player Aafir Yaqoob will serve as the assistant coach, while Sultan Ashraf has been assigned the role of video analyst. Meanwhile, Farooq Atiq Khan will take over the responsibilities ofRead More