Sunday, February 22nd, 2026
T20 World Cup: South Africa win toss, opt to bat first against India
South Africa won the toss and opted to bat first against India in the third Super Eight match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. The two sides have clashes seven times in T20 World Cups, with India leading the head-to-head 5-2. Their last meeting in the tournament came in the final of the 2024 edition, which the Men in Blue won by seven runs. Playing XIsIndia: Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, ShivamRead More
Allied Bank 97th Punjab Polo Cup concludes
By our correspondent ISLAMABAD: Diamond Paints/Master Paints emerged title winmers after defeating FG by 5-4 in a thrilling final of the Allied Bank 97th Punjab Polo Cup 2026, held under the aegis of the Lahore Polo Club. In a nail-biting encounter that kept spectators on the edge of their seats until the final moments, Diamond Paints/Master Paints edged out FG Polo with a narrow 5-4 margin. With this win, the team secured the prestigious 141-year-old trophy, widely regarded as one of the oldest sporting trophies in the world. The finalRead More
Beijing, Islamabad reaffirm all-weather strategic partnership
ISLAMABAD, FEB 22 /DNA/ – On the occasion of the Chinese Spring Festival (Year of the Horse), the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Pakistan hosted a special event themed “Chinese New Year, China–Pakistan Go Together,” celebrating the new year alongside Pakistani brothers and sisters and reaffirming the enduring friendship between the two nations. Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik graced the occasion as Chief Guest, sharing in the festivities and highlighting the deep-rooted bond between Pakistan and China. Extending heartfelt congratulations to the Chinese leadership, government,Read More
Islamabad, Dhaka commit to shared vision of regional prosperity
ISLAMABAD, Feb 22 /DNA/ – In a significant move to reset diplomatic ties, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephonic conversation with the newly appointed Foreign Minister of Bangladesh, Dr. Khalil ur Rehman, on Saturday. During the call, Foreign Minister Dar extended his heartfelt felicitations to Dr. Rehman on assuming his new role. The discussion focused on the mutual desire of both nations to strengthen bilateral relations, rooted in a shared vision for regional peace, stability, and prosperity. According to an official statement, theRead More
World Scout Day: Pakistan youth urged to embrace community service
ISLAMABAD, Feb 22: International Commissioner, Pakistan Boy Scouts Association (PBSA), Amanullah Kanrani, on the occasion of ‘World Scouts day’ being observed today (Sunday) reaffirmed the role of scouting in shaping responsible and disciplined youth, noting the active participation of scouts in community service and initiatives for national development. While speaking exclusively to a local news channel, Amanuallah while honoring scouts’ patriotism, recognized their active participation in national events, from Eid celebrations to disaster relief operations across the country. He encouraged youth to embrace scouting values, serve the community, and contributeRead More
Sadqa-e-Fitr fixed at Rs 300 minimum
ISLAMABAD, 22 FEB (DNA) — The minimum amount of Sadqa-e-Fitr and Fidya for this year has been set at Rs 300 per person, with rates determined according to food categories and prevailing market prices. For those opting to pay on the basis of government-subsidised flour, the amount is Rs 200, while Rs 1,100 applies on barley, Rs 1,600 on dates, Rs 3,800 on raisins, and Rs 5,400 on dried grapes (munqqa). The fidya for 30 missed fasts has been set at Rs 9,000 on wheat, Rs 33,000 on barley, RsRead More