Saturday, February 28th, 2026
T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka win toss, opt to bowl first against Pakistan
Pallekele: Sri Lanka elected to field first after winning the toss against Pakistan at Pallekele Cricket Stadium, Kandy, in a must-win Super Eight match for the Green Shirts to advance into the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals. Playing XIsPakistan: Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha(c), Khawaja Nafay, Usman Khan(w), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed and Usman Tariq. Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara(w), Charith Asalanka, Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka(c), Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera and Dilshan Madushanka. Head-to-headPakistanRead More
Pakistan condemns unwarranted attacks against Iran, calls for halt to escalation
ISLAMABAD, FEB 28: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Saturday received a telephone call from his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi during which he strongly condemned the unwarranted attacks against Iran and urged an immediate halt to the escalating tensions. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the two leaders reviewed the rapidly evolving situation in Iran and the broader regional landscape. During the conversation, Dar stressed the need for urgent resumption of diplomatic engagement, calling for de-escalation and a peaceful, negotiated resolution to the crisis. IsraelRead More
US-Israel attack violates UN Charter, Iran’s Foreign Ministry says
TEHRAN, FEB 28 /DNA/ — The Islamic Republic of Iran has issued a fiery condemnation of the United States and Israel, accusing them of launching a coordinated military attack on Iranian territory and vowing to retaliate with “all their might.” In an official statement released Saturday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs claimed that American and Israeli forces struck “defense infrastructures and civilian sites” in multiple cities early this morning. The attack comes, according to the statement, on the eve of the Persian New Year (Nowruz) and during the holy month ofRead More
FO issues travel advisory for Pak nationals regarding Iran
ISLAMABAD, FEB 28 (DNA): For their safety and security, Pakistani nationals are advised to avoid all non-mandatory travel to the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Foreign Office Spokesperson, in a press statement on Saturday, said that Pakistani nationals currently residing in Iran must exercise caution, remain vigilant, minimize non-essential travel, and stay in regular contact with the Pakistani Missions using the contact details provided below: Embassy of Pakistan in Iran Tehran +98-21-66-9413-88/89/90/91 (landline) +98-21-66-9448-88/90 (landline) +98 990 6824496 (mobile) Zahidan: +98 54 33 22 3389 (landline) +98 90 46 145412Read More
Pak-Russia forum calls for stronger strategic, media ties
ISLAMABAFD, FEB 28 /DNA/ – Senior diplomats and experts from Pakistan and Russia at the Pakistan–Russia Media Forum emphasized strengthening strategic engagement, expanding economic and defence cooperation, and enhancing media collaboration to further consolidate the growing partnership between the two nations. Speaking from Moscow during the first session of the forum, titled “Global Challenges and Perspectives in the Changing World: Overview from Moscow and Islamabad,” Pakistan’s Ambassador to the Russian Federation, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, said the event reflects a deep mutual interest between the intellectuals of both nations. “Notably, theRead More
Bilawal condemns US attack on Iran
KARACHI / ISLAMABAD / LAHORE, Feb 28: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has strongly condemned Israel’s attack on Iran. According to the press release issued by the Media Cell Bilawal House, the PPP Chairman termed the Israeli aggression against Iran a grave escalation with dangerous implications for regional peace and stability. He said the Israeli attack appeared to be an attempt to divert global attention from the ongoing atrocities in Gaza. Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari called upon the international community to take notice of the blatant violationRead More