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Bangladesh says star cricketer Shakib can return

Dhaka: Bangladesh cricket chiefs have reopened the door for ex-captain Shakib Al Hasan’s return, a star player but who was also a lawmaker in the former ruling party overthrown in a 2024 uprising. Shakib’s links to ousted leader Sheikh Hasina made him a target of public anger, and he was among dozens facing murder investigations…

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Maritime sector posts record Rs100bn profit after sweeping reforms, Junaid Anwar Chaudhry

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said maritime sector posted a record Rs100 billion ($360 million) profit in 2025 after a year of sweeping reforms that improved port efficiency, cut costs and cleared long-delayed policies aimed at positioning the country as a regional trade and logistics hub. Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, outlining…

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Khawaja Asif calls 18th amendment ‘farce’

LAHORE:  The Defence Minister of Pakistan and leader of Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N), Khawaja Asif, has described the 18th Constitutional Amendment as a ‘Deception’ (Dhakosla), saying it failed to deliver meaningful local governance. Speaking at an event in Lahore, Khawaja Asif said his criticism stemmed from the 18th amendment’s poor implementation, particularly regarding the local…

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Schools demand revised timings till January 31

KARACHI: Following the rain on Thursday, freezing temperatures have gripped Karachi, prompting private schools to recommend a 9:00 AM start time through January 31, Beyond the Time News reported. Hyder Ali, Chairman of the All Sindh Private Schools and Colleges Association (ASPSCA), has formally requested that schools open later, noting that the extreme weather has…

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Karachi markets step up fire safety measures following Gul Plaza fire incident

KARACHI: Following the tragic Gul Plaza incident, more than 200 fire safety extinguishers have been installed across various commercial centres in Karachi. As per details, after receiving notices from the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA), market associations have become more proactive, initiating fire safety measures in different marketplaces to help prevent future fire-related emergencies. The…

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