Pakistan and Saudi Arabia agree to boost security, counterterrorism ties

  • Talal Chaudhry meets Saudi deputy interior minister during visit to Riyadh, calls for regular engagement
  • Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed a joint defense pact last year, formalizing long-standing military relations
By Waseem Abbasi ·

Farhan, spinners lead Pakistan to easy USA win in T20 World Cup

  • The 29-year-old hit five sixes and six fours in his 41-ball 73 and was aided by a brilliant 32-ball 46 by Babar Azam
  • Their spinners then checked the USA batting, with Tariq taking 3-27 and Shadab Khan 2-26 to restrict opponents to 158-8
By AFP ·

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Ex-PM Imran Khan’s health ‘is fine,’ Supreme Court-appointed lawyer says after prison meeting

  • Pakistan top court tasked Salman Safdar with inspecting the ex-premier’s living conditions, amid concerns about his health
  • Khan is believed to have last met his family in early December, when his sister, Uzma Khanum, paid him a visit at Adiala jail
By NAIMAT KHAN ·

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Pakistan cricket chief says boycott of India match aimed at restoring Bangladesh’s dignity

  • Mohsin Naqvi says Pakistan sought to highlight Bangladesh’s grievances in World Cup dispute
  • His comments come a day after Pakistan reversed decision to boycott the Feb. 15 India clash
By Iqra Hussain ·

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Saudi Arabia launches key projects at World Defense Show in Riyadh

  • Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman unveils initiatives
  • New firms set up and deals inked at event running to Feb. 12  
By Tamara Aboalsaud ·

US sanctions target alleged Hezbollah gold exchange

  • Treasury Department says the exchange was part of Al-Qard Al-Hassan, a Hezbollah financial institution already under US sanctions
By AFP ·

Russian strike on Ukraine kills 4, including 3 young children: official

  • Bogodukhiv is located in Kharkiv region, where Russian forces have recently stepped up attacks on transport and energy infrastructure
By AFP ·

Saudi Arabia pulls in most of Partners for Growth $450m capital push

  • Global private credit fund leans into region’s largest market for growth-stage technology financing
By Nour El-Shaeri ·

MENA funding surges on flurry of startup rounds

By Nour El-Shaeri ·

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AI’s shift toward proactive healthcare

By Nada Hameed ·

West Ham end Man Utd’s winning run, Spurs sink to 16th

  • West Ham moved to within two points of safety with Spurs now just five points above the relegation zone in 16th
By AFP ·

Bad Bunny brings Gaga, Martin and Puerto Rican pride to Super Bowl as Green Day, Puth play pregame

  • Bad Bunny’s halftime show celebrated Puerto Rican culture with appearances by Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin
By AP ·