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Basant is back in Pakistan but not without the politics—Lahore vs Karachi, PTI vs PML-N

Many have labelled it a vote-bank tactic, while others are defending Basant as Lahore’s ‘love letter to itself that it forgot to post’.

Asim Munir & Shehbaz Sharif are jokes in Pakistan. Deal with India is another betrayal by Trump

Bilal AI, a Pakistani creator known for his AI images, shared an image of a crying Sharif and Munir alongside Trump and Modi on the India Today cover.

Pakistanis gushing over PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi on his boycott call—‘unhinged’, ‘crazy aura’

The best commentary came from Iceland. “When we invented cricket in 911 CE, we became the de facto governing body not just of Iceland but the world,” they wrote on X.

Pakistanis angry at Babar Azam despite win against Australia—‘his best position is on bench’

No one expected Pakistan to win—including the Pakistanis. When Shehbaz Sharif congratulated the team on its ‘electrifying’ performance, people could not resist taking a dig.

Pakistan Army displacing people to fight TTP. Shehbaz govt says they’re moving voluntarily

An estimated 80,000 people have now already left Tirah for Peshawar. Many say the evacuation has been rushed, poorly coordinated and dangerous, unfolding amid heavy snowfall.

PCB ad uses India-Pakistan handshake controversy to promote T20 series against Australia

In a scene showcasing Pakistan's hospitality, a taxi driver refuses to be paid for the ride. But after the Australian tourist exits, the driver reminds him he forgot a handshake.

Mark Waugh knows how Sydney Sixers can win—‘just drop Babar Azam’

Many Pakistanis on X came in Babar Azam’s defence, saying that Mark Waugh made the statement just to gain attention.

Pakistani Defence Minister inaugurates a fake pizza store. Pizza Hut clarifies

Pizza Hut, in a statement, said they have ‘formally filed a complaint with the relevant authorities to stop misuse of our trademark and ensure immediate action’.

Maryam Nawaz eclipsing the bride, ‘guard chacha’ Shehbaz—Pakistanis on their royal wedding

Junaid Safdar tied the knot with Shanzeh Ali Rohale on 17 January. It’s his second marriage, and Pakistanis are angry at the royal wedding.

Pakistanis say Munir’s Nobel pitch for Trump isn’t helping. US has put visa ban on Pakistan

The irony that this order came the same day that Pakistan’s top rung signed an MoU on crypto with Trump’s company is not lost on many.

On Camera

Why legal provisions are necessary to curb the power of trade unions: MH Mody

The collusion between the new class of bureaucrats, politicians, businessmen and trade union bosses perpetuates itself partly because of the short-run benefits and partly because they see no way out of the system, wrote author MH Mody in 1980.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Embraer moves full throttle in pursuit of IAF contract, ties up with Hindalco after Adani

IAF is firming up plans to revamp airlift capabilities with medium transport aircraft that will be assembled in India & serve as its main workhorse. Embraer is leading contender as of now.

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.