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Pakistan vs Australia T20I Series: All You Need to Know as Lahore Lights Up Today!

Hey Karachi folks! It’s high noon here on January 29, 2026 just hours away from the first ball in this blockbuster Pakistan-Australia T20I series at Gaddafi Stadium. As a die-hard cricket fan from Sindh, I’m pumped for our boys in green to take on the Aussies in this quick-fire three-match showdown. It’s not just about bragging rights; it’s prep for the T20 World Cup 2026 kicking off soon in India and Sri Lanka. Drawing from the latest deets on cricket.com.au, here’s everything you need to gear up squads, schedules, broadcast, and key players to watch. Series Schedule and How to Catch the Action The action blasts off today with the first T20I at 4 PM PKT (10 PM AEDT), followed by games on January 31 and February 1, all at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. Perfect evening timing for us to grab some chai and settle in. Aussies see it as World Cup warm-up, with one more practice against Netherlands in Sri Lanka before their opener on February 11. For live vibes, tune into Foxtel or Kayo Sports...

Twin blasts in Swat: A Tragic Accident Caused by Negligence


 On Monday, the Kabal town of Swat was rocked by twin blasts that resulted in the deaths of 17 people and left 70 injured. The initial assumption was that it was a militant attack, but a preliminary investigation by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police has ruled out this possibility, and instead revealed that the blasts were caused by an electrical short circuit at a munitions warehouse.

The tragic incident is a result of negligence on the part of the authorities responsible for the safety and security of the people. The warehouse, which stored rocket-propelled grenades, mines, and other arms seized in different cases, should have been maintained and monitored properly to prevent any untoward incidents.

The loss of nine officers, three civilians, and five recently detained militants who were being held there for investigation is a painful reminder of the importance of proper safety measures. The lives lost cannot be replaced, and their families will never be the same.

The KP caretaker government has formed a two-member fact-finding committee to investigate the incident, but this cannot bring back the lives lost or heal the wounds of the injured.

It is imperative that the authorities responsible for the safety and security of the people take all necessary measures to prevent such accidents in the future. Proper maintenance and monitoring of storage facilities, regular safety drills, and the use of the latest technology for detecting and preventing such incidents are essential to ensure the safety of the people.

The tragedy in Swat should serve as a wake-up call for the authorities to take the safety and security of the people seriously. The loss of innocent lives due to negligence is unacceptable, and steps must be taken to prevent such incidents from happening again. The people of Swat deserve better, and it is the responsibility of the authorities to ensure their safety and security at all times.

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