Pakistan cricket legend announces retirement from international cricket
ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistan cricket team captain Sarfraz Ahmed has announced his retirement from international cricket. Throughout his career, he represented Pakistan in 54 Test matches, 61 T20 Internationals, and 117 One Day Internationals (ODIs). Sarfraz Ahmed scored a total of 6,164 runs in international cricket and led Pakistan in 100
FCC chairman warns broadcasters to correct coverage on Iran war or face license revocation
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr issued a stern warning to broadcasters on Saturday, threatening to revoke their licenses if they continue to air what the agency deems fake news. This warning coincided with increasing criticism from President Donald Trump regarding the media’s coverage of the ongoing conflict in
Punjab Govt to pursue legal action against fake news campaign on official plane use, Marriyum Aurangzeb
LAHORE: Punjab Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb said that the Punjab Government has announced its decision to take legal action against individuals and platforms involved in a deliberate, malicious campaign spreading fake news and fabricated stories regarding the use of the official plane of the Punjab government. The government has announced
UAE govt arrests several people for spreading fake news on social media
The government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has arrested several individuals for spreading false information and glorifying Iranian attacks on the country. These arrests followed investigations that revealed the suspects were involved in disseminating misleading information on social media regarding recent incidents. The Criminal Investigation Directorate of Abu Dhabi
Austerity measures in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: govt expenditures slashed by 20%
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to reduce public expenditures to maintain fiscal discipline and ensure effective use of government resources. This decision has been formalized through an official notification issued by the Provincial Finance Department. According to the notification, non-salary expenditures will be cut by 20% across the
Tehran must completely abandon nuclear ambitions to secure ceasefire, says Trump
President Donald Trump has stated that Iran must surrender to end the ongoing conflict, adding that the country is unwilling to meet the conditions necessary for a peace agreement. In his recent comments, Trump referred to rumors regarding the possible death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, stating, I’ve heard
Public holiday declared across the province, notification issued
KARACHI: The Government of Sindh has declared March 23, 2026, a public holiday across the province in celebration of Pakistan Day. According to a notification issued by the Services, General Administration and Coordination Department, the holiday will be observed on Monday, March 23, throughout Sindh. All government offices, autonomous bodies,
Six militants killed in exchange of fire with police in Kohat
KOHAT: According to the district police officer, at least six terrorists were killed in a gunfight with the police in the Lachi area of Kohat. According to DPO Kohat, Shahbaz Elahi, the police and CTD (Counter Terrorism Department) acted on intelligence about the presence of terrorists in the Lachi vicinity.
Rain, thunderstorms, strong winds to hit multiple regions, PMD forecasts
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a weather alert predicting the development of a rain-bearing system over Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and nearby regions. This weather system is expected to bring rain, wind, and thunderstorms, with strong winds and lightning in isolated areas. The PMD advises the public to exercise
Pakistani jets roar over Kandahar, loud booms reported
Pakistani Air Force fighter jets carried out low-level flights over Afghanistan’s southern city of Kandahar, with the area reportedly echoing with bursts of gunfire, sources said. According to sources, the jets flew at extremely low altitude within Kandahar’s airspace, while firing from the aircraft caused loud gunfire-like sounds that reverberated
