Pakistan Announces Test Squad for Sri Lanka Series
LAHORE: Pakistan on Saturday announced an initial 14-member Test squad for the upcoming two-match ICC World Test Championship series against Sri Lanka, with Sameer Minhas, Mohammad Taha and Mohammad Suleman receiving their maiden call-ups. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the squad for the series, which will be played in
FBR Announces New Facility for Mobile Users
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced a new facility allowing eligible people in Pakistan to pay sales tax on imported mobile phones in monthly instalments instead of paying the full amount at once. Under the revised rules, people who need to register imported mobile phones through the
KP Tightens Control Over Release of Public Funds
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has tightened rules for the release of public funds, making necessary a prior approval from the relevant authority. The provincial Finance Department has directed officials not to enter funds into the system without approval or instructions from the authorised authority. Officials found responsible for delays,
Pakistan Eye Tri-Series Final as England Seek First Win
LAHORE: Pakistan will face England in the fourth match of the ODI tri-series at Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday (tomorrow), aiming to secure a place in the final, while England will fight to keep their hopes alive. Pakistan are currently at the top of the points table, while England are at
Pakistan’s New Auto Policy May Bring Major Tax Changes
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is considering major changes to vehicle taxes under its proposed new auto policy. The plan includes a possible reduction in sales tax on electric vehicles (EVs) and new taxes on petrol-powered cars, buses and trucks. According to details, the government is considering reducing the sales tax on electric
Crude oil Prices Five-Month High Amid US-Iran Tensions
Global crude oil prices have surged to a five-month high amid escalating tensions between Iran and the United States. Brent crude rose by around 2.8 percent, pushing its price above $116 a barrel, marking its highest level in five months. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude also increased by 2.58
KP’s New System to Track Environmental Impacts
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government will launch a digital system next week to improve environmental assessments, monitor the impact of development projects and strengthen enforcement of environmental laws, officials said. The Digitalisation of Environmental Approvals and Monitoring System (DEAMS) has been developed under the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to replace
Apple’s First Foldable iPhone Goes on Sale Worldwid
NEW YORK: Apple’s first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, went on sale at Apple Store locations worldwide, attracting customers for hands-on demonstrations and in-store shopping support. The company marked the launch by sharing photographs of customers trying the new device at stores in several cities, including Shanghai, New York, London
Pakistanis in UAE to Pay New Fees for E-Passports, MRPs
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has announced new fees for five-year e-passports and 10-year machine-readable passports (MRPs) for Pakistani citizens living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). According to the latest fee schedule issued by the Pakistani embassy, the fees will be collected in UAE dirhams and vary according to passport validity, page
PSL 12 Player Auction Date Announced
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that player auction for the PSL-12 will be held on January 23, 2027. Several key decisions were made at PSL Governing Council meeting held with PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi in the chair at Lahore. The PSL tournament will begin from March 18
