Why did ICC fines Pakistan cricket team?
The Pakistan cricket team has been fined by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for a slow over-rate in the first Test match against Bangladesh. According to the International Cricket Council, the Pakistan team could not complete its overs in the stipulated time and was 8 overs behind the target. Due
1500 prize bond May 2026 result today
The National Savings Division has announced the results of the Rs1500 Prize Bond draw held on May 15, 2026. According to officials, the balloting for Draw No. 106 took place in Sialkot under the supervision of the National Savings Division. Prize Tier Prize Amount Number of Winners 1st Prize Rs3,000,000
JazzCash leads Pakistan’s fintech growth with 60M registered customers
JazzCash has strengthened its position in Pakistan’s digital financial sector, surpassing 60 million registered customers and processing Rs 16.8 trillion (USD 59.7 billion) in Gross Transaction Value during the 12 months ending March 31, 2026. The figure represents a 56 percent year-on-year increase, driven by rising demand for digital payments,
HEC announces significant increase in degree attestation fee
ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has increased the fees for degree attestation from 1,000 to 3,000 rupees. According to the chairman of the HEC, Niaz Ahmed Akhtar was a part of an effort aimed at implementing a fully automated paperless attestation program throughout the nation. Some part of the
Hajj 2026: Details of Qurbani costs for Pakistani pilgrims revealed
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani pilgrims are expected to spend approximately Rs 9.54 billion on Qurbani (animal sacrifice) during the upcoming Hajj season, according to official estimates. The sources further stated that in total terms, this figure would amount to 120.9 million Saudi riyals. According to official estimates, 179,210 Pakistanis would be performing
Authorities ban O-Level textbook, order its removal from all private schools
ISLAMABAD: A ban has been imposed on the use of an O-Level textbook titled ‘The History and Culture of Pakistan’ in the federal capital city, instructing all private educational institutions to immediately remove the book from their curriculum. As per sources, the ban comes at the orders of ICT Private
Hajj operation enters final phase as majority of Pakistani Hajj pilgrims reach Saudi Arabia
ISLAMABAD: A total of 78,929 Pakistani pilgrims have safely arrived in Saudi Arabia under the government Hajj scheme, officials said, as the ongoing Hajj flight operation continues across multiple phases. According to data, more than two-thirds of the total pilgrims who will be performing Hajj with government arrangements have arrived,
JUI-F to hold countrywide demonstrations on May 22 against rising prices
KARACHI: Maulana Fazlur Rehman, head of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), announced a nationwide protest against inflation, declaring that “decisions are no longer made in parliament but in the streets.” The demonstrations are scheduled to take place on May 22 across all district headquarters. Addressing the Wahdat-e-Ummat conference held in Karachi, Maulana
New M-TAG fee announced for motorway users
ISLAMABAD: Motorists traveling on motorways will be required to pay a new fee for M-TAGs, the electronic toll collection tags used for motorway travel. Authorities have urged vehicle owners to replace their old M-TAGs before May 31, 2026 to avoid additional charges. Currently, replacement of tags that are over five
33 Fitna-ul-Khawarij militants killed in intelligence-based operation in Quetta
QUETTA: At least 33 Fitna-ul-Khawarij militants were killed in an Intelligence-based operation (IBO) conducted by security forces in Shahban, Quetta, on May 14, targeting the suspected presence of militants in the area, according to security sources. During the operation, heavy exchange of fire took place between security personnel and the
