Hong Kong Sixes: Defending Champion Pakistan Announces Squad
The Pakistan Cricket Board on Thursday announced the squad for the upcoming Hong Kong Sixes 2026, retaining Abbas Afridi as captain of the defending champions. The PCB confirmed that the seven-member team will be managed by Raza Kitchlew and will leave for Hong Kong on October 28. The Hong Kong
How Many worth of Property Did Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli Buy in Mumbai?
MUMBAI: Actress Anushka Sharma and Indian cricket star Virat Kohli have spent crores on property purchases in Mumbai, while Anushka Sharma and her parents have bought three apartments on the same floor. According to details in Indian media, Anushka Sharma and her parents have purchased three apartments in the luxury
Flour prices surge sharply
Flour prices have increased sharply following a rise in wheat prices, with flour mills raising rates by up to Rs20 per kilogram. The price of wheat in the open market has reached Rs14,500 per 100 kilograms, putting further pressure on flour prices. In the wholesale market, regular flour is now
PPP Mourns Senior Leader Pir Arif Zaman Qureshi’s Death
ISLAMABAD: Senior Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader and former Punjab Assembly member from Khanewal’s Mian Channu, Makhdoom Pir Arif Zaman Qureshi has passed away. President Asif Ali Zardari expressed deep sorrow over his death and extended condolences to the bereaved family. In his condolence message, Zardari said Pir Arif Zaman
Important Update for Government Hajj Scheme Applicants
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs has set October 20 as the final deadline for pilgrims registered under the government Hajj scheme to pay the second installment of their Hajj dues. According to ministry officials, the collection of the second installment is currently underway, with 32,178 government-scheme pilgrims having completed
How Much Petrol Levy Are You Paying? Minister Reveals
ISLAMABAD: Federal Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik has said that the petroleum levy is currently being collected at around Rs 80 per litre. Addressing a meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Petroleum, Malik said regional tensions had triggered a supply crisis, affecting the availability of crude oil in
Petrol Prices Could See a New Relief Mechanism — Here’s the Plan
ISLAMABAD: The government has received key recommendations on how to deal with the impact of rising and volatile petroleum prices, including a proposal to avoid establishing a dedicated price stabilization fund. According to sources, an important meeting was held to discuss measures to protect consumers from sudden increases in global
New update for first-time CNIC applicants
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has issued important guidelines for individuals applying for a Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) for the first time. According to a statement issued by NADRA, individuals who have turned 18 and want to apply for their first CNIC but whose parents or siblings
E-Bike scheme brings good news for matric students
The verification process for providing e-bikes to matriculation students in Punjab has officially begun, with students aged 16 to 18 eligible to apply. According to details, the Punjab government has started the formal verification process for students who applied for the e-bike scheme aimed at providing electric motorcycles to thousands
IESCO issues temporary power suspension schedule for consumers
The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) has issued a schedule for temporary power suspension in various areas of its region. According to the state-run news agency, the temporary outages have been scheduled to facilitate ongoing development projects, including the construction of new flyovers, underpasses and 11KV feeders, road expansion, and
