Pakistan Test Team Faces Big Overhaul: 7 Players Released by PCB
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has released seven players from the Pakistan Test squad following what it described as underwhelming performances. According to the PCB, Mohammad Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq, Salman Ali Agha, Aamer Jamal, Ali Usman, Owais Zafar and Khurram Shahzad have been released from the squad. Seven replacement players
11,382 Prisoners in KP Jails—Here’s How Many Are Actually Convicted
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s prison system is facing mounting pressure as the majority of inmates across the province remain under trial, with only a small proportion having been convicted. According to a Samaa TV report, 11,382 prisoners are currently held in 39 jails across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). Of these, only around
Pakistan Gets First Secretary-General Role Under Makkah Defence Alliance
ISTANBUL: A high-level meeting of the foreign and defence ministers and military chiefs of Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia was held in Istanbul, where the three countries issued a joint communiqué outlining strategic political and defence cooperation under the “Makkah Defence Alliance” for collective defence. According to the communiqué, the
‘Modi Humiliated India’: Khawaja Asif Reacts to Indus Waters Treaty Verdict
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has reacted to The Hague Court of Arbitration’s ruling on the Indus Waters Treaty, saying India has suffered a setback not only on the battlefield but also before an international court. In a statement posted on social media platform X, Asif referred to the
End of an Era: Lionel Messi Retires from International Football
Buenos Aires: Argentina’s world-renowned football star Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, bringing his long and illustrious journey with the Argentine national team to an end. Explaining his decision, Messi said that some excellent young players were coming through and that he felt he had nothing more
KP-TEVTA Announces Vacancies for Instructors and Junior Instructors in Three Districts
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (KP-TEVTA) has invited applications from eligible residents of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the newly merged districts for several instructor and junior instructor positions at government technical and vocational centres. The vacancies are available at Government Technical and Vocational Centres (Boys) in
LPG Price Hike: OGRA Announces New September 2026 Rates
ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has announced an increase in LPG prices for September 2026, raising the rate by Rs4.33 per kilogram. According to the notification issued by OGRA, the revised LPG prices will take effect from September 1, 2026. The increase has also pushed up the
Is Bilawal Bhutto Getting Married? PPP Chairman Finally Breaks Silence
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has denied reports circulating on social media about his alleged engagement and marriage. In a video statement, Bilawal said that if any such decision were made regarding his personal life, his family would make the announcement officially. “Social media has already
PM Shehbaz Meets Iranian President in Bishkek, Discusses Regional Peace
BISHKEK: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of State meeting in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Monday. The two leaders held discussions in a warm and friendly atmosphere, reaffirming the close and longstanding ties between
Pakistan Army Jobs 2026: Multiple Vacancies Announced—Check Eligibility
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Army has announced a new recruitment drive for 2026, offering vacancies in a range of categories including soldiers, clerks, drivers, cooks and other positions. Registration for the recruitment is scheduled to begin on September 1, 2026, with eligible candidates able to apply online or visit designated Army
