ICC announces key changes to cricket rules, playing conditions
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced several significant changes to cricket’s playing conditions and rules, with the new regulations coming into effect for series beginning on or after October first. Series that started before October 1 will continue under the existing rules and playing conditions until completion. In men’s
WhatsApp introduces new parental tools to protect children
WhatsApp has introduced new safety features aimed at protecting younger users and providing children with an age-appropriate experience on the messaging platform. Under the new tools, parents will have access to several options to manage their children’s accounts. They will, for example, receive notifications when their children join or leave
HEC Jobs 2026 Announced — Salaries, Eligibility and Application Deadline Revealed
ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has opened applications for nine contract-based positions under development projects financed through the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP), offering monthly salaries of up to Rs. 398,130. The vacancies are open to eligible Pakistani nationals and include positions ranging from Project Director and Law Officer
Government Revises Petroleum Product Prices
ISLAMABAD: The government has announced a revision in the prices of petroleum products, according to a statement issued by the Petroleum Division. Under the revised rates, the price of high-speed diesel has been reduced by Rs1.01 per litre, bringing its new price to Rs399.34 per litre. Meanwhile, the price of
PSL 12 Likely to Begin on March 19, Final Proposed for May 2
LAHORE: The 12th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) is likely to begin on March 19, 2027, with the final proposed for May 2, according to sources familiar with the matter. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is expected to formally announce the final schedule after taking the franchise owners
Profit Rates Hiked on National Savings Schemes—Check New Rates
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has increased profit rates on several National Savings schemes, offering higher returns to investors, according to a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance. Under the revised rates, the profit rate on Defence Savings Certificates has been increased by 19 basis points to 11.80%. The profit
ICC Unveils New Rules for Tests, ODIs and T20s
DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a series of changes to the playing conditions for Test, ODI and T20 cricket, with some rules taking effect immediately and others being introduced at a later stage. Under the revised regulations, batters could face penalties for deliberately wasting time. According to
Win Up to Rs1 Million: HEC Opens Research Awards 2026-27
ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has announced its Research Awards 2026-27, offering Pakistani researchers, academics and scholars an opportunity to win cash prizes of up to Rs1 million. The commission has invited applications from researchers across Pakistan for its annual research awards, aimed at recognising and encouraging contributions to
Kia Stonic 1.0L Turbo Arrives in Pakistan — Prices and Booking Details Revealed
ISLAMABAD: Lucky Motor Corporation (LMC) has introduced the new Kia Stonic 1.0L Turbo in Pakistan, with bookings officially opening for customers and prices announced for both available variants. The locally offered Stonic is available in two versions, the 1.0L Turbo X and 1.0L Turbo S. Both variants are equipped with
DG ISPR Shares Details of Indian Army ‘False-Flag’ Operation in Jammu and Kashmir
RAWALPINDI: Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry on Thursday presented retired SSG Havaldar Muhammad Asif before the media, after the Indian Army claimed that a militant killed during an operation in occupied Jammu and Kashmir was a former SSG soldier from Pakistan. Addressing a press
