No major changes expected for T20 World Cup 2026, says Agha Salman
Pakistan’s T20 captain, Salman Ali Agha, has confirmed that no significant changes are expected in the national squad ahead of the T20 World Cup. Salman Ali Agha stated that for the past six months, the team’s primary focus has been on the T20 World Cup. He mentioned that they have
ECP responds to Barrister Gohar’s letter
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has formally rejected Barrister Gohar Khan’s claim to the chairmanship of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in response to his recent letter. On November 13, Barrister Gohar submitted a request for the formal recognition of independent senators joining PTI. However, the ECP stated that the issue
Cold, partly cloudy weather expected in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
PESHAWAR: The Pakistan Meteorological Department forecast mainly cold and partly cloudy weather across most of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The province is expected to remain mainly cold with partly cloudy to cloudy conditions over the coming hours, according to the latest weather outlook. Hilly regions are likely to experience very cold temperatures
PTA grants NOC to PTCL for private telecom acquisition
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has officially granted a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to the Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd (PTCL) for its acquisition of a private telecom company. According to the PTA, the NOC was issued following a thorough review of all relevant rules and regulations. The authority assessed the
NHMP issues fog advisory as visibility drops on highways, motorways
PESHAWAR: The National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) has issued a detailed travel advisory due to dense fog affecting parts of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Sindh. This fog significantly reduces visibility on national highways and motorways. An NHMP spokesperson reported that extremely low visibility caused by heavy fog dramatically increases
AI and robotics education introduced in public schools
LAHORE: The Punjab government has declared the launch of intelligence (AI) and robotics courses, in public schools. State-of-the-art laboratories are being established throughout the province to offer experience in these advanced technologies. Students attending government schools won’t be confined to textbooks anymore. They will get the chance to construct robots
23 killed as fire breaks out in nightclub in India’s Goa
GOA, India: At least 23 people were killed after a fire broke out in a nightclub in the Indian state of Goa, according to international media reports. The fire was caused by a cylinder blast inside the nightclub situated in Arpora district. The casualties comprise tourists along with staff members
Rana Tanveer warns PTI may face ban over provocative statements
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain conveyed worry regarding the recent behavior of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) cautioning that if the party persists with its provocative remarks and activities the government might strongly contemplate the possibility of enforcing a ban. He mentioned that when a provincial chief minister speaks of advancing
Enough is enough: Ikhtiyar Wali calls for treating PTI like anti-state elements
ISLAMABAD: Ikhtiyar Wali Khan, the Prime Minister’s Coordinator has delivered a warning, to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) stating that the moment has arrived to treat the party “in the same manner the state handles anti-state elements.” In a television interview Ikhtiyar Wali asserted that a deep connection exists between PTI, terrorists
Major repatriation drive sends thousands of Afghan refugees back
QUETTA: The repatriation of Afghan refugees from Balochistan is ongoing with official data indicating that more than 261,000 refugees have been returned to Afghanistan since September 1 2025. Government officials state that 99,958 Afghan refugees have come back from Quetta with 42,577 repatriated from Chagai. Pishin noted 33,225 returns and
