Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has named Pakistan as the favorite to win the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, highlighting the significant advantage of playing on home turf. The prestigious tournament, scheduled from February 19 to March 9, 2025, will be co-hosted by Pakistan and the UAE. Gavaskar, during an interview, pointed out that the home … Read more
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has launched a new service in Karachi, designed to provide increased convenience to residents by offering at-home services for issuing and renewing national identity cards and other related services. This new initiative is set to begin on January 20. Initially, three bikers will be deployed in Karachi, while … Read more
Yamaha bikes continue to be a top choice in Pakistan’s two-wheeler market, thanks to their reliability, performance, and stylish designs. Models like the Yamaha YBR 125 have become particularly popular among younger riders, loved for their performance and sleek looks. The company also offers other bikes such as the YBZ, favored by families for their … Read more
MULTAN: Pakistan gained a significant 202-run lead against the West Indies on the second day of the first Test at Multan Cricket Stadium on Saturday. The lead came on the back of a formidable spin attack by Sajid Khan and Noman Ali, who dismantled the visitors’ batting lineup in their first innings. As Pakistan began … Read more
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew expressed gratitude to US President-elect Donald Trump on Friday for his dedication to collaborating with the company to find a resolution that would keep the app operational in the United States. The social media platform faces a January 19 deadline to sever ties with its China-based parent company, ByteDance, or … Read more
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has issued an apology after facing criticism for a social media post that some users compared to imagery reminiscent of the 9/11 attacks. The controversial post, shared on PIA’s X (formerly Twitter) account, featured an image of a plane flying towards Paris’ iconic Eiffel Tower with the caption, “Paris, we’re coming … Read more
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) unveiled the squad for the upcoming ODI series against England and the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Saturday. Rohit Sharma will lead the team in both competitions, while injured pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been included in the Champions Trophy squad. Harshit Rana has been named as … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage, and Culture Attaullah Tarar condemned the social media campaign launched by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) that sought to link the 190 million pounds corruption case with religious aspects. Speaking on X (formerly Twitter), Tarar emphasized that the decision against PTI’s founder and his wife was made on … Read more
UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) expressed cautious optimism on Friday regarding a potential increase in humanitarian aid to Gaza following the ceasefire deal between Israel’s security cabinet and Hamas. Dr. Rik Peeperkorn, WHO’s representative in the occupied Palestinian territories (OPT), stated that “The target is to get between 500 and 600 … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Development Working Party (IDWP) has approved key projects, including the hiring of consultants for feasibility studies, detailed designs, and land acquisition for establishing a Special Protection Unit. In a meeting chaired by Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Muhammad Ali Randhawa, on Friday, approval was also granted to engage consultants for feasibility studies and detailed … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday praised Pakistan’s security forces for their successful operation against terrorists of Fitna Al-Khawarij in the Tirah region of Khyber District. The operation resulted in the killing of five Khawariji terrorists, including their ringleader, Abidullah, during an intelligence-based operation. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif lauded … Read more
RAWALPINDI: On Friday, Lt Gen S.M. Kamrul Hassan, the Principal Staff Officer (PSO) of Bangladesh’s armed forces division, along with his delegation, visited Secretary of Defence, Lt Gen Muhammad Ali (Retd), in Rawalpindi. During the meeting, the Defence Secretary warmly welcomed the visiting delegation and highlighted Pakistan’s strong commitment to its relations with Bangladesh, according … Read more
ISLAMABAD: On Friday, Security Forces killed five Khwarij terrorists, including their ring leader Abidullah, in an intelligence-based operation in the Tirah area of Khyber District. The operation was carried out following reports of Khwarij terrorists’ presence in the region. According to an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) release, Security Forces successfully engaged the terrorists’ position … Read more
A delegation from the Christian community, led by former federal minister Kamran Michael, visited the NADRA Headquarters in Islamabad on Friday to discuss enhancing the registration process for the Christian community and addressing challenges related to obtaining identity documents. During a meeting with NADRA Chairman Lieutenant General Muhammad Munir Afsar, Kamran Michael highlighted the need … Read more
MULTAN: The first day of the opening Test between Pakistan and West Indies ended prematurely on Friday due to bad light, with Pakistan reaching 143-4. Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel steadied the innings with scores of 51 and 56 not out, respectively, after a challenging start. Pakistan had elected to bat first, but the toss, … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday congratulated the nation, scientists, and engineers on the successful launch of Pakistan’s first indigenous Electro-Optical (EO-1) satellite from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in China. In a message shared on his X (formerly Twitter) account, the prime minister expressed his pride, stating, “Soaring higher and higher! Proud … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The price of 24-karat gold per tola rose by Rs400, reaching Rs282,600 on Wednesday, compared to Rs282,200 recorded on the previous trading day, according to the All Sindh Sarafa Jewellers Association. Similarly, the price of 10 grams of 24-karat gold increased by Rs342, selling at Rs242,283, up from Rs241,941. The rate for 10 grams … Read more
Kia is set to introduce the 5th generation Sportage in Pakistan’s automotive market, marking its third major vehicle launch of 2025. Renowned for its sleek design and advanced features, this next-generation SUV is expected to debut locally next month. The upcoming Sportage 5th generation promises significant enhancements, positioning itself as a strong competitor in the … Read more
Huawei is set to introduce the smallest vertical foldable smartphone in 2025, with work already underway on its next generation of folding devices. Reports suggest the company is developing a compact model featuring an innovative design and high-end hardware. Reliable tipster DigitalChatStation indicates that the device may feature a 6.3-inch display, making it the smallest … Read more
MULTAN: Mohammad Huraira is set to make his debut in the first Test of Pakistan’s two-match series against West Indies, which begins tomorrow. The 22-year-old top-order batter has been included in the Playing XI in place of Saim Ayub, who suffered a fractured ankle during the opening day of the Cape Town Test against South … Read more
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced on Thursday that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has confirmed the rollover of two deposits, each worth $1 billion, placed with Pakistan. The deposits, which were set to mature in January 2025, have now been extended for another year. Earlier this month, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif informed the … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has granted permission for Azerbaijan-registered vehicles to transport cargo into Pakistan, covering both transit and bilateral trade goods. This move follows the issuance of SRO.25(I)/2025 on Thursday, which introduces the Azerbaijan-Pakistan Transit Trade Rules 2024, as part of the Azerbaijan-Pakistan Transit Trade Agreement, 2024. The new regulations allow … Read more
Former England captain and respected commentator Nasser Hussain has singled out Pakistan’s talented batter, Saim Ayub, as a potential member of cricket’s next ‘Fab Four.’ The ‘Fab Four’ term was originally coined by the late New Zealand cricket legend Martin Crowe in 2013, predicting that Virat Kohli, Joe Root, Steve Smith, and Kane Williamson would … Read more
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has announced its decision to discontinue its website and transfer all services to its mobile application. According to Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, the Pak-ID website will officially go offline on January 17. This move addresses concerns regarding fraudulent websites that have been used to produce forged identity … Read more
Xiaomi TVs are officially set to make their debut in Pakistan, as confirmed by Xiaomi Pakistan through an announcement on its official X account. After much anticipation, the company has revealed that its TVs will soon be available in the country. Xiaomi has partnered with Air Link Communication Ltd. for the launch. SELECT, a wholly-owned … Read more
Multan: Pakistan will look to conclude the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 campaign on a high note as they face West Indies in a two-match Test series starting January 17 at the Multan Cricket Stadium. The second Test is scheduled at the same venue from January 25. West Indies, playing their first Test match in … Read more
ISLAMABAD: On Thursday, the Pakistani rupee weakened slightly against the US dollar in interbank trading, depreciating by 0.09 paisa to close at Rs278.85 compared to the previous day’s closing rate of Rs278.76. According to the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), the dollar’s buying and selling rates in the open market were recorded at Rs279.50 and … Read more
ISLAMABAD: A high-level Bangladeshi defence delegation, led by Lieutenant General S M Kamrul Hassan, Principal Staff Officer of the Armed Forces Division, called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff of the Pakistan Air Force, at Air Headquarters on Wednesday. During the meeting, the Air Chief reiterated his commitment … Read more
