The Pakistan Cricket Board has fined Naseem Shah Rs20 million. The action was taken after a controversial tweet. Earlier, the PCB issued a show-cause notice on March 27, 2026. It asked the fast bowler to explain the alleged violation of his central contract. Later, a three-member disciplinary committee reviewed his response on March 30. The committee also considered his unconditional apology. However, it found that he had violated multiple clauses of the contract. Therefore, the PCB imposed a fine of Rs20 million. Meanwhile, Naseem Shah has removed his social media advisor. In addition, the PCB will blacklist the advisor. This…
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A new weather system will enter Pakistan from April 1. It will bring rain, hailstorms, and snowfall in different parts of the country. The system will remain active until April 4. According to the Meteorological Department, Balochistan may receive rain and hailstorms. Meanwhile, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is expected to receive rain with thunder in upper and plain areas. Islamabad and Rawalpindi are also likely to receive rain. In Galyat, snowfall is expected along with rain. Similarly, rain and hailstorms are forecast in the plains and southern districts of Punjab. Moreover, Karachi and other parts of Sindh may receive intermittent rain from…
Heavy rains across different cities have caused tragic incidents, with at least nine people losing their lives after roofs and walls collapsed in several areas. According to reports, a house collapsed in Hajia Gali area of Abbottabad, resulting in the deaths of five people and injuries to four others. The deceased included three children. Meanwhile, heavy rains also damaged houses in Nowshera, Tank, Bajaur, Karak, North and South Waziristan, and Bannu. Rain was also reported in several districts of Punjab, including Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Sargodha, Bhakkar, Lodhran, Vehari, Chiniot, Hafizabad, and Bahawalpur, along with other areas of the province. The Meteorological…
Former rapper turned politician Balendra Shah has become the new Prime Minister of Nepal at the age of 35. According to foreign media reports, Shah secured a major political victory during the recent political crisis that followed public protests against corruption. He defeated former prime minister KP Sharma Oli. Shah’s party, Rastriya Swatantra Party, won a strong majority in parliament, paving the way for him to become one of the youngest prime ministers in the world. Before becoming prime minister, Balendra Shah served as the mayor of Kathmandu. He gained popularity among young people through social media and his rap…
The government is planning to provide subsidised petrol to motorcyclists and small vehicle owners through a mobile application, with an official announcement expected soon. According to sources, the system will digitize the distribution of subsidised fuel to ensure transparency and better control. Users will receive digital vouchers through the app, while QR codes will also be introduced for verification at petrol pumps. The Ministry of IT will procure around 24,000 mobile phones for the project. The National IT Board will finalise pricing, while oil marketing companies will purchase and distribute these devices to nearly 12,000 petrol pumps across the country.…
TikToker Nadeem Mubarak has been cleared in a case related to the promotion of an online gambling application, according to investigation officials. The investigating officer has formally written to the Deputy Director of the National Cyber Crime Wing (NCCIA), requesting the removal of Mubarak’s name from the Passport Control List (PCL). According to the letter, a case was earlier registered against Nadeem Mubarak, also known as Nadeem Nani Wala, for allegedly promoting a gambling app. His name was placed on the PCL after he initially failed to cooperate with the investigation. However, after securing bail, Mubarak joined the investigation process.…
ISLAMABAD: The government is considering increasing the petroleum levy on petrol and diesel after already raising the levy on high-octane fuel, as Pakistan moves closer to a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund for the next loan tranche. Pakistan and the IMF are expected to sign a staff-level agreement for the release of the next $1.2 billion tranche under the loan programme within the next few days. Sources said the IMF mission has shared the draft of the Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies with the government. After further consultations and agreement, the document will be signed by the…
TEHRAN: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that Iran does not seek war and instead wants a permanent resolution to ongoing conflicts in the region. Speaking to the media, Araghchi said Tehran is also demanding compensation for the destruction caused in the region. He added that stability can only be achieved through long-term solutions. He revealed that the United States has been sending messages to Iran through different intermediaries. However, he clarified that these exchanges should not be seen as direct negotiations between Tehran and Washington. Araghchi said that Iran’s top leadership is reviewing the proposals shared by the…
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong at the Prime Minister’s House on Thursday, where both sides agreed to accelerate work on CPEC Phase II and expand economic cooperation. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Syed Tariq Fatemi, and Foreign Secretary were also present during the meeting. The prime minister congratulated the Chinese leadership on the successful holding of the “Two Sessions”. He also thanked Chinese President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Qiang and Foreign Minister Wang Yi for their greetings on Pakistan Day. During the meeting, Prime Minister Shehbaz…
Pakistan has connected 12,861 large retailers to the Point of Sale (POS) system under reforms linked to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) said on Monday. According to the FBR, the POS system aims to reduce tax evasion and increase revenue by digitally recording sales data and monitoring transactions in real time. The tax authority has connected large shopping malls, textile and leather retailers, and restaurants to the computerized system. Officials said the documentation of businesses is continuing as part of economic reforms. Under the policy, Tier-1 retailers are required to connect their businesses…
