A historic auction of personalized choice number plates drew massive public interest at the arena hall of Qayyum Sports Complex, where record-breaking bids were placed for unique vehicle registration numbers. The standout plate, “Waziristan 1,” emerged as the most expensive, selling for more than Rs40.6 million. The winning bid was placed by Faizur Rehman, making it one of the highest prices ever recorded in such auctions. During the event, “Mohmand 1” also attracted intense competition and was sold for Rs32.1 million to Haji Zahir Gul, becoming the second-highest bid of the auction. Meanwhile, the “Pashtun 1” number plate secured the…
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Suryakumar Yadav has said that fans should “wait 24 hours for the handshake” ahead of the high-voltage Pakistan-India clash, stressing that his team is focused on playing good cricket. Speaking at a press conference in Colombo before the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup encounter, the Indian captain said preparations for the Pakistan match were going according to schedule. He described the contest as “just a game,” adding that India regularly plays competitive cricket and will aim to deliver its best performance against Pakistan. Suryakumar Yadav said his side has come to play positive cricket and will focus on executing its…
Aleema Khan has confirmed that Imran Khan was allowed to speak with his sons for around 20 minutes, describing the development as an emotional moment for the former prime minister. In a statement shared on social media, Aleema Khan said that Imran Khan was very happy to hear his children’s voices. She added that the family is now waiting for his immediate medical treatment under the supervision of his personal doctors at Shifa International Hospital. According to her, specialist doctors should make every possible effort to restore his eyesight. She alleged that delays in providing treatment have affected his vision…
Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha says the national side is fully prepared and focused on delivering a strong performance as anticipation builds ahead of the high-stakes match against India. Speaking at a press conference in Colombo, Agha described all-rounder Usman Tariq as the team’s “trump card,” adding that criticism over his bowling action was unnecessary as it had already been cleared twice. He also backed star batter Babar Azam, saying his form was not a concern for the team. “Babar is scoring runs and we expect him to play a big innings again,” the captain said. Agha stressed that the…
Peshawar: Authorities have arrested another suspect in the ongoing Kohistan financial scandal arrest case involving multi-billion-rupee bank transactions, officials said on Friday. According to investigators, the accused — Fazal Khan — was presented before an accountability court in Peshawar in connection with the Kohistan financial scandal arrest proceedings. During the hearing, prosecutors from the National Accountability Bureau told the court the suspect owns a private construction company and large sums were transferred through multiple bank accounts linked to him. The prosecution informed the judge that transactions worth Rs5.277 billion were traced across five different bank accounts. NAB argued that further…
Pakistani actor Hania Aamir has surprised fans after joking about her “wedding” in a viral video, fueling fresh speculation about her relationship with singer Asim Azhar. A clip circulating widely on Instagram shows Hania addressing ongoing marriage rumours. In the video, she can be heard saying: “Everyone wanted us to get married, so we did a fake wedding.” The remark quickly went viral, leaving social media users confused about whether she was serious or simply teasing fans. For the past several weeks, speculation has been circulating online that Hania and Asim plan to tie the knot during Ramazan. The rumours…
Islamabad: Pakistan petroleum prices February 16 are expected to rise, with industry sources indicating a fresh increase in fuel rates that could add pressure on consumers already facing inflation. According to industry estimates, petrol may become costlier by up to Rs4.39 per litre under the proposed revision in Pakistan petroleum prices February 16. High-speed diesel is likely to see a hike of Rs5.40 per litre, while light diesel oil could increase by as much as Rs6.55 per litre. Sources further said kerosene oil prices may also go up by around Rs4 per litre if the adjustment is approved. A final…
An Indian national has pleaded guilty in a US federal court to participating in a plot to assassinate a Sikh activist in New York, in a case that American prosecutors say exposed an international murder-for-hire conspiracy. According to the United States Department of Justice, 54-year-old Nikhil Gupta admitted acting at the direction of an individual linked to India’s intelligence apparatus in an attempt to arrange the killing of US-based Sikh leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. In a statement detailing the court proceedings, the Justice Department said Gupta hired a hitman to carry out the assassination and pleaded guilty to three charges:…
IMF Pakistan electricity tariff reforms must protect middle- and low-income households from additional financial burden, the global lender said, as Islamabad continues negotiations under its $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme. The International Monetary Fund said any IMF Pakistan electricity tariff adjustments should be carefully designed so vulnerable consumers are shielded from sharp price shocks. The lender emphasized that Pakistan’s ongoing power sector reforms are heading in the right direction, including privatization of distribution and generation companies and restructuring of the transmission network. According to the IMF, reforms under the EFF programme remain on track and circular debt levels…
KARACHI: At least 13 people were killed and several others injured in a tragic accident in Karachi after an oil tanker overturned onto a passenger van, officials confirmed on Friday. According to rescue authorities, the tanker lost control and fell on a smaller passenger vehicle, while a car was also hit in the incident. The impact caused a major oil spill on the road, increasing the risk at the site and complicating rescue efforts. Initial reports suggest that a vehicle was coming the wrong way, forcing the tanker driver to lose control. However, Sindh Police officials said the exact cause…
