Former captain and ‘king of swing’ Wasim Akram has turned down an offer to join the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) as chief executive officer (CEO) or as an adviser to the chairman. The decision comes at a time when the…
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has circulated the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 schedule to all cricket boards as well as broadcasters. Sources reveal that a budget of around $70 million has been approved for the tournament. The schedule outlines a…
PCB Chairman Mohsin Raza Naqvi Monday said that stadiums in Lahore, Rawalpindi and Karachi are being upgraded to international standards for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2024 to be held in February, which will feature the world’s top eight teams. “The…
The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has announced a 33% hike in entrance test fees for MBBS and BDS programs. The fee for appearing in the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) has been increased from Rs6,000 to…
Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman Emir of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) issued a stern warning to the government on Sunday, suggesting that a nationwide appeal against payment of electricity bills may be initiated if their demands are not met. This statement was made…
The federal government has announced the formation of an eight-member task force on structural reforms to address critical issues in the energy sector. The notification for setting up this task force, approved by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has been officially…
The death toll from clashes in Bangladesh rose to at least 300 after 94 died on Sunday in the deadliest day in weeks of anti-government protests, according to AFP statistics. The figure is based on reports from the police, officials…
President Asif Ali Zardari said India had taken illegal steps to undermine the recognized disputed status of occupied Kashmir and a continuous campaign to change the demographic structure and political landscape of the Held Valley. “India’s actions are in violation…
Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned from her post and left the capital Dhaka amid violent clashes, a source close to the leader told AFP. “She and her sister left Ganabhaban (the prime minister’s official residence) for a safer…
Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), the sixth most common cancer in the world, is a terrible disease, according to a study published in Cancer Communications. There has been no recent progress in his therapy. According to Guys and…
Intel said on Thursday it would lay off more than 15% of its workforce, about 17,500 people, and suspend its dividend starting in the fourth quarter as the chipmaker seeks a turnaround aimed at its money-losing manufacturing business. Shares of…
Renowned Pakistani singer Aima Baig has announced her departure from Pakistan for an indefinite period, she shared the news with her fans on Instagram. In a series of Instagram stories, Baig revealed her plans to leave the country, declaring: “May…
In an impressive display of skill and teamwork, Pakistan’s street children’s soccer team advanced to the pre-quarterfinals of the Norwegian Cup. The match started strongly as the Pakistani team managed to score a goal in the first half. The tempo…
The PCB is supposed to deal with disciplinary issues involving the players of the national cricket team. According to sources, three detailed reports regarding player conduct will be reviewed by the board. A specialized committee has been set up to…
Ismail Haniyeh, a prominent figure in the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas, was martyred by an explosive device while staying at a guesthouse in Tehran. According to the New York Times, the explosives were planted about two months before the incident.…
The Ministry of Education has announced the end of the week-long vacation for educational institutions in Islamabad with effect from August 10. This decision, led by the Federal Secretary for Education and Training, aims to improve the academic and extra-curricular…
