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PCB Suspends Cricketer for Two Years Over Visa Application Violations

PCB Suspends Cricketer for Two Years Over Visa Application Violations

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has suspended domestic cricketer Hamza Nazar from all forms of cricket for two years after an inquiry found he submitted incorrect and incomplete information in a visa application. The PCB also imposed a fine of Rs1 million following disciplinary proceedings. In a statement on Thursday, the board said the […]

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Pakistan Postpones MDCAT Exam to Sept 20 on PM's Directive

Pakistan Postpones MDCAT Exam to Sept 20 on PM’s Directive

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s medical regulator has postponed the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) exam by more than a month on the instructions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, announcing a new examination date of Sept 20. The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) said on Thursday that the test, originally scheduled for Aug. 16, had been

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Asma Jatak's Father Shot Dead After Family's Plea for Protection, Investigation Demanded

Asma Jatak’s Father Shot Dead After Family’s Plea for Protection

KHUZDAR: Asma Jatak’s father was shot dead in Pakistan’s southwestern Balochistan province on Tuesday, reviving attention to the Asma Jatak case as the family alleged the killing followed repeated pleas for protection. The family of Asma Jatak says her father, schoolteacher Attaullah Jatak, was shot dead on Tuesday in Khuzdar despite repeated warnings to authorities

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Pakistan Urges UN to Hold Afghan Taliban Accountable for Hosting Terror Safe Havens

Pakistan Urges UN to Hold Afghan Taliban Accountable for Hosting Terror Safe Havens

UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan urged the United Nations on Wednesday to hold the Afghan Taliban accountable for preventing terrorist groups from using Afghan territory as safe havens, telling the Security Council that militants continue planning attacks against Pakistan. Addressing a Security Council meeting, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad has warned the

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Pakistan's Long-Awaited New Auto Policy Nears Approval

Pakistan’s Long-Awaited New Auto Policy Nears Approval

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s long-awaited five-year auto policy is in its final stages of approval, but disagreements over proposed tariff cuts continue to delay its rollout, with manufacturers warning the changes could hurt local production unless broader reforms are introduced first. The Auto Industry Development and Export Policy (AIDEP) 2026–31 will replace the previous policy that expired

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 PM Shehbaz Sharif to Visit Saudi Arabia for Key Talks with Crown Prince

 PM Shehbaz Sharif to Visit Saudi Arabia for Key Talks with Crown Prince

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to leave for Saudi Arabia on Thursday on a two-day official visit, where he will hold talks with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman. The two leaders are expected to discuss bilateral relations, economic and investment cooperation, issues of mutual interest, and the overall

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Babar Azam Equals Imran Khan’s Record, Breaks Steve Waugh Milestone

Babar Azam Equals Imran Khan’s Record, Breaks Steve Waugh Milestone

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan defeated the West Indies by eight wickets in the second Test to level the two-match series 1-1, while captain Babar Azam matched one of the country’s most prestigious individual records. Babar Azam was named the joint Player of the Series alongside West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves after an impressive batting display throughout the

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Pakistan PM Reaffirms Support for Saudi Arabia After Overnight Attacks

PM Shahbaz Sharif Heads to Saudi Arabia for 2-Day Official Visit

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif will depart for Saudi Arabia today on a two-day official visit, accompanied by a high-level delegation, to hold crucial talks with Saudi leadership on bilateral relations and the evolving regional situation.   During the visit, the Prime Minister is scheduled to hold an important meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed

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Trump Puts Planned Strike on Iran on Hold Pending Deal

Iran Considers European Mine Clearance in Strait of Hormuz

DUBAI: Iran is, for the first time, examining the possibility of allowing European countries to clear naval mines from the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, according to several diplomatic sources confirmed by the International News Agency. The development marks a significant shift in Tehran’s official position, which has consistently maintained that no foreign military or

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ECP moves to close a legal gap, a small amendment that could redefine local elections

ECP Finalizes Arrangements for By-Polls in 6 Balochistan Districts

QUETTA: The Election Commission of Pakistan  ECP has finalized all arrangements for by-elections on 11 local government seats across six districts, scheduled to take place on August 9.   According to the provincial election authority, necessary steps have been completed to ensure the electoral process remains transparent, fair, and peaceful. The by-polls will be held

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