KARACHI: Karachi was thrown into chaos on Wednesday as a severe spell of rain accompanied by blistering winds lashed the metropolis, claiming at least 12 lives and leaving a trail of destruction across the city. The downpour, which began in the afternoon, brought with it wind speeds nearing 100 kilometers per hour, uprooting trees, collapsing […]
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DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released its updated One Day International (ODI) player rankings. In the ODI batting rankings, Pakistan’s Salman Agha has entered the top 10 for the first time in his career, climbing an impressive 9 places. New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell remains at the No. 1 spot in the ODI batters
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Islamabad: While speaking to senior journalist Hamid Mir on a private TV channel’s programme Capital Talk, Director General Inter-Services Public Relations Major General Chaudhry Ahmed Sharif stated that Pakistan is a responsible state where attacks take place on mosques and madrassas. He described the claims being made regarding the Kabul strikes as ridiculous and laughable.
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ISLAMABAD: The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has submitted a request to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) for a monthly Fuel Cost Adjustment (FCA) for February 2026. According to the application, electricity consumers across the country — including those in Karachi — may face an increase of Rs1.64 per unit in their bills.
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QUETTA: The Government of Balochistan has announced a province-wide public holiday on Thursday, March 19, 2026. According to the official notification, all government and private institutions across the province will remain closed on that day. Meanwhile, the Government of Pakistan has declared official public holidays for Eid-ul-Fitr on March 20 and 21, 2026 (Friday and
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ISLAMABAD: There has been no change in gold prices across Pakistan. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of gold per tola in the country remains steady at PKR 523,762. Additionally, the price for 10 grams of gold stands at PKR 449,041. Meanwhile, in the international market, the price of gold
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NORTH WAZIRISTAN: Pakistani security forces have foiled a major infiltration attempt along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border during an ongoing operation against militant groups, security sources said on Wednesday. The operation, codenamed “Ghazab-ul-Haq,” targeted militants in the border area of Mawaz Khel in North Waziristan. Sources said fighters linked to the Afghan Taliban and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)
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PESHAWAR: Intermittent rain and snowfall in upper parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa over the past week have brought back cold weather across the province, officials said. Rain continued in Peshawar and surrounding areas since early morning on Wednesday, lowering temperatures. Snowfall persisted on higher mountains in Upper and Lower Chitral. Several areas in Upper Chitral remained
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AMSTERDAM: Pakistan and India have been drawn in the same group for the 2026 Hockey World Cup, setting up a high-profile clash between the rivals. The groups were announced on Tuesday in Amsterdam, Netherlands. In the men’s competition, Pakistan, India, England, and Wales are placed in Pool D. The lineup is expected to produce closely
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KARACHI: The central bank has announced a four-day public holiday for the banking and financial sector on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr and Pakistan Day. According to an official statement, all public and private financial institutions—including the State Bank, Pakistan Stock Exchange, Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), and commercial banks—will remain closed during this
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