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Government Abolishes Nearly 12,000 Vacant Posts in Major Restructurin

In a bid to streamline governance, the federal government has abolished 11,877 vacant positions across various ministries and divisions. According to the details, the development, aimed at right-sizing administrative operations, affects posts ranging from Grade 1 to 22. According to the Establishment Division, 11,764 positions from Grade 1 to 18 have...

Babar Azam Nears 6000 runs in ODI Ahead of Tri-Series Final

Babar Azam is on the brink of reaching several milestones in ODI cricket as he prepares for the tri-nation series final against New Zealand on 14 February in Karachi. The right-handed batter is just 10 runs away from becoming the 11th Pakistani to cross 6,000 ODI runs. Having accumulated 5,990 runs...

Pakistan Shaheens to Feature in Champions Trophy 2025 Warm-Up Matches

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced three squads for Pakistan Shaheens, who will participate in the warm-up matches ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025. The Shaheens will play their first warm-up match against Afghanistan at the Gaddafi Stadium on February 14, with all-rounder Shadab Khan leading the side. On February...

Sarfaraz Ahmed Among Ambassadors for ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has been appointed as one of the four official ambassadors for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025. He will be joined by India’s Shikhar Dhawan, Australia’s Shane Watson, and New Zealand’s Tim Southee in promoting the tournament. Sarfaraz, who led Pakistan to their first-ever Champions Trophy...
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Injury Crisis Hits Champions Trophy 2025 as Key Players Ruled Out

Several top cricketers have been ruled out of the Champions Trophy 2025 due to injuries, dealing a major blow to their respective teams. Pakistani opener Saim Ayub, who recently fractured his right ankle during the South Africa tour, has been sidelined and is expected to remain out for over a...

NEPRA to Review Petition for Electricity Tariff Reduction

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA), is set to hear a petition that could lead to a decrease in tariffs, offering potential relief to consumers. Power distribution companies have requested a reduction of Rs 52.12 billion under the second quarterly adjustment for the current fiscal year. The adjustment includes Rs...

PCB Shares Update on Arbab Niaz Stadium Ahead of PSL

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced an exhibition cricket match in Peshawar ahead of the 10th season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). According to the details, the exhibition match is set to take place at the Arbab Niaz Stadium, where renovation work is currently in progress.  Officials in the...

Turkish President Erdogan Arrives in Pakistan for High-Level Talks

Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, is set to arrive in Islamabad today for a two-day official visit at the invitation of Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif. According to details shared by the government, the visit aims to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties between the two brotherly countries. Accompanied by a high-level delegation...
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ICC Imposes Five-Year Ban on Renowned Bangladeshi Cricketer

Bangladesh cricketer, Shohely Akhter, has been banned from all cricket for five years due to corruption charges, the International Cricket Council (ICC), said. The governing body stated that the 36-year-old spinner had admitted to breaching five provisions of its anti-corruption code. Shohely offered a teammate two million takas ($16,465) to get...

Australia Receives Yet Another Blow Ahead of Champions Trophy

 Preparations of team Australia for the Champions Trophy have suffered another setback as fast bowler Mitchell Starc has withdrawn from the squad due to personal reasons. The absence of  Starc adds to the growing list of unavailable players, with Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Marsh already ruled out due...

India to Skip Warm-up Matches Before ICC Champions Trophy 2025

India will head into the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 without playing any warm-up matches, Indian media reported on Monday. According to reports, the team will leave for Dubai on February 15 after concluding their home series against England. India will play all their matches in Dubai, where the tournament is set...

Pakistan Likely to Face Another Setback After FIFA Suspension

The participation of Pakistan in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers remains uncertain as the national football team continues to face the suspension from FIFA. Last week, FIFA suspended the Pakistan Football Federation after its Congress rejected proposed amendments, revoking its membership rights. As a result, the national football teams are...
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia to Convene Emergency OIC Meeting Over Netanyahu’s Remarks

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have agreed to convene an emergency meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Foreign Ministers following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s controversial remarks on Palestine. The decision was made during a phone call between Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal...

PMD Predicts Start Date for Ramadan

Pakistan is expected to observe the first fast of Ramadan on March 2, as there are strong chances of the crescent moon being sighted on the evening of March 1. According to details shared by PMD, the new moon is likely to be born on February 28 at 5:45 PM,...

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