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LPG prices

LPG prices hit record high, consumers struggle

LPG prices have increased dramatically, hitting record-breaking highs in major cities. In Gujranwala, LPG is being sold between Rs420 and 460 per kilogram which is causing severe hardships for people needing it for domestic use and the rickshaw drivers who rely on it for their daily livelihoods.

Fakhar Zaman PSL 11

Star Pakistani batter hits unique landmark in PSL 11

Lahore Qalandars’ explosive opener Fakhar Zaman has reached a significant milestone in the Pakistan Super League (PSL 11), where he became the second player in the history of PSL to score more than 3,000 runs.

Australia Iran Visa

Australia blocks tourists from one country

Australia has for the first time used its recently-introduced “arrival control determination” powers to temporarily prohibit nearly 6,800 Iranian nationals, who hold valid Visitor (subclass 600) visas from entering the country.

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1000 new vacancies in CCD Punjab

A decision has been made to recruit one thousand new personnel in CCD Punjab, and in this regard, funds of 491 million rupees have also been approved.

Asif Ali PSL

Retired Pakistani star batter hints at international comeback

Former Pakistan batter Asif Ali has given a clue about his possible return to the field of international cricket, although it is evident that, for now, he has only eyes on the upcoming 2026 Pakistan Super League (PSL 11), which will begin today.

Meta fined child safety

Meta fined $375M in child safety case

A jury in New Mexico ordered Meta to pay $375 million in damages after finding the company guilty of violating state law by misleading users about the safety of the social platform and failing to properly protect children from sexual predators.

PCB PSL 11 tickets

PCB announces refund plan for PSL 11 tickets

The Pakistan Cricket Board has officially launched the ticket refund policy for the 2026 Pakistan Super League (PSL 11) which brings some much needed clarity as the fans had already bought the tickets.

PSL 11

PSL 11 to start from tomorrow

PSL 11 will be starting from tomorrow, marking the beginning of a new season of excitement, anticipation, and cricketing action across Pakistan.

NADRA new office timings

New office timings announced

After the Eid holidays, the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has announced new office hours for its offices throughout the country.

PSL 11

Rs2.28 billion sought for PSL 11 security

Security arrangements for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 11 appear to be one of the major reasons for Pakistan’s latest security expenditure demands with authorities demanding much-needed additional funding to ensure the smooth conduct of the tournament.

Ben Duckett England IPL

Ben Duckett chooses England over IPL glamour

England opening batter Ben Duckett has withdrawn from the upcoming 2026 season of the Indian Premier League, opting to choose his international commitments with England instead of franchise cricket.

Thailand travel visa

New changes likely in Thailand’s travel policies

Thailand has reportedly been considering shortening its visa-free stay for international visitors from 60 days to 30 days and this has raised concerns amongst long stay travellers including digital nomads and frequent travellers.

SSC exams postponed

SSC exams postponed in Iran, UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain

Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) on March 24, 2026 has announced the postponement of SSC 1st Annual Examinations 2026 at its overseas centers at Iran, Kuwait, UAE and Bahrain due to changing security situation and regional uncertainty.

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PSL matches to be held without spectators: Mohsin Naqvi

Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced on Sunday that the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches will be played behind closed doors, citing the government’s austerity measures amid the ongoing regional situation.

Pakistan weather

Pakistan weather outlook for today

According to the latest forecast issued by the Meteorological Department, the weather conditions across the country are expected to stay mostly dry with partly cloudy skies in a number of regions, while some regions may receive rainfall during the day in isolated areas.

Nadia Jamil Maryam Nawaz

Nadia Jamil urges Maryam Nawaz to act on animal cruelty

Pakistani actor Nadia Jamil has appealed to the Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz to take concrete action to reduce cruelty towards animals while arguing that the problem is linked closely with the welfare of the whole society and especially children.

YouTube Shorts Reimagine

YouTube expands Shorts with AI “Reimagine” tool

YouTube is about to have an expanded Shorts ecosystem, by introducing a new feature. The feature is an AI-powered Remix called “Reimagine” that will help creators have more control over how their video content is transformed.

IPL T20 league rankings

The Hundred dethrones IPL in latest T20 league rankings

Despite being the most commercial and popular cricket league worldwide, the Indian Premier League (IPL) has fallen in the latest global T20 rankings, with the new league called The Hundred finding a way to the top of the rankings.

NADRA Eid

Big update by NADRA for Eid

The Federal government has declared two public holidays for Eid-ul-Fitr on March 20 and 21, whereas the provincial government of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have declared three holidays from March 19 to 21. In view of these announcements an official schedule for Eid holidays has been issued by the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA).

PSL 11 anthem

PSL 11 anthem artist officially revealed

The Pakistan Super League (PSL 11) has officially unveiled the voice behind their much-awaited season 11 anthem confirming the lead artist of the tournament’s official song to be Atif Aslam.

Woman Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan

Woman trained by TTP arrested, reveals details

A woman radicalised and trained by Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan has been arrested. Identified as Laiba, she reportedly disclosed details of her preparation for a suicide mission and the specific roles she had been assigned.

Raw officer

Key Indian RAW operative killed in Afghanistan

Reports have emerged about a targeted operation conducted by Pakistan at a secret site in Afghanistan’s Kunar region. The strike reportedly killed Shankar Sinha, a senior officer of India’s intelligence agency RAW, while injuring Noor Wali Mehsud, the head of the banned Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).

hospital strike

Fact Check: Kabul “hospital strike” claim debunked as misleading

Afghan claims of a Pakistani strike on Kabul’s Omid Hospital are fake and contradicted by evidence. Propaganda was done by using an old photo and misidentification of the actual target, which was Sarshar Camp Omid (a former US military installation known as Camp Phoenix), not the hospital.

CDA employees protest

CDA employees protest in Islamabad over Eid allowance

Capital Development Authority (CDA) employees marched in Islamabad today outside the office of the Chairman demanding the Eid allowance that has been provided to them as a longstanding part of a formal agreement.

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Pakistan star cricketers nominated for ICC player of the month

On March 16, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the nominees who can receive the Player of the Month award for February 2026.

Pakistan’s opening batter Sahibzada Farhan and women’s cricket captain Fatima Sana are amongst the list of those who have been recognised for their great performance.

Instagram DMs privacy

Instagram DMs set to become insecure

Meta has announced that it will disable the “end-to-end encryption” option for direct messages on Instagram as early as May 8, 2026, bringing an end to a privacy function, that has been available to users for several years.

Mohsin Naqvi selection committee

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi assures full support to selection committee

Mohsin Naqvi, the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), has shown his full support for the national team’s selection committee today and ensured that they will have the full support of the PCB in the process as they try to finalise the squads for the upcoming international assignments.

PCB PSL 11

PCB to take legal action after PSL player exits

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that it will be taking legal action against Zimbabwe fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani for violating his contract with the Islamabad United in the 2026 Pakistan Super League (PSL 11).

PSL 11 tickets

PSL 11 may introduce digital ticketing system

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is considering introducing digital ticketing for select enclosures for the next edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL), which will be held from March 26 to May 3.

New schedule passport offices

New schedule for passport offices

The government has changed the working hours for Passport offices under the new schedule, these offices will now function for four days a week.

PSL 11 Player transfer

Player transfer window opens ahead of PSL 11

The 2026 Pakistan Super League (PSL 11) Transfer Window has officially opened and will be active until Wednesday, March 18, which gives franchises a great opportunity to make player moves under the league’s transfer rules and the salary cap framework.

Free petrol motorcyclists Eid

Free petrol for motorcyclists announced until Eid

Amid the increase in fuel prices, motorcycle riders are being offered free petrol till Eid.

Governor of Sindh, Kamran Tessori, announced that the motorcyclists will get 3 litres of petrol free of charge till Eid-ul-Fitr.

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Meloni says US war on Iran reflects dangerous global trend

Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday made her strongest criticism yet of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, saying the intervention is part of a worrying pattern of military actions increasingly happening outside the framework of international law.

Kyle Walker England

Major international star retires just months before World Cup

Kyle Walker has announced his retirement from international football with the England national football team on March 10th, thus ending a 14-year career of playing for the national side just four matches away from reaching the milestone of 100 matches.

Rockstar GTA 6

Rockstar confirms GTA 6 launch date

Rockstar Games has officially confirmed the launch of Grand Theft Auto VI on November 19, 2026, this is the long-awaited return of one of the most popular video game franchises in gaming history.

Pakistan Iran Black Rain

Could black rain happen in Pakistan after Iran attacks?

After the recent severe bombing on oil installations in Iran, unusual pollution has been created in the environment, while in other countries of the region, concerns are also being expressed regarding possible weather effects.

Veer-Zaara Nadia Jamil

Why did Nadia Jamil say no to Veer-Zaara?

Pakistani actress Nadia Jamil once got a chance to be part of the iconic Bollywood movie Veer-Zaara, which was directed by legendary Bollywood director Yash Chopra.

Green peoples Bus service

Green peoples bus service launched in Turbat

The Government of Balochistan has started a Green Peoples Bus Service in Turbat to provide the population with safe, comfortable, and efficient public transport for improving urban mobility in the area.

PSL 11 schedule

Proposed PSL 11 schedule revealed

The proposed schedule for the eleventh edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) has come out, with an official announcement expected to come out next week.

ICC Board meeting Doha

ICC Board meeting in Doha postponed

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has postponed its board meeting that was due to take place in Doha, Qatar from March 25-27 due to the current situation in the Middle East.

Pakistani funded STEM scholarships

Fully funded STEM scholarships announced for Pakistani women

The British Council has announced the totally funded scholarships for women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) to study in the United Kingdom for the academic year of 2026-27 under the its scheme called The Women in STEM Scholarship Program.

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How to register divorce at Union Council: NADRA explains

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has disclosed the easy procedure of registering divorce at the Union Council because registering timely and then updating marital status in NADRA is legally mandatory.

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Transporters raise fares after fuel price hike

After the continuous increase in the prices of petroleum products, transporters across the country have shown strong reaction and have announced a twenty percent increase in freight vehicle fares, due to which there is a fear of further increase in the prices of essential commodities and various commercial goods.

Umrah pilgrims E-gates

Saudi airports introduce E-gates for Umrah pilgrims

Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports has started deploying advanced technology at major airports in order to facilitate easy and fast travel for the Umrah pilgrims, especially during the busy Ramzan season.

India vs New Zealand

India vs New Zealand final: Two giants, one trophy

The wait is nearly over. In India, on Sunday, March 8 2026, the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will be the host to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final between the national teams of India and New Zealand.

Pakistanis UAE visa

Big update for Pakistanis stuck in UAE

The UAE has declared a waiver of visa overstay fines for visitors and some residents who could not exit the country as a result of recent airspace closures and flight suspensions.

Kuwait Pakistanis visa

Good news for Pakistanis stuck in Kuwait

The Ministry of Interior in Kuwait has announced a grace period of automatic extension of visit visas by one month, in addition to granting an additional three-month absence permit for any resident out of country currently.

T20 World Cup semifinal

T20 World Cup: First semifinal preview

The ICC T20 World Cup men’s 2026 first semifinal blockbuster will take place today with a clash between two of cricket’s powerhouses – New Zealand

Islamabad Traffic Police

Islamabad Traffic Police makes big announcement

Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has announced the weekly schedule for its facilitation vans, offering on-spot public services across various areas of the federal capital from March 2 to March 8, 2026, between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM.

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Popular TikToker killed in firing incident at iftar

A local TikToker, Jawed Mahandri was shot dead during an iftar gathering in Balakot, Mansehra district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The sad incident happened while he was spending some time with his friends during Ramzan.

Saudi Arabia travellers

Good news for travellers in Saudi Arabia

The Makkah Chamber of Commerce has allocated 2500 fully serviced hotel rooms for citizens of countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) that are stranded at airports throughout Saudi Arabia due to widespread travel disruptions.

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Iran thanks Pakistan for its support at UN

The representative of Iran at the United Nations expressed gratitude to Pakistan, China and Russia for having held a principled stance condemning the American and Israeli attacks on Iran.

PNSC ships

PNSC ships halted amid rising middle east tensions

Three ships of Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) have reportedly been prevented from continuing onward towards the Strait of Hormuz as tensions have been mounting in the Middle East, private news channel reported citing sources.

Ali Khamenei Iran

Who will lead Iran after Ali Khamenei?

Confirmation has been made by the media of Iran that the Supreme Leader of Iran, Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has been martyred in his office and an atmosphere of grief and anger has spread over the country.

HEC degree attestation

HEC to cut degree attestation delays

The National Assembly Standing Committee on Government assurances on Friday ordered the Higher Education Commission (HEC) to reduce the turnaround time for degree attestation, which it said was a complicated and expensive procedure for the students.

European Union Afghanistan Pakistan

EU: Afghan soil must not be used against any country

The European Union has requested restraint and dialogue as crisis mounts between Pakistan and Afghanistan.

The EU’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, said that she had been deeply concerned by the escalating wave of violence in South Asia and urged both sides to de-escalate the situation.

Bill Clinton Espstein

Bill Clinton says he Saw “Nothing Wrong” in time with Epstein

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton told lawmakers on Friday that he “saw nothing that gave me pause” while he was telling the House of Representatives Oversight Committee the period of time he associated with the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, during his closed-door testimony on Friday.

Jeffrey Epstein Clintons

Hillary Clinton denies having information on Epstein

Former United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told a congressional committee on Thursday that she doesn’t remember ever meeting convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and has no information about his criminal activities.

Japan Population

Japan’s population shrinks by 580,000 in one year

Japan’s birth rate has fallen ten years in a row, according to official data released on Thursday, highlighting the growing issue the country’s population faces, as Japan faces mounting demographic stresses.

NLC PNSC

NLC to acquire 30% share in PNSC after PM’s approval

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved a proposal by which the National Logistics Corporation (NLC) can buy a 30 per cent share in the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC), along with management control and rights of consolidation.

Oshan X7

Is Oshan X7 worth your money?

Pakistan’s automotive market is buzzing with discussion about whether Oshan X7, the 7-seater SUV is really worth your money.

HBL PSL 11 schedule

Who will play the opening match of PSL 11?

The first timetable of the HBL PSL Season 11 is finally out. In the first match, which will be held on March 26, a proposal has been made to play the match between Lahore Qalandars and the new addition called Hyderabad Kingsmen.

pension rules

New rules for pension announced

New rules for pension has been announced by Punjab government for its employees. The changes were announced by a formal notification.

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia opens door to more foreign bidders

Saudi Arabia has reversed an earlier ban on the government contracting with foreign firms.

Government entities can now sign contracts with other international companies and international institutions even if they do not have a regional headquarters in the Kingdom.

matric exams students

Big update for matric students

The government of Punjab has announced the good news for the students, who failed or received supplementary results in matric exams in the year 2024-25.

Bill Gates AI summit

Bill Gates withdraws from India AI summit

Bill Gates did not attend India’s AI Impact Summit, where he was due to speak as a keynote speaker, just hours before he was due to speak, he was pulled back from the limelight over his past dealings with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.