Lahore —The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to retain Shan Masood as Test captain while appointing former skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed as the new Head Coach, replacing Azhar Mahmood in the role. It will be Sarfaraz’s first stint as a head coach at the international level.According to sources, the PCB will make the formal announcements…
Karachi — Pakistan has launched its first-ever livestock insurance scheme, marking a significant step towards reducing human-wildlife conflict in the country. The initiative, introduced by WWF-Pakistan in collaboration with an insurance company, has been rolled out beginning in the Galiyat region.According to a WWF-Pakistan spokesperson, the scheme will begin with the tagging of livestock to…
Tehran —Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reaffirmed that Iran does not seek war and remains open to diplomacy, but issued a firm warning that any attempt to impose the enemy’s will or compel a surrender would be destined to fail.In a strongly-worded statement, President Pezeshkian said Iran has always been willing to engage in negotiations,…
Washington —Federal Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb announced on Wednesday that Saudi Arabia will transfer $3 billion in financial support to Pakistan by next week, providing a much-needed boost to the country’s foreign exchange reserves.Speaking to media at the Pakistani Embassy in Washington, the Finance Minister said he held detailed discussions with his Saudi counterpart…
Riyadh — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has announced stringent penalties for pilgrims attempting to perform Hajj without an official permit, as the Kingdom intensifies efforts to regulate access to the holy sites during the pilgrimage season.According to the ministry, anyone performing or attempting to perform Hajj without authorisation will face a fine of up…
New York / New Delhi — A fresh report by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has warned that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is placing severe strain on India’s already fragile economy. According to the report, the Gulf region tensions could push an additional 2.5 million Indians into poverty, bringing the total…
By Muhammad Shahzad | LahoreLAHORE: The 16th Syndicate meeting of Faisalabad Medical University was held under the chairmanship of Punjab Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique, where key administrative and development matters were reviewed and approved.The meeting was attended by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Zafar Ali Chaudhry, Additional Secretary Sidra Saleem, Director Budget and Accounts Hammad ul-Rab,…
By Dr Ansab Ali | LahoreLAHORE: Punjab Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique has said the provincial government is undertaking “historic and revolutionary” measures to strengthen the healthcare sector through major development projects and improved medical facilities.He was chairing a high-level meeting of the Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education Department Punjab to review progress on key…
By Farzana Chaudhry | LahoreLAHORE: Punjab Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar has announced that the Punjab Sports Department will organise mega sports events every month under a comprehensive Annual Sports Calendar, aligned with the vision of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.Addressing a crowded press conference at the National Hockey Stadium, the…
By Muhammad Shahzad | LahoreLAHORE: The Counter Terrorism Department Punjab has foiled a major دہشت گردی کا منصوبہ by arresting 16 suspected terrorists affiliated with banned organizations during intelligence-based operations across the province.According to a CTD spokesperson, 113 intelligence-based operations were carried out in various districts of Punjab, during which 113 suspects were interrogated and…
