There’s a lot happening in Pakistani cricket right now! Captain Babar Azam has returned to Lahore after Pakistan’s early exit from the T20 World Cup in 2024. He traveled via Dubai from New York. Babar, along with some other players like Haris Rauf, Imad Wasim, Azam Khan, and Mohammad Amir, didn’t return with the rest of the team earlier. There seems to be some controversy and public scrutiny following the team’s performance and the behavior of some players. Haris Rauf was involved in a heated exchange with a fan, which added to the media attention. Meanwhile, back in Pakistan, a…
Author: Iqra Khan
The T20 World Cup 2024 semi-finals are poised for excitement as India, England, South Africa, and Afghanistan vie for a spot in the prestigious final in Barbados on June 29. Afghanistan’s unexpected triumph over Bangladesh propelled them to their maiden semi-final appearance in the T20 World Cup, marking a historic milestone in their cricketing journey. The semi-final clashes commence on June 27, with South Africa meeting Afghanistan at 5:30 AM PST at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad and Tobago. Later that day, India takes on England at 7:30 PM PST at the Providence Stadium in Georgetown, Guyana, promising…
Afghans were filled with joy following Afghanistan’s historic T20 World Cup victory over Australia, a moment that brought rare euphoria across the country. University student Zamir Afghan in Kabul described his overwhelming emotions during the match, unable to contain his tears as Afghanistan secured their first-ever win over the 2021 champions. The victory, amidst a backdrop of recent national hardships and Taliban rule, resonated deeply in a nation where cricket holds immense popularity despite the match taking place over 11,000 kilometers away. Public displays of celebration, like fireworks in Khost city, briefly punctuated by security forces, highlighted the significance of…
Lahore’s National Cricket Academy, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi emphasized the pivotal role of high-quality domestic cricket in bolstering Pakistan’s competitiveness on the international stage. Key officials including PCB COO Salman Naseer, CFO Javed Murtaza, Selection Committee Analyst Bilal Afzal, and Directors of International Cricket Usman Wahla were present during the three-hour meeting. Naqvi underscored the commitment to prioritize quality domestic cricket at all levels, ensuring the consistent organization of tournaments from grassroots clubs to the national level. He highlighted the involvement of top coaches who will mentor emerging talents, aiming to enhance their skills with a strong emphasis on performance,…
Colonel Talal bin Abdul Mohsen bin Shalhoub, the security spokesman of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior, confirmed today the success of the 2024 Hajj season’s security plans. According to Saudi Press Agency (SPA) these plans were implemented well in advance, following the directives of the wise leadership and under the continuous supervision of His Highness the Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Supreme Hajj Committee. In an interview with Al-Arabiya today, Colonel Al-Shalhoub emphasized that the success of these security measures is a testament to the coordinated efforts between various security, military, and government agencies. These…
The Peoples Bus Service in Nawabshah is scheduled to begin operations by the Sindh government, next week. Sharjeel Inam Memon, the Senior Minister for Transport, Information, Excise, Taxation, and Narcotics Control in Sindh, made this announcement. Memon emphasized that Sukkur, Larkana, Hyderabad, Karachi, and Sukkur have previously had successful Peoples Bus Service operations.Additionally, he disclosed that two new routes would be added to the service in Karachi: a 36-kilometer route from Saadi Town to Merewether Tower and a route from Hawkes Bay to Merewether Town. Memon reported that Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Faryal Talpur’s orders had resulted in an…
In an effort to increase traffic safety and adherence to rules, the government of Sindh has suggested a significant reform to the automobile registration laws. According to a statement released by Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Memon, the province would no longer permit cars to operate without a registration, terminating the current 60-day period for registration following purchase. Before a car leaves the showroom or enters the country, it must be registered, according the new regulation. This legislation, according to Memon, aims to put an end to the widespread practice of misusing “Applied For” number plates, which has allowed unregistered cars…
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) decided to cut gas prices by 10% for the upcoming fiscal year, however the federal government has chosen not to do so for all categories starting July 1, 2024. Nonetheless, a national daily stated that gas costs for captive power plants (CPPs) will rise by Rs. 250 per mmBtu to Rs. 3000 per mmBtu in accordance with IMF expectations. With this rate increase, the government hopes to raise between Rs. 110 and Rs. 115 billion, which will go toward paying down the circular debt. Sui gas companies have been directed by the…
A nationwide initiative has been launched by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to audit 437 dealers of urea and fertilizers regarding their income taxes.The FBR stated that the audit will guarantee that they pay the appropriate tax on their earnings. There have been 437 cases altogether that have received notices of audit. The current processes will soon come to an end.In addition to the aforementioned, the relevant Inland Revenue Field Formations have sent notices to all non-filers, FBR stated.
The Finance Bill 2024, which proposes a tax hike on the salaried class, was overwhelmingly rejected by the Senate Committee on Finance and Revenue on Monday.The Senate has recommended 128 items to the National Assembly for inclusion in the Finance Bill 2024, including nine public sector development projects (PSDP) for the upcoming fiscal year, following its evaluation of the report provided by the apex finance committee. The budget recommendations were given by Saleem Mandviwalla, Chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on Finance. Out of the 128 proposals, 69 were related to the general budget for FY25; other recommendations included modifications…
