ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, chaired the fourth meeting of the Policy and Strategy Committee (PSC) and the Oversight Board on Post-Flood Reconstruction Activities. The meeting, held in Islamabad, reviewed the progress of ongoing projects under the Resilient, Rehabilitation, and Reconstruction Framework (4RF) and discussed the status of international … Read more
The decision to transition the industrial sector from gas-based captive power plants (CPPs) to the national electricity grid, following directives from the IMF, could result in a revenue loss of Rs420 billion for Sui gas companies, according to a news report. These CPPs, which provide energy to sustain industrial activities, generate approximately Rs420 billion annually … Read more
Reacting to Pakistan’s humiliating defeat in the recent Test series against Bangladesh, former skipper and legendary fast bowler Wasim Akram has termed the whitewash as a “huge setback” saying that he was embarrassed by how the national side lost. “It’s a huge setback and our cricket is at a crossroads,” Akram said while speaking to AFP. … Read more
Former skipper and legendary fast bowler Wasim Akram. — Reuters/File Reacting to Pakistan’s humiliating defeat in the recent Test series against Bangladesh, former skipper and legendary fast bowler Wasim Akram has termed the whitewash as a “huge setback” saying that he was embarrassed by how the national side lost. “It’s a huge setback and our … Read more
The Auditor General of Pakistan has initiated a special audit into the wheat procurement scandal for 2023-24, which is reported to have resulted in a financial loss exceeding Rs300 billion. According to a news report, the audit termed a “special study,” aims to investigate the mismanagement and import of excess wheat that significantly impacted both … Read more
Listen to article Social media was abuzz after alleged posts from Babar Azam announcing his retirement from Test cricket went viral, following Pakistan’s 2-0 series loss to Bangladesh. The right-handed batter has been under fire for his poor performance in the series, where Bangladesh secured a clean sweep against the hosts. As Pakistan struggled in the final … Read more
Bangladesh’s Mushfiqur Rahim (L) and Shakib Al Hasan celebrate after winning the second Test match between Pakistan and Bangladesh, at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on September 3, 2024. —AFP After Bangladesh beat Pakistan by six wickets in the second Test to complete a 2-0 series clean sweep in Rawalpindi on Tuesday, cricket experts analysed … Read more
Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s five-for and Taskin Ahmed’s bowling brilliance helped Bangladesh to bundle out Pakistan for 274 inside the 86th over in the second Test match against Bangladesh at the Pindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on Saturday. After put Pakistan into bat first, Bangladesh were outstanding with the bowl. Miraz bagged five wickets. Taskin Ahmed … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) reported significant losses amounting to Rs3.4 billion for the three-month period ending June 30, 2024. This marks a sharp rise from the Rs2.1 billion loss recorded during the same period last year. According to the latest financial results disclosed to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday, PTCL’s losses … Read more
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Former cricketer Rashid Latif has voiced concerns over the declining pace in Pakistan’s fast-bowling attack, attributing the team’s recent struggles, including a historic loss to Bangladesh in Rawalpindi, to this significant drop in speed. Latif pointed out that the pace of Pakistan’s top fast bowlers, once their main strength, has decreased drastically, impacting their effectiveness. “There … Read more