Multan Sultans owner Ali Tareen has called for urgent reforms in the financial structure of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), warning that without profitability, franchise owners will be discouraged from making long-term investments, including infrastructure development. Speaking during an appearance on Samaa TV’s show ‘Zor Ka Jor’, Tareen also reiterated the strategic partnership between Multan Sultans and Samaa Digital, aimed at expanding the team’s presence on digital platforms. “We want to do a lot on our digital media, and we thought the perfect partnership would be with Samaa TV,” said Tareen. “I love PSL, and I want us to do…
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The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a heatwave advisory warning that temperatures in Sindh, south-central Punjab, and parts of Balochistan may remain 4 to 7 degrees Celsius above the seasonal average today and tomorrow. The warning follows scorching conditions across much of the country, with no immediate signs of lasting relief. In Karachi, the weather is forecast to remain hot and humid over the next 24 hours, with a maximum temperature between 35 and 37°C, according to the PMD. The minimum temperature recorded in the city was 24.5°C, with humidity levels reaching 84%. Sea breeze is currently blowing at…
In connection with the upcoming Baisakhi celebrations, Pakistan has issued over 6,500 visas to Indian pilgrims to attend the annual festivities taking place in the country. The Sikh festival is scheduled to be held in Pakistan from April 10 to 19 this year. The visas were issued by the Pakistani High Commission in New Delhi as a gesture of goodwill. The Indian pilgrims will, among other sites, visit Gurdwara Panja Sahib, Gurdwara Nankana Sahib, and Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib during their stay in Pakistan. Expressing his views on the occasion, the Charge d’ Affaires Saad Ahmad Warraich stated that the large…
The Airport Security Force (ASF) thwarted an attempt to smuggle local and foreign currency worth over Rs20 million to Canada and arrested a passenger at Karachi airport. According to officials, the arrested individual, identified as Irfanul Haq, was scheduled to travel to Toronto when ASF personnel intercepted him. During routine baggage screening, ASF experts identified the passenger’s luggage as suspicious. A subsequent manual search of the bag led to the recovery of $70,000, 2,200 Canadian dollars, and Rs160,000. Passengers are only permitted to carry up to $10,000 in foreign currency while traveling abroad. Authorities stated that the total value of…
The process of mapping undocumented foreigners and Afghan Citizen Card (ACC) holders is currently underway in various parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, but no strict measures are being taken, following Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur’s assurance that no Afghan national will be forcibly repatriated, The News reported. According to a police official, no action has been initiated against Afghan families in any part of the province. Those opting to return voluntarily are being assisted by the concerned authorities. “Mapping is underway in different parts of the provincial capital,” Senior Superintendent of Police Operations Masood Ahmad Bangash told The News. The federal…
Pakistani nationals will now be eligible to obtain five-year visas for the United Arab Emirates, the country’s envoy Hamad Obaid Al Zaabi announced on Tuesday. The announcement was made during a meeting between Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori and UAE Ambassador Hamad Obaid Al Zaabi at the Governor House in Karachi. The UAE Consul General, Bakheet Ateeq Al Remeithi, was also present. The governor expressed his gratitude to the UAE envoy for his country’s investments, particularly in Sindh and Karachi, and acknowledged the strengthening of bilateral relations between the two nations. During the meeting, Ambassador Al Zaabi extended an invitation…
A confrontation broke out between Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers and police on Tuesday near Adiala jail in Rawalpindi, resulting in multiple arrests and a brief standoff. The clash occurred at the Gorakhpur checkpoint, where PTI workers had gathered and chanted slogans after party leaders were denied permission to meet the jailed party founder Imran Khan. In response, police resorted to baton-charging the protesters, while PTI supporters pelted stones at law enforcement personnel. Several PTI leaders and workers were taken into custody during the altercation. The situation was de-escalated after Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Omar Ayub intervened…
Amid reports of internal conflict among Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders, incarcerated Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Tuesday urged them to maintain unity within their ranks and “do something for those behind bars.” During an informal media talk at an accountability court in Lahore, Qureshi asked PTI leaders to “refrain from issuing statements and criticizing each other.” “Those in jail are looking towards the current PTI leadership,” he said. He added that PTI’s internal strife hurts the jailed party leaders and workers. “There is a difference of opinion, but everyone should be treated with respect,” Qureshi added. Regarding the cases against him,…
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir assured both local and international investors that the Pakistan Army would provide a robust security framework and take proactive measures to safeguard their interests, with the aim of bolstering confidence in the country’s mineral sector. Addressing the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025 on Tuesday, General Munir emphasized that economic security has become a crucial pillar of national security, and the military is prepared to play its role in supporting the development of Pakistan’s mineral wealth. He highlighted Pakistan’s potential to emerge as a global leader in the mineral sector and invited international…
Dashing the hopes of hundreds of bright students aspiring to pursue higher education abroad, the United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) has discontinued its Global Undergraduate Exchange Program for Pakistan (Global UGRAD). “We regret to inform you that after 15 remarkable years, the Global Undergraduate Exchange Program for Pakistan (Global UGRAD) has come to an end,” the USEFP stated. “The US Department of State has informed USEFP that the Global UGRAD-Pakistan Program will no longer be offered.” Education experts commented that the program had a significant and lasting impact on thousands of students, providing them with opportunities for academic…
