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The Pakistan Cricket Board has rolled out a major financial overhaul for the Pakistan Super League, with Chairman Mohsin Naqvi introducing a redesigned prize structure that blends performance rewards with long-term cricket development. Under the new plan, starting from PSL 2026, the winning franchise will receive $500,000, while the runners-up will earn $300,000, in addition…

The Excise and Taxation Department in Islamabad has expanded operating hours for M-Tag services, making all ten service centers accessible throughout the week. Director Excise and Taxation Bilal Azam announced that the centers will now operate on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 am to 9 pm, mirroring weekday timings. Officials say the decision is aimed…

Rumors about Honda preparing a petrol-powered scooter for Pakistan have picked up pace online, fueling discussion among bike enthusiasts and industry watchers. Speculation grew stronger after a well-known motorcycle dealership in Lahore hinted that Honda is gearing up to introduce a petrol scooter locally. The dealership did not share any model name, features, or specifications,…

A major incident occurred at the Dubai Air Show on Friday when an Indian Tejas light combat aircraft crashed during an aerial performance, according to the Associated Press. The jet — produced by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) — went down at approximately 2:10 pm local time while executing a demonstration maneuver in front of a…

The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis has directed the government to establish new Protector Offices within the current financial year, aiming to ease the process for citizens holding foreign job visas. The committee also called for full digital integration of protector services with NADRA and other government systems to streamline identity verification and…

The federal government has instructed the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) to speed up its investigation into suspected cartel behavior in the edible oil and ghee market, as authorities increase pressure to curb food inflation across the country. The matter came under discussion during a recent meeting of the National Price Monitoring Committee (NPMC), where…

Authorities in Haripur have declared a three-day local holiday ahead of the by-election scheduled in NA-18, prompting the closure of all public and private schools from November 22 to 24. Officials said the measure has been taken to maintain stability during election-related activities. With polling set for November 23, district administration instructed educational institutions to…

Pakistan Petroleum Ltd (PPL) has publicly rejected global media reports alleging that the company is constructing an artificial offshore island near Sujawal for oil and gas exploration. In a statement released on Thursday, the state-owned firm said its current operations are focused solely on creating safe conditions for drilling in a difficult, marshy zone, and…

Karachi’s recently activated AI-based traffic monitoring system has sparked uncertainty among motorists, as many residents continue receiving e-challans despite wearing required safety gear. The automated system — which began issuing fines on October 27 — initially caught thousands of people off guard. Although citywide compliance has improved, complaints about unexpected fines arriving at home have…