7 h. ago Aqib Javed clears air on Babar Azam’s T20 future, reveals key development plans

LAHORE – Pakistan’s high-performance director Aqib Javed has clarified that former captain Babar Azam is not permanently excluded from the national T20 squad. He emphasized that team selection will continue to be based purely on performance and merit. Speaking at a press conference at Gaddafi Stadium, Aqib addressed growing speculation about Babar’s future in T20 […]

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35 h. ago Hyderabad’s Rs20 billion development plan misses key basics like water and sewage

HYDERABAD – The Sindh government has allocated over Rs20 billion for various development projects in Hyderabad for the fiscal year 2025-26. However, crucial projects related to water filtration, sewage treatment, and public parks have been surprisingly left out of the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP). The pollution of the Indus River and its canals in […]

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60 h. ago Sindh CM unveils Rs3,450 billion budget with record development plans

Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has presented a record Rs3,450 billion budget for the fiscal year 2025–26. He announced that the province plans to complete 1,460 development schemes this year, a significant jump from 603 last year. The chief minister emphasized that if the federal government releases full funds, the development budget may increase […]

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3 d. ago Babar Azam joins sydney sixers: Pakistan star ready to shine in BBL 15

Sydney Sixers have signed Pakistan’s top batter Babar Azam for the Big Bash League (BBL) 15 season. This deal is one of the biggest in the league’s history. Babar will add his batting skills and leadership experience to the Sixers squad this summer. Fans eagerly await his debut in Australia. According to BBL rules, teams […]

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3 d. ago Saudi Arabia condemns Israel’s strikes as middle east tensions reach new high

Israel launched airstrikes early Friday on Iran’s nuclear and military sites. The attacks aimed to stop Iran from developing nuclear weapons. Iranian media reported explosions at uranium enrichment plants and other locations. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called it a “decisive moment” and said the operation will last several days. In response, Iran fired missiles […]

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3 d. ago Ahsan highlights development priorities, says Balochistan put on accelerated path

Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal, while highlighting development priorities of the government, said here on Thursday that Balochistan has been put on accelerated development path for which Rs230 billion have been earmarked in the federal budget 2025-26. Addressing a press conference here, the minister said, development of Balochistan was […]

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4 d. ago Ahsan Iqbal unveils Rs. 4.2 trillion development budget to lead Pakistan from crisis to confidence

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal presented Pakistan’s Development Budget for 2025–2026, highlighting a strong shift from crisis to confidence. He reminded the nation that just two years ago, Pakistan was on the edge of economic collapse. Now, the country is focusing on growth, stability, and transformation. The GDP has started to rebound with 2.7% growth this […]

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5 d. ago International exposure: PCB allows key players to join foreign leagues

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has approved No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for several key players, allowing them to join international leagues this summer. Big names like Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Mohammad Rizwan are among those cleared to play. This step is part of the board’s strategy to balance player workload and increase international […]

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8 d. ago Why was Babar Azam missing from PCB’s Eidul Azha Greeting Video?

KARACHI – Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) raised eyebrows with special Eid greeting video featuring national players as fans failed to

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1 week ago Govt achieves Rs4 trn development outlay three years ahead of schedule

Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Thursday said the incumbent government had achieved a significant milestone by preparing a Rs4 trillion national development outlay for the fiscal year 2025–26, in just the second year of its five-year term, a target originally scheduled for 2028–29. Speaking to the media at the […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan proposes Rs4,083 billion national development budget for next fiscal year

Pakistan is planning to set a total national development budget of Rs4,083 billion for the upcoming fiscal year, according to official documents reviewed by Dawn News. This includes both federal and provincial allocations aimed at boosting infrastructure, energy, and social sector development. The proposed federal development budget stands at Rs1,000 billion. In addition, Rs288 billion […]

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2 w. ago “Never followed him!” Salman Ali Agha busts instagram unfollow rumors about Babar Azam

Pakistan T20 captain Salman Ali Agha addressed swirling social media rumors about his relationship with star batsman Babar Azam, specifically the claim that he had unfollowed Babar on Instagram. After Pakistan completed a clean sweep against Bangladesh by winning the third T20 match by 7 wickets, Salman spoke at the post-match press conference. When asked […]

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2 w. ago Govt to focus on key projects as budget shrinks to Rs880bn: Ahsan Iqbal

The federal government has decided to focus only on high-priority development projects in the upcoming fiscal year due to limited funds. Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal said on Monday that the total Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) now stands at Rs880 billion, excluding Rs120bn for the N-25 expressway upgrade in Balochistan. The rest of the development […]

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2 w. ago Rs1 trillion+ development budget aims to transform roads, water, and energy sectors

The federal government plans to spend more than Rs1 trillion on development projects in the fiscal year 2025-26. This large budget will fund important areas such as roads, water supply, power generation, and higher education. Officials say this shows the government’s commitment to improving infrastructure and social services across the country. The Annual Plan Coordination […]

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2 w. ago Babar Azam’s rare public frustration: The story behind the viral fan clash

A video of former Pakistan cricket captain Babar Azam arguing with a fan has recently gone viral on social media. In the clip, Babar is seen confronting fans who were recording him closely while he was on the street. The incident sparked curiosity about what caused the usually calm cricketer to lose his cool. Babar […]

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2 w. ago Kamran Akmal advises Babar Azam’s father to stay within limits

LAHORE –  Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal has issued a strong response to Azam Siddique, the father of national team

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2 w. ago Ahsan invites CAREC member states to link value chains with Pakistan’s SEZs

Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Thursday invited Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) member states to integrate their value chains with Pakistan’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and explore opportunities for cross-border industrial clusters, leveraging Pakistan’s preferential trade agreements with China, ASEAN and the Middle East. He extended this invitation […]

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2 w. ago Polio drive underway in Matiari amid extreme heat to vaccinate 182,000

A large-scale polio eradication campaign is successfully underway in district Matiari, with a target of immunizing over 182,000 children under the age of five. According to the union council level micro plan, a comprehensive strategy has been developed to ensure that every child is reached. In addition to the initial four-day campaign, two follow-up days […]

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2 w. ago Energy minister hails NEPRA’s approval for 270MW solar projects in Karachi

Sindh Minister for Energy, Development, and Planning, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, stated that the approval by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) for two solar projects totaling 270MW in Sindh represents significant progress towards Chairman Bilawal Bhutto’s vision of providing affordable electricity to the public. He expressed these views while chairing a meeting at […]

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3 w. ago Sindh holds first committee meeting for adaptive social protection initiative

The Social Protection Department, Government of Sindh, in collaboration with the European Union (EU) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), convened the inaugural Project Steering Committee (PSC) meeting of the Adaptive Social Protection (ASP) initiative at the Planning & Development Board in Karachi. The Social Protection Department reaffirmed its commitment […]

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