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England Ben Duckett said it would be a dream to captain his country but the top-order batter has no idea if he is even in the running to replace Jos Buttler as limited-overs skipper. Wicketkeeper-batter Buttler stepped down from the role on February 28, three days after England’s group-stage exit at the Champions Trophy, with Harry Brook considered a front-runner to replace him. Asked if he would be interested in taking over the vacant role, Duckett told Sky Sports: “To captain England would obviously be a dream. I don’t think it’s on the radar but I don’t know that, which…

Fahad Mustafa’s Jeeto Pakistan League continues to be a Ramadan favourite, known for its exciting games, high-energy segments, and viral moments. While the show consistently grabs attention, a recent episode stood out for an entirely different reason—Fahad Mustafa’s thoughtful approach toward a young contestant. In a widely circulated video, the Jeeto Pakistan host invited a little girl from the audience, who won a bike. As a male team member stepped forward to assist her onto the bike, Fahad immediately stopped him, instead calling for a female team member to help. His small but significant action was widely appreciated, highlighting his…

Pakistani actor Danish Taimoor has quietly deleted the clarification video he posted in response to the backlash over his controversial remarks on four marriages. During a recent Ramadan transmission, Danish Taimoor made a comment that quickly went viral, sparking outrage across social media. He stated, “I have permission from Allah to have four marriages. I am not doing it ‘for now,’ that’s another thing.” It was his use of the phrase “for now” that triggered a wave of criticism. Many social media users and public figures came forward in support of his wife, actress Ayeza Khan, questioning the implication of…

Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC) has raised concerns over a decline in petrol and diesel sales due to smuggling, urging the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), and the Ministry of Petroleum to take action. According to the letter, strict action against unlicensed agencies and illegal petrol pumps last year had curbed smuggling and led to an increase in sales from September to December, benefiting government revenue and the national economy. The OCAC highlighted that smuggled diesel is being sold at Rs. 180 per liter, significantly lower than the official price of Rs. 258.64 per…

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has postponed the hearing of PTI founder and Bushra Bibi’s sentence suspension appeal in the £190 million case until after Eid. A two-member bench, comprising Acting Chief Justice Sardar Sarfraz Dogar and Justice Muhammad Asif, was hearing the case. However, due to the absence of the lead defense lawyer, advocate Shuaib Shaheen requested the court to schedule the hearing at a later time, as the main counsel was coming from the Supreme Court. In response, acting Chief Justice Sardar Sarfraz Dogar stated that the case would be scheduled after Eid. Meanwhile, advocate Shoaib Shaheen and…

Ministry of Finance has released its monthly Economic Update Outlook Report, claiming that inflation for the current month will remain between 1-1.5%. However, the report warns that inflation could rise to 2-3% in April. According to the report, the first eight months of the fiscal year saw an increase in remittances, exports, and investments. Remittances surged by 32.5 percent, reaching $23.96 billion. Exports grew by 7.2 percent, totaling $21.82 billion. Imports rose by 11.4 percent, reaching $38.82 billion. The current account balance recorded a surplus of $691 million, as per the Finance Ministry.

Chitral and its surrounding areas have been experiencing intermittent rainfall since last night, while snowfall continues in the mountains and upper regions. The weather department has forecast that this spell of rain and snow will persist until March 28. Due to the ongoing rain, temperatures in Chitral have dropped significantly, bringing back cold weather. Light snowfall has also been reported in the Lowari Tunnel area. Despite the harsh weather, all roads in Chitral remain open for traffic. However, authorities have advised tourists and travelers to avoid unnecessary journeys for safety reasons.

The National Computer Emergency Response Team (NCERT) has issued an urgent advisory regarding critical security vulnerabilities discovered in the widely used computer programming language PHP. The flaws primarily impact Windows systems operating in CGI mode, posing a significant security risk to users and institutions. According to the advisory, the vulnerabilities could allow hackers to execute malicious code on affected systems, making them susceptible to unauthorized access, data breaches, and system failures. Exploiting these flaws, attackers may install cryptocurrency miners, remote access Trojans (RATs), and other harmful software. The advisory further warns that cybercriminals can launch attacks by executing suspicious Windows…

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a drought alert for Sindh, Balochistan, and Punjab, warning that the situation could deteriorate further due to a significant rainfall deficit and rising temperatures. According to official data, between September 1, 2024, and March 21, 2025, the country received 40% less rainfall than normal. Sindh recorded the highest deficit at 62%, followed by Balochistan at 52%, Punjab at 38%, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at 35%, and Azad Jammu and Kashmir at 29%. The PMD noted that while recent rainfall spells have improved conditions in central and upper regions, drought conditions persist in southern Sindh, parts…

 The Trump administration is facing intense scrutiny after a top investigative journalist revealed he was inadvertently added to a private Signal group chat where high-ranking US officials discussed classified military plans for strikes on Yemen’s Houthi rebels. The startling revelation, published by The Atlantic, has triggered a political firestorm, with lawmakers from both parties calling for an urgent investigation into what is being described as one of the most significant intelligence breaches in recent years. Leaked plans and accidental invitation Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, reported that he was mistakenly included in a Signal group chat titled “Houthi…