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During a briefing to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Director General of Passports Mustafa Qazi confirmed that 32,6...
18/09/2025

During a briefing to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Director General of Passports Mustafa Qazi confirmed that 32,600 passports have been stolen from 25 passport offices across the country over the years. The committee chairman, Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, expressed alarm over the security risks. Qazi stated that all stolen passports have been blocked and that efforts are underway to fully digitize the passport system to prevent such future incidents. The subcommittee has directed Qazi to submit a detailed inquiry report on the matter.
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Pakistan has officially eliminated its backlog of passport applications, a milestone achievement announced by the Direct...
18/09/2025

Pakistan has officially eliminated its backlog of passport applications, a milestone achievement announced by the Director General of Passports, Mustafa Jamal Qazi, during a visit by Bangladeshi High Commissioner Iqbal Hussain. Qazi informed the High Commissioner that the department successfully brought the global passport backlog down to zero, thanks to new initiatives like state-of-the-art production facilities and user-friendly online services for overseas Pakistanis. Commending the progress, the Bangladeshi envoy praised the technological advancements and administrative reforms, calling the elimination of the backlog a remarkable accomplishment.
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In a high-profile move confirmed by football journalist Fabrizio Romano, Jose Mourinho has arrived at Benfica's training...
18/09/2025

In a high-profile move confirmed by football journalist Fabrizio Romano, Jose Mourinho has arrived at Benfica's training ground to finalize a two-year deal as the club's new manager. He is set to replace Bruno Lage, who was sacked after a Champions League home defeat. Mourinho, who recently left Fenerbahce after being eliminated from the Champions League by Benfica, confirmed he did not hesitate to accept the opportunity to return to the club where he began his coaching career in 2000. Known as "The Chosen One," Mourinho's return is seen as a major statement for Benfica, with official confirmation expected shortly.
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Pakistan cricket team captain Salman Agha has declared his team is "ready" to face arch-rivals India again, following th...
18/09/2025

Pakistan cricket team captain Salman Agha has declared his team is "ready" to face arch-rivals India again, following their 41-run victory over the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday. The win secured Pakistan's spot in the Asia Cup Super Fours, setting up another highly anticipated clash with India on Sunday. The upcoming match is particularly tense as it follows the controversy from their last encounter, where the Indian side reportedly refused to shake hands with Pakistani players.
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A tense controversy during the Asia Cup, sparked by a handshake row between Pakistan and India, was resolved after the m...
18/09/2025

A tense controversy during the Asia Cup, sparked by a handshake row between Pakistan and India, was resolved after the match referee Andy Pycroft apologized to the Pakistan team. The apology, in which Pycroft attributed the incident to "miscommunication," led the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to withdraw its threat to boycott the tournament. Following the resolution, Pakistan’s crucial match against the United Arab Emirates proceeded after a one-hour delay. Pakistan went on to secure a 41-run victory, powered by an all-round performance from Shaheen Shah Afridi, who scored 29 runs and took two wickets. With this win, Pakistan has qualified for the Super Four stage, setting up another politically charged clash with India on Sunday. The ICC has also agreed to conduct an inquiry into the original code of conduct violation.
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Pakistan defeated the United Arab Emirates by 41 runs in their Asia Cup match, securing their spot in the Super Four sta...
17/09/2025

Pakistan defeated the United Arab Emirates by 41 runs in their Asia Cup match, securing their spot in the Super Four stage alongside India. Shaheen Shah Afridi was named Man of the Match for his all-around performance, scoring a quick 29 runs off 14 balls and taking two wickets for 16 runs. The match started one hour late due to a standoff between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the International Cricket Council (ICC). The PCB had demanded the removal of match referee Andy Pycroft following a handshake controversy with India in a previous match. Despite the ICC's refusal to replace him, and after a high-level meeting led by PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, the team was given permission to play. According to the text, Pycroft later apologized to the Pakistan team's captain and manager, calling the incident a result of "miscommunication."
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Despite a one-hour delay and a tense standoff, the Asia Cup clash between Pakistan and the UAE is set to proceed, with t...
17/09/2025

Despite a one-hour delay and a tense standoff, the Asia Cup clash between Pakistan and the UAE is set to proceed, with the toss scheduled for 8:00 PM. The delay was caused by a dispute over match referee Andy Pycroft, whom the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had demanded to be removed due to his alleged role in the "handshake controversy" with India. After a series of emergency meetings and a period where the Pakistan team was held back at its hotel, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi directed the team to head to the stadium. Pycroft will remain the match referee as his replacement, Richie Richardson, was unavailable. Separately, India has reportedly requested that Naqvi be removed from the trophy presentation ceremony.

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Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly delivered a sharp critique of the Pakistan cricket team after their loss to India i...
17/09/2025

Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly delivered a sharp critique of the Pakistan cricket team after their loss to India in the Asia Cup, claiming they are "no longer a competitive side." Speaking at a live event, Ganguly stated that Pakistan's performance was so unengaging that he switched the channel after the first 15 overs to watch the Manchester derby instead. He further said he would rather watch India play other teams, including Australia and England, over Pakistan. The comments come amid broader scrutiny of the Pakistani team's struggles with inconsistent batting and a lack of bowling depth, with some pundits arguing that the historic India-Pakistan rivalry has lost its spark due to India's consistent dominance.
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A recent update to the ICC T20 rankings has brought some positive news for Pakistani cricketers, particularly the spinne...
17/09/2025

A recent update to the ICC T20 rankings has brought some positive news for Pakistani cricketers, particularly the spinners. Saim Ayub has achieved a career-best ranking, climbing to the fifth spot in the ICC all-rounders rankings. Based on the provided data from the ICC T20 All-Rounder rankings, Hardik Pandya of India is ranked number one with 237 points. Mohammad Nabi of Afghanistan and Sikandar Raza of Zimbabwe hold the second and third spots, respectively. Nepal's Dipendra Singh Airee is ranked fourth. The fifth spot is a tie between West Indies' Roston Chase and Pakistan's Saim Ayub, who both have 196 points.
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Social media influencers have been ranked as the least trusted profession in the UAE for the first time, according to a ...
16/09/2025

Social media influencers have been ranked as the least trusted profession in the UAE for the first time, according to a new survey by Insight Discovery. The survey, which polled residents on the "Worst Reputation in the UAE," found that 21% of respondents cited influencers as the least trustworthy, surpassing telemarketers, credit card issuers, and real estate agents. The report links the decline in trust to undisclosed promotions, misleading endorsements, and a rise in "finfluencers" promoting unregulated investment schemes. In response to the findings, some influencers acknowledged the issue, citing a drop in content quality, while residents said they often use influencer promotions as a starting point for their own independent research.

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NADRA spokesperson Shabbahat Ali has announced that the authority will introduce facial recognition technology to assist...
16/09/2025

NADRA spokesperson Shabbahat Ali has announced that the authority will introduce facial recognition technology to assist elderly citizens who face challenges with fingerprint verification. During an appearance on a renowned News channel of Pakistan, he emphasized that registering a child at birth is crucial for their fundamental rights and confirmed that a parent’s CNIC is mandatory for obtaining a child’s ID card. He also revealed plans to increase the number of NADRA counters in Karachi from the current 359 to enhance services and clarified that a Union Council certificate is required for divorce-related procedures.

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The Supreme Court has rescinded its order to provide lifetime security to widows of retired judges, clarifying that such...
16/09/2025

The Supreme Court has rescinded its order to provide lifetime security to widows of retired judges, clarifying that such a provision is not included in Presidential Order No. 7 of 2018, which only entitles retired judges themselves to lifetime security. The Court's decision comes after its Registrar had previously requested the Ministry of Interior to provide three police personnel as security for both retired judges and their widows, citing the prevailing security situation in the country.

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