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Bangladesh appoints Tamim Iqbal as BCB president
April 7, 2026
DHAKA: The Bangladesh government has appointed former national captain Tamim Iqbal as president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) after dissolving the existing board…

PCB announces red-ball camp for non-PSL players in Lahore
April 7, 2026
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a 13-day red-ball training camp in Lahore as part of preparations for the upcoming international Test…

Asian airlines cut flights and add fuel stops as jet fuel shortages deepen
April 7, 2026
HONG KONG/SINGAPORE, Apr 7 — Airlines across Asia are cutting flights, carrying extra fuel and adding refuelling stops as jet fuel shortages deepen following…

David Warner charged with drink-driving by NSW Police
April 7, 2026
Former Australia cricketer David Warner has been charged with drink-driving after allegedly recording a blood alcohol level above the legal limit during a police…

Electric bikes becoming common choice across Pakistan as petrol prices keep rising
April 7, 2026
ISLAMABAD, Apr 7 — Rising fuel prices and fears of supply disruption are accelerating the shift to electric motorbikes in Pakistan, as consumers turn…

Experts warn MDCAT policy may put poor students at a disadvantage
April 7, 2026
Education experts have raised concerns over the newly introduced one-week MDCAT policy, warning that it may disadvantage students from less privileged backgrounds due to…

Rs 580m programs planned to modernise Pakistan’s archival heritage
April 7, 2026
ISLAMABAD, Apr 7 (ABC): In a move aimed at strengthening the preservation and management of the country’s documentary heritage, two projects worth Rs580 million…

PIA suspends international routes, withdraws discounts as fuel prices surge
April 7, 2026
ISLAMABAD, Apr 6 — Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced the suspension of multiple international routes and the withdrawal of most fare discounts as…

Next phase of Islamabad Technopolis Project to cost Rs 1.54 billion
April 7, 2026
ISLAMABAD, Apr 7 (ABC): The Cabinet Division has sought Rs1,543 million for the next phase of the Islamabad Technopolis project under the Public Sector…