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Qualified teams confirmed for 2026 FIFA World Cup
April 2, 2026
The list of teams qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues to grow as the expanded tournament prepares to feature 48 nations across…

BYD cuts car waiting time with 30-day delivery offer for Atto 3 in Pakistan
April 2, 2026
KARACHI: BYD Pakistan-Mega Motor Company (MMC) has introduced a limited-time 30-day delivery offer for the BYD Atto 3, aiming to reduce long vehicle waiting…

FBR targets influencers, proposes tax on YouTubers with 50,000+ subscribers
April 2, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed a new tax framework targeting social media income, requiring influencers and YouTubers with at least…

VEON CEO praises Mobilink Bank’s 35% shift to renewable energy in Pakistan
April 2, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Mobilink Bank has transitioned 35% of its branch network to renewable energy, a move welcomed by Kaan Terzioglu, who described the bank’s sustainability…

Pakistan tells IMF it will pass fuel price increases to consumers as inflation pressures build
April 2, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has assured the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that fuel price increases will be passed on to consumers, while targeted subsidies will be…

Sahibzada Farhan equals Kohli record with blazing PSL century in Multan chase
April 2, 2026
LAHORE: Sahibzada Farhan scored an unbeaten century to guide Multan Sultans to a successful chase against Hyderabad Kingsmen in the Pakistan Super League, matching…

Punjab imposes ‘gobar tax’ in cattle colonies to support biogas and waste management plan
April 2, 2026
LAHORE: The Punjab government has introduced a Rs30 daily manure collection fee—widely referred to as the “gobar tax”—for cattle owners in 168 designated colonies…

Punjab introduces new subjects for non-Muslim students
April 2, 2026
LAHORE: The Punjab government has approved the introduction of separate religious education subjects for non-Muslim students, allowing them to study their own faith instead…

Trump signals escalation in Iran war, oil prices jump as global markets react
April 2, 2026
WASHINGTON/CAIRO, April 2: Hopes for a quick end to the Iran war faded after U.S. President Donald Trump signaled an escalation in military operations,…