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Adnan Farooq is a sports journalist covering both local and international events. He writes about cricket, football, and major tournaments, bringing readers fresh insights and stories from the sports world.

Adnan Farooq

Adnan Farooq is a sports journalist covering both local and international events. He writes about cricket, football, and major tournaments, bringing readers fresh insights and stories from the sports world.

SBP advises banks to increases Islamic banking services

SBP advises banks to increases Islamic banking services

The State Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday issued instructions for the banks to promote and increase the share of islamic banking in the country. “Keeping in view the significant potential of Islamic Banking Windows (IBWs)

Tania Aidrus, Zafar Mirza resign over dual nationality

Tania Aidrus, Zafar Mirza resign over dual nationality

Special Assistant to Prime Minister Tania Aidrus and Zafar Mirza on Wednesday submitted their resignations to the Prime Minister as they were facing strict criticism from the opposition parties over their dual citizenships. Mirza, while

Ogra proposes Rs7-9 per litre increase in fuel prices

Ogra proposes Rs7-9 per litre increase in fuel prices

Pakistan’s energy sector regulator the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) on Wednesday proposed an increase in fuel prices by between the range of Rs7-9 to be put into effect by August 1. Ogra proposed

Pakistan receives $505m from World Bank

Pakistan receives $505m from World Bank

The State Bank of Pakistan on Tuesday said that it has received $505 million from the World Bank. “#SBP has received USD 505.5 mn today from @WorldBank,” it said in a tweet released on the

Younus batsman will score big runs in England series

Younus batsman will score big runs in England series

Pakistan’s batting coach Younus Khan said he is betting on the batsmen to score big runs during the series against England as he was confident that Pakistan’s batting line-up had what it takes to give

Umar Akmal’s suspension reduced to 18 months

Umar Akmal’s suspension reduced to 18 months

The disciplinary committee of the Pakistan Cricket Board on Wednesday reduced his ban from three years down to 18 months after the player appealed against the ban. We are "grateful to the independent adjudicator for

NAB files new references against Shahbaz, Khaqan Abbasi

NAB files new references against Shahbaz, Khaqan Abbasi

The anti-corruption watchdog National Accountability Bureau (NAD) on Wednesday filed fresh references against former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and the current Opposition Leader Shahbaz Sharif. The reference against Abbassi involves the Liquified Natural Gas

Opposition lambasts govt over delay in FATF legislation

Opposition lambasts govt over delay in FATF legislation

With just nine days remaining in the deadline for compliance with the Financial Action Task Force’s 27 points action and 40 recommendations, the government’s performance in both stands at 14 and respectively. As these numbers

Punjab bans gatherings for nine days

Punjab bans gatherings for nine days

The provincial government of Punjab on Monday imposed a lockdown from July 27 midnight till August 5 in view of limiting the footfall of general public during the Eid celebrations in order to contain the

PCB announces squad for test series

PCB announces squad for test series

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday announced the final 16-member squad naming the players who play in the three-test series in the upcoming month.  Pakistan is scheduled to play England in the month of