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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.

Army called in to help clean Karachi

Army called in to help clean Karachi

Prime Minister Imran Khan, after watching the damage caused by rains in Karachi, has asked the Pakistan Army to help clean up the rain battered metropolitan city of Karachi. "I have asked the National Disaster

Stocks jump in July as Covid-19 outlook improves

Stocks jump in July as Covid-19 outlook improves

The benchmark KSE-100 index on the last day of week and month -- Thursday -- closed the week in green, gaining 1,651 points or 4.4 percent compared to the last week. “PSX breaks records with

Hajj in the time of Coronavirus

Hajj in the time of Coronavirus

Between 1,000 to 10,000 pilgrims of Saudi Arabian region arrived at Mount Arafat to pray and seek salvation at Makkah on Thursday following strict standard operating procedures. The Covid-19 has forced the Saudi authorities to

PTA lifts ban on PUBG, Bigo

PTA lifts ban on PUBG, Bigo

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority on Thursday lifted the ban on online shooting game Players’ Unknown BattleGrounds after meeting and sharing its concerns with the developing company. In addition to PUBG, the regulator also unbanned the

Babar a world-class batsman: former Indian captain said

Babar a world-class batsman: former Indian captain said

Babar Azam can become one of the best batsman in the world given his technique and play style, said former Indian Captain Muhammad Azharuddin. However, Azhar refused to compare him with Virat Kohli saying that

Shahzad Roy recovers from Covid-19

Shahzad Roy recovers from Covid-19

Pakistani singer Shehzad Roy on Thursday said he has successfully recovered from the Covid-19 after contracting the virus. In a tweet accompanying a video message, Roy said that a “few days ago my family and

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