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PCB issues new guidlines (Screengrab) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued fresh directives to all Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchises following a breach of security protocols at a team hotel, making it clear that any further violations will not be tolerated.The move came after Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza, currently representing Lahore Qalandars, shared on…
Shaheen Afridi, Sikandar Raza accused of security breach for “forcefully escorting” 4 visitors into hotel room Fresh controversy hit the Pakistan Super League as Lahore Qalandars all-rounder Sikandar Raza and pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi were accused of breaching hotel security protocols after four “unauthorised” visitors reportedly entered the team’s hotel room. According to a Punjab…
Pakistan cricket is already grappling with an embarrassing ball-tampering controversy involving Fakhar Zaman, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf during a Pakistan Super League (PSL) match. Now, another issue has added to their troubles. Lahore Qalandars captain Shaheen Afridi and overseas player Sikandar Raza have been accused of breaching team security protocols at their hotel.What…
A sharp rise in global crude oil prices triggered by the conflict in the Middle East has pushed fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies to rethink their strategies. Firms may either cut the grammage of product packs or raise prices, according to a report by The Economic Times.International crude prices crossed the $100-a-barrel mark on Monday…
The US Capitol police detained an 18-year-old man after he ran toward the west side of the Capitol building, carrying a loaded shotgun, prompting a swift law enforcement response.Authorities said the incident is under investigation, including whether members of Congress were the intended target. The arrest comes a week before President Donald Trump’s scheduled State…
Mumbai: The rupee slipped to a record low in late trade on Friday, capping its worst monthly performance since Sept 2022, as persistent foreign portfolio outflows and strong corporate dollar demand continued to weigh on the currency despite intervention in the forex market.The rupee fell nearly 210 paise in Jan. The local unit touched an…
Instagram has announced that it has fixed an issue that sent a wave of unexplained password reset emails and sparked fears of a massive hacking incident. In a statement issued on Sunday (Janaury 11), the company clarified that while an external party exploited a technical vulnerability, Instagram’s core systems remained secure.“We fixed an issue that…
Russia’s foreign ministry has accused the United States of “unlawful actions” after US forces seized the Russian-flagged oil tanker Marinera in international waters. Moscow said the seizure violates international maritime law and risks further escalating already strained Russia–US relations.In an official statement issued on Thursday, Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov called on Washington to respect…
A banner on front end of a bus features images of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and China’s Xi Jinping (Image credits: AP) China on Sunday demanded the release of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife after they were captured by US forces in a “large-scale strike.” Condemning Washington’s actions, China urged the US to…
MUMBAI: RBI sold a net $11.9 billion in Oct 2025 to support the rupee, reinforcing its role as the stabilising force in the currency market. Data from RBI’s Dec bulletin shows that the central bank stayed active across both spot and forward markets through FY25 to reduce volatility and keep market conditions orderly.In the spot,…
