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UK pauses its plan to cede Chagos Islands after US opposition
2+ hour, 11+ min ago (445+ words) Published April 11, 2026 Britain's government said on Saturday it had put on hold its deal to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands " home to the US-British Diego Garcia air base " which has been criticised by US President Donald Trump. The planned…...
Nepra hikes power tariff by Rs1. 42 per unit for all consumers including K-Electric
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (285+ words) Published April 08, 2026 ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Wednesday announced an increase in electricity tariffs by Rs1. 42 per unit under the monthly fuel cost adjustment, citing a variation in fuel charges for February 2026. In a notification, the power…...
Strong winds, thunderstorms forecast nationwide over next 24 hours
1+ week, 22+ hour ago (442+ words) Published April 03, 2026 The National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC) of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has warned of rain, snowfall, thunder, lightning and strong winds across most parts of the country over the next 12 to 24 hours as a westerly weather…...
Indian team receive $14. 2 million bonus for historic T20 World Cup win
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (203+ words) The T20 World Cup-winning Indian cricket team was awarded a bonus of INR1. 31 billion ($14. 24 million) on Tuesday by the country's cricket board, six times the prize money they claimed for lifting the title in Ahmedabad. India secured their historic third men's T20 World…...
Austerity plan: Here are key measures taken by govt to conserve fuel
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (228+ words) Geo News Austerity plan: Here are key measures taken by govt to conserve fuel Federal cabinet, advisers, would not draw salaries for two months; all schools would be closed for two weeks Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday announced a…...
Double super-over drama to Allen's record ton: T20 World Cup moments
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (620+ words) AHMEDABAD: India thrashed New Zealand in the final of the T20 World Cup in Ahmedabad to retain their crown in style. AFP Sport picks some memorable storylines from the tournament. South Africa and Afghanistan played out a tie, followed by a…...
Nepra clears three-month tariff hike to recover Rs8. 67bn
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (197+ words) ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved a Rs0. 35 per unit hike in electricity tariffs for three months, allowing power distribution companies and K-Electric to recover Rs8. 67 billion from consumers between March and May under quarterly adjustments for the…...
T20 World Cup: India eliminate Zimbabwe to stay alive in semi-final race
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (136+ words) Geo TV T20 World Cup: India eliminate Zimbabwe to stay alive in semi-final race India's win against Zimbabwe sends South Africa into semi-finals Blistering fifties from Abhishek Sharma and Hardik Pandya, complemented by a clinical bowling performance, steered India to a…...
T20 World Cup: South Africa inflict humiliating defeat on India in Super Eight clash
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (579+ words) A disciplined bowling effort after David Miller's fiery half-century helped South Africa crush India by 76 runs in their Super Eight match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. The defeat marked India's first in…...