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Islamabad: Mr. M. Qamar ul Islam, Honorary Advisor to the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO), called on Mr. M. Zafar ul Haq Hijazi, Federal Tax Ombudsman, at his office in Islamabad and extended warm congratulations on his appointment.   During the meeting, the two dignitaries held detailed discussions on the role of the All Pakistan Customs Agents Association (APCAA) in streamlining customs …

In a major blow for both New Zealand and the Punjab Kings (PBKS), express pacer Lockie Ferguson is likely to miss a significant chunk of the 2026 cricket calendar. After sustaining a serious calf injury during his ILT20 stint with the Desert Vipers in late December 2025, Ferguson is now a major doubt for the T20 World Cup 2026 in …

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has dropped a seismic bombshell just weeks out from the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, unveiling a provisional 15-man squad that signals a complete ideological overhaul of the national team. In a move that will dominate headlines across the cricketing world, senior wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan has been omitted from the squad entirely. Salman Ali Agha …

A group of Britain’s most recognisable cultural figures has launched what insiders describe as a “cool, creator-led” alternative to Dragons’ Den, aiming to uncover and back the next generation of young entrepreneurs through TikTok and social platforms. The new venture, The Artists Collective, brings together Maya Jama, Jack Whitehall, Roman Kemp, Daniel Kaluuya and Tom Grennan, who have pooled their …

In a strategic move ahead of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 season, Delhi Capitals (DC) announced the signing of Australian leg-spinner Alana King as a replacement for all-rounder Annabel Sutherland, who has withdrawn due to personal reasons. The JSW-GMR co-owned franchise recently confirmed the development, signaling a notable tactical shift just few days before the new season. Perennial finalists …

The release of Mustafizur Rahman from Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) squad ahead of IPL 2026 has snowballed into a major administrative dispute between the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Mustafizur, who was bought by KKR for ₹9.2 crore at the mini-auction, was officially released on January 2, following a directive from …

The Melbourne derby lived up to its billing as the Melbourne Renegades held their nerve to register a four-wicket victory over the Melbourne Stars in Match 22 of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025–26 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Chasing a competitive 174, the Renegades leaned on a match-defining knock from Josh Brown to overhaul the target with one ball …

The stage is set for an exciting finale as Desert Vipers face MI Emirates in the ILT20 2025-26 final at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday, January 4. For the Desert Vipers, the occasion represents a golden opportunity to clinch their maiden ILT20 title after a dominant campaign. MI Emirates, meanwhile, are chasing their second championship, relying on big-match pedigree …

From Wicked to Dracula, Erivo embraces bold new challenges Cynthia Erivo is once again captivating audiences this time not with a powerhouse performance, but with her heartfelt honesty about the future of one of Broadway’s most iconic roles. Appearing on The View, the 38-year-old actress and singer opened up about the possibility of reprising Elphaba on Broadway and surprised fans …

The 13th Match of SA20 2026 will take place between MI Cape Town and Paarl Royals on January 04. The clash will be hosted by the iconic Newlands in Cape Town. For the home side, MI Cape Town, the situation is becoming desperate. Languishing at the bottom of the table with zero wins from four matches (3 losses, 1 No …

Former Australia opener David Warner rolled back the years with a brutal unbeaten century, but his heroics were overshadowed as Hobart Hurricanes completed a record-breaking run chase against Sydney Thunder in a BBL|15 run-fest at the ENGIE Stadium. Warner smashed 130 not out off 65 deliveries, hammering 11 fours and nine sixes in an innings that rewrote the record books. …

Bangladesh have officially announced their squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, set to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, as the Tigers look to finally break their long-standing knockout jinx at the marquee event. Having featured in every edition of the T20 World Cup since its inception, Bangladesh are yet to reach the semi-finals, but the …