Australia have named its provisional 15-player squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, set to be held in Sri Lanka and India.
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UAE raises minimum wage for Emiratis to AED 6,000 per month
Dubai, January 1, 2026 – The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced an increase in the minimum wage for Emirati employees in the private sector to AED 6,000 per month, effective January 1, 2026.
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OGDCL announces major oil and gas discovery in Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Karachi, January 1, 2026 – The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has announced a significant oil and gas discovery in District Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), strengthening Pakistan’s domestic energy resource base.
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Bank of Punjab launches Pakistan Skills Impact Bond to boost youth employment
Islamabad, January 1, 2026 – The Bank of Punjab (BOP), in collaboration with the British Asian Trust (BAT) acting as Transaction Advisors and Program Managers (TAPM), has officially launched the Pakistan Skills Impact Bond (PSIB)—a AAA-rated, Government of Pakistan-backed Term Finance Certificate (TFC) valued at Rs 1,000 million.
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Rashid Khan to Captain Afghanistan in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has announced that Rashid Khan will lead the Afghanistan cricket team in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled to be held in India and Sri Lanka. The 15-member squad was also confirmed for the upcoming T20I series against West Indies, starting January 19, 2026.
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JazzCash reaches 57 million users, boosts Pakistan’s cashless economy
Karachi, December 31, 2025 – JazzCash has crossed 57 million customers, underscoring the rapid adoption of digital payments in Pakistan as the government accelerates its push toward a cashless economy.
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KSE-100 Index soars 51% in 2025, marks strongest year in recent history
Karachi, December 31, 2025 – Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 index recorded an impressive 51% growth in 2025 compared to the previous year, according to market analysts.
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Xpeng Faces Backlash Over Alleged Sensor Removal in G6 Electric SUV
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Xpeng has come under intense scrutiny after reports surfaced accusing the company of quietly removing key driver-assistance hardware from certain Xpeng G6 electric SUV models—without clearly informing buyers.
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Xiaomi Gears Up for Four New Vehicle Launches in 2026
Xiaomi is preparing a major expansion of its automotive portfolio, with plans to introduce four new vehicles in 2026, including two EREV SUVs and two updated versions of the SU7 sedan.
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Pakistani rupee loses Rs1.75 against dollar in 2025
Karachi, December 31, 2025 — The Pakistani rupee depreciated by Rs1.75 against the US dollar during the year 2025, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The interbank foreign exchange market closed on December 31, 2025, at Rs280.12 per dollar, compared to Rs278.55 per dollar at the same time last year.
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