Birmingham City Council has effectively paid fines to itself after its own fleet breached the city’s Clean Air Zone (CAZ) regulations. Since the scheme was introduced in 2021, council-owned vehicles have been charged 3,262 daily fees and penalties, amounting to a total of £472,253. Internal data shows that the council’s waste management department was responsible…
Consul General of Pakistan in Birmingham, Fahad Amjad, has said that the overseas Pakistani community is a valuable national asset and that every possible step will be taken to resolve their issues, ensure their welfare, and uphold Pakistan’s dignity and security. He stated that following the success of “Marka-e-Bunyan-ul-Marsous,” the pride of Pakistani communities living…
Pakistan have started preparations for their upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh, with intense training sessions currently underway in Dhaka. The first Test will be played at Mirpur’s Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, while the second Test is scheduled to begin on 16 May in Sylhet. According to team updates, the Pakistani squad has been actively involved…
Defending world champion Thierry Neuville set the fastest time in the Rally Portugal shakedown stage held in Baltar, covering the 5.72-kilometre route in 3 minutes 51.2 seconds. Neuville edged Finland’s Sami Pajari by just 0.3 seconds after delivering an impressive performance on the gravel surface. Rally Portugal is regarded as one of the toughest rounds…
Voters across the United Kingdom are set to head to the polls on Thursday 7 May 2026 for the next round of local elections, with more than 5,000 council seats expected to be contested across England, along with mayoral and devolved elections in parts of the UK. The elections will be held in hundreds…
A recent YouGov analysis of political attitudes ahead of the 2026 UK local elections suggests a highly fragmented and volatile voting landscape, with no single party commanding dominant support. Across recent national voting intention polling, Reform UK has consistently led the field, polling in the mid-to-high 20s, while Labour, the Conservatives, the Greens, and the…
Peshawar Zalmi secured a thrilling five-wicket win to lift the Pakistan Super League (PSL) title, delivering a composed performance in the final at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. After winning the toss and opting to bowl, Zalmi’s disciplined bowling attack restricted their opponents to a modest total, applying pressure throughout the innings with regular breakthroughs. The chase,…
The United Kingdom has raised its national terrorism threat level from “Substantial” to “Severe,” meaning an attack is now considered highly likely, according to an official update from security authorities. The decision was made by the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC), part of MI5, following a recent violent incident in Golders Green, London, along with…
