Secret Angels CIC has been awarded the prestigious King’s Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS), the highest recognition given to volunteer-led organisations across the UK. Director Alvina Ali proudly accepted the award at a special ceremony held on Wednesday 8 April at the Mayoral Suite, Civic Centre, Wolverhampton. The award was presented by Lord Lieutenant Derek…
Continuous landslides in the mountainous area of Jhika Gali have created a highly alarming situation, putting both local residents and ongoing development projects at serious risk. The affected area includes the Jhika Gali Chowk remodelling project, an initiative launched by the Punjab government to improve local infrastructure, which now appears to be under threat from…
The UK government has confirmed that the annual TV licence fee will increase to £180 from 1 April 2026, marking a £5.50 rise from the current £174.50. The increase has been introduced in line with inflation under the funding agreement set out in the 2022 Licence Fee Settlement. Officials say the adjustment is intended to…
In a significant welfare initiative, the Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has announced the provision of free medical facilities for its officers and personnel. The move is aimed at improving healthcare access for traffic police staff and enhancing their overall professional performance. Addressing officers, SSP Traffic Captain (R) Hamza Humayun stated that the department places a…
A grand and spirited ceremony was held at the Pakistan Consulate in Birmingham to mark Pakistan Day, drawing a large number of overseas Pakistanis from Birmingham and surrounding areas. The event began with a flag-hoisting ceremony in the consulate premises, where Consul General Malik Fahd Amjad proudly raised the national flag to the tune of…
The 2026 Pakistan Super League (PSL 11) is set to begin on 26 March 2026, marking the eleventh edition of Pakistan’s premier Twenty20 cricket competition. The tournament will run until early May and feature a total of 44 matches played across multiple cities in Pakistan. This season is particularly significant as the league expands from…
A prestigious and well-attended iftar dinner was hosted in Birmingham in honor of Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF) Chairman Syed Qamar Raza. The event was organized by prominent social and business personality and former advisor to the President of Azad Kashmir, Aslam Mughal. The gathering drew a large number of attendees, including Consul General of Pakistan…
Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by 11 runs in a dramatic third One-Day International at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka, clinching the three-match series 2–1. Batting first after Pakistan chose to bowl, Bangladesh posted a competitive 290/5 in 50 overs. The innings was anchored by opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim, who scored a brilliant 107 runs, while…
Overseas Pakistanis living in the United Arab Emirates sent approximately $696 million in remittances to Pakistan during February 2026, making the UAE the largest source of inflows for the month, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan. The central bank reported that Pakistan received around $3.3 billion in total remittances in February,…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a high-level meeting to review the potential impact of regional developments on petroleum product prices and to assess the implementation of government austerity measures. During the meeting, officials discussed policy steps aimed at maintaining stability in petroleum prices and reducing government expenditure. The prime minister emphasised that savings generated through…
