When is Eid-ul-Fitr 2026? Saudi Arabia Announces Official Date
Saudi Arabia has officially confirmed the end of Ramadan 1447 AH, announcing that Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 will be celebrated on Friday, March 20, 2026. The confirmation came after the Shawwal crescent moon was not sighted on the evening of Wednesday, March 18, 2026, resulting in the completion of 30 days of Ramadan. As per the announcement,…
SBP Announces Four-Day Bank Closure from March 20 to 23
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced that all banks, development finance institutions, and microfinance banks across the country will remain closed for four consecutive days from Friday, March 20, 2026, to Monday, March 23, 2026. This extended closure is due to a combination of Eid-ul-Fitr holidays, the weekly weekend, and Pakistan Day. Breakdown…
WhatsApp Introduces Guest Mode in Limited Beta Testing
WhatsApp is introducing a major shift in how users communicate by testing a new “Guest Mode” (also called Guest Chats) feature. The feature allows users to send messages to individuals who do not have a WhatsApp account, removing one of the biggest barriers to entry for new users. Currently, this functionality is being rolled out…
Pakistan Government Announces Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 Public Holidays
The federal government of Pakistan has officially announced public holidays for Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 through a notification issued by the Cabinet Division. The announcement confirms that government offices and institutions across the country will remain closed for the Eid festival, allowing citizens to celebrate the occasion with their families. The government will observe public holidays from…
National Savings Announces Rs40,000 Premium Prize Bond Draw Results
The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) has officially announced the results of the Rs40,000 Premium Prize Bond Draw No. 36, which was held on March 10, 2026, in Rawalpindi. The quarterly draw attracted significant attention from investors and prize bond holders across Pakistan, as the premium bond category offers some of the largest prize…
Iran Minister Says Country Will Not Play FIFA World Cup 2026
Iran’s sports minister has announced that the country will not participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing security concerns after recent military attacks involving the United States and Israel. Background of the 2026 FIFA World Cup The 2026 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to take place from 11 June 2026 to 19 July 2026…
Pakistan Set To Debut Trio In Bangladesh ODI SeriesPakistan ODI debut trio
Pakistan is set to begin preparations for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup with a three-match One-Day International (ODI) series against Bangladesh in Dhaka. The series marks the start of a new rebuilding phase for the national side following a disappointing T20 World Cup campaign earlier this year. The opening match of the series will…
Pakistan Announces Major Austerity Steps Amid Middle East Crisis
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a series of austerity measures to conserve fuel and manage the economic impact of the global energy crisis linked to the Middle East conflict. The measures were revealed during a televised address to the nation. According to the prime minister, the government is taking emergency steps to ensure the country…
India Win T20 World Cup Final With 96 Run Victory
Category India New Zealand Total Score 255/5 (20 overs) 159 all out (19 overs) Top Scorer Sanju Samson – 89 (46) Tim Seifert – 52 (26) Other Key Batters Ishan Kishan – 54 (25), Abhishek Sharma – 52 (21) Mitchell Santner – 43 (35) Best Bowler Jasprit Bumrah – 4/15 James Neesham – 3/46 Player…
OpenAI Introduces GPT-5.4 With Pro and Thinking Models
Artificial intelligence continues to evolve rapidly, and the latest development comes from OpenAI with the launch of GPT-5.4, a new generation AI model designed to handle complex professional tasks. The model introduces two specialized versions, GPT-5.4 Pro and GPT-5.4 Thinking, aimed at improving reasoning, productivity, and advanced knowledge-based work. The release represents a significant upgrade…
