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September 16, 2026 What do you think of Mohsin Naqvi's performance as PCB chairman (and ACC chief)? 🤭⁠ This Interview was recorded in February 2026. ⁠

PM’S FUEL SUBSIDY: ACTUAL RELIEF OR ‘POLITICAL BAND-AID’? ⛽📉

With petrol prices soaring, prime minister’s Rs75 billion fuel subsidy package has sparked a massive debate online.

But what do YOU think of it? 👀

September 15, 2026 PM’S FUEL SUBSIDY: ACTUAL RELIEF OR ‘POLITICAL BAND-AID’? ⛽📉 With petrol prices soaring, prime minister’s Rs75 billion fuel subsidy package has sparked a massive debate online. But what do YOU think of it? 👀

The internet is divided over an undated video of a government motorcade as fuel prices reach new highs in the country. 👀

While some are questioning the need for “burning so much fuel” on the protocol of a single person amid a global oil crisis, others are arguing that security threats to public figures in Pakistan cannot be ignored.

September 15, 2026 The internet is divided over an undated video of a government motorcade as fuel prices reach new highs in the country. 👀 While some are questioning the need for “burning so much fuel” on the protocol of a single person amid a global oil crisis, others are arguing that security threats to public figures in Pakistan cannot be ignored.

Pakistani all-rounder Razaullah received a grand reception from fans at the Islamabad airport as he returned after appearing in his maiden international match. 🏏

The video comes after Razaullah’s Test debut against England at Edgbaston where he took four wickets and smashed a sensational 81, including nine sixes.

September 15, 2026 Pakistani all-rounder Razaullah received a grand reception from fans at the Islamabad airport as he returned after appearing in his maiden international match. 🏏 The video comes after Razaullah’s Test debut against England at Edgbaston where he took four wickets and smashed a sensational 81, including nine sixes.

‘ABDUCTION’ OR NOT? 🤔

Viral videos on social media have claimed that KP CM Sohail Afridi was on Monday night “taken into custody” by Punjab Police in Lahore and later “abandoned” near Lakshmi Chowk.

The government, however, has rubbished said claims as Punjab Info Minister Azma Bokhari said the KP CM had boarded a police vehicle of his own accord.

In the video shared by Bokhari, Afridi could be seen voluntarily walking towards and boarding the police vehicle. He then refuses to dismount, while an individual can be heard asking the chief minister to “please leave the vehicle”.

Which side are you on? 👀

September 14, 2026 ‘ABDUCTION’ OR NOT? 🤔 Viral videos on social media have claimed that KP CM Sohail Afridi was on Monday night “taken into custody” by Punjab Police in Lahore and later “abandoned” near Lakshmi Chowk. The government, however, has rubbished said claims as Punjab Info Minister Azma Bokhari said the KP CM had boarded a police vehicle of his own accord. In the video shared by Bokhari, Afridi could be seen voluntarily walking towards and boarding the police vehicle. He then refuses to dismount, while an individual can be heard asking the chief minister to “please leave the vehicle”. Which side are you on? 👀

‘I AM IMRAN KHAN’S CM’

Videos show the moment KP CM Sohail Afridi hit the roads of Lahore on foot to himself remove barriers blocking traffic for his security. 👀

“I am Imran Khan’s chief minister,” he could be heard as saying as police officers were seen rushing toward him and telling him it was for his own safety.

September 14, 2026 ‘I AM IMRAN KHAN’S CM’ Videos show the moment KP CM Sohail Afridi hit the roads of Lahore on foot to himself remove barriers blocking traffic for his security. 👀 “I am Imran Khan’s chief minister,” he could be heard as saying as police officers were seen rushing toward him and telling him it was for his own safety.