Pakistan Cricket Team Set to Announce Squad for ICC Cricket World Cup 2023

The PCB management committee, chaired by Zakar Ashraf, recently held a crucial meeting with the coaching staff and key players, including Captain Babar Azam, Vice-Captain Shadab Khan, and former captains Misbah-ul-Haq and Mohammad Hafeez. The meeting focused on assessing the performance of the Pakistani cricket team during the recent Asia Cup held in Sri Lanka.

IMF Expresses Concern Over Rising Petroleum Smuggling in Pakistan

The documents also reveal that the rampant smuggling of petroleum products has resulted in a revenue shortfall of over 10 billion rupees in customs and excise duties. This substantial loss in revenue has prompted the IMF to voice concerns that the surge in fuel smuggling will lead to a reduction in regional revenue collection and potentially impact Pakistan’s fiscal targets.