'It's for league in England, this is franchise's own decision: Rajeev Shukla on Sunrisers Leeds signing Pakistan spinner in The Hundred

IANS | March 13, 2026 4:32 PM

New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla has clarified that the Indian cricket governing body has no say in the acquisition of Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed by franchise Sunrisers Leeds in the Hundred Auction, saying the move pertains to an overseas league and not the Indian Premier League (IPL).

OMCs working to maintain LPG supply despite global disruptions: CPIL CMD

IANS | March 13, 2026 4:17 PM

New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Oil marketing companies (OMCs) or firms that involved in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supply are making continuous efforts to maintain smooth distribution across the country amid global tensions triggered by the Iran war, Nitin Khara, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Confidence Petroleum India Limited (CPIL), said on Friday.

Rising debt threatens Pakistan’s growth, job creation: Report

IANS | March 13, 2026 4:04 PM

New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Pakistan’s central government debt rose by over Rs 7 trillion in 2025 marking an increase of nearly 10 per cent — a trend that risks diverting resources away from private investment, job creation and public services, a report said on Friday.