Saturday, February 8th, 2025
New Zealand thump Pakistan by 78 runs in tri-series opener

LAHORE, FEB 8: Pakistan have suffered a humiliating defeat against New Zealand after failing to chase the 331-run target in the opening match of the tri-nation ODI series against Pakistan at the Gaddafi Stadium Lahore on Saturday. Chasing a daunting 331-run target, the home side only managed 254 before getting bowled out in 47.5 overs despite Fakhar Zaman’s gutsy half-century. Pakistan got off to a solid start to the run chase as their new opening pair of Fakhar and Babar Azam put together a brisk 52-run stand. Fakhar was theRead More
Economy back on its feet, ready to take off again: PM Shehbaz

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday that the country’s economy was finally back on its feet and was ready to take off again following a year of dedicated efforts by the government’s economic team. “Pakistan’s journey from darkness to light in a year is the result of a collective effort,” the premier said while addressing a ceremony commemorating ‘Youm-e-Tameer-o-Taraqqi’ (Day of Development and Progress) as the government completed its first year in power. He highlighted that the financial sector had overcome significant challenges and was now on aRead More
Dialogue only way to address national problems: Haideri

MULTAN, Feb 08 (APP): Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-F Secretary General Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri said on Saturday that dialogue between political parties was the best way to address the country’s problems. In a press conference, he said that meaningful dialogue was vital to resolve economic challenges and issues associated with peace, law and order. He expressed concern on abduction of citizens by robbers of the “Kacha” area. He added that the JUI-F would continue to support innocent people of Ghaza. To a query, he criticised the PECA and said that the ConstitutionRead More
Remove encroachments/illegalities from two residential plots of Media Town, LHC

LHC directs the Deputy Commissioner Rawalpindi, Director PHATA and DG Co-operative housing society to address the petitioners. Rawalpindi Islamabad Union of Journalists (RIUJ) appreciates LHC decision, hopes its implementation and legal action against those responsible. By our staff reporter RAWALPINDI: Justice Jawad Hassan of the Lahore High Court (LHC) Rawalpindi bench on Friday directed the Deputy Commissioner Rawalpindi, Director PHATA and DG Co-operative housing society to remove encroachments/illegalities from two residential plots, located in sector A of the Media Town (Rawalpindi Press Club Housing Society) on Monday and to reportRead More
PHF President, Secy General express condolences over demise of Olympian Asif Bajwa’s Mother

SIALKOT, FEB 8 /DNA/ – Pakistan Hockey Federation President Tariq Hussain Bughti, Secretary General Rana Mujahid and the entire hockey family have condoled the demise of the mother of Olympian Asif Bajwa who was brief in Sialkot today (Saturday). In a joint statement the PHF President Tariq Bughti, Secretary General Olympian Rana Mujahid, Olympians Manzoorul Hassan, Akhtar Rasool, Shahbaz Ahmed Senior, Tauqir Dar, Tahir Zaman, Kamran Ashraf, Zeeshan Ashraf, Qamar Ibrahim, Islahuddun, Qasim Zia, Khawaja Junaid, Malik Shafqat, Shakeel Abbasi, Anjum Saeed, Danish Kaleem, Tariq Sheikh, Sheikh M. Usman, M.Read More
KKAWF, Embassy of France & Serena Hotels partner to set new standards to combat Korang river water pollution

ISLAMABAD, FEB 8 /DNA/ – The Karim Khan Afridi Welfare Foundation in partnership with the Embassy of France, Serena Hotels and United States Educational Foundation is set to hold its fifth edition of its annual environmental awareness event, Keep Korang Clean Plus 2025 This flagship event is part of KKAWF’s ongoing efforts to take action to stop the hazardous quality of water from Korang river to flow into the Rawal Dam, the source of drinking water for residents of Rawalpindi/Islamabad. KKAWF strongly advocates for sustainable solutions with the Ministry ofRead More