Wednesday, March 5th, 2025
New Zealand defeat South Africa to set up Champions Trophy final clash with India
LAHORE, MAR 5 – An all-round performance by New Zealand powered them to a convincing victory over South Africa, securing their place in the ICC Champions Trophy final against India, set to take place in Dubai on March 9. Chasing a daunting 363-run target, South Africa’s batting unit amassed 312/9 in their allotted overs despite David Miller’s blitz at the backend. The Proteas got off to a shaky start to their innings as opening batter Ryan Rickelton (17) was dismissed by Matt Henry in just the fifth over with 20Read More
PM thanks Trump for praising Pak role against terrorism
“We remain steadfast in our resolve and unwavering commitment to combating terrorism,” says Premier Shehbaz Ansar M Bhatti/DNA ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has thanked US President Donald Trump for acknowledging and appreciating Pakistan’s role and support in counter-terrorism efforts in Afghanistan. In a post on his X handle on Wednesday, he said Pakistan would continue to partner closely with the United States in securing regional peace and stability. His remarks came hours after the US president thanked the Pakistani government for apprehending the “top terrorist” involved in the 2021Read More
US releases $397m for Pak F-16s fleet
The waivers meant those funds should have been allowed to be spent Foreign Desk WASHINGTON: The Trump administration released $5.3 billion in previously frozen foreign aid, mostly for security and counternarcotic programs, according to a list of exemptions reviewed by Reuters that included only limited humanitarian relief. The Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation, focused on preventing the spread of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction, received 17 exemptions worth more than $30.4 million, the list showed. Also released was $397 million for a US-backed program in nuclear-armedRead More
16 terrorists killed, five soldiers martyred as security forces foil Bannu attack
RAWALPINDI, MAR 5: Security forces successfully thwarted a cowardly terrorist attack on Bannu Cantonment, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killing all 16 militants who attempted to intrude into the facility on March 4, according to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Wednesday. “In this intense exchange of fire, five brave soldiers, after putting up a heroic resistance, embraced martyrdom in the line of duty,” the military’s media wing added. However, in the exchange of fire, five soldiers were also martyred while putting up a heroic resistance, the military’s mediaRead More
Champions Trophy: New Zealand set massive 363-run target against South Africa
LAHORE, MAR 5: Ravindra and Williamson’s tons propelled New Zealand to a massive total of 362/5 against South Africa in the second semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 being played at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Wednesday. Playing XIsSouth Africa: Ryan Rickelton, Temba Bavuma(c), Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen(w), David Miller, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi New Zealand: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, William O’Rourke
Deputy Chairman Senate visits Pakistani embassy in Bangkok
ISLAMABAD, MAR 05 (DNA) — Deputy Chairman Senate Syedaal Khan Nasir visited the Pakistani Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand, at the invitation of High Commissioner Rukhsana Afzaal. During the visit, the High Commissioner and diplomatic officers provided a comprehensive briefing on Pakistan-Thailand relations, according to a news release received on Wednesday. High Commissioner Rukhsana Afzaal highlighted that the Pakistani community in Thailand currently numbers around 5,000, a significant decline from the past, when it ranged between 100,000 to 150,000. She noted that Pakistan and Thailand have historically enjoyed strong bilateral relations, whichRead More