Friday, April 11th, 2025
PSL X: IU wins toss, invites LQ to bat in first match of event
RAWALPINDI, APR 11: After a glitzy, star studded opening ceremony, the tenth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) kicked off with Islamabad United winning the toss in the inaugural match of the league and inviting Lahore Qalandars to bat first at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Friday. LQ and IU have faced off each other in 19 games in the leagues’ history with the Shadab Khan’s defending champions winning 10 games and Shaheen Shah Afridi’s Qalandar winning the rest of the matches. Playing XI: Islamabad United: Andries Gous, SahibzadaRead More
Parkha wins title, Shabbir sets pace amidst rain drama at JA Zaman Memorial Open Golf
By our correspondent ISLAMABAD: The 11th JA Zaman Memorial Open Golf Championship 2025 delivered a compelling mix of skill, strategy, and resilience as players battled both fierce competition and unpredictable weather at Gymkhana Golf Course. In the Ladies Amateur Division, Parkha Ijaz delivered a masterclass in consistency and control, clinching the top gross honors with an impressive total score of 234. Her dominance was particularly evident during the second round, where she fired sublime rounds of 71 and 70, setting herself apart with composed putting and sharp course management. BushraRead More
PM Mustafa: Immediate Gaza ceasefire key to end crisis, start rebuilding
ANTALYA, APR 11 /DNA/ – Prime Minister’s Office – Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammad Mustafa stressed that securing an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip remains the top priority, as it is the only gateway to addressing the catastrophic humanitarian crisis and initiating a comprehensive reconstruction process. He emphasized that no recovery is possible without a ceasefire—one that must also open the door to a serious political process leading to an independent Palestinian state with full responsibilities in both Gaza and the West Bank, including EastRead More
Uzbekistan dazzles Islamabad with vibrant cultural tourism showcase
ISLAMABAD, APR 11 /DNA/ – Uzbek performers showcase traditional cultural performances during the Uzbekistan Tourism Roadshow 2025, organized by the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Islamabad in collaboration with the Uzbek Tourism Committee. Uzbek Ambassador Alisher Tukhtaev underscored the importance of strengthening tourism ties between the two countries in his address. —DNA Text of the speech by Alisher Tukhtaev, Ambassador of Uzbekistan It is a great honor to be here with you today. On behalf of the Embassy of Uzbekistan, I thank you all for coming and for your support inRead More
Mihai Eminescu, Allama Iqbal monument restored
The monument, which symbolizes the cultural bond between Pakistan and Romania, was inaugurated approximately 21 years ago by then-Prime Minister Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain ISLAMABAD, APR 11 /DNA/ – On the direction of the Chairman of the Capital Development Authority (CDA), Muhammad Ali Randhawa the monument dedicated to Romanian poet Mihai Eminescu and Pakistan’s national poet Allama Iqbal has been restored. The Chairman had promised to the Romanian embassy and the resident that the monument shall be restored to its original shape. Expressing gratitude, Romanian Ambassador to Pakistan, Dan Stoenescu hadRead More
Pakistan beat Oman in a friendly hockey series match
On this occasion, a large number of hockey fans, including Pakistan Hockey Federation President Mir Tariq Hussain Bugti, Secretary General Olympian Rana Mujahid Ali Khan, Tournament Director Olympian Muhammad Asif Bajwa, Olympian Shahbaz Ahmed Senior, diplomats from Oman and other countries, Olympians, former international players and others were present ISLAMABAD, APR 11 /DNA/ – The third match of the friendly series between Pakistan Junior and Oman teams was played at Naseer Banda Hockey Stadium, Islamabad, organized by the Pakistan Hockey Federation. In the said match, Pakistan Junior defeated Oman byRead More