Sunday, April 13th, 2025
Rishad Hossain stars as Lahore rout Quetta in PSL X clash
RAWALPINDI, APR 13: Lahore Qalandars exhibited a brilliant performance in all fields and grabbed a convincing victory over Quetta Gladiators by 79 runs in the fourth match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10 played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Chasing a daunting target of 220, Quetta crumbled under pressure and were bowled out for just 140 runs, thanks to a clinical bowling display by the Qalandars. Lahore captain Shaheen Afridi set the tone early, dismissing Saud Shakeel for just one run in the opening over. The GladiatorsRead More
Renowned Scholar Professor Khurshid Ahmed passes away in Leicester at 93
ISLAMABAD, APR 13 /DNA/ – Professor Khurshid Ahmed, a prominent scholar, economist, politician, author, researcher, former senator, and founder of the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS), passed away a short while ago on April 13, 2025, in Leicester, UK, after a prolonged illness. Professor Khurshid Ahmed was born on March 23, 1932, in Delhi. He was a distinguished thinker, politician, economist, author, and researcher with a long-standing association with Jamaat-e-Islami. He served as a member of the Senate from 1985 to 2012 for 22 years, except for a brief hiatus.Read More
Pakistan and Uzbekistan to strengthen tourism cooperation
DNA ISLAMABAD, APR 13: In a landmark move to enhance bilateral tourism and foster people-to-people connectivity, senior tourism officials from Pakistan and Uzbekistan convened today at the Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) Head Office in Islamabad for a high-level meeting focused on strengthening mutual tourism and cultural exchange. The meeting was attended by H.E. Mr. Umid Shadiev, Chairman of the Tourism Committee of Uzbekistan; H.E. Mr. Alisher Tukhtaev, Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Pakistan; Mr. Aftab Rana, Managing Director of PTDC; along with prominent stakeholders from both countries’ public and privateRead More
KP police ‘trace’ network involved in terrorist attacks
IG Hameed says important evidence collected in both cases, several suspects taken into custody Shamim Shahid PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Inspector General of Police (IGP) Zulfiqar Hameed has said that the network involved in the attacks on Darul Uloom Haqqania in Akora Khattak and Bannu Cantt has been traced. Addressing the media in Peshawar, IGP Hameed stated that important evidence have been collected in both cases, and several individuals have been taken into custody in connection with the terrorist incidents. He added that further details will be shared after more arrestsRead More
Pakistan hockey team not invited to Azlan Shah Cup 2025: Unpaid hotel bills cited as reason
Given that the Prime Minister serves as the patron-in-chief of the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF), the issue naturally demands his direct attention. The role carries not just ceremonial weight but also moral and administrative responsibility. With the sport facing decline in recent years—marked by poor international performances, financial mismanagement, and internal disputes—the situation now requires more than routine oversight Exclusive Ansar M Bhatti ISLAMABAD: In a surprising and disappointing development for hockey fans across Pakistan and beyond, the Pakistan national hockey team has not been invited to participate in theRead More
Pakistan welcomes talks between Iran and United States
MUSCAT, APR 13 /DNA/ – Pakistan welcomes the talks between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America that were held on 12 April 2025 in Muscat under the good offices of Oman. Pakistan considers that dialogue and diplomacy will promote peace and stability in the region and advance the objective of resolution of differences and disputes on the basis of negotiations and mutual respect. We encourage the parties to continue to follow this path. Pakistan commends the Sultanate of Oman for its valuable role in facilitatingRead More