Friday, April 18th, 2025
PSL X: Kings post 176-run target against Gladiators
KARACHI: Karachi Kings on Friday set a 176-run target against the Quetta Gladiators in ongoing season 10 of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) at National Stadium Karachi. The Kings displayed a disciplined batting performance, posting 175-7 in their allotted 20 overs against the Gladiators. thanks to a brilliant fifty by James Vince. Opting to bat first, the Kings’ opening pair of Tim Seifert and skipper David Warner laid a solid foundation, putting together a 50-run stand during the powerplay. Their steady partnership set the stage for a strong innings. However,Read More
DPM Dar to embark on Kabul visit tomorrow
ISLAMABAD, APR 18: Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will depart for Kabul tomorrow on a day-long visit aimed at further strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two nations, the Foreign Office (FO) confirmed on Friday. The development came following a meeting of the Pakistan-Afghanistan Joint Coordination Committee in Kabul this week. In a statement, FO spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan said that DPM Dar, accompanied by a high-level delegation, will visit Kabul at the invitation of Acting Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. During his day-long visit, theRead More
SCO Chief praises Pakistan’s role in regional peace, connectivity
ISLAMABAD, APR 18 /DNA/ – The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted SCO Secretary General Nurlan Yermekbayev for a Distinguished Lecture, titled “The SCO’s Role in the Changing Global Order”. In his wide ranging lecture, the Secretary General highlighted SCO’s progress in a transforming world and lauded Pakistan’s pivotal role in regional peace, stability, connectivity, and development. The SCO Deputy Secretary General Ambassador Sohail Khan and Pakistan’s National Coordinator for SCO Ambassador Farhat Ayesha also attended. DG ISSI Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, in his welcome remarks, highlighted the SCO’s evolutionRead More
Karachi Kings win toss, opt to bat against Quetta Gladiators
KARACHI: Karachi Kings have won the toss and elected to bat first against Quetta Gladiators in the ongoing season 10 of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) at National Stadium Karachi. Quetta Gladiators have maintained a clear edge over Karachi Kings in their head-to-head record, winning 12 of their 18 encounters. Karachi, on the other hand, have managed just 6 victories against the Gladiators. In the ongoing PSL 10 campaign, both sides have had a mixed start, registering one win and one loss each from their opening two matches. Squads KarachiRead More
CASS seminar explores grey zone warfare threats to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, APR 18 /DNA/ – The Centre for Aerospace & Security Studies (CASS), Lahore, hosted a seminar titled “Shadow Wars: Grey Zone Threats and Pakistan’s Evolving Security Dilemmas” on 17th April 2025. The seminar explored the evolving contours of grey zone warfare and its implications for Pakistan’s national security. Dr Bilal Ghazanfar, delivered the introductory remarks, underscored the urgency of understanding grey zone threats that exploit ambiguity and asymmetry to undermine national security. He highlighted the need for an integrated, anticipatory framework to safeguard Pakistan’s strategic interests across multiple domains.Read More
Sherpao vows protests over KP’s mineral rights “Theft”
SAID ALAM KHAN PESHAWAR, APR 18 /DNA/ – Qaumi Watan Party (QWP) Chairman Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao on Friday said his party would resist with full force besides moving the court of law if the proposed Mines and Minerals Bill 2025 was passed. Speaking at a press conference here, he said that the proposed legislation was aimed at depriving Khyber Pakhtunkhwa of its mineral resources. He said that besides moving the court, his party would stage protests and raise voice at all forums if the proposed Mines and Minerals BillRead More