Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
PSL 10: Quetta Gladiators win toss, opt to bowl first against Islamabad United
LAHORE: Quetta Gladiators won the toss and elected to bowl first against Islamabad United in the 23rd match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday. In a major setback for United, captain Shadab Khan was ruled out of today’s encounter against Quetta Gladiators. According to an official statement, Shadab experienced discomfort in his groin while batting during last night’s match against Peshawar Zalmi. Following the game, the team’s medical staff arranged a precautionary scan to assess the extent of the injury. The franchise statedRead More
Pakistan envoy to US calls on world to resolve Kashmir dispute, terms it ‘core issue’ of enmity with India
WASHINGTON, MAY 3: Pakistan’s envoy to the United States has called on the global community to resolve the Kashmir dispute, terming it the “core issue” of the recent complete breakdown of ties with India in the wake of the Pahalgam attack. The April 22 attack in Pahalgam killed 26 people, mostly tourists, in one of the deadliest assaults since 2000. India has implied cross-border links without evidence, while Pakistan has rejected the claim and called for a neutral probe. Tensions have since spiked, with Pakistan reinforcing its forces as itRead More
Uzbekistan elected to UN Statistical Commission for first time
NEW YORK, MAY 3: /DNA/ – During the elections for members of the UN Statistical Commission for the 2026-2029 term, held in New York, Uzbekistan was elected to this body for the first time in its history. It should be noted that the Statistical Commission was established in 1947 as a functional body of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). It is the main intergovernmental organization that sets the strategic directions for the development of international statistics and coordinates the development and implementation of universal statistical standards andRead More
Belgian business delegation explores strategic collaboration with ICCI
ISLAMABAD, MAY 3 /DNA/ – A high-level Belgian business delegation representing thirteen innovative companies visited the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) and held a constructive meeting with Senior Vice President Abdul Rehman Siddiqui. The delegation led by Brat Van Loon included prominent entrepreneurs and business leaders from sectors including construction, IT, law, logistics, interior design, and engineering. Notable representatives included Joël Eyckens (EGD), Koen Goossens (Goossens Metaal), Erwin Jacobs (Schreurs Project), Stijn Derison (Tricore), Sabrina Fiorelli (PAQT), Peter Marres (Marres), Yvan Vangerven (Jansen Doe Het Zelf), Youri AertsRead More
“Abdali Missile Launch: Pakistan Demonstrates Military Prowess”
RAWALPINDI, MAY 3 (DNA) :Pakistan today conducted a successful training launch of the Abdali Weapon System— a surface-to-surface missile with a range of 450 kilometers as part of Ex INDUS. The launch was aimed at ensuring the operational readiness of troops and validating key technical parameters, including the missile’s advanced navigation system and enhanced manoeuvrability features. The training launch was witnessed by the Commander Army Strategic Forces Command, senior officials from the Strategic Plans Division, Army Strategic Forces Command, as well as scientists and engineers from Pakistan’s strategic organizations. TheRead More