Friday, May 9th, 2025
Pakistan-Türkiye hold telephonic talks on regional security situation
ISLAMABAD | ANKARA, MAY 9 /DNA/ – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, held a telephonic conversation today with the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Türkiye, Hakan Fidan, to discuss the escalating regional tensions. During the call, Senator Dar briefed his Turkish counterpart on the deteriorating security situation in the region, highlighting India’s continued illegal and unprovoked attacks targeting mosques, residential areas, and other religious sites. He emphasized the grave humanitarian impact of these actions, which have resulted in the tragic loss ofRead More
UN appoints special envoy to combat rising global Islamophobia
ISLAMABAD, MAY 9 /DNA/ – Pakistan warmly welcomed the appointment of the High Representative of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), Miguel Ángel Moratinos as the United Nations Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia, pursuant to General Assembly Resolution 78/264, entitled “Measures to Combat Islamophobia.” This historic appointment marks a major milestone in the United Nations’ efforts to combat the alarming rise in Islamophobia, hatred, intolerance, and discrimination against Muslims worldwide. Pakistan takes pride in having initiated, led, and successfully steered, on behalf of the OIC, the adoption of GeneralRead More
PM Shehbaz, Saudi Minister Discuss India-Pakistan Tensions
ISLAMABAD, MAY 9 /DNA/ – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Mr. Adel Al-Jubeir, at the Prime Minister House, this evening. The Minister of State is on a one-day official visit to Pakistan. During their warm and cordial meeting, the Prime Minister conveyed his warm regards and respects to The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, as well as to the Crown Prince & Prime Minister, His Royal Highness Prince MohammadRead More
PSL X postponed indefinitely
DNA KARACHI, MAY 9: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday announced the indefinite postponement of the remaining eight matches of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 10 in light of the deteriorating regional security situation. The decision follows a significant spike in hostilities along the Line of Control (LoC), including the incursion of 78 Indian drones and the firing of surface-to-surface missiles, which the PCB termed as “reckless aggression” from India.
Australian cricketers ‘ready to leave’ India amid safety fears
Australian players, participating in the 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), are reportedly looking into options to either return home or move to Dubai following the suspension of the tournament amid rising security concerns. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) put off the 2025 IPL “with immediate effect for one week” in the wake of the ongoing situation with Pakistan, according to a statement by BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia. Franchises began disbanding shortly after the announcement, with players and staff booking early departures, AFP reported. Sources indicateRead More
India’s recklessness pushed two nuclear armed states near conflict: FO
ISLAMABAD, MAY 9: The Foreign Office on Friday said it was unfortunate that “India’s reckless conduct has brought the two nuclear-armed states closer to a major conflict” as military tensions between Pakistan and India escalate. The statement comes amid the ongoing escalation between Pakistan and India, which started after New Delhi launched attacks in several Pakistani cities. Islamabad promptly responded to the attacks. The escalation began following the April 22 attack in Indian-occupied Kashmir’s Pahalgam, killing 26 people. India, without investigation or evidence, implied “cross-border linkages” of the attackers. PakistanRead More