Friday, May 16th, 2025
India mulls plan to slash Pakistan water supply with new Indus river project
Pakistan has denied involvement in IIOJK attack, but accord hasn’t been revived despite ceasefire DNA ISLAMABAD: India is considering plans to dramatically increase the water it draws from a major river that feeds Pakistani farms downstream, as part of retaliatory action for a deadly April attack on tourists that New Delhi blames on Islamabad, according to four people familiar with the matter. Delhi suspended its participation in the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960, which governs the usage of the Indus river system, shortly after 26 civilians in Indian Illegally OccupiedRead More
The Nepal T-10 Tournament announces TBCPL 10 as Title Sponsor
BIRATNAGAR, MAY 16 /DNA/ – In a recently new development, the Nepal T-10 Cricket tournament announced the onboarding of Tennis Ball Cricket Premier League (TBCPL 10 )as Title Sponsor ahead of the Nepal T10 tournament leg . The Nepal T-10 Cricket tournament is scheduled to take place from May 18 to May 24, 2025 at the MBJ Cricket Ground, Biratnagar-6 while featuring seven competitive franchise teams namely NBSC Lion, Agro Vet Cricket Club, Biratnagar Cricket Club & Academy, Biratnagar Panthers, United Lion Heart, Mills Cricket Club and Koshi Pride. ForRead More
ICCI seeks immediate withdrawal of anti-business Income Tax amendment 2025
ISLAMABAD, MAY 16: /DNA/ – The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) leadership has reiterated its commitment to meaningful tax reforms while stressing the need for transparency and broad-based consultation with stakeholders. The ICCI urges the government to ensure that all tax reform measures are rooted in openness and inclusivity, engaging with stakeholders to foster a collaborative approach. This approach, the ICCI believes, will lead to more effective and sustainable tax reforms that benefit all parties involved. In a joint statement issued on Friday, ICCI President Nasir Mansoor Qureshi,Read More
Many in Gaza are ‘starving’, says Trump during Gulf tour
RIYADH, MAY 16: US President Donald Trump said Friday “a lot of people are starving” in the besieged Gaza Strip, where rescuers reported more than 50 deaths in Israeli air strikes since midnight. Trump’s brief comments on Gaza came as he capped the first foreign tour of his second term that saw him visit several Gulf countries but excluded key ally Israel. A two-month ceasefire between Israel and Hamas collapsed in March, shortly after Israel reimposed a total blockade on Gaza that aid agencies say has sparked critical food shortages.Read More
HEC’s education testing council announces new date for Law-GAT
ISLAMABAD, MAY 16 /DNA/ – The Education Testing Council (ETC) has announced a new date for the conduct of Law Graduate Assessment Test (Law-GAT) as May 25. Earlier, the test was scheduled for May 11 and was postponed due to the national security situation. In an announcement, ETC has revealed that the Roll Number Slips issued earlier are no longer valid, advising the candidates to visit the ETC portal, i.e., etc.hec.gov.pk and download new Roll Number Slips to appear in the test. It is pertinent to mention here thatRead More
Excerpts from the Friday Sermon at Al-Masjid al-Nabawi “P.B.U.H”
By: Sheikh Dr. Khalid bin Suleiman Al-Muhanna – Imam and Khateeb of the Prophet’s Mosque (P.B.U.H) • Indeed, the truly guided and successful servant is the one who walks towards his Lord on a straight path, drawing near to the Almighty, without deviating or turning away. He remains firm on the Straight Path, not swerving left or right. He walks the path illuminated by the light of his Lord and guided by his righteous deeds. • The greatest means of drawing near to Allah is through what HeRead More