Monday, May 26th, 2025
Eid ul Adha: Ruet-e-Hilal committee meets tomorrow to sight Zil Hajj moon
ISLAMABAD, MAY 26: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet in Islamabad on Tuesday for sighting of Zil Hajj moon 1446 Hijri to confirm the dates of Eid ul Adha thsi year. Chairman of the Committee Maulana Syed Muhammad Abdul Khabeer Azad will preside over the meeting. Moreover, the Zonal Ruet-e-Hilal Committees will also meet separately at their respective headquarters for sighting of the Eid ul Adha moon. Eid ul Adha falls on the 10th day of Zil Hajj, which also marks the Hajj pilgrimmage, and Muslims in Pakistan are expectedRead More
RCCI honors envoys for solidarity during Pakistan-India conflict
RAWALPINDI, MAY 26: /DNA/ – In a symbolic and heartfelt gesture during a special segment of the 17th All Pakistan Chambers Presidents Conference (APCPC), the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) honored esteemed ambassadors Dr. Irfan Neziroglu, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Pakistan Khazar Farhadov, Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Pakistan with commemorative mementos. The gesture recognized their unwavering solidarity, enduring friendship, and diplomatic support—particularly in the context of the recent Pakistan-India conflict. The ceremony was graced by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar, whoRead More
Sunni Ittehad Council not entitled to reserved seats, observes SC judge
ISLAMABAD, MAY 26 (DNA): The Supreme Court’s constitutional bench has observed that the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) is not entitled to reserved seats, questioning how independents can join a political party that is not part of Parliament. During a live-streamed hearing on the reserved seats case, Justice Ameenuddin Khan led an 11-member constitutional bench that heard arguments on whether the SIC could claim reserved seats after inclusion of independent candidates. The court remarked that while independents can join a party represented in Parliament, it is constitutionally unsound for them toRead More
Perera, Sikandar lead Lahore Qalandars to third PSL title
LAHORE, May 26 (APP/DNA):Powered by a scintillating unbeaten fifty by Kusal Perera and a cameo by all-rounder Sikandar Raza led Lahore Qalandars to chase down improbable 201 and beat Quetta Gladiators by six wickets in a thriller in the final of the PSL X at the Gaddafi stadium here on Sunday night. This is highest total chased by a team in a T20 final across the globe and third title won Lahore Qalandars in the last four seasons. Lahore Qalandars and Islamabad have won three PSL titles each in itsRead More
Praise pours in as Qalandars clinch third PSL trophy
LAHORE, MAY 26 (DNA):Lahore Qalandars emerged victorious in a nail-biting Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 final, defeating Quetta Gladiators to claim their third title in four years and etch their name alongside Islamabad United as the only teams to achieve the feat. Batting second in pursuit of 202, Lahore’s chase was marked by timely contributions from Mohammad Naeem (47 off 27), Abdullah Shafique (41 off 28), and Kusal Perera, who anchored the innings with a composed half-century. Sikandar Raza delivered the finishing blow, smashing a four and a six inRead More
Uzbekistan, Republic of Korea expand cultural cooperation
TASHKENT, MAY 26 (UZA/APP/DNA):A delegation from the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Uzbekistan is participating in the 67th Miryang Arirang Festival, currently taking place in the city of Miryang, Republic of Korea. As part of the festival, the delegates met with the Mayor of Miryang. Given that 2025 has been declared the Year of Mutual Cultural Exchange between the two countries, the discussion highlighted the ongoing work in culture and the arts and upcoming projects. Following the meeting, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Republican CenterRead More