Wednesday, August 13th, 2025
Shai Hope joins legendary batters Lara and Gayle
Trinidad: West Indies captain Shai Hope has continued to steal the spotlight after having a terrific ODI series against Pakistan at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago. According to details, Hope, who has amassed 5,879 runs in the ODI cricket, notched 18 centuries at an average of 50.24. With his latest century against Pakistan, Hope has surpassed another West Indies batting great Desmond Haynes (17). It is pertinent to note that West Indies batting icon Chris Gayle has placed in the number one spot in termsRead More
PM honours visually impaired student as Int’l youth icon
ISLAMABAD, AUG 13 /DNA/ – The Directorate General of Special Education (DGSE), M/o Federal Education and Professional Training has brought pride to the nation by fostering the talents of its students. Fawad Khan, a gifted Rubab maestro from the Visually Handicapped Children Centre, G-7, has been honoured as an International Youth Icon by the Honourable Prime Minister of Pakistan. Director General Special Education, Capt (R) Asif Iqbal Asif, congratulated Fawad Khan on this remarkable achievement, calling it a shining example of the limitless potential of persons with disabilities when providedRead More
FPCCI hosts ASEAN diplomats for B2B networking
KARACHI, AUG 13 /DNA/ – Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI; President ECO-CCI and VP CACCI, has emphasized that ASEAN is one of Pakistan’s major trading partners; with bilateral trade reaching $9.06 billion. However, the trade balance remains heavily in favor of ASEAN member countries – as Pakistan’s exports stand at $2.2 billion; while imports totaled $6.8 billion—90% of which is concentrated among five countries: Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines and Indonesia. It is pertinent to note that ASEAN Day was commemorated at FPCCI Head Office, Federation House, Karachi, with theRead More
PTI leader Ejaz admitted to hospital
Bureau Report LAHORE: Incarcerated PTI leader Ejaz Chaudhry was admitted to a hospital in Lahore on Wednesday as his health deteriorated due to a kidney infection, his lawyer said. On Monday, an anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Lahore sentenced Chuadhry and other PTI leaders to 10 years in prison in cases related to the May 9 riots. A day later, the court ordered the confiscation of properties owned by them. ADVERTISEMENT Aritifical Inteligence usesAritifical Inteligence uses On Saturday, Chaudhry was among other PTI leaders who filed appeals in the Lahore HighRead More
Moody’s improves Pakistan’s credit rating
Caa1 reflects Pakistan’s improving external position, supported by progress under the IMF programme: Moody’s Mahnoor Ansar/DNA ISLAMABAD: Moody’s Ratings on Wednesday upgraded Pakistan’s credit rating with a stable outlook from Caa2 to Caa1, citing the country’s improved financial position supported by a loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Upgrade was secured after similar moves by S&P Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings in the past four months following repeated pledges by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s government to stay the course on fiscal consolidation and multiple reforms, it said in a statement.Read More
Punjab reduces summer vacation for schools
LAHORE, AUG 13: In a fresh policy shift, the Punjab government has decided to reopen schools for classes 9th and 10th, O Level, A Level, and Intermediate students from August 18, reversing its earlier move to extend summer holidays until September. Provincial Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat said the change came after consultations with education experts, who recommended an early start for senior classes to avoid academic disruption. Higher grades back to class on Aug 18According to the new schedule, all public and private schools across Punjab will welcome back:Read More