Friday, September 19th, 2025
Asia Cup: India win toss, chose to bat first against Oman
ABU DHABI: India won the toss and elected to bat first on Friday in their clash against Oman in the lead-up to the Pakistan encounter in the men’s Asia Cup in Abu Dhabi. The Men in Blue rested pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah in this dead-rubber clash against Oman. India will face Pakistan next on Sunday. Pakistan captain Salman Agha said his team were ready to face India in the next round of the Asia Cup after last week’s group-stage match between the arch-rivals ended in acrimony when the Indian sideRead More
Elderly couple released, praise treatment by Taliban authorities
KABUL, SEPT 19 /DNA/ – An elderly British couple detained in Afghanistan for almost eight months were released on Friday, the Taliban authorities said, after pressure built to free the pair due to fears over their health. Taliban officials have refused to detail why Peter Reynolds, 80, and his wife Barbara, 76, were arrested in February as they were returning to their home. “We’ve been treated very well. We’re looking forward to seeing our children,” said Barbara, standing next to her husband on the tarmac of Kabul airport. “We areRead More
Grapes may slow ageing process: study
The health and cosmetic benefits of grapes are not new as this fruit has long been used in the treatment of a range of conditions, including depression and liver and kidney disorders. Rich in water, potassium, and a variety of vitamins—most notably vitamin A and vitamin K—grapes have played a significant role in medical and cosmetic products, as well as in dietary and preventative health practices. Grapes are also commonly included in weight management programmes. Researchers suggest that ancient civilisations such as the Pharaohs, Phoenicians and Romans incorporated grapes intoRead More
PMYP, Qalandars trials draw huge youth participation
By our correspondent ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP) cricket talent hunt, powered by Lahore Qalandars, continued its inspiring journey across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with consecutive trials held in Kohat, Abbottabad, and Peshawar. The events witnessed overwhelming participation, as thousands of young boys and girls turned up brimming with energy, determination, and dreams of representing Pakistan on the bigger stage. The nationwide initiative, aimed at unearthing the country’s next generation of cricket stars, has been met with resounding enthusiasm at every stop. In Kohat, Abbottabad, and Peshawar, aspiring cricketers displayedRead More
‘Pakistan-Saudi defence pact not against any particular country’
Saifullah Ansar ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office Spokesperson Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan stated that the historic defence agreement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia is strictly defensive and carries no implications against any other nation. At the weekly media briefing on Friday, Khan said the leadership of both countries was committed to elevating bilateral relations to new heights. Riyadh and Islamabad signed the mutual defence pact on September 17, significantly strengthening a decades-old security partnership, a week after Israel’s strikes on Qatar upended the diplomatic calculus in the region. “The agreement states thatRead More
ICCI President, Tajik envoy agree to boost bilateral trade, investment & connectivity
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 19 /DNA/ – Pakistan and Tajikistan reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen the long-standing brotherly ties by expanding cooperation in diverse fields, particularly trade and investment. This resolve was expressed during the visit of H.E. Yusuf Sharifzoda, Ambassador of Tajikistan to Pakistan, to the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) on Friday. The Ambassador visited ICCI to felicitate Sardar Tahir Mehmood on his unopposed election as President of the Chamber. Ambassador Sharifzoda said that Pakistan is a land of opportunities with its most intelligent and loving peopleRead More