Saturday, September 20th, 2025
Asia Cup Super 4: Bangladesh down Sri Lanka as Hasan, Hridoy hit fifties
DUBAI, SEPT 20: Bangladesh chased down a 169-run target as half-centuries from Towhid Hridoy and Saif Hassan guided their side to victory over Sri Lanka in the ACC Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025 Super Four clash at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Saturday. Put into bat first, the defending champions accumulated 168/7 in their allotted 20 overs. Sri Lanka got off to a blazing start to their innings as their opening pair of Pathum Nissanka and in-form Kusal Mendis put together 44 runs inside five overs. Taskin Ahmed brokeRead More
Asia Cup 2025: Fifty-up Shanaka powers Sri Lanka to fighting total against Bangladesh
DUBAI: All-rounder Dasun Shanaka’s quickfire half-century powered Sri Lanka to a formidable total against Bangladesh in the first Super Four match of the ACC Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025 here at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Saturday. Put into bat first, the defending champions accumulated 168/7 in their allotted 20 overs. Sri Lanka got off to a blazing start to their innings as their opening pair of Pathum Nissanka and in-form Kusal Mendis put together 44 runs inside five overs. Taskin Ahmed broke the opening partnership on the finalRead More
President Zardari visits Etigar Mosque in Kashgar
ISLAMABAD, SEP 20 (DNA): President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday paid a visit to the historic Etigar Mosque in Kashgar, one of the region’s most renowned religious and cultural landmarks. The visit reflected the growing cooperation between Pakistan and China in promoting cultural understanding and strengthening bilateral ties. On his arrival, President Zardari was warmly welcomed by Yao Ning, CPC Party Secretary of Kashgar, and Imam Maimaiti Juben. The Imam guided the president through the mosque and shared an overview of its rich history, President Secretariat Press Wing said inRead More
Asia Cup 2025: Bangladesh win toss, elect to bowl first against Sri Lanka
ABU DHABI: Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bowl first against Sri Lanka in the ACC Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025 Super Four clash at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Saturday. Squads Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Nuwanidu Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara and Matheesha Pathirana. Bangladesh: Litton Das (capt, wk), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Saif Hassan, Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, Nurul Hasan,Read More
Azerbaijan-Pakistan joint chamber signs strategic MoU to boost bilateral trade
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 20 /DNA/ – In a significant move to strengthen economic ties, the Azerbaijan–Pakistan Joint Chamber of Commerce & Industry (APJCCI) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with prominent Azerbaijani business interests. The signing ceremony, held in the federal capital, marks a pivotal step towards enhancing trade and investment cooperation between the two brotherly nations. The MoU was formally signed by Mr. Zafar Bakhtawari, Chairman of the APJCCI, and Mr. Babak Hussaini, a leading Azerbaijani businessman and investor. The agreement outlines a framework for collaborative efforts in keyRead More
Pakistan’s fragmented food chains need data-driven policy, Experts say
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 20 /DNA/ – The Institute of Regional Studies (IRS), Islamabad, hosted a seminar on “Resilient Food Systems in Pakistan” emphasizing the urgent need for Pakistan to transition from reactive disaster management to proactive climate adaptation strategies to strengthen food security. Addressing the seminar, Ambassador Jauhar Saleem, President IRS, noted the irony that Pakistan, contributing less than 1% to global emissions, is among the most severely impacted countries by climate change. Citing cities like Lahore ranking among the world’s most polluted, he stressed that “Pakistan’s survival hinges on aRead More