Monday, September 22nd, 2025
President Zardari extends warm felicitations to Saudi Arabia on National Day
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 22 /DNA/ – On behalf of the people of Pakistan, I extend my heartfelt felicitations to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, and to the brotherly people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the occasion of their National Day. This day is a reminder of how, in a relatively short span of time, Saudi Arabia has set remarkable examples of progress and stability under its wise and determined leadership. TheRead More
Sahibzada says Pakistan confident they will face India again in Asia Cup final
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 22 – Pakistan batter Sahibzada Farhan has said his team is confident that it would face “India again in the final” of the men’s Asia Cup next Sunday. India romped home on Sunday with a six-wicket win, chasing down the 172-run target with ease in their second high-intensity encounter against Pakistan in the tournament. Pakistan rode on a brilliant 45-ball 58 from opener Sahibzada Farhan but managed 171-5 after romping to 93-1 in 9.3 overs. Speaking at the pre-match press conference on Monday, before Pakistan clash with SriRead More
SC orders law on appeal rights for military court convicts in 45 days
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 22: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ruled that convicts sentenced by military courts must be granted the right to appeal, directing the government to legislate within 45 days. The apex court released on Monday its detailed judgment on intra-court appeals concerning the trial of civilians by military courts. Justice Aminuddin Khan authored the 68-page majority decision, with Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar adding a 47-page concurring note. Out of the seven-member constitutional bench, five judges upheld the intra-court appeals, while Justices Jamal Mandokhail and Naeem Afghan issued dissentingRead More
Nepal’s Gen Z Uprising: From Social Media Ban to Political Awakening
Laiba Bashir The protests in Nepal began shortly after the government banned 26 popular social media platforms on September 4, 2025. These included Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, WhatsApp, X (formerly Twitter), and LinkedIn. The government argued that the ban was necessary because these companies failed to comply with new regulations requiring them to register with Nepal’s Ministry of Communication and Information Technology. The rules were introduced to help authorities curb harmful content such as misinformation, hate speech, and online fraud. Despite repeated warnings and opportunities to register, the companies did notRead More
Pakistan, China mark 76th PRC anniversary in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 22 /DNA/ – A ceremony was held today at a local hotel in the federal capital to mark the 76th anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China. The event was attended by a distinguished gathering of officials, diplomats, and guests. The Chief Guest, Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, joined the Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, His Excellency Jiang Zaidong, in cutting a ceremonial cake to commemorate the historic occasion. The gesture symbolized the deep-rooted friendship and strategic partnership between Pakistan and China. The ceremony servedRead More
Hardline MPs in Iran demand nuclear bomb
Seventy members of parliament sign a letter calling for a ‘change in the defence doctrine’ of the nation. News Desik Tehran, Iran – Hardline lawmakers in Iran have once again demanded the country start building a nuclear bomb as Western powers are days away from reimposing United Nations sanctions amid concerns war could restart with Israel. Led by a lawmaker from the ultraconservative holy Shia city of Mashhad in northeastern Iran, 70 members of parliament signed onto a letter calling for a “change in the defence doctrine” of the theocraticRead More