Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025
Pakistan take on Sri Lanka in ‘must win’ Asia Cup 2025 match today
ABU DHABI: Pakistan and Sri Lanka are set to lock horns in a crucial Super-Four match of the ACC Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025 today (Tuesday) at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi, with both teams looking for their first win in the tournament’s second stage. In their respective first matches of the Super-Four, the Salman Agha-led side was defeated by arch-rival India, while Sri Lanka lost to Bangladesh. For Pakistan, its a must win match to survive in the tournament after two major defeats, both against arch-rivals India,Read More
PM attends 80th UNGA session, meets Trump and leaders of Muslim countries today
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 23: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to attend the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and hold a much-anticipated multilateral meeting with US President Donald Trump, along with leaders of key Muslim countries today (Tuesday). The premier — accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and other ministers and senior government officials — reached New York a day earlier and is leading Pakistan’s delegation to the high-level segment of the UNGA, scheduled for today. Apart from addressing the UNGA, PM ShehbazRead More
Russian ambassador condemns Ukrainian “Terrorist” attacks on civilians
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 23 /DNA/ – In a media briefing held today, Ambassador of Russia, Albert P. Khorev provided a comprehensive update on recent developments concerning the resolution of the Ukrainian conflict. Ambassador Khorev outlined Russia’s continued efforts to achieve a diplomatic settlement, highlighting the resumption of direct Russia-Ukraine negotiations in May 2025. He reported tangible progress, including the exchange of over 1,000 prisoners of war and the transfer of the remains of 6,060 Ukrainian soldiers. However, he expressed serious concerns regarding what he described as the Kiev regime’s unwillingness toRead More
President Asif Ali Zardari’s successful visit to China
By: Malik Faisal Munir In international relations, nations are considered successful when they maintain ties of trust, cooperation, and mutual respect with their closest neighbors. The friendship between Pakistan and China is globally recognized as an “iron brotherhood,” and for decades this relationship has stood as a unique example, not only for the region but also in global politics. President Asif Ali Zardari’s recent ten-day successful visit to China has further expanded this friendship, created new economic opportunities, and strengthened mutual trust between the two countries. This visit came atRead More
Poverty in Pakistan – a Nation left behind
The latest report by the World Bank has delivered a sobering reality check for Pakistan. According to its findings, poverty in the country has surged by 7 percent, pushing the overall poverty rate to around 26 percent. This revelation should have shaken the conscience of policymakers, yet the silence and complacency surrounding the issue are deafening. What makes the situation worse is the World Bank’s observation that no comprehensive household survey has been conducted in Pakistan for the past three years. Without reliable data, even the grim figure of 26Read More