Wednesday, September 24th, 2025
Asia Cup 2025: India thump Bangladesh to qualify for final as Sri Lanka crash out
DUBAI: Abhishek Sharma’s quickfire half-century, followed by a collective bowling effort, led India to a resounding 41-run victory over Bangladesh in the ACC Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match here at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. The victory propelled India into the final, while also marking the end of Sri Lanka’s campaign in the continental tournament. Set to chase 169, Bangladesh’s batting unit unfolded on a meagre 127 in 19.3 overs despite opening batter Saif Hassan’s gutsy half-century. The right-handed opener remained the top-scorer with 69Read More
Zardari visit adds new chapter to Pak, China friendship: Jiang Zaidong
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 24 /DNA/ – Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong has said President Asif Ali Zadari’s 10-day visit to China — a journey across mountains and seas to his “home away from home” — has once again added a new chapter to the iron-clad friendship between China and Pakistan. In an article on Wednesday, Zaidong presented details of Zardari’s visit that started on September 12 and continued till September 21. During this journey, the president traversed three provincial-level administrative regions, visited four destinations, met with heads of local governments, andRead More
UNDP rep, vows support for human rights
LAHORE, SEP 24 (DNA): United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative in Pakistan Dr Samuel Rizk called on Punjab Minister for Minorities Affairs Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora at the Human Rights & Minorities Affairs (HR&MA) Department on Wednesday. He thanked the minister for continued partnership with the UNDP on human rights, minority rights, and peace building initiatives. He also offered condolences over the loss of lives and damage caused by recent floods, and inquired about the affected minority communities. The meeting discussed strengthening human rights protection, interfaith harmony, and institutionalRead More
Pakistan Navy reaffirms commitment to maritime security on World Day
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 24 /DNA/ – On World Maritime Day 2025 being celebrated on 25th September, the last Thursday of the month each year, I extend my warmest congratulations to the global maritime community. It is especially dedicated to Pakistani seafarers, maritime professionals and coastal communities whose unwavering commitment and tireless efforts constitute the backbone of our nation’s economic progress and global connectivity. Their invaluable contributions under challenging conditions are not only elemental but crucial to Pakistan’s economic sustenance and resilience. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has aptly chosen this year’sRead More
The Banquet, the Knighthood, and the Gaza Genocide
By Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal US President Donald Trump holds the distinction of being elected to the highest office of the United States for the second time. During his tenure, he has made official visits to many parts of the world, each visit leaving behind a trail of newsworthy moments. Unlike his predecessors, Trump has carried himself in ways that defy convention, both in speech and in gesture. Few could rival his ability to generate headlines about himself, a skill that seems almost journalistic in its intent. His recent visit toRead More
Trump’s UNGA Speech Collapses Before a Defiant World
By Qamar Bashir The United Nations General Assembly this year became the stage for one of the most dramatic reversals of American diplomatic influence in modern memory. Sponsored jointly by Saudi Arabia and France, the extraordinary emergency conference convened to debate Israel’s naked, blatant, and cruel aggression on Gaza and the West Bank. For decades, the United States, with its vast economic, military, and diplomatic clout, had compelled nations to fall in line—whether by promises of aid, threats of sanctions, or pressure through investment and trade. But this time, beforeRead More