Wednesday, September 24th, 2025
Security forces kill 13 terrorists in KP: ISPR
Pakistan expects the interim Afghan government, run by the Afghan Taliban, to uphold its responsibilities and deny the use of its soil to carry out acts of terror Burau Report PESHAWAR: Security forces on Wednesday killed 13 terrorists in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) carried out in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Dera Ismail Khan district, the military’s media wing said in a statement. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), security forces conducted the operation in the Daraban area, upon the reported presence of terrorists “belonging to Indian proxy, Fitna al Khwarij”. “DuringRead More
Asia Cup 2025: Bangladesh win toss, elect to bowl first against India
DUBAI: Bangladesh have won the toss and opted to field first against India in the high-stakes ACC Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025 Super Four clash here at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on Wednesday. Playing XIs India: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakaravarthy. Bangladesh: Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali (c/wk), Mohammad Saifuddin, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nasum Ahmed andRead More
Finance Minister virtually chairs ECC meeting
AISLAMABAD, SEPT 24 /DNA/ – meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet was held today at the Finance Division with the Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, chairing the meeting virtually from the New York. The ECC considered a summary regarding the commercial import of used vehicles and, after detailed discussion, accorded approval to the proposals. The ECC decided to amend relevant provisions of the Import Policy Order, 2022 to allow the commercial import of used vehicles. Initially, only vehicles not older than fiveRead More
Pakistan is a strong voice against Israeli atrocities in Gaza: Zeeshan Naqvi
NEW YORK, SEPT 24 /DNA/ – Prime Minister’s Focal Person for Youth Program Syed Zeeshan Naqvi participated in a protest demonstration in favor of Palestine in front of the United Nations General Assembly. Representatives of different countries also participated in the demonstration in favor of Palestine on the occasion of the General Assembly. Prime Minister’s Youth Program Focal Person Syed Zeeshan Naqvi, while addressing the demonstration against Israel, said that the world must take practical steps to prevent Israel’s terrorist acts. Netanyahu should be declared a terrorist for the IsraeliRead More
PPP slams Punjab govt over flood relief failure for farmers
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 24 /DNA/ – The Central Information Secretary of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Nadeem Afzal Chan, and the In-charge of the Peoples Labour Bureau, Chaudhry Manzoor Ahmed, addressed a press conference at the Party’s Central Secretariat in Islamabad. Former Member of the National Assembly, Ghulam Murtaza Satti, was also present. Nadeem Afzal Chan said that the Punjab government is avoiding its responsibility to provide relief to poor farmers affected by the recent floods. He emphasized that the Benazir Bhutto Income Support Programme (BISP) is the only welfare programmeRead More
Serena Hotels hosts Raabta panel discussion on World Heart Day
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 24 /DNA/ – Serena Hotels, under the Public Diplomacy Initiative, organized a special Raabta Panel Discussion to mark World Heart Day, in collaboration with Maroof International Hospital. The discussion brought together leading cardiologists, health experts, and media representatives to highlight advancements in cardiac care and the importance of preventive strategies for heart health. The event was honored by the presence of Federal Health Minister Mr. Syed Mustafa Kamal as the Chief Guest. Addressing the gathering, the Minister praised Serena Hotels and Maroof International Hospital for spearheading dialogue onRead More