Saturday, September 27th, 2025
2nd CNS International sailing regatta 2025 culminates at Karachi
KARACHI, /DNA/ – The 2nd Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) International Sailing Regatta 2025, held from 23 to 27 September 2025 in the waters off Karachi concluded with an impressive closing ceremony held at PNS RAHBAR, Karachi. The ceremony was graced by Mr. Zulfiqar Ali Shah, Minister for Culture, Tourism, Antiquities and Archives, Government of Sindh, who attended as the Chief Guest. The week-long championship witnessed enthusiastic participation of sailors representing Egypt, Iran, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Pakistan. The tournament featured competitive races in the categories of LaserRead More
Pakistan, Bangladesh explore new avenues for trade, investment cooperation
During a networking session jointly organized by the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) and the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI), he met DCCI President Taskeen Ahmed and board members, said a news release. The discussions focused on unlocking opportunities in pharmaceuticals, automotive and minerals, with both sides stressing the need for a comprehensive business environment and follow-up on initiatives launched during the visit of Pakistan’s Commerce Minister. At a dinner hosted by Chargé d’Affaires Muhammad Wasif at the Pakistan High Commission in Dhaka, Ihsaan Afzal interactedRead More
Over 8 lakh children to be vaccinated during polio campaign
BAHAWALPUR, Sep 27 (APP/DNA): Deputy Commissioner Bahawalpur Dr. Farhan Farooq has announced that during the fourth round of the national anti-polio campaign, 824,301 children under five years of age will be administered polio drops. He said that special measures will be taken in flood-affected areas to ensure 100 percent vaccination coverage there. The four-day campaign will run from October 13 to October 16 across the district. To achieve full success, 120 union councils will have monitoring officers in place, with 667 area in-charges, 3,276 mobile teams, 195 fixed teams, andRead More
Over 550 stray dogs captured in Islamabad in three months, says CDA
ISLAMABAD, Sep 27 (APP/DNA): The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has reported that more than 550 stray dogs were captured across Islamabad between July and September this year as part of intensified operations to address rising public complaints. According to CDA records, teams carried out drives in sectors G-14, D-12, F-6, F-7, I-9, I-10, G-10, and F-11, as well as in Saidpur, Margalla Town, Bhara Kahu, the Red Zone, and other rural areas. Officials told APP on Saturday that the captured dogs were transported to the CDA’s Stray Dog Center inRead More
Pakistan seek revenge against unbeaten India in Asia Cup final
DUBAI: Pakistan will be gunning for revenge, but an unbeaten India look firm favourites to retain the men’s Asia Cup title when the arch-rivals clash in a potentially testy final in Dubai on Sunday. The Indian juggernaut has crushed every opposition on their path before swaggering into the final of the eight-team tournament looking every inch the reigning 20-over world champions. Pakistan were beaten comprehensively twice, first in the group stage and then in Super Fours, by an India team containing the world’s top-ranked batter and bowler in the T20Read More
LPG tanker with 24 Pakistanis aboard attacked by Israeli drone at Yemen port: Mohsin Naqvi
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 27 – Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said on Saturday that a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker with 27 crew members, including 24 Pakistanis, was attacked by an Israeli drone while it was docked at a port in Yemen. After the Foreign Office said earlier today that Pakistanis aboard the LPG tanker were safe and sound and making their way out of Yemeni waters, Naqvi posted on X that the vessel was attacked on September 17 while it was docked at the Ras Issa port, which was under theRead More