Sunday, October 5th, 2025
Women’s World Cup: India beat Pakistan by 88 runs
COLOMBO, OCT 5: A dismal batting display cost Pakistan dearly as India triumphed by 88 runs in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 at Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium on Sunday. Chasing 248, Pakistan got off to an unusual start when opener Muneeba Ali was run out for just two off 12 balls by Deepti Sharma in the fourth over. On the final ball, a direct throw from the field struck the stumps. Muneeba appeared to have grounded her bat, but it lifted slightly at the moment of impact, andRead More
Hamas agrees to surrender arms under international supervision
CAIRO, OCT 5: The Palestinian resistance group, Hamas has agreed to surrender its weapons under international supervision. Significant progress has emerged in talks between Hamas and mediators in Cairo. Hamas leaders said they had informed the United States of their decision to disarm and had received guarantees, through Qatar, of Israel’s permanent withdrawal. They said the weapons would be handed over to Palestinian and Egyptian authorities. They also said they were collecting the bodies of Israeli hostages and had requested a halt to the bombing in order to retrieve theRead More
PML-N leadership holds Jati Umra huddle to defuse tensions with PPP
LAHORE, OCT 5 /DNA/ – Senior leaders of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) held a key meeting at Jati Umra to discuss the growing tensions between Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leadership. Party sources said the PML-N bigwigs expressed concern over Maryam’s recent tirades against PPP leaders, which have intensified political friction within the ruling coalition. The meeting, chaired by senior Sharif family members, reviewed the situation and agreed that confrontation with coalition partners was not in the party’s interest. According to insiders, effortsRead More
PM Shehbaz Sharif meets Malaysian counterpart to boost relations
KUALA LUMPUR, OCT 5 /DNA/ – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan arrived in Kuala Lumpur today on a significant official visit to Malaysia, following a formal invitation from his Malaysian counterpart, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Upon his arrival at the Bangaraya International Airport, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was warmly received by Malaysia’s Communications Minister, YB Fahmi Fadzil, Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Malaysia, H.E. Syed Ahsan Raza Shah, and members of the diplomatic corps. The Prime Minister was then escorted to his residence with full ceremonial protocol. In aRead More
Pakistan to build world-class facility for SCO Summit 2027
ISLAMABAD, OCT 5 (APP/DNA): Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi chaired a comprehensive three-hour meeting at the Capital Development Authority (CDA) Headquarters to review the progress of ongoing development projects in Islamabad. Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry and Secretary Interior Muhammad Khurram Agha were also in attendance. The meeting focused on key infrastructure initiatives and preparations for upcoming international events, including the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2027. In line with the Prime Minister’s directives, detailed consultations were held regarding the construction of a new convention centre in the federalRead More
IFA inspects 1,224 restaurants, imposes Rs 1.7 mln fines in September
ISLAMABAD, OCT 5 (APP/DNA): The Islamabad Food Authority (IFA) inspected 1,224 restaurants and food outlets during September, sealing 52 eateries and imposing fines of over Rs1.7 million on 113 establishments for substandard food practices. Talking to APP, Deputy Director Operations of IFA, Dr Tahira Siddique, said that the Islamabad Food Authority released its monthly performance report for September, outlining extensive operations across the federal capital to ensure food safety and hygiene standards. According to the report, inspection teams conducted checks at 1,224 restaurants, bakeries, and food outlets. During these inspections,Read More