Friday, October 17th, 2025
Dramatic 3-3 draw between Pakistan and Australia in Sultan of Johor Cup
JOHOR BAHRU, OCT 17 /DNA/ – In a thrilling contest at the 2025 Sultan of Johor Cup, Pakistan and Australia played out a dramatic 3–3 draw on Friday at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium in Johor Bahru. Both teams showcased high-intensity hockey from the first whistle, displaying strong attacking flair and tactical discipline. Australia took the lead more than once, but Pakistan fought back each time with determination and resilience. The match reached a gripping climax in the final quarter as Pakistan scored a late equalizer to level the scoreRead More
S.Waziristan Upper’s DC for more efforts to quality of education
SOUTH WAZIRISTAN UPPER, Oct 17 (APP):Deputy Commissioner (DC) Asmatullah Wazir has underlined the need for taking tangible efforts to ensure quality education for achieving socio-economic development of the area. He was chairing a meeting of the district steering Committee on education to review the performance of the education sector and discuss measures for further improvement. The meeting was attended by the Additional Deputy Commissioner (Finance), XEN C&W (Buildings), Assistant Commissioners of Sarwakai and Ladha, District Education Officers (Male and Female), District Monitoring Officer, and Sub-Divisional Education Officers (Male and Female).Read More
Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma set for final potential ODI series in Australia
MELBOURNE: Australian cricket fans may be witnessing the end of an era, as India’s batting icons Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma could be playing their final One Day International (ODI) series when they tour Australia starting Sunday in Perth. With nearly 600 ODIs between them, the 36-year-old Kohli and 38-year-old Rohit remain active only in the 50-over format, but their future beyond this three-match series remains uncertain. India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir avoided confirming whether the veteran duo would continue under new ODI captain Shubman Gill, who will lead theRead More
TLP ban summary sent to Centre as Punjab on high alert amid fresh protest call today
LAHORE: The Punjab government has sent a summary to the Centre seeking a ban on Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) in the wake of a fresh protest call by the religious party, days after violent demonstrations in the province left many dead and scores injured. The move is aimed at restoring public order and reinforcing the writ of the state and rule of law after last week’s clashes between TLP supporters and law enforcement agencies in Muridke and other cities. The unrest began when police dismantled a TLP protest camp in Muridke,Read More
China investigating 9 top-rank military officials for corruption
DNA BEIJING, OCT 17: China said on Friday it has launched corruption investigations into its number two general and eight other high-ranking military officials, marking the latest push under President Xi Jinping to root out graft. He Weidong, the Central Military Commission (CMC) vice chairman, was among nine individuals to be expelled from the army for having “seriously violated” discipline, according to an online statement by defence ministry spokesman Zhang Xiaogang. While rumours swirled as He had not been seen in public since March, a formal investigation had not beenRead More
Trade Expo Indonesia 2025 boosts Indonesia-Pakistan economic relations
JAKARTA, OCT 17 /DNA/ – The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Islamabad, in collaboration with the Indonesian Consulate General in Karachi, the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN), and the International Creatives Exchange (ICE), organized “Indonesia–Pakistan Economic Networking Forum 2025 : Building a Shared Future” on the sidelines of 40th Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) 2025. Hundreds of business people along with government officials and business leaders attended the Forum, including 60 Pakistani entrepreneurs. Among the attendees from the Indonesian government were Mr. Ricky Eka Virgana Ichsan, DirectorRead More