Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025
Israeli Gaza strikes violate spirit of regional peace deal: Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, OCT 22 /DNA/ – Pakistan strongly condemned the renewed attacks by the Israeli occupying forces in Gaza, resulting in the loss of numerous civilian lives. Such actions run contrary to the spirit of the peace agreement signed in Sharm El-Sheikh in the presence of leadership from Muslim and the Arab world, US, Europe, and the UN. Pakistan urges the international community, to take urgent and effective measures to end these violations and to ensure full implementation of the ceasefire and protection of Palestinian civilians. Reaffirming its unwavering support forRead More
Second Test: Lower-order steers South Africa to first-innings lead against Pakistan
RAWALPINDI, OCT 22: South Africa’s lower order fought back strongly on the third day of the Rawalpindi Test, with Senuran Muthusamy and Keshav Maharaj leading a spirited recovery after debutant Asif Afridi’s five-wicket haul had put Pakistan on top earlier. At one stage, Pakistan anticipated having a considerable lead with the visitors reeling at 235-8, but Muthusamy, Maharaj, and Kagiso Rabada had other intentions. The trio helped South Africa not only end the deficit but also secure the first-innings lead of 71 runs, with Muthusamy scoring his career-best 89 notRead More
PNS YARMOOK seizes narcotics worth $972 mn
Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, lauded the crew of PNS YARMOOK for their professionalism, vigilance, and dedication DNA RAWALPINDI, OCT 22: In a significant achievement, Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) YARMOOK, operating under the Saudi-led Combined Task Force 150 (CTF-150) of the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), successfully executed a major counter-narcotics operation in the North Arabian Sea, resulting in the seizure of narcotics valued at approximately USD 972 million. This landmark operation underscores Pakistan Navy’s unwavering commitment to regional maritime security, global peace, and the international community’s ongoingRead More
Pakistan urges sustained Kosovo-Serbia dialogue
ISLAMABAD, Oct 22 (DNA): Pakistan has called for sustained Kosovo-Serbia dialogue and full implementation of their 2013 and 2023 agreements to ensure lasting peace, stability and tranquillity in the Southeast European region. “We hope that both sides will sincerely commit to the political process and refrain from unilateral actions that escalate tensions,” Ambassador Usman Jadoon, acting permanent representative of Pakistan to the United Nations, told the UN Security Council on Tuesday. Speaking in the course of a debate on the United Nations Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), he expressed concern over theRead More
Punjab local body elections again in shambles
Opinion Ansar Mahmood Bhatti The promise of democracy at the grassroots level in Pakistan continues to be sabotaged, and the latest episode comes from Punjab, where the long-awaited local government (LG) elections have once again been thrown into disarray. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), which had earlier announced the delimitation of constituencies to ensure that the elections could be held by December this year, has now abruptly withdrawn its decision. The Commission has asked the Punjab government to first carry out the required legislation before proceeding with the pollsRead More
Pakistan, Hungary vow to strengthen bilateral ties
Ansar M Bhatti ISLAMABAD, OCT 22 /DNA/ – Pakistan and Hungary have reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations, particularly in the fields of trade, energy cooperation, education, and cultural exchange. The reaffirmation came during a grand reception hosted by the Ambassador of Hungary, Zoltan Varga, at a local hotel to celebrate the National Day of Hungary and the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Hungary. The event was attended by a distinguished gathering, including diplomats, government officials, business leaders, cultural figures, and membersRead More