Saturday, October 25th, 2025
Virat Kohli overtakes Sangakkara to become second-highest ODI run-scorer
SYDNEY, OCT 25: Virat Kohli has set another milestone in his illustrious career as he moved past Sri Lankan great Kumar Sangakkara to become the second-highest run-scorer in One-Day International cricket. The Indian batting legend achieved the feat during India’s third ODI against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday. Kohli produced a composed 74 off 81 balls, guiding India to a convincing win. Despite the result, Australia secured the series 2–1. Kohli’s latest innings (unbeaten on 74) took his career total to 14,255 runs in 305 matches, surpassingRead More
President Zardari approves no-confidence motion against AJK PM
ISLAMABAD, OCT 25: President Asif Ali Zardari has approved a no-confidence motion against the Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Chaudhry Anwarul Haq. The decision was taken during a parliamentary group meeting of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) in AJK, held under the chairmanship of President Zardari at the Presidential House. Following the meeting, leaders told the media that the PPP is preparing to form the government in Azad Kashmir. PPP AJK chapter information secretary Sardar Javed Ayoub has made it clear that two meetings concerning the party’sRead More
Security forces stop “catastrophic” vehicle bomb attack in Waziristan
RAWALPINDI, OCT 25 /DNA/ – Security Forces foiled a major terrorist incident and averted a potential catastrophic attack. Based on credible intelligence on reported presence of Khwarij belonging to Indian Proxy, Fitna al Khwarij preparing a Vehicle borne suicide bomber for a major terrorist activity, security forces conducted an intelligence based operation in general area Jhallar, North Waziristan District. During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged khwarij location and through precise and skillful engagement, destroyed the vehicle being prepared for the suicide attack and also eliminated three IndianRead More
Pakistan Navy inducts new hovercraft to bolster maritime defense
KARACHI, OCT 25 /DNA/ – Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, visited forward posts in Creeks Area to review operational preparedness and combat readiness. During the visit, three state-of-the-art 2400 TD Hovercraft were also inducted into Pak Marines, marking another significant stride in modernizing Pakistan Navy’s operational capabilities. The newly inducted Hovercraft are capable of simultaneously operating over a variety of surfaces, including shallow waters, sand dunes, marshy and boggy littoral zones, and can ply in areas where traditional craft are neither suitable nor designed to operate. ThisRead More
Pakistan, Poland agree to boost cooperation on illegal immigration
ISLAMABAD, OCT 25 /DNA/ – Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi met with Poland’s Deputy Minister for Interior, Maciej Duszczyk, at the Ministry of Interior. Mohsin Naqvi welcomed the Polish Deputy Minister upon his arrival.Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry and Pakistan’s Ambassador to Poland Muhammad Sami were also present on the occasion.During the meeting, both sides discussed bilateral relations and matters of mutual interest. They agreed to enhance cooperation in various fields including illegal immigration, border security, and mutual legal assistance, and decided to strengthen official-level engagement toRead More
CDA chairman says goal is a fully digital capital
ISLAMABAD, Oct 25 (APP/DNA): Islamabad has formally introduced a cashless payment system at the Capital Development Authority’s (CDA) One-Window Directorate, in what officials describe as a major step towards turning the capital into Pakistan’s first cashless model city. The initiative was inaugurated by Chairman CDA and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Muhammad Ali Randhawa, on Saturday alongside senior CDA officials and representatives from commercial banks and financial technology firms. Chairman Randhawa said the move was in line with the government’s broader vision, led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Interior Minister MohsinRead More

