Tuesday, November 4th, 2025
Pakistan edge past South Africa in ODI series opener
FAISALABAD, NOV 4: A collective bowling effort, followed by half-centuries from Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha, led Pakistan to a tense two-wicket victory over South Africa in the first ODI of the three-match series here at the Iqbal Stadium on Tuesday. Chasing a modest 264-run target, the home side were made to do hard yards by South Africa’s bowling attack as they knocked the winning runs with just two balls to spare, while losing eight wickets in the process. Pakistan got off to a solid start to the pursuit,Read More
Palestinian government circulates Gaza recovery plan to donors
RAMALLAH, NOV 4 /DNA/ – Government Communications Center – Prime Minister Dr. Mohammad Mustafa announced today that the government will circulate its executive program for Gaza’s recovery and reconstruction to all relevant countries and international institutions. The program outlines a strategic vision for recovery and reconstruction priorities and coincides with the publication of the updated Gaza Losses and Needs Assessment, prepared in cooperation with the World Bank and UN agencies. The Prime Minister emphasized that this initiative reflects the readiness of both the government and international partners to implement theRead More
A power game in the name amendment
In addition to revoking parts of the 18th Amendment, the government is also considering amendments to Article 243 of the Constitution, which deals with the command and control of the armed forces Ansar Mahmood Bhatti ISLAMABAD, NOV 4: The government is reportedly preparing to introduce the 27th Constitutional Amendment, a move that has already begun to stir political debate and speculation across the country. According to well-placed sources, the proposed amendment seeks sweeping changes to the existing constitutional framework — including a rollback of key provisions of the 18th Amendment,Read More
Experts call for renewed cooperation to stabilize South Asia
ISLAMABAD, NOV 4: /DNA/ – The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organized a Roundtable Discussion on “Pakistan and South Asia: Towards Progress, Partnership & Peace” with a visiting U.S. delegation headed by Mr. Imran Shaukat, Founder and Chairman, JOBS Group. Other distinguished members included: Skip Waskin, Chief Executive Officer, International Solutions; Anthony Renzulli, Associate Partner, Albright Stonebridge Group; Jon Danilowicz, Editor, South Asia Perspectives; Maureen Shauket, Chief Operating Officer, URC; Elizabeth Threlkeld, Senior Fellow and Director, South Asia Program, Stimson Center; and Michael Kugelman, former Director, South Asia Institute,Read More
German Embassy supports young hockey players in Lahore
LAHORE, NOV 4: /DNA/ – The German Embassy in Pakistan’s Cultural Attaché, Jan Gerald, paid a visit to the Khawaja Junaid Hockey Academy in Lahore, where he distributed shoes among young players. The ceremony took place at the National Hockey Stadium’s turf, with Jan Gerald as the chief guest. During the event, he handed out shoes and chocolates to the boys and girls, and also presented school bags to two students. The academy’s patron-in-chief, international hockey player Ajmal Khan Lodhi, along with vice-chairman Muhammad Yousaf Anjum, Abdul Samad, Habib Azhar,Read More
KP CM orders zero-tolerance action against illegal logging, timber mafia
PESHAWAR, NOV 04 (APP/DNA): Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sohail Afridi on Tuesday directed strict action against illegal tree cutting across the province, emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy towards those involved in deforestation and timber smuggling. The CM issued these directives while chairing an important meeting of the Department of Climate Change, Forests, and Wildlife, which reviewed measures for the protection of forests and wildlife in the province. During the meeting, Sohail Afridi said that forests are a national trust and their exploitation will not be tolerated under any circumstances. He orderedRead More