Sunday, December 21st, 2025
President Zardari seeks deeper economic ties with Iraq
BAGHDAD, DEC 21 /DNA/ – President Asif Ali Zardari met Dr. Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, President of the Republic of Iraq at Baghdad Palace today. Upon arrival at the Palace, President Asif Ali Zardari was accorded a guard of honour. An official welcoming ceremony was held, followed by a one-on-one meeting between the two Presidents and delegation-level talks. President Rashid also hosted a lunch in honour of President Asif Ali Zardari and his accompanying delegation. The President expressed his appreciation for the warm welcome extended by the Iraqi leadership andRead More
Sameer’s ton leads Pakistan to massive total against India in U19 Asia Cup final
DUBAI: In-form opener Sameer Minhas’s monumental century-plus knock, coupled with Ahmed Hussain’s half-century, powered Pakistan to a commendable total against fierce rivals India in the blockbuster ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2025 final here at the ICC Academy on Sunday. India captain Ayush Mhatre’s decision to field first backfired as Pakistan piled up 347/8 in their 50 overs, courtesy of Minhas. The Green Shirts got off to a decent start to their innings as their opening pair of Minhas and Hamza Zahoor (18) put together 31 runs before the latterRead More
U19 Asia Cup final: Pacers put Pakistan on top in 348-run defence against India
DUBAI, DEC 21: Pakistan’s pace trio of Ali Raza, Mohammad Sayyam and Abdul Subhan ran through India’s top order and reduced the arch-rivals to 69/5 in 11 overs while defending a massive 348-run target in the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2025 final, underway here at the ICC Academy on Sunday. Put into bat first, in-form opener Sameer Minhas produced a towering 172, backed by a half-century from Ahmed Hussain, leading Pakistan to 347/8 in their 50 overs. India captain Ayush Mhatre chose to field after winning the toss, butRead More
Fauji Fertiliser quits PIA bid as three groups remain in race
ISLAMABAD: Fauji Fertiliser Company Ltd, earlier viewed as a leading contender for a 75% stake in Pakistan International Airlines, has formally withdrawn from the privatisation bidding and notified the Privatisation Commission, even as sealed bids are due on December 23, The News reported. The move came on Saturday, the last day for depositing earnest money. Three other prequalified bidders submitted the required amount and are set to file sealed bids, while Fauji Fertiliser did not, a senior Privatisation Commission official told The News. Officials said the company’s decision to stayRead More
Domestic challenges make Gaza mission politically toxic
Ansar Mahmood Bhatti US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has publicly acknowledged Pakistan’s willingness to “consider being part” of the proposed International Stabilisation Force (ISF) for Gaza. The idea, though not officially confirmed by Pakistani side, has stirred debate in Islamabad. When asked about these reports, Pakistan’s Foreign Office responded cautiously, stating that “no decision has been made on this issue so far.” The choice of words is telling: the spokesperson did not outright refute the reports, leaving room for speculation that discussions may indeed be underway. For Pakistan, however,Read More
G-14/1 stalemate continues as allottees await Justice
Many of the affected allottees are retired government employees who invested their life savings with the hope of securing a home in the federal capital. As delays dragged on, several allottees approached the Islamabad High Court (IHC) and even the Supreme Court, seeking justice, transparency, and a clear timeline for the resolution of their cases By Saifullah Ansar ISLAMABAD: More than two decades after its launch, Islamabad’s Sector G-14 continues to be mired in disputes, with Sub-Sector G-14/1 emerging as a symbol of administrative paralysis, illegal encroachments, and prolonged injusticeRead More