Sunday, January 25th, 2026
‘Jan 25 marks darkest, most tragic day in Kashmir’s history’
MUZAFFARABAD, JAN 15: January 25, 1990 is regarded as the most tragic and darkest day in the history of Kashmir, as on this day Indian occupying forces carried out extreme acts of brutality in Handwara. The gathering held on January 25, 1990 in the Handwara area of Kupwara district in occupied Kashmir was peaceful and unarmed. Indian occupying troops opened fire on defenceless Kashmiris, resulting in the killing of at least 21 innocent people and injuries to more than 75 others. In Muzaffarabad, Kashmiris staged a protest sit-in outside theRead More
Pak-Brunei relations strengthened through friendly hockey match
RAWALPINDI, JAN 25 /DNA/ – A friendly hockey match served as a bridge for sports diplomacy in Rawalpindi. The Mari Petroleum Hockey team hosted the Brunei High Commissioner, Kamal Ahmed, at a local stadium. The event featured a match between the Mari Petroleum team and the Rising Stars Hockey Club. The exhibition game aimed to foster goodwill and sporting ties between Pakistan and Brunei. Following the match, the captain and coach of the Mari Petroleum team presented a commemorative souvenir to High Commissioner Kamal Ahmed. The gesture highlighted the roleRead More
ICCI urges real estate designation as industry
ISLAMABAD, JAN 25 /DNA/ – President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Sardar Tahir Mehmood, has appreciated the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visionary leadership and efforts for economic stabilization under the national vision of “Uraan Pakistan by emphasizing that revitalization of the Real Estate Sector must be treated as a national economic priority. In a letter forwarded to the Prime Minister he urged urgent and concrete measures to recognize the Real Estate Sector as an industry, stating that a vibrant, well-regulated real estate market is essential forRead More
Pakistan under pressure to opt out of T20 WC
Now that Bangladesh has been excluded, sources suggest Dhaka is urging Islamabad to follow suit and opt out of the tournament as a gesture of solidarity. For Pakistan, the dilemma is profound: on one hand, moral and diplomatic courtesy demands standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Bangladesh; on the other, the financial stakes are enormous Ansar Mahmood Bhatti ISLAMABAD, JAN 25: The upcoming ICC T20 Cricket World Cup has taken a dramatic turn following the exclusion of Bangladesh from the tournament. The International Cricket Council (ICC) recently confirmed that Scotland will replace Bangladesh,Read More
Chairman Senate Gilani lauds Italy’s role in Multan heritage revival
MULTAN, JAN 25 (DNA): Chairman Senate Syed Yusaf Raza Gilani hosted a dinner in honour of Italian Ambassador to Pakistan Marilina Armellin, at Gilani House. Prior to the dinner, a meeting was held between the Chairman Senate and the Italian delegation, during which bilateral relations, economic cooperation, social ties and the preservation of historical heritage were discussed in detail. The Italian delegation included Ambassador Marilina Armellin, Mr Domenico Polloni and First Secretary Mr Augusto Palmieri. Syed Yusaf Raza Gilani appreciated Italy’s support for the restoration of Multan’s historical status andRead More