Sunday, April 12th, 2026
Zalmi thrash hapless Qalandars to go top
DNA KARACHI: Maintaining their impressive run in the HBL Pakistan Super League, Peshawar Zalmi thrashed Lahore Qalandars by 76 runs here at the National Bank Stadium on Saturday to climb to the top of the table and extend their winning streak. Chasing 174, former champions Qalandars collapsed dramatically to 97 all out in 17 overs, their batting order unraveling against a disciplined Zalmi attack. The defeat leaves Qalandars languishing in sixth place after completing half their league-stage matches, while Zalmi, unbeaten in several outings, now sit atop the PSL standingsRead More
Yuri Gagarin’s flight began new era, says Russian envoy
ISLAMABAD, Apr 12 (DNA): Russian Ambassador Albert P. Khorev on Sunday said Yuri Gagarin’s historic spaceflight marked the beginning of a new era in human history, symbolizing mankind’s quest for scientific progress and technological excellence. He expressed these views while addressing a wreath-laying ceremony held at the monument of Yuri Gagarin in Fatima Jinnah Park to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the first human spaceflight. Speaking on the occasion, Ambassador Albert P. Khorev termed April 12, 1961 a defining moment in human history, when Yuri Gagarin completed the first orbitRead More
Imperative that parties continue to uphold ceasefire commitment: Dar says after US-Iran talks
ISLAMABAD, APR 12 (DNA): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Sunday announcing the end of Islamabad Talks between the United States of America and Iran said that it was imperative that the parties continued to uphold their commitment to ceasefire. “We hope that the two sides continue with the positive spirit to achieve durable peace and prosperity for the entire region and beyond. It is imperative that the parties continue to uphold their commitment to ceasefire,” the deputy prime minister, briefing the media here on theRead More
Futility of Pakistan media exposed during US-Iran talks
Ansar M Bhatti The recent US-Iran talks held in Islamabad were not only a test of diplomacy but also a moment of reckoning for Pakistan’s media. While the negotiations themselves ended without any breakthrough, another, equally revealing story unfolded on the sidelines one that exposed the glaring shortcomings of the national media. Despite being provided with full access, state-of-the-art facilities, and a central location at the Jinnah Convention Centre, Pakistan’s media failed to deliver even a single meaningful scoop. In contrast, both American and Iranian media outlets consistently broke newsRead More
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi to visit China
BEIJING, Apr 12: Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, will visit China from April 12 to 14, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Sunday. Prince Khalid will visit China at the invitation of Premier of the State Council of China, Li Qiang.
‘Imperative’ for US, Iran to uphold ceasefire, says DPM Dar as Islamabad talks conclude
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday said it was “imperative” for the United States and Iran to uphold their ceasefire commitments, following the conclusion of the Islamabad talks after intensive negotiations. The trilateral ‘Islamabad talk’, culminated almost 21 hours after they began on Saturday afternoon, with US Vice President JD Vance — who headed the American delegation — saying that intensive negotiations with Iran had failed to produce an agreement. Vance said talks with Iran lasted around 21 hours and covered a range of criticalRead More