Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Lahore Qalandars knock Rawalpindiz out of PSL 11 with dominant win
KARACHI, APR 18: Defending champions Lahore Qalandars secured their third victory of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 on Saturday, defeating Rawalpindi by 32 runs at the National Bank Stadium Karachi to eliminate them from the tournament. Chasing 211, Rawalpindiz were restricted to 178-9 in their 20 overs, courtesy of an excellent bowling performance by the Qalandars’ attack. Pindiz made a poor start as opener Shahzaib Khan became the first batter dismissed in the third over, falling to skipper Shaheen Afridi. Afridi struck again in the same over, removing captain MohammadRead More
Twelve Nations condemn Israel’s Somaliland diplomatic appointment move
ISLAMABAD, APR 18 /DNA/ – The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Federal Republic of Somalia, the Republic of the Sudan, the State of Libya, the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, the People’s the Democratic Republic of Algeria, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the State of Palestine, the Republic of Türkiye, the Republic of Indonesia and the State of Kuwait express their strongest condemnation of Israel’s announcement of the appointment of a diplomatic representative to the so-called “Somaliland”, which is consideredRead More
‘Shadows of Belonging’ exhibit marks Pakistan-China 75th anniversary ties
BEIJING, APR 18 /DNA/ – Embassy of Pakistan in Beijing co-hosted “Shadows of Belonging” Photo Exhibition to celebrate 75 Years of Pakistan-China Diplomatic Relations to commemorate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China, the Embassy of Pakistan in Beijing, in collaboration with the Beijing Peace Garden Museum and IBI Goulian Goufan, co-hosted a groundbreaking photo exhibition titled “Shadows of Belonging” by Pakistani artist, Ms. Nazia Akram, held at Beijing Peace Garden Museum, today. The even was attended by dignitaries, art lovers, media, and cultural enthusiasts, celebrating not onlyRead More
Iran says no date set for next round of negotiations with US
TEHRAN, APR 18: No date has been set for the next round of negotiations between Iran and the United States, Iran’s deputy foreign minister said on Saturday, adding that a framework of understanding must be agreed first. The highest-level US-Iran talks since the 1979 Islamic Revolution ended in Islamabad without agreement last weekend. US President Donald Trump has told Reuters there would probably be more direct talks this weekend, though some diplomats said that was unlikely given the logistics of convening in Islamabad, where the talks are expected to takeRead More
Hajj flights begin as first batch of pilgrims departs Karachi
KARACHI, APR 18: Hajj flight operations from Pakistan began early Saturday, with the first batch of pilgrims departing from Karachi at 3am via a private airline, authorities at Jinnah International Airport said. A total of 160 pilgrims left on the inaugural flight, officials said, adding that under the Road to Makkah Project, one-time immigration for pilgrims was completed at Karachi airport before departure. The first flight from Pakistan arrived in Madinah, where airport authorities and Hajj service providers received the pilgrims. A second Hajj flight is also expected to arriveRead More
Islamabad ‘gears up’ for likely US-Iran talks second round amid Middle East tensions
ISLAMABAD: Authorities have stepped up preparations in the federal capital for a potential second round of US-Iran peace talks, with extensive security and logistical arrangements underway despite no final date being announced, The News reported. In addition to negotiating teams of both countries, several world leaders are expected to attend the possible agreement-signing ceremony, including US President Donald Trump, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. According to sources, the final date for these talks inRead More