Sunday, April 26th, 2026
PSL 11: Hyderabad Kingsmen qualify for playoffs with victory over Rawalpindiz
Kingsmen bowl out Pindiz for 136 after setting 245-run target in second last group match KARACHI, APR 26: Hyderabad Kingsmen qualified for the playoffs after beating Rawalpindiz by 108 run in the second last group match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi on Sunday. Defending 244, the Kingsmen bowled out the Pindiz for 136 in 17.1 overs. Asked to bat first, the Kingsmen were powered by blistering contributions from Usman, Perera, Maxwell and Maaz Sadaqat, as they tore into the Pindiz bowling attackRead More
Five injured in Swiss air flight incident
DNA NEW DELHI: Swiss International said that a flight from Delhi to Zurich had to abort its takeoff early on Sunday after an engine issue, adding that four passengers and one crew member were injured. The airline did not elaborate, but the Economic Times reported that one of the engines had caught on fire as the plane was accelerating down a runway and that the passengers were injured during an emergency evacuation. “Shortly after 1am local time on April 26, an issue occurred with one of the engines during theRead More
Pakistani exports to major European markets slow down
Earlier this month, the EU Ambassador to Pakistan Raimundas Karoblis also warned Pakistan that access to the GSP+ — which allows duty-free entry into most European markets — was neither guaranteed nor automatic, signalling a more conditional approach from Brussels reliant on Islamabad’s progress on human rights issues News Desk/DNA ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s exports to major Western and Northern European markets have recorded negative growth in the first nine months of the current fiscal year compared with a year ago, despite the continuation of the Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP+) status,Read More
Pakistan opens new transit routes to Iran under 2026 order
ISLAMABAD, APR 26: The federal government has implemented the Transit of Goods Order 2026, opening new trade corridors to Iran through Pakistan. The move is aimed at facilitating regional trade by allowing goods from third countries to transit via Pakistani routes. According to the Ministry of Commerce, the order has come into effect immediately following the issuance of a formal notification. Major transit routes activated Under the new policy, key transit routes have been designated, including Gwadar, Karachi, and Taftan. The Gwadar-Gabad route has been opened for shipments to Iran,Read More
Screens replace family time for Generation Z, doctors caution
ISLAMABAD, APR 26: Experts warned Sunday that the rise of digital life and brand obsession among Generation Z is eroding traditional family routines, with harmful consequences for relationships, mental and physical health, and weakening the cohesion that once defined home life. Renowned psychiatrist Dr Maria Sohail Qureshi, speaking to a local media channel, highlighted deepening concerns over Generation Z’s intense attachment to brands and immersive use of technology, emphasizing the profound impact on their values, relationships and daily lives. She noted that young people today are increasingly engrossed in onlineRead More
Iranian FM takes up war issue with Oman Sultan
Sources indicate that Araghchi is expected to return to Islamabad shortly for another round of consultations with Pakistani leadership, signaling that backchannel diplomacy is still very much alive News Desk MUSCAT/ISLAMABAD: Sultan Haitham bin Tariq held a key meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Muscat on Sunday, as regional mediation efforts to end the ongoing conflict gathered momentum. During the talks, both sides reviewed the evolving regional situation and discussed ongoing diplomatic initiatives aimed at de-escalation and a possible ceasefire. Oman, which has historically played a neutral andRead More