Wednesday, April 29th, 2026
Middle East war hit Pakistan’s two years of economic gains, says PM Shehbaz
ISLAMABAD, APR 15: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has dealt a serious blow to Pakistan’s economic progress made over the past two years. Addressing a federal cabinet meeting on Wednesday, the premier said that the conflict has triggered a sharp rise in global oil prices, creating an extraordinary situation in international markets. He added that Brent crude prices have surged to $114.64 per barrel. The conflict began on February 28 when the United States and Israel attacked Iran, leading to instability across theRead More
Hyderabad Kingsmen win toss, opt to field against Multan Sultans in first PSL 11 Eliminator
Hyderabad Kingsmen won the toss and elected to bowl against Multan Sultans in the first eliminator of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Wednesday. Playing XIHyderabad Kingsmen: Marnus Labuschagne(c), Maaz Sadaqat, Saim Ayub, Usman Khan(w), Kusal Perera, Glenn Maxwell, Hassan Khan, Irfan Khan, Hunain Shah, Mohammad Ali, and Akif Javed. Multan Sultans: Ashton Turner(c), Sahibzada Farhan, Steven Smith, Josh Philippe(w), Shan Masood, Arafat Minhas, Mohammad Imran Randhawa, Mohammad Nawaz, Peter Siddle, Faisal Akram, and Muhammad Ismail. Head-to-headThe Kingsmen and Sultans came face-to-face just twice asRead More
PFF Chief Holds Key Global Talks Ahead of FIFA Congress
AFZAL JAVED ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) president Syed Mohsen Gilani led a high-level delegation in a series of important meetings with global football officials in Vancouver, Canada, ahead of the 76th FIFA Congress scheduled for Thursday. The PFF delegation, which also includes vice-president Hafiz Zakaullah and Chief Operating Officer Shahid Niaz Khokhar, attended the 36th AFC Congress before engaging with senior representatives from several football federations. During the meetings, the delegation held talks with German Football Association (DFB) president Bernd Neuendorf, Canada Soccer president Peter Augruso, Chinese Football AssociationRead More
PIDE Seminar Explores Pakistan’s Role in Shaping Global Peace and Economic Interdependencies
ISLAMABAD, APR 29 /DNA/ – The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) hosted a thought-provoking seminar titled “Economics of War & Interdependencies: Iran, Pakistan, & The Middle East” at its campus in Islamabad. The seminar brought together distinguished speakers for a compelling discussion on the evolving geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East, Pakistan’s role as a peacemaker, and the interconnections between security, economic policy, and global diplomacy. The event featured Syed Hassan Akbar, Chairman of the Strategic Policy Planning Cell at the National Security Division, and Sarah Zaman, Senior JournalistRead More
Skardu airport set for major upgrade to boost tourism
ISLAMABAD, APR 29 (DNA): The new master plan for the up-gradation of Skardu International Airport marks a significant step toward transforming Gilgit-Baltistan into a key hub for tourism and trade. According to an official from the Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC), the ambitious project aims to equip the airport with state-of-the-art facilities, enhancing its capacity to accommodate increasing passenger traffic and meet modern aviation demands. The upgraded of airport at international standard will play a crucial role in promoting tourism across the region. Skardu is expected to attract a largerRead More
Trump approval rating falls to lowest
DNA WASHIGNTON: President Donald Trump’s approval rating sank to the lowest level of his current term, as Americans increasingly soured on his handling of the cost of living and an unpopular war with Iran, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll. The four-day poll, completed on Monday, showed 34% of Americans approve of Trump’s performance in the White House, down from 36% in a prior Reuters/Ipsos survey conducted from April 15 to 20. The majority of responses were gathered before the Saturday night shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner,Read More