Friday, May 1st, 2026
Hyderabad Kingsmen book PSL 11 final berth after beating Islamabad United
LAHORE, MAY 1: Usman Khan’s blistering half-century, followed by Hunain Shah’s sensational death bowling, helped Hyderabad Kingsmen clinch a narrow two-run victory over three-time champions Islamabad United in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 Eliminator 2 here at the Gaddafi Stadium on Friday. The victory propelled the debutants into the final, where they will lock horns with table-toppers Peshawar Zalmi at the same venue on Sunday, while it drew curtains on the United’s campaign at the eight-team tournament. The United got off to an unwanted start to the pursuit asRead More
PSL 11: Hyderabad Kingsmen set fighting total against Islamabad United in Eliminator 2
LAHORE, MAY 1: Wicketkeeper-batter Usman Khan struck an unbeaten half-century to guide Hyderabad Kingsmen to a strong total against Islamabad United in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 Eliminator 2 at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Friday. Put into bat first, the Kingsmen piled up 186/5 in their 20 overs, courtesy of a sensational fifth-wicket partnership between Usman and Kusal Perera. The Kingsmen got off to a dismal start to their innings as Richard Gleeson dismissed left-handed opener Maaz Sadaqat for a four-ball duck in the first over, with just oneRead More
Bennett urges Taliban to release detained journalists ahead of press freedom day
NEW YORK: Richard Bennett, the UN special rapporteur for Afghanistan, has called on the Taliban to immediately release detained journalists and ease restrictions on the media, warning that press freedom in the country continues to deteriorate. Bennett made the appeal ahead of World Press Freedom Day, urging Taliban to allow journalists to work without fear of arrest, harassment or retaliation. He said press freedom has eroded significantly since the Taliban returned to power in 2021, with independent reporting increasingly constrained by censorship, surveillance and legal restrictions. The UN special rapporteurRead More
Moroccan Sahara: Germany Reaffirms Centrality of Autonomy Under Moroccan Sovereignty, Intends to Act According to this Stance on Diplomatic & Economic Fronts
Rabat: Germany reaffirmed the centrality of autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty regardingthe Sahara issue and intends to act in accordance with this stance on the diplomatic and economic fronts. This position was expressed in the joint declaration adopted at the close of the second session of the “Morocco-Germany Multidimensional Strategic Dialogue“, held Thursday in Rabat between Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates Nasser Bourita and his German counterpart Johann Wadephul. The Federal Republic of Germany also welcomed Resolution 2797 adopted by the UN Security Council on October 31,Read More
Voicing concern over Korean tensions, Pakistan urges dialogue
UNITED NATIONS, 01 MAY (DNA) — Amid growing concern over North Korea’s expanding nuclear and ballistic-missile programmes, Pakistan has called for diplomatic engagement and dialogue to address the challenges confronting the Korean Peninsula. “We strongly support the calls for revival of talks among the relevant parties.” Ambassador Usman Jadoon, deputy permanent representative of Pakistan to the United Nations, told the UN Security Council debate on ‘Non-proliferation/Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK)’. “Coercive or provocative actions as well as threats and heated rhetoric must come to an end,” the Pakistani envoy said,Read More
Uzbekistan delegation visits Pakistan Tanners Association to boost leather trade and regional connectivity
KARACHI, MAY 1: A high-level delegation from Uzbekistan, led by Governor of Navoiy Region Normat Tursunov, visited the Pakistan Tanners Association (PTA) to explore new avenues of trade cooperation and industrial collaboration in the leather sector. London Meeting Highlights Media Dialogue Between Pakistani Journalist and Chevening Fellow. The delegation also included Alisher Tukhtaev, who accompanied the visit aimed at strengthening bilateral economic relations between Pakistan and Uzbekistan. The visiting delegation was received by PTA leadership, including Chairman PTA Central Hamid Zahur and Chairman PTA South Zone Dr. Danish Aman, alongRead More