Sunday, May 17th, 2026
FIBA pledges full support for Pakistan Basketball
AFZAL JAVED ISLAMABAD, MAY 17 /DNA/ – The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Regional Office-Asia has reaffirmed its commitment to the development of basketball in Pakistan following a high-level visit by its delegation to Lahore and Islamabad, where key meetings were held with top government and sports officials. The delegation, led by Hagop Khajirian, met with Federal Secretary for Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) and Director General Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) Mohyuddin Wani, officials of the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA), and representatives of the Pakistan Basketball Federation (PBBF) including President Brig (R )Read More
FIFA to meet Iran officials in Istanbul over World Cup participation in the US
ZURICH, MAY 17: FIFA Secretary-General Mattias Grafstrom will meet Iranian FA (FFIRI) officials in Istanbul on Saturday and offer “reassurance” over Iran’s participation in the World Cup, a source familiar with the talks has told Reuters. Iran are scheduled to play all three World Cup group matches in the United States but the team’s participation in the June 11 to July 19 tournament has been in question since the US and Israel attacked Iran in late February. More questions arose after FFIRI President Mehdi Taj was refused entry to CanadaRead More
Centcom chief hails Pakistan for cooperation in counterterrorism operations
WASHINGTON, MAY 17: The United States Central Command (Centcom) has praised Pakistan for its cooperation in counterterrorism operations, describing Islamabad as a “critical counterterrorism partner” in the regional fight against Daesh. In a briefing to a US Senate committee, Centcom chief Admiral Brad Cooper, said that the strong military-to-military relationship between the United States and Pakistan has led to tangible operational results, including actions against high-value targets linked to attacks on American personnel. “Pakistan, especially, is a critical CT partner that is central to the fight against [Daesh] in theRead More
Real reasons behind removal of DG Sports Board Yasir Pirzada
Sports bodies and hockey organizations across the country are now demanding immediate corrective measures from the new PHF leadership and Federal Secretary Mohyuddin Wani. Their primary demand is the restoration of Nasir Bunda Hockey Stadium fees to the original Rs1,500 level so that clubs can once again resume regular sporting activities. ISLAMABAD, MAY 17 /DNA/ – The recent removal of Yasir Pirzada from the position of Director General of the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has sparked intense discussion within sports circles across the country. While the official narrative remains limited,Read More
CDA’s parking fee policy adds to public misery
Citizens are also questioning CDA’s priorities and planning failures. Many argue that every commercial building, plaza, hotel, or hospital should have been required to provide adequate parking space before receiving construction approval. Yet, most of the buildings in the extended Blue Area were allowed to operate without proper parking arrangements ISLAMABAD, MAY 17 /DNA/ – The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has once again found itself under criticism after imposing a Rs100 parking fee in Islamabad’s extended Blue Area, a decision that is creating serious inconvenience for ordinary citizens, patients, visitors,Read More
Maryam meets President Ilham Pakistan, Azerbaijan resolve to further strengthen relations
President Ilham Aliyev also emphasized that Azerbaijan-Pakistan relations are currently developing within a trilateral framework involving Azerbaijan, Türkiye, and Pakistan. DNA BAKU: President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received a delegation led by Maryam Nawaz Sharif, Chief Minister of the Punjab Province of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Maryam Nawaz Sharif conveyed the greetings of her father, Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, and Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif to the head of state. President Ilham Aliyev expressed his gratitude for the greetings and asked that his own greetingsRead More