Friday, August 7th, 2026
Friends United Shine in Manchester Cricket League
AFZAL JAVED MANCHESTER: Friends United Cricket Club Manchester produced another impressive performance to defeat Ashton Ladysmith Cricket Club by five wickets in the Manchester Division Four Cricket League, climbing to second place in the standings. Batting first, Ashton Ladysmith were bowled out for 138 in 41.5 overs. Sajid Saleemi top-scored with 49, while Basil George chipped in with 28. Friends United’s bowling attack was led by Mohammad Abid Sohail, who produced a match-winning spell of 6 for 23. Sahil Mukhtar claimed two wickets, while Tanveer Mahmood and Saqib Butt tookRead More
Philippines Ambassador opens photo exhibition at PNCA
“Culture and Heritage of Pakistan Our Identity Our Pride” by Photojournalists Association DNA ISLAMABAD, AUG 7: The 16th Annual Photo Exhibition of the Rawalpindi Islamabad Photo Journalists Association in collaboration with AL Sadat Group titled “Culture & National Heritage of Pakistan _ Our Identity, Our Pride” was held at Pakistan National Council of Arts. The event was graced by Federal Minister for Culture & National Heritage Aurangzeb Khan Kachhi, Chairman Standing Committee on Defence Senator Talha Mahmood Chairman Sadat Group Syed Sadat Shah and Philippine Ambassador to Pakistan Dr. EmmanuelRead More
Saudi, Turkey, Pakistan sign historic joint defence pact
ISLAMABAD, AUG 7 /DNA/ – At the gracious invitation of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the President of the Republic of Türkiye, H.E. Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and the Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, H.E. Mr. Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, paid a visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on 24 Safar 1448H, corresponding to August 7, 2026. His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister received H.E. the President of Türkiye,Read More
Pakistan eyes free trade pact with Eurasian Economic Union, expanding ties with Russia: Ambassador Faisal Tirmizi
ISLAMABAD, Aug 7 (DNA):Pakistan is moving forward with efforts to establish a free trade agreement (FTA) with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) while simultaneously broadening its strategic partnership with Russia in trade, connectivity, education, artificial intelligence, culture and tourism, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Russia, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, said in an interview with Russia’s TASS News Agency. Ambassador Tirmizi said Pakistan had already launched the process of establishing a free trade area with the EAEU, describing Pakistan as a “natural partner” in the North-South Transport Corridor. He expressed confidence that in theRead More
10 India-backed terrorists killed in KP operations: ISPR
RAWALPINDI, AUG 7: Security forces eliminated at least 10 India-backed Fitna al-Khawarij terrorists in two separate operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Friday. In the first encounter on Thursday, security forces thwarted an attempted attack on security forces’ checkposts in the Azam Warsak area of South Waziristan district, the military’s media wing said in a statement. “During ensuing fire exchange, eight khawarij were sent to hell through effective and precise engagements by own troops,” it added. In another encounter that tookRead More
Organ trade: foreigners move court for bail
ISLAMABAD, AUG 7 (DNA): Three foreign nationals arrested in a case pertaining to alleged illegal buying and selling of human organs have approached the Islamabad High Court (IHC) seeking post-arrest bail. Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir heard separate petitions filed by Li Gang Sai, Ping Fei Guo and Wang Bao. Barrister Yawar Gardezi appeared on behalf of the petitioners. The counsel submitted that similar bail petitions were already pending before another bench of the High Court. Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir observed that the concerned judge was currently on summer vacation andRead More