Wednesday, September 9th, 2026
Atletico have work to do to reach home Champions League final
LIVERPOO, 09 SEP (DNA) — Diego Simeone believes Atletico Madrid are a work in progress as they aim to reach the Champions League final at their own Metropolitano Stadium, but is confident his side will improve after a slow start to the season. Atletico were blown away in a second half blitz by Athletic Bilbao to lose 3-0 at the weekend and already fall five points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona after just four games. The uncertainty over star forward Julian Alvarez’s future has blighted Simeone’s preparations for the new season, butRead More
Pakistan taps UN envoy Asim Iftikhar Ahmed as Foreign Secretary
Ansar Mahmood Bhatti ISLAMABAD, SEP 9 /DNA/ – In a major diplomatic development, Pakistan has appointed Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmed, currently serving as the country’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, as the new Foreign Secretary of Pakistan. The announcement, first reported by Islamabad Post on September 6, comes at a critical juncture as Pakistan navigates complex regional and global challenges. Ambassador Asim Iftikhar is widely regarded as a seasoned diplomat with decades of experience in foreign service. During his tenure at the UN, he earned respect for his articulateRead More
Bahawalpur Hockey Team celebrates one-year milestone with grand ceremony
DNA BAHAWALPUR – A spectacular event was organized to mark the completion of one year of the Bahawalpur Hockey Team, which has been actively working for the promotion of the national sport, field hockey, in the region for the past year. The celebration featured a grand cake-cutting ceremony, followed by the distribution of beautiful and memorable shields among all the players and distinguished guests. Distinguished Guests on the Occasion Included: Event Organizers:Abu Mursad Shaheen, Ustad Aqeel, Yousaf Ghouri, Arslan Shahbaz, and Adnan Mushtaq. The event was a testament to the team’sRead More
New Zealand High Commissioner calls on Finance Minister
ISLAMABAD, SEP 9 /DNA/ – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a meeting with H.E David Pine, High Commissioner-designate of New Zealand to Pakistan, who called on the Minister along with Ms. Avanthi Kalansooriya, Policy and Public Affairs Adviser, New Zealand High Commission, and Mr. Moin M. Fudda, Honorary Consul General of New Zealand for Pakistan, to discuss bilateral relations, trade, investment and avenues for strengthening economic cooperation. Mr. Pine congratulated the Finance Minister on Pakistan’s successful return to international capital markets through the recent EurobondRead More
Acting president stresses women’s equal participation for progress
ISLAMABAD, SEP 9 /DNA/ – Acting President of Pakistan Yousaf Raza Gillani has said that Pakistan’s democratic strength, economic progress and social cohesion cannot be fully realized unless women participate equally in shaping the country’s institutions, economy and future. He expressed these views while addressing the Pakistan Women Leadership & Policy Summit 2026, organized by the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI). The Acting President said that women’s participation in leadership and decision-making was essential for building an inclusive and progressive society. He emphasized that women should have meaningfulRead More
Australian envoy optimistic on bilateral investment treaty by Dec
LAHORE, SEP 9 /DNA/ – Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan Timothy Kane has expressed optimism that negotiations on a modernised Pakistan-Australia Bilateral Investment Treaty will be concluded by December this year, describing the agreement as an important step towards encouraging greater Australian investment in Pakistan. He said that Australia and Pakistan already had a Bilateral Investment Treaty dating back to 1998, but the agreement needed to be modernised according to the changing requirements of both economies. He said the finalisation of the modernised treaty would send a positive signal toRead More