Sunday, September 20th, 2026
Family of five, including three children, found dead in Karachi flat
KARACHI: The bodies of a family of five — a husband, wife and three children — were recovered from a flat in Site’s Ahsanabad area on Sunday, with police saying the bodies were several days old and that suicide was suspected. In a statement, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) East Zubair Nazir Sheikh said the bodies were found in a single room on the seventh floor of the building, with the flat’s door locked from the inside. He said the deceased man was a doctor and the family’s sole provider,Read More
Chile’s Bachelet quits race to be next UN chief
SANTIAGO, 20 SEP (DNA) — Michelle Bachelet, the former president of Chile, withdrew her candidacy for the position of United Nations secretary-general on Saturday, weeks after a straw poll showed her in second to last place among eight candidates. “Today I announced that I have decided not to continue with my candidacy for the position of secretary-general of the United Nations,” Bachelet, who served as Chile’s first female leader, said in a video posted on her social media accounts. “Some may believe that the time was not right for aRead More
Asian Cup Hockey: Pakistan demolish Thailand by 9 goals
TOKYO: Pakistan opened their Pool B campaign with a commanding 9-0 victory over Thailand at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium on Sunday, scoring in every quarter to underline their dominance. Pakistan led 2-0 after the first quarter before adding three goals in the second to take a 5-0 advantage into halftime. They continued to control the contest after the break, scoring twice in the third quarter and twice more in the final period. Ahmad Nadeem was Pakistan’s leading scorer with three field goals, finding the net in the 20th, 37th andRead More
President Zardari greets Armenia on 35th Independence Day
ISLAMABAD, Sept 20 (DNA): President Asif Ali Zardari has extended heartfelt congratulations to the government and people of the Republic of Armenia on the occasion of the country’s 35th Independence Day. According to a statement issued by the Media Wing of the President’s Secretariat, in his felicitation message addressed to Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan, President Asif Ali Zardari said that Pakistan and Armenia have written a new chapter in their bilateral relations. On the basis of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries last August, the President expressedRead More
Millions benefiting from the fuel relief package: Atta Tarar
Says govt in touch with Jamat leadership; hopes things will be settled amicably ISLAMABAD, SEP 20 /DNA/ – Federal Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar has announced that millions of citizens are benefiting from the government’s recently introduced fuel relief package. Speaking to reporters in Islamabad, Tarar emphasized that the initiative is designed to ease the financial burden on households amid rising global energy prices. He noted that the relief program reflects the government’s commitment to supporting vulnerable communities and ensuring affordability in essential commodities. Tarar also addressed ongoing political developments,Read More
Naval chief reviews exercise SEASPARK 2026 at sea
RAWALPINDI, SEP 20 /DNA/ – Admiral Naveed Ashraf, NI, NI (M), T Bt, Chief of the Naval Staff, visited units at sea and in the Creeks Area to review Exercise SEASPARK 2026. Underway since 1 September, the biennial exercise rehearses the full spectrum of maritime operations, testing operational preparedness and rapid transition from peacetime to wartime operations. Reflecting the changing character of warfare, this year’s exercise integrates Operations in the Information Environment, Multi-Domain Operations and extensive use of unmanned systems. The Naval Chief interacted with participating personnel and commended theirRead More