Sunday, October 18th, 2026
MNA Sidhu pledges unbiased service, healthcare upgrades in Lala Musa
LALA MUSA, OCT 18 (DNA) — Member National Assembly (MNA) Ch. Naseer Abbas Sidhu has addressed a commemorative gathering organized to honor the late community of Meerah Bakhsh Sahib, who passed away in 1964. Addressing a gathering that included community elders, local notables, and political workers from across party lines, MNA Ch. Naseer Abbas Sidhu began by thanking the organizers and paying tribute to his late elder, praying for his soul and commending the family for remembering him after 26 years. He noted that the event reflected the community’s enduringRead More
Morocco King chairs Council of Ministers on 2027 Finance Bill
RABAT, OCT 18: /DNA/ – King of Morocco Mohammed VI accompanied by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, presided, Saturday at the Royal Palace in Rabat, a Council of Ministers dedicated to the examination and adoption of the general guidelines of the Draft Finance Law for the year 2027. At the beginning of the work of the Council, and in accordance with the provisions of Article 49 of the Constitution, the Minister of Economy, Finance and Public Performance presented to His Majesty the King a presentation on theRead More
Agha century lifts Pakistan to 305 against Sri Lanka in ODI tri-series opener
RAWALPINDI: A hundred from Salman Ali Agha helped Pakistan put up a formidable total against Sri Lanka in the first match of the ODI tri-series at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Pakistan, however, failed to capitalise fully on their strong position, surrendering their last five wickets for only 26 runs. Reduced from 279-5 to 305 all out, the hosts struggled against the bowling of Eshan Malinga and Asitha Fernando. After being asked to bat first, Pakistan were bowled out for 305 in 49.5 overs, with Salman leading from the frontRead More
Abubakar, Bismel wins Aitchison College Junior National Tennis title
By our correspondent ISLAMABAD: Abubakar Talha won the U-18 singles title after defeated Amir Mazari by 2-1 at the Aitchison College Junior National Tennis Championship 2026 here at Aitchison College. The boys U-18 singles final proved an epic and marathon encounter, which kept the crowd and tennis enthusiasts at their seats for long. They cheered for each and every point and after a tough and long fight, Abubakar Talha succeeded in taming Aitchison’s tiger Amir Mazari 6-3, 5-7, 6-4. The girls U-18 singles final, Bismel Zia beat Khadija Khalil inRead More
Parents urged to vaccinate girls against cervical cancer
ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (DNA):Health authorities have urged parents to ensure that their daughters receive the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine under the cervical cancer prevention campaign, describing vaccination at an early age as an important step towards protecting girls from the disease. The Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) have encouraged parents to make informed decisions about their daughters’ health and benefit from the preventive vaccination programme. Health experts explain that the HPV vaccine protects against the types of human papillomavirus responsible for most cases of cervical cancer. Vaccination at the recommendedRead More
CDA chief inspects Islamabad jail project
ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (DNA):Capital Development Authority (CDA) Chairman and Chief Commissioner Sohail Ashraf on Sunday inspected the under-construction Islamabad jail and reviewed progress on the project. During the visit, the chairman was briefed on the current status of construction, development of essential infrastructure and the time-line for completion. Accompanied by the CDA director general (services), the relevant assistant commissioner and senior jail officials, Sohail Ashraf inspected different sections of the project and discussed construction standards and quality requirements with the concerned officers. He directed the officials to complete the projectRead More