Wednesday, November 11th, 2026
Sri Lanka reach 348-4 at tea on day-3 against Pakistan
RAWALPINDI, NOV 11: Sri Lanka made a remarlable recovery as they reached 348-4 at tea on the third day of their first Test against Pakistan at the Pindi Stadium in Rawalpindi on Wednesday. Dhananjaya de Silva (141 not out) and skipper Kusal Mendis (90 not out) shared 193 runs for the fifth wicket unbroken stand to put their side in the driving seat. They trail by 86 runs with six wickets in hand. De Silva, who hit his 14th Test century, had hit 16 fours in his unbeaten 141 forRead More
Dialogue held to strengthen tobacco control measures
ISLAMABAD, Nov 11 (DNA): District Health Officer Islamabad Dr. Syeda Rashida Batool participated as guest of honour in a multi-stakeholder policy dialogue on Graphic Health Warnings (GHWs) on tobacco products and Tobacco Advertising, Promotion and Sponsorship (TAPS) regulations, organized by the Human Development Foundation (HDF). The dialogue focused on strengthening tobacco control measures, expanding the coverage of graphic health warnings on tobacco products and promoting coordinated efforts to protect communities, particularly young people, from the harmful effects of tobacco and nicotine products. Participants emphasized the need for effective implementation ofRead More
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LAHORE: A sessions court in Lahore indicted eight suspects, including prime suspect Raza Dar, in a case involving the alleged rape and kidnapping of two foreign women. Additional Sessions Judge Rafaqat Ali Gondal conducted the hearing, during which jail authorities produced prime suspect, Raza Dar, and others accused before the court. The court also summoned prosecution witnesses to record their statements on December 10. The case was registered at the Defence C Police Station under sections relating to alleged rape and kidnapping. According to the first information report (FIR), theRead More
Japan funds water supply project in Mansehra’s Bakki village
ISLAMABAD, NOV 11 /DNA/ – Akamatsu Shuichi, Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, attended the inauguration ceremony for “The Project for the Installation of Water Supply System in Village Bakki, Mansehra, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa”. The project was implemented by Friends Welfare Association (FWA) Pakistan, a non-governmental organization dedicated to supporting vulnerable communities in Pakistan through education, healthcare, WASH facilities, and community development. The Government of Japan, through its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) Program, provided financial assistance of USD 59,764 for this project. The inauguration ceremony was attended byRead More
HEC launches applied AI training for reps of 12 Balochistan Universities
DNA Islamabad/Quetta, Nov 11: The National Academy of Higher Education (NAHE), Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan, in collaboration with HEC Regional Centre Quetta, has launched a three-day training programme titled “Applied Artificial Intelligence for University Administration” at the Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences (BUITEMS), Quetta. The programme marks an important step towards strengthening the capacity of higher education institutions across Balochistan to embrace emerging technologies and integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into their administrative and institutional processes. The training has brought together 42 participants from 12 universitiesRead More
IoBM Hosts 18th HEC All-Pakistan Intervarsity Men’s Karate Championship 2026–27
DNA KARACHI: The Institute of Business Management (IoBM), Karachi, hosted the 18th HEC All-Pakistan Intervarsity Men’s Karate Championship 2026–27 on November 9, 2026, featuring athletes from 17 universities across Pakistan competing for national honors. Organized by IoBM’s Sports Department under the auspices of the Higher Education Commission (HEC), the championship brought together university athletes to showcase their karate skills, discipline and sportsmanship. Muhammad Asif, Assistant Director of Sports, Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, attended the event as Chief Guest, while Mr. Munawer Ali Mahesar, Secretary, Sports and Youth Affairs Department,Read More