Friday, November 13th, 2026
Pakistan crush Bangladesh to book place in U19 Asia Cup final
MUSCUT: Defending champions Pakistan secured a place in the U19 Asia Cup 2026 final with a nine-wicket win over Bangladesh at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman on Thursday. Rizwanullah led Pakistan’s bowling attack with a five-wicket haul, while half-centuries from Hayam Khan and Usman Khan guided the team to victory. Chasing a modest target of 139, the Green Shirts cruised to victory in just 21.5 overs, losing only one wicket as their openers dominated the Bangladesh bowling attack. Usman Khan and Hayam Khan provided a flying start, bothRead More
PM pays tribute to security forces for killing 43 terrorists in KP’s Mir Ali, Orakzai areas
ISLAMABAD, Nov 13 (DNA):Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday paid tribute to the security forces for carrying out successful operations against the terrorists of Fitna al-Khawarij in the Mir Ali and Orakzai areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The prime minister, in a statement, appreciated the security forces personnel for eliminating 43 terrorists of Fitna al-Khawarij during the operations. He said that the sacrifices and successes of the security forces in the war against terrorism were a source of pride for the entire nation, reiterating that the nefarious designs of terrorists attemptingRead More
PIDE roundtable calls for an export-oriented approach to Pakistan’s trade agreements
ISLAMABAD, NOV 13 /DNA/ – The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) hosted a roundtable titled “From Signing to Exporting: Exploring the Export-Promoting Role of Trade Agreements,” bringing together policymakers, trade experts, academics, and private-sector representatives. The discussion drew on PIDE’s forthcoming report, “Trade Agreements of Pakistan: A Critical Review of RTAs’ Export Performance,” authored by Dr. Amjad Masood and Ms. Aneela Zubair of PIDE’s Center for Trade, Logistics and Infrastructure (CTLI). Participants included representatives of the WTO, the Economic Advisory Group, the Pakistan Business Council, APTMA, the EXIM BankRead More
Qatar ambassador meets Bangladesh HC, discusses bilateral cooperation in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, Nov 13 (DNA):Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Pakistan, Ali bin Mubarak Al-Khater, met with the High Commissioner of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh to Pakistan, Iqbal Hussain Khan, at his office. During the meeting, views were exchanged on cooperation between the two countries and matters of mutual interest. Both sides discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral relations and enhance cooperation in areas of common interest.
Al-Shifa Trust detects over 50 genetic conditions in 18 months
RAWALPINDI, NOV 13 /DNA/ – Families who have spent years searching for answers to unexplained illnesses are finding new hope at Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital, where genetic testing has helped identify more than 50 genetic conditions in just 18 months. The Department of Ophthalmic Genetics has analysed 297 individuals from 225 families using specialised tests that examine DNA to identify the causes of inherited and other genetic conditions, many of which remain undiagnosed despite repeated medical investigations. Led by Dr Rutaba Gul, head of the department, the facility has establishedRead More