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Turkiye nominates Feridun Hadi Sinirlioglu for UN’s top job
ISTANBUL: Turkiye has nominated Feridun Hadi Sinirlioglu, head of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), to be the next UN secretary-general, a diplomatic source confirmed on Saturday. The move came after a deadlock in the selection process, with the latest straw poll at the UN Security Council held on Friday returning an inconclusive outcome. Contacted by AFP, the Turkish diplomatic source confirmed that the nomination letter dated Friday from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was submitted to the presidents of the UN General Assembly and the SecurityRead More
Ton-up Fakhar, fifties from Minhas, Baig guide Pakistan to tri-series glory
LAHORE: Fakhar Zaman’s explosive century, supported by half-centuries from Saad Baig and Arafat Minhas, guided Pakistan to a thrilling three-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the home ODI tri-series final at Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday. Chasing a challenging target of 326, Pakistan reached the finish line with seven wickets down and nine balls remaining, securing the title in front of their home crowd. Pakistan’s pursuit began poorly as Dilshan Madushanka struck twice in his opening two overs, removing young opener Maaz Sadaqat for five and Babar Azam for a duck.Read More
Beyond the All-Weather Friendship Seventy-Five Years of Pakistan-China Relations
Kinza Kanwal The year 2026 marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China-an enduring partnership that has evolved into a model of trust-based, all-weather cooperation in international relations. These ties have given Pakistan and China a chance to look beyond all weather friendship and have an in-depth discussion about the changing character of their relationship and to redefine it according to the realities on the ground. In May 2026, the anniversary celebrations marked a diplomatic, strategic and economic partnership spanning several decades. But the importance of thisRead More
Iran’s supreme leader warns US, Israel against new attacks
ISLAMABAD, OCT 31: Iran’s supreme leader on Saturday warned the United States and Israel against launching new attacks following their threats to resume strikes after crucial elections. President Donald Trump has warned of fresh military action after the US holds midterm elections on Tuesday, saying last weekend he was weighing up whether to “finish them off.” In Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has spoken of a “historic, one-time opportunity” to topple the Iranian government. Both countries are holding legislative polls that could determine the direction of the conflict, with IsraelRead More
Egypt fears escalation in Iran war would be more destructive
CAIRO, OCT 31: Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Saturday he was “extremely worried” that a new escalation in the war between the United States and Iran would be more destructive and have a major impact. He was speaking at the IISS Manama Dialogue security summit in Bahrain. “The second round will be more dangerous, more destructive, and it will lead to nowhere. We have to draw lessons from the past,” he said. An interim agreement reached in June failed to secure a lasting ceasefire in the Iran warRead More
Smurfs clinch SHE League Seniors with dominant victory, Islamabad City crowned SHE League Juniors champion
ISLAMABAD, OCT 31 /DNA/ – Smurfs were crowned the champions of the SHE League Seniors event at the Jinnah Futsal Courts after they came from behind to crush Islamabad City 6-3 in their decisive final fixture on Saturday. Both teams had maintained perfect records through the first three rounds and Smurfs clinched the title with a come-from behind victory where Asra and Hajra scored twice. Islamabad City earlier finished the SHE League Juniors campaign with five wins out of five after they ran out 6-1 winners over Smurfs. Shanzeh scoredRead More