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Sri Lanka bowl out Pakistan for 110 in ODI tri-series clash
LAHORE: Sri Lanka’s bowlers dismissed Pakistan for just 110 in 25.3 overs in the fifth match of the ODI tri-series at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Tuesday. Batting first, Pakistan made another poor start as out-of-form opener Fakhar Zaman was dismissed by Dilshan Madushanka in the fourth over. He scored five off 13 deliveries, hitting one boundary. Asitha Fernando then struck for Sri Lanka, dismissing Maaz Sadaqat for eight off 11 deliveries, including one boundary, to put further pressure on the hosts. Pakistan were reduced to 23-2 in 6.2 overs. TheRead More
Pakistan reaffirms support for Kashmiris, call for peaceful settlement of longstanding dispute
ISLAMABAD, OCT 27: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering support for the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), calling for a just and peaceful resolution of the longstanding dispute in accordance with relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people. In his message on Kashmir Black Day, observed on October 27, President Zardari called upon the international community, particularly the United Nations and international human rights organisations, to take due cognisance of the human rightsRead More
Sri Lanka win toss, decide to bowl first against Pakistan in ODI tri-series match
LAHORE: Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bowl first against Pakistan in the fifth ODI of the ongoing tri-series at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Tuesday. The home side made two changes, with Maaz Sadaqat coming in for Saim Ayub and Naseem Shah replacing Razaullah. Pakistan hold a dominant head-to-head record against Sri Lanka in the 50-over format. The two sides have faced each other in 161 ODIs, with Pakistan winning 97 matches and Sri Lanka securing 59 victories. One match ended in a tie, while four produced noRead More
The Soldier Who Chose the Path of Peace
by Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal The true stature of a nation is measured not merely by the strength of its weapons, but by the wisdom with which it employs that strength. Defence remains the foremost responsibility of every sovereign state, for without security neither freedom nor prosperity can flourish. Yet the finest military leadership understands that victory on the battlefield is only one dimension of national service; the greater achievement lies in preventing the next war, reconciling estranged nations and creating conditions in which peace may endure. It is in thisRead More
Embassy of Pakistan in Beijing Commemorates Kashmir Black Day
BEIJING, OCT 27 /DNA/ – Today, the Embassy of Pakistan in Beijing solemnly commemorated Kashmir Black Day to mark the anniversary of 27 October 1947, when Indian forces entered Jammu and Kashmir in violation of international law and initiated a prolonged period of occupation, denial of fundamental rights, and the continued deprivation of the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination. Held at the Embassy’s Chancery, the event reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering solidarity with the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and underscored the need for a just and lastingRead More
Asif Khaliq turns viral Chaiwala fame into growing London café business
Monitoring Report LONDON: Pakistan’s internationally famous tea seller-turned-entrepreneur Arshad Khan, popularly known as the blue-eyed Chaiwala, is expanding his café business in Britain with the opening of a third outlet in New Malden, South London, as the brand moves ahead with ambitious expansion plans following a series of legal and trademark disputes. The latest branch of Café Chaiwala Arshad Khan is being launched by British-Pakistani businessman Asif Khaliq, the brand’s UK master franchise holder, who has already established successful outlets in Tooting and Sutton, opening the first branch in JanuaryRead More