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Jordan’s King Abdullah orders security review, vows firm response to church attack
AMMAN, OCT 24: Jordan’s King Abdullah II has ordered a comprehensive security assessment of how authorities respond to terrorist acts and called for a review of policies to combat extremist ideology following a church attack, the Royal Court said. The monarch directed relevant authorities to respond firmly to the attack and pursue those responsible, while intensifying efforts to cut off the sources of extremist ideology. King Abdullah also called for a comprehensive assessment of the mechanisms used to deal with terrorist acts. The Jordanian monarch urged authorities to take aRead More
Pakistan seek tri-series final berth
KARACHI: Pakistan will look to extend their winning run when they face England in the third match of the ODI tri-series at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore on Sunday. The match will start at 1pm PST, with victory securing Pakistan a place in the October 31 final. Pakistan have won both their matches, beating Sri Lanka by 37 runs before defeating England by 87 runs in Rawalpindi. For England, the match is crucial. Having lost both their opening games, they must beat Pakistan to keep their hopes of reaching the final alive.Read More
Pakistan announce Test squad for Sri Lanka series
LAHORE, OCT 24: Pakistan on Saturday announced an initial 14-member Test squad for the upcoming two-match ICC World Test Championship series against Sri Lanka, with Sameer Minhas, Mohammad Taha and Mohammad Suleman receiving their maiden call-ups. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the squad for the series, which will be played in Rawalpindi and Lahore from 9 to 21 November. Babar Azam will continue to lead the Test side, while Abdullah Fazal, Arafat Minhas, Azan Awais, Mohammad Abbas, wicketkeepers Mohammad Ghazi Ghori and Saad Baig, Razaullah and Saud Shakeel haveRead More
Serena Hotels celebrates sporting excellence at Serena Polo Cup 2026
ISLAMABAD, OCT 24 /DNA/ – Serena Hotels, under its Sports Diplomacy Initiative and its continued commitment to promoting community engagement through sports, hosted the much-anticipated Serena Polo Cup 2026 at the Islamabad Club Polo Grounds. The event was attended by members of the diplomatic community, government officials, corporate leaders, media representatives, and polo enthusiasts, bringing together distinguished guests for a celebration of sporting excellence, friendly competition, and international camaraderie. The final match of the Serena Polo Cup 2026 featured an exciting contest between Team HN and Team Asean. Both teamsRead More
D-8 Secretary General attends Istanbul Mediation Conference
ISLAMABAD, Oct 24 (DNA): Secretary General of the Developing Eight (D-8) Organization for Economic Cooperation Ambassador Sohail Mahmood has highlighted the importance of mediation for sustainable peace in a volatile and fractured world and lauded Türkiye’s contributions in this regard. The Secretary-General was participating in the 9th Istanbul Mediation Conference, hosted by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.Held under the theme “Partnerships and New Perspectives for Peace: Mediation in a Changing World,” the Conference brought together more than 200 practitioners, Secretaries-General of regional organisations, academics, and area experts to discuss waysRead More
RCCI celebrates World Egg Day 2026
RAWALPINDI, OCT 24 /DNA/ – The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI), in collaboration with SB Eggs, celebrated World Egg Day 2026 at Chamber House, Rawalpindi, to promote nutritional awareness and highlight the importance of eggs as an affordable and nutritious source of protein. Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi attended the event as the chief guest. RCCI President Nosherwan Khalil Khan and Patron-in-Chief Sohail Altaf warmly received the minister upon his arrival. Addressing the gathering, Federal Minister Muhammad Hanif Abbasi offered Pakistan Railways’ cargo and freight servicesRead More