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PCB rejects PSL salary cut proposal
LAHORE, OCT 23: A proposal to reduce Pakistani players’ salaries in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) has been rejected by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), following a virtual meeting with franchise owners on Thursday. During the meeting, one franchise owner argued that players’ salaries were too high and should be reviewed. However, the board did not approve the proposal. The PCB also directed stakeholders with outstanding dues to clear all payments by October 31. An official of one defaulting company said the company would meet its obligations. “We are notRead More
Dar joins R4 foreign ministers meeting in Istanbul
ISTANBUL, OCT 23 /DNA/ – Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 participated in the 6th R4 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Istanbul today, alongside H.E. Hakan Fidan of Türkiye, H.H. Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, and H.E. Dr. Badr Abdelatty of Egypt. The Ministers reviewed regional developments since their last meeting in New York, with particular focus on the situation in the Middle East and related security challenges/ conflicts. The Ministers expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia and reaffirmed their support for its sovereignty andRead More
ECP empowers Islamabad DRO, ROs with magistrate powers
ISLAMABAD, Oct 23 (DNA):The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has empowered the District Returning Officer (DRO) and Returning Officers (ROs) appointed for Islamabad’s local government elections, scheduled for December 20, with the powers of first-class magistrates to enable them to take on-the-spot action against those disrupting the electoral process. According to a notification issued by the ECP on Friday, the powers have come into effect immediately and will remain in force until the official announcement of the election results. Under the notification, the DRO and ROs will be authorised toRead More
OGDC ranks first among top 104 listed companies in transparency international Pakistan’s 2026 assessment
Company scores 92.71% overall and 100% in anti-corruption programmes, ahead of all other companies assessed ISLAMABAD, OCT 23 /DNA/ – Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDC) has ranked first among Pakistan’s 104 top publicly listed companies in Transparency International Pakistan’s Transparency in Corporate Reporting Assessment (TRAC) 2026, with an overall score of 92.71%. The report recognised OGDC’s strong public disclosure practices across key areas of corporate governance, accountability and responsible business conduct. The company achieved a perfect score of 100% in four assessment categories: anti-corruption programmes, organisational transparency, domesticRead More
Romanian FM condemns deadly drone attack on Cargo Ship near Constanța as ‘Blatant Violation’ of Int’l Law
DNA BUCHAREST — Romania’s Foreign Minister Dan Neculǎescu on Friday condemned a lethal drone strike on a commercial vessel in the Black Sea just 13 nautical miles off the coast of Constanța, calling it a “blatant violation of international law and freedom of navigation.” The attack killed one sailor and injured others, according to the minister, who extended condolences to the victim’s family as Romanian Coast Guard rescue operations continued in rough seas. The Comoros-flagged cargo ship Khoryv, reportedly bound for Sulina, was struck by a drone on 23 OctoberRead More
President Zardari seeks broader Pakistan-Germany cooperation
DNA Berlin: 23 Oct — President Asif Ali Zardari has stressed on the imperative of realising available potential for expanding existing political, economic and defence cooperation between Pakistan and Germany with greater focus on economy and trade, emerging technologies, climate resilience, skills development, people-to-people and cultural exchanges during meeting with Federal President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Berlin today. President Zardari thanked President Steinmeier for his invitation and the warm hospitality extended to him and his delegation. He said the visit reflected Pakistan’s commitment to deepening its longstanding cordial, friendlyRead More