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Rwandan High Commissioner calls on Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani
MULTAN, APR 19 (DNA): Rwandan High Commissioner to Pakistan, Fatou Harerimana, visited Gilani House, where she was accorded a warm welcome by Senate Chairman Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani. During the meeting, both sides held detailed discussions on the promotion of bilateral cooperation, matters of mutual interest, and the regional situation. The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening Pakistan–Rwanda relations at both bilateral and multilateral levels. Chairman Senate Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani stated that the historic city of Multan is over 5,000 years old and holds a unique identity asRead More
PSL 11: Multan Sultans secure 11-run win over Karachi Kings
ISLAMABAD, APR 19: Multan Sultans beat Karachi Kings by 11 runs by an exceptional batting display and disciplined bowling in the 28th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 at Karachi’s National Bank Stadium on Sunday. Chasing 208, Kings were bowled out for 196 in 19.4 overs as Sultans produced an exceptional bowling display to defend the target. The team got off to a solid start with openers Saad Baig and Jason Roy setting the tone, as runs flowed freely in the early stages of the game. However, ArafatRead More
Scholars issue Hajj, Umrah code, urge Saudi law compliance
LAHORE, APR 19 /DNA/ – Pakistan Ulema Council, Dar-ul-Ifta Pakistan and the International Tazeem-e-Haramain Sharifain Council have issued a comprehensive code of conduct for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims, urging strict adherence to Saudi regulations and preservation of the sanctity of the holy sites. The guidelines were announced at a press conference in Lahore led by Chairman of the Pakistan Ulema Council and Secretary General of the International Tazeem-e-Haramain Sharifain Council, Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi, along with prominent scholars and religious leaders. Addressing the gathering, Ashrafi emphasized that pilgrims mustRead More
US negotiators will be in Islamabad on Monday for Iran talks, confirms Trump
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has confirmed that US negotiators will be arriving in Islamabad on Monday evening to hold the second round of talks with Iran, while warning Tehran of dire consequences if it rejected a peace deal with Washington. “My Representatives are going to Islamabad, Pakistan — They will be there tomorrow [Monday] evening, for Negotiations,” the US president wrote in a post on his Truth Social on Sunday. He also accused Iran of a “total violation” of the two countries’ ceasefire for firing on ships near theRead More
Pakistan Customs clinch U-18 youth hockey championship
Sports Desk Islamabad: Pakistan Customs defeated Punjab 2 by 3-1 to win the Under-18 Youth Hockey Championship final, organized by the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) at Nasir Banda Hockey Stadium here on Sunday. Pakistan Customs took a 1-0 lead into the half-time break and maintained strong pressure in the second half to register a convincing victory. Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry was the chief guest on the occasion. Prominent former Olympians including Samiullah Khan, Hassan Sardar, and Khawaja Junaid also graced the final withRead More
US ‘advance team’ arrives in Islamabad ahead of second round of Iran talks: sources
ISLAMABAD, APR 19: An advance team from the United States has arrived in Islamabad as Pakistan prepares to host the second round of talks between the Washington and Iran, sources said on Sunday. Authorities in Islamabad and Rawalpindi heightened security in the federal capital, sealing off the Red Zone to traffic as Pakistan prepares to host visiting foreign delegations. The measures follow reports about the second round of talks between delegations from the United States and Iran, reportedly scheduled next week. However, there has been no official confirmation from Pakistan,Read More