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KP reviews return plan for displaced families, Rescue 1122 projects in merged districts
PESHAWAR, Oct 09 (DNA):The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has reviewed arrangements for the return of temporarily displaced persons (TDPs) to merged districts and progress on Rescue 1122 sub-station projects under the stabilisation plan. The review took place at a meeting chaired by Secretary Relief, Rehabilitation and Settlement Sohail Khan, attended by the PDMA director general, representatives of SPO and SOG, and officials of the Relief Department, said a press release. The Director Planning and representatives of district administrations participated online. The meeting discussed proposals to increase the return grant forRead More
Udara’s 90 powers Sri Lanka to 182-8 against Pakistan in first T20I
RAWALPINDI, OCT 9: Lahiru Udara smashed 90 to help Sri Lanka post a competitive total and set Pakistan a 180-run target in the first T20I at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Friday. Batting first after winning the toss, the visitors made a shaky start, losing two wickets for just 18 runs in the fourth over. Naseem Shah struck in the opening over, dismissing Kusal Mendis for just one run. Kamil Mishara also fell cheaply, scoring six runs before debutant Muhammad Imran sent him back to the pavilion. Opener Lahiru Udara andRead More
PIA temporarily suspends Riyadh flights, confirms PAA
KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has temporarily suspended flights to Riyadh, the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) confirmed, clarifying that other flight operations to Saudi Arabia continue as usual. “Flight operations to Saudi Arabia are continuing as usual. PIA has temporarily suspended flights only to Riyadh,” the PAA said in a statement. It also rejected speculation circulating on social media, saying such claims were “not true”. The clarification comes amid heightened concerns following attacks on Riyadh airport on Thursday, which Saudi authorities said killed three people and injured several others. TheRead More
Bangladesh accept AHF invitation to replace Pakistan in Champions Trophy
DHAKA, OCT 9 /DNA/ – Bangladesh have accepted an invitation from the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) to replace Pakistan in the Men’s Asian Hockey Champions Trophy 2026, scheduled to be held in India from October 27 to November 5. The AHF on Friday announced the revised schedule for the tournament without Pakistan following the country’s decision to withdraw from the event after its request for a neutral venue was rejected. The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) had formally approached the continental body, seeking either the relocation of the entire tournament orRead More
Holy See-Pakistan Relations
ISLAMABAD, OCT 9 /DNA/ – A special ceremony was held in the federal capital to mark the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Holy See and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The event was attended by Archbishop Paul R. Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations of the Holy See, Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sardar Muhammad Yousaf, H.E. Archbishop Germano Penemote, Apostolic Nuncio to Pakistan, and Allama Tahir Ashrafi, Chairman of the Pakistani Ulema Council, along with other distinguished guests.Read More
D-8 marks historic milestone as all original signatories ratify preferential trade agreement
Egypt’s ratification completes the process for all eight founding Member States, injecting fresh momentum into efforts to boost intra-D-8 trade to USD 500 billion by 2030 ISTANBUL, OCT 9 /DNA/ – The Developing-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation (D-8) has achieved a landmark milestone with the ratification of the D-8 Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) by the Arab Republic of Egypt, completing ratification by all eight original signatory Member States. The development underscores the collective commitment of D-8 Member States to deepen economic integration, enhance trade connectivity, and unlock opportunities for sustainableRead More