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As the stage is set for the much-anticipated Asia Cup final, sources confirm that Pakistan is unlikely to make any changes to its playing eleven. The management has expressed confidence in the current combination, believing it can deliver victory in the all-important clash. Pakistan to stick with winning combination Team management has reportedly decided to retain the same playing XI for the decisive encounter. According to insiders, the leadership feels the existing lineup has struck the right balance and shown enough form to take on the challenge. Dressing room morale and team meeting Ahead of the final, the players were…

The fourth quadrilateral meeting of the foreign ministers of Pakistan, China, Iran, and Russia on Afghanistan took place in New York on Thursday, on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly. Hosted by the Russian Federation, the session focused on peace, stability, and the growing security challenges in Afghanistan. The four nations also vowed to continue close consultation and cooperation to resolve the Afghan issue, according to a statement by the Foreign Office of Pakistan. Joint call for peaceful and independent Afghanistan The four foreign ministers reaffirmed their support for Afghanistan as an independent, united, and peaceful state…

The opening ceremony of the 2025 China International Confucius Cultural Festival illuminated Qufu, in east China’s Shandong Province, on Saturday evening under the theme “For a world of shared peace and harmony with benevolence and ancient rituals.” The event also featured the 20th UNESCO Confucius Prize for Literacy, which honored outstanding global projects in education and lifelong learning. Lin Wu, secretary of the Communist Party of China Shandong Provincial Committee, said the festival seeks to advance global governance initiatives, foster peaceful coexistence among nations and cultures, and contribute to a fairer international order. “As a major hub of population, culture,…

For the first time in 41 years, Pakistan and India will battle for the Asia Cup crown in a grand final tonight at 7:30pm in Dubai. The cricket world is buzzing with excitement as arch-rivals Pakistan and India gear up for their first-ever Asia Cup final clash. The highly anticipated showdown will take place at the Dubai International Stadium, promising a fierce contest between Pakistan’s in-form bowling and India’s explosive batting. First-ever Pakistan-India final in Asia Cup history Cricket fans have waited over four decades for this moment. Since the Asia Cup’s inception 41 years ago, the two cricketing giants…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : The date of September 27 marks the fifth anniversary of the start of the 44-day Patriotic War, which resulted in the restoration of Azerbaijan`s territorial integrity. On that day in 2020, the Armed Forces of the Republic of Azerbaijan undertook retaliatory actions in response to another military provocation from the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia. These actions initiated the 44-day Patriotic War, conducted under the right to self-defense and in full accordance with international humanitarian law, aimed at halting Armenia’s ongoing military aggression and ensuring the safety of the civilian population. The Patriotic War…

NEW JERSEY/NEW YORK: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan’s economy is stabilising at the micro level, with inflation falling and interest rates reduced, and praised overseas Pakistanis for their support. He spoke to the media here on Saturday after delivering a landmark speech at the UN General Assembly in New York. “Just a few years ago, the country faced serious challenges,” he said. “When we took office, inflation was at 32%, and the policy rate was 22.5%. “In just one and a half years, inflation has fallen into single digits, and the policy rate is down to 11%. At the…

NEW YORK : Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly Session here on Friday and discussed matters of mutual interest. During their warm and cordial meeting, the Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s resolute commitment to strengthening multilateralism with the United Nations playing a central role in addressing the most pressing global challenges. The Prime Minister appreciated the Secretary-General’s remarkable leadership in promoting international peace and stability, as well as UN’s role in strengthening global governance with enhanced voice of the developing countries. Expressing gratitude for the Secretary-General’s appreciation of the…

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi has decided to pay Haris Rauf’s fine personally. Sources divulged on Friday that the PCB chairman will cover the penalty amount personally. It is pertinent to note that India captain Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf were fined 30 per cent of their match fees each as both of the players found guilty of breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the high-octane clash between Pakistan and India on September 14 (Sunday). According to details, the remarks made by the Indian captain were deemed to reference a recent military…

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has approved the use of the 6 GHz band (5925–6425 MHz) for Wi-Fi 7, paving the way for adopting the latest wireless technology in the country. According to PTA, Wi-Fi 7 will deliver the fastest data rates in Pakistan, offering exceptional performance for high-resolution video streaming, augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR), and industrial automation. The authority noted that Wi-Fi 7 will also reduce broadband costs, ease congestion on older spectrum bands, and strengthen network reliability. This means households, businesses, educational institutions, healthcare systems, and smart city projects will all benefit from the upgrade. Early adoption…

Singer Adnan Sami has weighed in on the ongoing Sardaar Ji 3 debate, saying that while art crosses borders, an artist’s identity is inseparable from their country. His remarks follow Diljit Dosanjh’s defense after being labeled “anti-national” over his film’s ban in India. Speaking in a recent interview, Sami — who became an Indian citizen in 2016 — said:“Politics is something else, and nationality is something else. An artist always belongs to his country, he cannot be political.” He emphasized that art should not be forced into a political mold and that artists do not adhere to rigid political ideologies.…