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ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : The cricket tournament held at the Sahiwal Power Plant serves as an excellent example of how sports can be used as a healthy and encouraging activity in a workplace setting. This event not only helped foster teamwork among employees but also reinforced the importance of physical fitness and mental well-being, while creating a sense of unity and healthy competition. Moreover, showing friendship and good relationship between Pakistani and Chinese Cultures. Team Auxiliary control operations (ACO) beat Team Administration by 8 runs in the final match of Huaneng Cricket Tournament 2024 organized by Operation Department of Sahiwal…

ISLAMABAD  : The first round of negotiations between the federal government and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) was held on Monday. The in-camera meeting, chaired by National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, was held in Committee Room 5 of the Parliament House, with seven members from the government and three from PTI participating. Government representatives included Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Irfan Siddiqui, Rana Sanaullah, Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, Syed Naveed Qamar, Abdul Aleem Khan, and Farooq Sattar. PTI members present were Asad Qaiser, Allama Raja Nasir Abbas, and Sahibzada Hamid Raza. However, some PTI leaders such as Omar Ayub, Ali Amin Gandapur, Hamid…

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) began the week on a strong note, surging over 4,400 points as political calm returned following a period of heightened agitation. The PSX’s benchmark KSE-100 Index jumped 4411.27 points or 4.03% to close at 113,924.41 points, registering the second largest single-day single day increase, up from the previous session’s close of 109,513.14 points, which also witnessed a sharp increase of more than 3,000 points. Last week saw a decline of around 9,000 points, but the market recovered on Friday, indicating renewed optimism and suggesting that investors are finding value at current levels. Ismail Iqbal Securities…

The Islamabad Accountability Court held a hearing for the £190 million reference, but the court was unable to deliver a verdict against the PTI founder and his wife. The court postponed the verdict announcement on the £190 million reference against both accused. The court informed the PTI lawyers that the decision would not be announced today. The Accountability Court in G-11 will set a new date for the hearing. During the hearing, Judge Nasir Javed Rana was informed by lawyer Khalid Chaudhry that they were expecting the verdict today. In response, the judge said the verdict would not be delivered…

The first in-camera session of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and coalition government negotiating committee has been kicked off under the chair of the National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq at the speaker’s chamber.  Asad Qaiser, Hamid Raza, Allama Nasir Abbas are attending the meeting while Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Rana Sanaullah, Irfan Siddiqui are part of the government negotiating committee. Federal minister Abdul Aleem Khan, MQM’s Farooq Sattar, PPP’s Pervez Ashraf, and Naveed Qamar are also present. The federal government negotiating committee member Senator Irfan Siddiqui expressed optimism as he arrived at the Parliament House for talks. “We are entering…

Pakistan beat South Africa by 36 runs in the third and final one-day international (ODI) at Wanderers Stadium, Sandton on Sunday leading them to a historic ODI whitewash against the Proteas. Chasing a target of 309 runs in 47 overs the South African team succumbed at 271 runs Pakistan’s young left-arm leggie Sufiyan Muqeem starred with the ball taking four wickets while Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah took two wickets each. Saim Ayub took one wicket and bowled an economical spell giving away just 34 runs in his ten overs. Wicket-keeper batter Heinrich Klassen showed some resilience with the…

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced new regulations granting a 5-year residency visa to individuals aged 55 and above. The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security (ICP) announced these new guidelines, which come as part of the country’s broader initiative to provide enhanced stability and flexibility for foreign retirees. Expatriate retirees wishing to settle in the UAE can now apply for a renewable 5-year residency visa, provided they meet specific criteria. To qualify, applicants must have worked for at least 15 years, whether inside or outside the UAE. Additionally, the applicant must meet one of the…

The European Union (EU) has expressed concerns over the recent verdicts delivered by Pakistan’s military courts against 25 civilians involved in attacks on military installations during the May 9 riots. The EU argues that these sentences conflict with Pakistan’s international obligations under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), which the country ratified. A statement issued by the European External Action Service (EEAS) stressed that the military court’s handling of these cases was inconsistent with Pakistan’s commitments to ensuring a “fair and public” trial for all individuals, as outlined in the ICCPR. Article 14 of the ICCPR guarantees every person…

By: Tahir Farooq As I write from the heart of Xinjiang, amid the vibrant festivities of the Winter Festival, I am struck by the region’s incredible transformation. Nestled in the northwestern frontier of China, Xinjiang has emerged as a beacon of development and harmony, dispelling long-standing myths about its socio-political and economic fabric. What I have witnessed here is not only a testament to China’s visionary policies but also a vivid reminder of the resilience and vitality of its people—Muslims and non-Muslims alike. Xinjiang’s progress is nothing short of extraordinary. In recent years, the region’s Human Development Index (HDI) has…

Asma al-Assad – the wife of deposed Syrian president Bashar al-Assad – has reportedly filed for divorce after expressing dissatisfaction with her life in Moscow, where she and her family sought refuge following her husband’s ouster by rebel forces. The 49-year-old former First Lady, who was once regarded as the epitome of elegance and a key figure in Bashar al-Assad’s regime, is now seeking permission from Russian authorities to leave Moscow and return to her hometown of London. Born in London to Syrian parents, Asma al-Assad had moved to Syria in 2000 at the age of 25, where she married…