All you need to know about the DP World ILT20 Season 4 Player Auction
Dubai:(PNP) The much-anticipated DP World ILT20 Season 4 Player Auction will be held in Dubai on Wednesday, 1 October 2025, at the Four Seasons Hotel, Jumeriah Beach. The auction will bring together all six franchises as they look to complete their squads for the upcoming season, following their retention picks that were announced in July….
Exploring HEC Career and Internship Framework
In today’s competitive job market, academic qualifications alone are no longer enough to secure meaningful employment. Employers increasingly look for graduates who not only possess theoretical knowledge but also practical workplace experience, adaptability, and professional skills. Recognizing this need, the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has made internships a mandatory component under the Undergraduate…
New Defence Pact institutionalises Pakistan-Saudi Military Cooperation
By Maham Tahir ISLAMABAD : Pakistan and Saudi Arabia formalised a Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement, under which “any aggression against either country shall be considered an aggression against both.” The pact was signed in Riyadh by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Pakistan’s Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, was…
The Myth of Israeli Attack on Pakistan: A Closer Look
Few voices in Pakistan speak with as much authority on nuclear deterrence as Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed. His credibility is not theoretical; it is rooted in Pakistan’s defining moment of nuclear history. In the context of emerging worrisome situation after the Israeli attacks against Qatar, several TV channels invited him for the candid discussion revolving…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Leads Pak–Saudi Ties to New Horizons
The visit of Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif to Saudi Arabia marked not only a significant diplomatic event but also a historic reaffirmation of the enduring brotherhood between Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The reception accorded to the Prime Minister underscored the depth of bilateral ties, the mutual trust, and the shared…
Yamaha Exit from Pakistan: A Wake-Up Call for Policymakers
Yamaha Motor Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd. has announced it will discontinue local motorcycle manufacturing—a decision that resonates far beyond the auto industry. In a country often described as a “motorcycle nation,” where millions rely on two-wheelers as a lifeline for daily mobility, Yamaha’s exit is not merely a corporate move but a stark reflection of Pakistan’s…
Securing the Future of CPEC 2.0 – A Pakistani Perspective
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has become the most ambitious bilateral initiative between Pakistan and China under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Its first phase focused on energy projects, transport networks, and major infrastructure. Now, with the launch of CPEC 2.0, the vision has expanded to industrial cooperation, agriculture modernization, technological innovation, Special Economic…
PM Sharif’s Beijing Trip seen as Catalyst for CPEC Phase II
By Maham Tahir Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has wrapped up a six-day visit to China that both sides billed as a reset for economic cooperation, with 21 MoUs and joint ventures worth about $8.5 billion signed in Beijing across agriculture, renewables, EVs, health, steel and other sectors. Officials told this correspondent that the agreements…
Lunar Eclipse turns Amazing Night of Unity in Pakistan
When SUPARCO announced that a rare lunar eclipse would be visible across the country on Sunday, 07th of September, excitement spread like wildfire. The news particularly stirred the youth, who flooded social media with countdowns, memes, and viewing plans. Astronomy clubs prepared telescopes, universities scheduled observation sessions, and families marked their calendars for what was…
Great opportunity for players to show what they’ve got: Andrew Russell
Dubai:(PNP) The DP World ILT20 Development Tournament concluded last week with Sharjah Warriorz Development defeating Desert Vipers Development by four runs in a hard-fought final, capping a third edition that saw UAE’s finest upcoming cricketers in action. Andrew Russell, DP World ILT20 Development Tournament Director, and David White, CEO of DP World ILT20,…
