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ISLAMABAD: A Pakistan Army captain was martyred while seven India-backed terrorists were killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) conducted by security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Hangu district, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Saturday. The operation was launched on August 7 after security forces received intelligence regarding the presence of Fitna al-Khawarij terrorists in the area, the military’s media wing said in a statement. Security forces effectively engaged the militants’ hideout and eliminated seven terrorists during the operation, it added. However, Captain Hamza Akram, 27, a resident of Narowal district, embraced martyrdom during the operation. The ISPR said that the…

Scholars and experts across the Taiwan Strait on Friday called for deeper cross-Strait exchanges to advance China’s complete reunification and national rejuvenation. The 12th cross-Strait think tank academic forum, held in Wuxi, east China’s Jiangsu Province, attracted more than 50 scholars and experts who shared views on the future of cross-Strait relations. This year has witnessed positive developments in cross-Strait relations, said Sun Yafu, vice president of the Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Straits, citing the mainland’s efforts to promote cross-Strait exchanges and cooperation and oppose “Taiwan independence” separatists. “Reunification is an irreversible trend,” said Wang Weixing, vice president…

Typhoon Dolphin, the 13th typhoon of the year, entered China’s 24-hour warning line late Friday, prompting multiple government departments to upgrade emergency responses as the powerful storm continued to approach China’s eastern coast. As of 10 p.m. Friday, Typhoon Dolphin was located about 600 kilometers east of Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, and was moving slowly westward at a speed of 5 to 10 km per hour, according to authorities. It is expected to make landfall along the coast between Zhoushan in Zhejiang and Fuding in Fujian from Saturday night to early Sunday. The State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters on…

Security forces have killed ten terrorists belonging to Indian-sponsored “Fitna-Al-Khwarij” in two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. In first encounter, a group of terrorists belonging to Indian Proxy attempted to attack security forces check posts in general area Azam Warsak, South Waziristan District. The attempt was effectively thwarted by own troops. During ensuing fire exchange, eight militants were killed through effective and precise engagements by own troops. In another encounter that took place in Dir District, own troops successfully neutralized two more terrorists. Weapons and ammunition have also been recovered from killed Indian sponsored khwarij, who remained actively involved…

Saba Hameed’s recent roles have started a new debate about age, casting, and gender bias in Pakistan’s TV industry. She is currently appearing in two dramas on the same channel. In ‘Bas Tera Saath Ho’, she plays the wife of actor Faran Tahir. In ‘Dar-e-Nijaat’, she plays his mother. This unusual casting caught people’s attention and led to discussions on social media. Actor Zhalay Sarhadi said the debate shows the double standards faced by older women in the entertainment industry. She said women are often judged by their age, while men continue to get younger or leading roles. Zhalay believes…

Pakistani YouTuber Rajab Butt has claimed that his total wealth has crossed Rs1 billion, saying he officially became a billionaire last year. Rajab Butt is among Pakistan’s popular YouTubers and has amassed a large following in less than three years. He has also frequently attracted public attention for his lavish lifestyle and social media presence. During a recent podcast appearance, the host asked Rajab Butt whether he considered himself a millionaire or billionaire. In response, the YouTuber claimed that he had officially become a billionaire last year. Rajab Butt said his total wealth had exceeded Rs100 crore, equivalent to Rs1…

Mexico and Argentina’s football associations have thrown their support behind Fifa President Gianni Infantino, as the world soccer chief faces a fierce backlash over a now-abandoned proposal to sell off some of the commercial rights to the World Cup. The Mexican Football Federation (FMF), co-hosts of the recently concluded World Cup, has broken ranks with its own regional confederation by backing Infantino after Concacaf called for a “comprehensive reckoning” with his presidency. On Thursday, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) unanimously backed Infantino’s leadership, but European soccer’s governing body Uefa said it remained committed to boycotting the World Cup and…

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has banned domestic cricketer Hamza Nazar from all domestic and international cricket activities for a period of two years. In addition to the playing ban, the board has imposed a fine of PKR 1 million on the player. The decision follows an inquiry by a three-member disciplinary committee into Hamza Nazar’s foreign visa application process. The investigation revealed that the cricketer had concealed crucial facts and submitted false and misleading details. The disciplinary committee submitted its recommendations after giving Hamza Nazar an opportunity to present his defense and thoroughly reviewing the evidence. Reaffirming its commitment…

Pakistan Test captain Babar Azam delivered an outstanding performance in the Test series against the West Indies, finishing as the leading run-scorer and equalling the historic record of former captains Imran Khan and Wasim Akram for the most Player of the Series awards won by a Pakistani in international cricket. Babar maintained impressive form with the bat throughout the two-match Test series, scoring 193 runs in four innings at an outstanding average of 96.50. His consistent performances made him the highest run-scorer of the series. He scored 23 runs in the first innings of the opening Test before producing a…

SpaceX (SPCX.O) stock rose in heavy trading on Thursday, as ​the number of shares available for public trading more than doubled following the expiry of the first of several lockup ‌restrictions. The internet and rocket company’s stock was up 1.4% at $109.86, with over $23 billion worth of the shares exchanged as of midday, on track for SpaceX’s busiest session since the eve of its addition to the Nasdaq 100 on July 7. While SpaceX’s IPO was the largest in U.S. history, it made fewer than 5% of its shares ​available for stock market trading. However, a series of restrictions…