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WASHINGTON/CHICAGO: US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on Wednesday that he would order a 10% cut in flights at 40 major U.S. airports, citing air traffic control safety concerns as a government shutdown hit a record 36th day. The drastic plan sent airlines scrambling to make significant reductions in flights in just 36 hours and passengers flooded airline customer service hotlines with concerns about air travel in the coming days. Duffy said the cuts could be reversed if Democrats agreed to reopen the government. The shutdown, the longest in US history, has forced 13,000 air traffic controllers and 50,000 Transportation…

DOHA :  President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday held a bilateral meeting with Vice President of China Han Zheng wherein they reaffirmed their resolve to further deepen the all-weather strategic cooperative partnership based on mutual trust, respect, and a shared vision for regional peace and prosperity. In the meeting held on the sidelines of the Second World Summit for Social Development here, they also agreed to continue close cooperation on issues of mutual interest at regional and international fora. Recalling his recent visit to China, President Zardari said that Pakistan and China were iron brothers and all-weather strategic cooperative partners.…

Federal Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday announced that Google will open an office in Pakistan, calling it a significant step toward transforming the country into a regional information technology hub. Speaking to industrialists at the Karachi Chamber of Commerce, the minister said he recently met Google executives in Islamabad, who expressed a strong interest in helping Pakistan build a digital ecosystem. “They want to make Pakistan an IT hub,” Aurangzeb said, adding that the move reflects growing international confidence in Pakistan’s economy. Aurangzeb highlighted that over the past one and a half years, the government has been actively…

Pakistan’s cricket stars witnessed mixed fortunes in the latest ICC rankings update as former captain Babar Azam and pacer Shaheen Afridi slipped in the ODI charts, while several teammates, including Mohammad Rizwan and Naseem Shah, recorded impressive upward moves. Babar Azam, who previously held the fourth position, has now slipped to fifth place with 728 rating points in the ICC Men’s ODI batting rankings. The Pakistan skipper’s slight dip comes amid strong performances from other international batters. Wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan climbed one spot to 23rd, while opener Fakhar Zaman also improved, moving up to 26th. Middle-order batter Salman Ali Agha…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif-led government likely to present the 27th Constitutional Amendment in the Senate on November 7, with proceedings expected to continue even on a holiday as the bill is likely to be approved by November 10. The amendment introduces major reforms to the judicial structure and provincial financial powers. Sources privy to the development said. the draft of the 27th Constitutional Amendment will be tabled in the upcoming Senate session on November 7. The proceedings will continue through the weekend, including Saturday, a public holiday. The Senate will debate the amendment on Friday and Saturday before forwarding it…

Saudi Arabia’s request to purchase up to 48 F-35 fighter jets has cleared a key Pentagon hurdle. According to officials familiar with the matter, the Pentagon’s policy department has been working on the proposed transaction for several months. The case has now advanced to the secretary level within the Defense Department — a significant procedural step. The Trump administration is reportedly open to approving the sale, which would include 48 of Lockheed Martin’s advanced F-35 stealth fighters. If finalized, the deal would significantly bolster Riyadh’s air capabilities and mark the kingdom’s first acquisition of fifth-generation aircraft. No final decision has…

The United States has drafted a United Nations resolution proposing the deployment of an international stabilization force (ISF) in Gaza for two years under a transitional administration, according to a document seen by Reuters on Tuesday. The move aims to support President Donald Trump’s Gaza plan following a recent ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. The two-page draft, which remains under development, was shared with select countries but has not yet been formally introduced to the 15-member UN Security Council, diplomats confirmed. It was not immediately clear when Washington intends to circulate the resolution for negotiation or a vote. According…

China on Wednesday announced it will suspend a 24% additional tariff on U.S. goods for one year while maintaining a 10% levy. According to the State Council’s Tariff Commission, the suspension aims to stabilize bilateral trade relations and support economic recovery.The decision comes as both nations signal willingness to cooperate on trade issues after years of tariff disputes. Agricultural tariffs also eased China, the world’s top agricultural buyer, also announced plans to lift certain tariffs of up to 15% on U.S. agricultural goods starting November 10.Analysts say the move could boost imports of key commodities such as soybeans, corn, and…

At least 7 people includinh three crew members and four on ground were killed and 11 others injured after a UPS cargo plane crashed and exploded into a massive fireball shortly after taking off from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport on Tuesday evening, officials confirmed. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the wide-body MD-11 freighter, operating as UPS Flight 2976, departed around 5:15 p.m. local time en route to Honolulu when flames were spotted on one of its wings. Video footage aired by local CBS affiliate WLKY showed the aircraft engulfed in fire as it ascended, before plunging sharply…

Actor Hamza Ali Abbasi has said that having multiple marriages does not stop men from committing extramarital affairs, adding that the tendency to “hit on others” remains unchanged even after four marriages. Speaking on a podcast, he discussed personal life, faith, and his views on relationships and morality in Islam. During the podcast, Hamza Ali Abbasi opened up about his past, personal beliefs, and the reasons behind taking a break from acting. When asked about polygamy, he emphasized that extramarital relations have no link with multiple marriages. “The habit of hitting on others does not go away with marriage. It…