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September 7 was observed as Martyrs’ Day in the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) at air bases across the country, with tributes paid to the sacrifices of those who laid down their lives defending Pakistan. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the day began with prayers and Quran recitation for the martyrs, honouring their loyalty, bravery and unparalleled valour. Tributes were paid to all PAF martyrs, including those who sacrificed their lives during the 1965 and 1971 wars as well as the Battle of Haq. The observance highlighted the courage and sacrifices of PAF personnel and reaffirmed their enduring role…

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has fined Pakistan women’s cricket team captain Fatima Sana 10% of her match fee for a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct during Pakistan’s Women’s Asia Cup match against India. Fatima Sana was sanctioned after she appeared to signal towards the pavilion following the dismissal of India batter Shafali Verma during the match. The ICC imposed a 10% fine on the Pakistan captain and awarded her one demerit point for the violation. According to the ICC, Fatima Sana admitted the offence and accepted the proposed sanction, meaning no formal hearing was required.…

Pakistan and Japan have signed a grant agreement under which Japan will provide 2.58 billion Japanese yen to support a flood protection project in Sindh. According to the Ministry of Economic Affairs, the Japanese grant is worth approximately $16.4 million and will focus on strengthening flood protection infrastructure and improving the ability of vulnerable communities to cope with natural disasters. The project aims to strengthen flood protection infrastructure in Sindh, particularly in areas vulnerable to flooding and other natural disasters. It is also designed to increase the capacity of flood-prone populations to prepare for and respond to natural disasters, helping…

Iran has warned South Korea that any military involvement in the Strait of Hormuz could have “serious consequences” as Seoul considers possible contributions to international efforts to maintain freedom of navigation in the strategic waterway. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei issued the warning in a Korean-language post on X on Monday, addressing South Korea directly. “Relations between Iran and the Republic of Korea date back more than 64 years and have always been based on mutual respect,” Baqaei wrote, stressing that Tehran values its relations with Seoul. He then warned against any Korean participation in military operations in the…

Buying a new iPhone no longer automatically means getting a wall charger in the box, leaving users to choose between Apple’s official power adapter and alternatives from third-party manufacturers. For iPhones that support charging at up to 20W, Apple’s 20W USB-C power adapter is an obvious choice. However, Anker’s 20W Nano Charger offers a smaller design and lower price, making it an attractive alternative. Anker offers a smaller and cheaper charger Apple’s 20W power adapter is relatively compact, but its electrical prongs remain fixed and protrude from the body. Anker’s 20W Nano Charger, meanwhile, features a retractable plug and has…

Pakistani actor and singer Danyal Zafar is at the centre of engagement rumours after social media users began circulating claims that he has reportedly tied the knot with family friend Noor Fatima. Danyal, who began his career as a musician before moving into acting with Taana Bana, has recently gained widespread attention for his performance in the television drama Zanjeerain. His growing popularity has also brought increased interest in his personal life, with fan pages now closely following speculation surrounding his relationship status. Engagement rumours go viral According to a report , Danyal is allegedly engaged to Noor Fatima, a family friend.…

Apple and Google are set to go head-to-head again in the premium smartphone market, with the iPhone 18 Pro Max and Google Pixel 11 Pro XL expected to offer upgraded processors, improved cameras and longer battery life. Google has already introduced the Pixel 11 Pro XL, while Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro Max later this year. Based on currently available reports and leaks, Apple’s upcoming flagship appears to have an edge in several hardware areas, particularly its processor and battery capacity. Google, meanwhile, is introducing its distinctive HiLight LED feature and a strong camera setup. Here…

OpenAI’s latest frontier AI model, GPT-6 Astra, is facing scrutiny over a potential safety trade-off: while the company says the model is more capable and better aligned, researchers appear to have less ability to monitor its chain of thought. According to OpenAI’s safety assessment, Astra is significantly less monitorable through its written reasoning than GPT-5.6 Sol. The company says the model has become better at controlling the reasoning it produces and, in some adversarial tests, was able to evade detection by strategically underperforming or carrying out specific sabotage tasks. The findings have raised questions about whether increasingly autonomous AI systems…

Pakistan’s global music success has reached another milestone as Coke Studio Pakistan’s hit song Pasoori has officially surpassed one billion views on YouTube. Performed by Ali Sethi and Shae Gill, the Season 14 track has become the first Pakistan-made music video to reach the landmark, cementing its place among the country’s biggest musical exports. Coke Studio Pakistan announced the achievement on Sunday through an Instagram post, thanking fans around the world for helping the song reach the milestone. “What started as a song became a global moment,” the platform said, adding that the achievement was made possible by everyone who…

Huawei launched its new flagship foldable smartphone ‌series on Monday as it seeks to defend its lead in the Chinese market for premium handsets against Apple and Xiaomi, both of which are also unveiling new products. Phones in the new Mate XT2 series, which fold out twice to open ​into a tablet-sized screen, feature Huawei’s new Kirin 9050 Pro chip. But they are not cheap. Prices ​start from 19,999 yuan ($2,980) with the most expensive version costing 24,999 yuan ($3,725). Sales will ⁠start on September 12. “Pricing right now is a real challenge, because memory costs have risen sharply. We…