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Mahli Beardman (3 for 20) and a 30-ball 49 from Finn Allen helped Perth Scorchers defeat Sydney Sixers by 48 runs to secure a place in the Big Bash League final. After being put into bat first, Perth Scorchers posted 147. In reply, the Sixers were dismissed for 99, suffering a sharp collapse after a steady start. They stood at 63 for three before losing seven wickets for 36 runs. Babar Azam endured another poor outing. The former Pakistan captain fell for a second-ball duck, stumped by Josh Inglis off Cooper Connolly. Beardman proved decisive. He claimed two wickets in…

Bangladesh have reaffirmed their position on the T20 World Cup 2026, saying that the national cricket team will not travel to India for its matches. Sports Adviser Asif Nazrul Islam said Bangladesh would not change its stance under any circumstances. He stressed that the decision was final and had been clearly communicated. Referring to past precedent, Asif Nazrul Islam said that venues were changed earlier in the case of Pakistan, showing that alternative arrangements were possible. He added that Bangladesh would not accept decisions made under pressure from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The sports adviser…

WhatsApp is developing a new feature that allows users to set a cover photo for their profiles, giving them more ways to personalize their accounts. The update is currently in testing, according to WABetaInfo. The new feature lets users add a large cover photo to their profile without affecting their profile picture or other account details. Users can easily set, move, or remove the cover photo from the app’s settings at any time. Additionally, WhatsApp plans to add privacy controls similar to those for Last Seen, Profile Photo, and About sections. Users will be able to decide who can view…

Your PC may not be as fast as it once was — and the reason might not be age alone. Experts say several common user habits can silently slow down even powerful systems over time, often without users realising what went wrong. Many users never revisit the BIOS or UEFI after installing their operating system. While default settings ensure stability, they can also limit performance by disabling features like XMP or EXPO, which allow RAM to run at its rated speed. Other options, such as custom fan curves, Precision Boost Overdrive (PBO), or Multicore Enhancement (MCE), help CPUs boost intelligently…

According to the latest report released by social media platform TikTok, a total of 28,198,284 videos were removed in Pakistan for violating community guidelines. TikTok has published its Community Guidelines Enforcement Report for the third quarter (July–September) of the fiscal year 2025–26, reaffirming the platform’s commitment to providing users with a safe and secure digital environment. The report, based on data from July to September, details TikTok’s proactive efforts to identify and remove content that violates its community standards in order to ensure a positive experience for its global community. During the third quarter of 2025, TikTok removed more than…

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has sharply criticized US foreign policy, warning that global rules are being replaced by sheer power as Washington questions the relevance of multilateral institutions. The remarks came during a BBC interview amid growing tensions between the United States and the United Nations under President Donald Trump. Speaking to BBC Radio 4, Guterres said the United States appears to believe that “the power of law should be replaced by the law of power.” He argued that US foreign policy increasingly relies on its influence rather than international norms, adding that Washington shows a clear conviction that…

Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Syed Asim Munir visited the National Police Academy in Islamabad on Tuesday, where he interacted with officers of the Police Service of Pakistan. Upon arrival, the field marshal was warmly received by the commandant of the National Police Academy and was presented with a guard of honour by a smartly turned-out police contingent. He laid a wreath at the Police Martyrs’ Monument and offered prayers, paying solemn tribute to police martyrs. Sacrifices in war on terror Field Marshal Asim Munir acknowledged the supreme sacrifices of police personnel in the fight against…

The Senate Secretariat has formally notified the appointment of Allama Raja Nasir Abbas as leader of the opposition, ending weeks of delay caused by legal and procedural hurdles. The appointment was officially announced during a Senate session chaired by Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, marking a key development in parliamentary proceedings. The Secretariat issued the notification under the signature of the acting secretary, confirming Allama Abbas as the new leader of the opposition in the Upper House. Copies of the notification were sent to Abbas, all Senate members, the President House, Prime Minister House, and the Leader of the House in…

The Chinese Embassy has called on Afghan authorities to investigate a deadly explosion in Kabul that killed a Chinese national and six Afghans, while leaving several others injured. China confirmed on Tuesday that five Chinese citizens were injured in the Kabul blast. The incident prompted immediate diplomatic engagement, with Beijing seeking urgent medical attention for the injured. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said China has asked Afghan authorities to spare no effort in treating the wounded. In response to the incident, the Chinese Foreign Ministry urged its nationals to immediately leave dangerous areas of Afghanistan. The spokesperson also advised that…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has made strong remarks on terrorism, national security, and regional stability while addressing participants from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during a national workshop. The prime minister said on Tuesday that the decision to bring and settle terrorists from Afghanistan was a grave mistake, calling it the primary reason behind the resurgence of terrorism in the country. He questioned who allowed thousands of people from Afghanistan to settle in Pakistan and who was responsible for releasing hundreds of terrorists from Swat, saying these actions had severe consequences for national security. Terrorism eradicated by 2018 Shehbaz stated that terrorism…