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Pakistani cricketer Shawaal Zulfiqar’s father, Zulfiqar Ahmed, has passed away. Fellow players, coaches, and members of the management have expressed their deep condolences over the sad demise of Shawaal Zulfiqar’s father. A fateha was also offered for the departed soul. Meanwhile, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has extended his condolences to Shawaal Zulfiqar and her family, praying that Allah Almighty grant the departed soul eternal peace and give patience to the bereaved family.

Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti has said that anti-state elements and foreign agencies are fueling propaganda to divide Pakistan, as the government strengthens governance, education, and counterterrorism efforts. Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti has said there is no insurgency in the province, only “so-called separatist movements” driven by anti-national elements and foreign interference. Addressing participants of the 17th National Workshop, the chief minister reiterated that the province’s development, security, and governance are steadily improving under his government. ‘No insurgency, only propaganda’ Sarfaraz Bugti said that the claim of an insurgency in Balochistan is misleading and that anti-state groups aim…

Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have agreed to maintain the momentum of ongoing economic reforms. The understanding was reached during Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb’s meeting with IMF Director Jihad Azour in Washington D.C., held on the sidelines of the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, along with his delegation, met Mr. Jihad Azour, Director of the IMF’s Middle East and Central Asia Department. Both sides reviewed progress under the Second Review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and reaffirmed their commitment to sustaining the current reform agenda. The discussions focused on Pakistan’s efforts…

At the United Nations, Pakistan launched a sharp counterattack against India’s repeated claims over Jammu and Kashmir. Diplomat Asif Khan condemned New Delhi’s “recycled lies,” accusing it of hiding grave human rights violations in the occupied region. Speaking at the UN’s 4th Committee on Decolonisation, Asif Khan, a representative from Pakistan’s Permanent Mission, rejected India’s assertions regarding Kashmir’s status. “I am compelled to take the floor to respond to the disinformation-laden remarks of the representative of India,” he said. “Each year, India comes to this august forum with a recycled script of distortions. Today is no different.” Khan asserted that…

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a powerful rebound on Tuesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index jumping by more than 4,000 points during the opening minutes of trading, restoring multiple key levels and signaling renewed investor optimism. After six consecutive sessions of heavy losses, trading at the PSX began on a bullish note. At 9:55 AM, the KSE-100 Index was recorded at 162,474.10 points, marking a rise of 4,030.68 points (2.54%). The surge restored the 159,000, 160,000, 161,000, and 162,000-point thresholds, which were breached during last week’s sell-off. The strong opening was fueled by investor confidence following signs of political…

A terrorism case has been registered against Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) chief Saad Rizvi and several party leaders following an attack on security forces in Muridke. The case, lodged by Sub-Inspector Muhammad Afzal, accuses the group of violent assaults and other serious offenses. The First Information Report (FIR) filed at the City Muridke police station lists 32 sections, including terrorism, murder, attempted murder, kidnapping, and robbery. According to the FIR, TLP leaders Saad Rizvi, Anas Rizvi, Allama Farooq-ul-Hassan, Maulana Sajjad Saifi, and Mufti Wazir Ali are among those named. Police said raids are underway to arrest those involved in the violence,…

Renowned Pakistani actress Sarwat Gilani has opened up about her unpleasant experiences working with superstar Humayun Saeed and director Nadeem Baig, alleging unprofessional behavior and lack of respect during the making of the Jawani Phir Nahi Aani film series. In a recent interview, Sarwat Gilani revealed that she was not treated well during the production of the first two Jawani Phir Nahi Aani films. She said that despite contributing to the success of the series, she was ignored and only contacted when the filmmakers needed her. The actress claimed that her role in the first film was cut short without prior notice. When the…

US House Speaker Mike Johnson has warned that the ongoing government shutdown could become the longest in American history, as talks between Democrats and Republicans remain deadlocked over healthcare funding. The impasse threatens to deepen economic disruption and stall key federal services. Speaking to reporters on Monday, Johnson said he would not engage in talks with Democrats until they dropped their demands related to healthcare subsidies — the main sticking point behind the shutdown. “We’re barreling toward one of the longest shutdowns in American history,” Johnson said, emphasizing that his party will not compromise until Democrats “suspend their unreasonable policy…

Slack is giving its longtime digital helper, Slackbot, a major AI makeover — transforming it from a basic notification tool into a full-fledged, conversational AI assistant. The announcement was made during Salesforce’s Dreamforce tech conference in San Francisco on Monday, where Slack unveiled how the new version of Slackbot will handle complex tasks, respond to natural-language queries, and even take actions on behalf of users. Until now, Slackbot served as a simple assistant that reminded users of tasks, shared updates, and answered basic queries. But it wasn’t designed to “chat” or understand nuanced requests like today’s AI models. With the…

Google has officially introduced its latest AI-powered image generator, Nano Banana, directly into Google Search and NotebookLM, allowing users to create, transform, and stylize visuals without leaving their favorite apps. The move marks another step in Google’s push to embed generative AI tools across its ecosystem. Built on Gemini 2.5 Flash, Google’s Nano Banana model integrates seamlessly into Search through Google Lens and AI Mode. A new “Create” tab now appears in Lens, letting users take or upload a photo and use AI prompts to modify it in real time. Whether you want to turn a snapshot into a cartoon,…