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Muhammad Shahzad produced a remarkable batting display for PTV against Kingsmen Academy, reaching his century in only 49 deliveries and surpassing the previous Pakistani record held by former captain Misbah-ul-Haq. Muhammad Shahzad’s blistering hundred against Kingsmen Academy has entered the record books as the eighth-fastest century in first-class cricket history. The PTV batter’s explosive innings saw him reach three figures in just 49 balls, establishing a new benchmark for the fastest first-class century by a Pakistani player. Before Shahzad’s remarkable effort, Misbah-ul-Haq held the record for the fastest century by a Pakistani player. Misbah had scored a century off 56…

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan remains India’s richest actor despite a reported decline of around Rs2,490 crore in his estimated net worth over the past year. According to the Hurun India Rich List 2026, Khan’s estimated net worth stands at Rs10,000 crore, compared with Rs12,490 crore in the 2025 edition of the list. The valuation includes his earnings from films and endorsements as well as his business interests, including Red Chillies Entertainment and Knight Riders Sports. Khan remains at the top Despite the reported decline, Khan continues to lead the list of India’s wealthiest actors. Amitabh Bachchan ranks second with…

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday that Washington would honour its defense commitments to Saudi Arabia amid escalating regional tensions and a series of Houthi attacks on the Kingdom. Rubio described the US-Saudi defense agreement as “very strong” and said Washington was already fulfilling its commitments, while stressing that President Donald Trump had multiple options available in response to the attacks. Speaking to reporters in New York, Rubio said the United States had made firm commitments to Saudi Arabia and would continue to uphold them. “We have a very strong defense agreement with Saudi Arabia, and we…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has called for stronger global measures to address the risks posed by artificial intelligence, stressing that humans must retain control over AI systems and that no small group should be allowed to monopolise the technology. Speaking at a UN Security Council briefing on ‘Artificial Intelligence and International Security’ in New York, Dar said global cooperation was urgently needed to ensure AI serves humanity while addressing threats including fake news, cyberattacks and the potential militarisation of the technology. The meeting was convened by France, which holds the Security Council presidency for September. Dar…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said Pakistan is steadily moving from macroeconomic stabilisation towards economic recovery despite regional conflict and external inflationary pressures, as he met International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly. The prime minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to maintaining the reform momentum, while Georgieva praised Pakistan’s implementation of reforms and said continued efforts could help lift growth and improve people’s lives. During the meeting, Shehbaz appreciated the IMF’s continued support for Pakistan’s economy and Georgieva’s role in strengthening the constructive partnership between Islamabad and the Fund.…

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has met his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, as relations between Kyiv and Tehran remain strained. Sybiha said the two foreign ministers discussed “mutual steps to prevent further aggravation of tensions” between Ukraine and Iran. In a post on X, Sybiha said they agreed to keep existing channels of communication open and exchanged views on developments in the Middle East and Europe. The two officials also discussed various ongoing peace efforts, according to Sybiha. Ukraine calls for peace and stability…

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday unveiled a small ​handheld gadget called Meta Charm for using its new Muse AI assistant, taking the company’s hardware efforts beyond its successful smart glasses. The AI device, about the size of an Apple ‌AirPods case, features a roughly 2-inch touchscreen and a built-in 5G connection. Meta said Charm would be ready to ship for the holidays in December, but did not give a price. “We pack the whole Muse experience, including the whole real-time voice and avatar stack, into something that fits on a keychain and is always available to talk to,” Zuckerberg…

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. According to Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry, the two officials discussed bilateral relations and exchanged views on regional and international developments. Dar underscored the importance of dialogue, diplomacy and sustained engagement in promoting regional peace and stability, the ministry said in a post on X. “Both sides agreed to remain in close contact,” the Foreign Ministry added. Pakistan stresses dialogue and diplomacy The meeting comes as Pakistan continues diplomatic engagement with…

Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said she is checking whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel through Canadian airspace on his way to New York for the United Nations General Assembly. Anand told reporters outside the UN headquarters on Wednesday that she had asked her department for information about the possible flight. “I actually have asked my department to provide me with information relating to this particular flyover, which I did not have before coming to the United Nations,” she said. Netanyahu faces ICC arrest warrant The International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu in November…

Russia launched a major drone attack on Kyiv on Wednesday, striking railway infrastructure, warehouses, business facilities and petrol stations as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy addressed the UN General Assembly and warned of a difficult winter ahead. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said at least two people were killed and 45 others injured, including two who were in serious condition. The attack continued from morning into the evening and was described as one of the heaviest strikes on Kyiv since Russia began deploying faster, high-flying jet-powered drones that Ukraine says are harder to intercept. Railway infrastructure and petrol stations targeted Klitschko said…