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NEW YORK : Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly Session here on Friday and discussed matters of mutual interest. During their warm and cordial meeting, the Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s resolute commitment to strengthening multilateralism with the United Nations playing a central role in addressing the most pressing global challenges. The Prime Minister appreciated the Secretary-General’s remarkable leadership in promoting international peace and stability, as well as UN’s role in strengthening global governance with enhanced voice of the developing countries. Expressing gratitude for the Secretary-General’s appreciation of the…

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi has decided to pay Haris Rauf’s fine personally. Sources divulged on Friday that the PCB chairman will cover the penalty amount personally. It is pertinent to note that India captain Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf were fined 30 per cent of their match fees each as both of the players found guilty of breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the high-octane clash between Pakistan and India on September 14 (Sunday). According to details, the remarks made by the Indian captain were deemed to reference a recent military…

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has approved the use of the 6 GHz band (5925–6425 MHz) for Wi-Fi 7, paving the way for adopting the latest wireless technology in the country. According to PTA, Wi-Fi 7 will deliver the fastest data rates in Pakistan, offering exceptional performance for high-resolution video streaming, augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR), and industrial automation. The authority noted that Wi-Fi 7 will also reduce broadband costs, ease congestion on older spectrum bands, and strengthen network reliability. This means households, businesses, educational institutions, healthcare systems, and smart city projects will all benefit from the upgrade. Early adoption…

Singer Adnan Sami has weighed in on the ongoing Sardaar Ji 3 debate, saying that while art crosses borders, an artist’s identity is inseparable from their country. His remarks follow Diljit Dosanjh’s defense after being labeled “anti-national” over his film’s ban in India. Speaking in a recent interview, Sami — who became an Indian citizen in 2016 — said:“Politics is something else, and nationality is something else. An artist always belongs to his country, he cannot be political.” He emphasized that art should not be forced into a political mold and that artists do not adhere to rigid political ideologies.…

Iran on Friday condemned Western efforts to reimpose international sanctions, warning that the move undermines trust in the global order. The sanctions, set to return this weekend, come after a failed bid by Russia and China to delay the snapback mechanism at the UN Security Council. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told the UN Security Council that reinstating sanctions against Tehran was “legally void” and a “dangerous precedent.” He accused the United States of rejecting diplomacy and the European trio — Britain, France and Germany (E3) — of choosing confrontation over dialogue. “Iran will never respond to threats or pressure,” Araghchi…

The United States has told India that reducing its purchases of Russian oil is crucial for progress on a long-awaited trade deal, even as New Delhi defended the imports as economically essential, according to people familiar with the talks. Trade negotiations between Washington and New Delhi are “on a positive track,” a US official said, but added that India must do more to address concerns over market access, the trade deficit, and discounted Russian crude. President Donald Trump has made curbing Russian oil purchases a central demand of his foreign policy. He has urged India, the European Union, and NATO…

Venezuela has warned the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) that the United States is preparing “an immoral and illegal military threat” against the South American nation, raising fears of escalation in the Caribbean. Addressing UN member states on Friday, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil Pinto accused Washington of plotting military aggression under the guise of anti-drug operations. He said his country was grateful to governments and people around the world “that are speaking out against this attempt to bring war to the Caribbean and South America.” Pinto stressed that US actions are aimed at enabling “external powers to rob Venezuela’s…

17 terrorists of Fitna-ul-Khawarij were killed during an operation by security forces in Karak district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. DPO Shahbaz Elahi said the operation was launched following confirmed information about the presence of Khawarijs from the banned TTP Mullah Nazir group in the Darshakhel area of Karak. 17 Khawarijs died in clashes with security forces, while three soldiers sustained minor injuries. The operation continues based on information that 22 Khawarijs remain in the area. Authorities fear further casualties. In response, a curfew has been imposed in Darshakhel and neighbouring villages. DPO Shahbaz Elahi urged residents not to leave their homes until…

KARACHI : President Asif Ali Zardari has expressed the confidence that new phase of CPEC project will usher in fresh opportunities for Pakistan’s economic progress and will further deepen the all-weather Pakistan-China partnership. He was talking to Consul General of China in Karachi Yang Yundong who called on him on Friday. The President referred to the 14th meeting of the Joint Cooperation Committee on CPEC held in Beijing on Friday, and welcomed the launch of CPEC Phase-II which is focused on people-centered growth, innovation, agriculture, and export development. He appreciated the warm hospitality and courtesies extended by the Chinese leadership…

The 12th Silk Road International Film Festival concluded on Friday in Fuzhou, southeast China’s Fujian Province. Centered on the theme “Silk Road Connects the World, Film Festival Illuminates Fuzhou,” this year’s festival attracted 2,856 submissions from 125 countries and regions. Twenty-one films were shortlisted for the “Golden Silk Road Awards,” with 10 winners ultimately announced. The Best Film award went to “As the Water Flows,” a 2025 Chinese drama film, while the Jury Grand Prix Best Director was awarded to “Bird of a Different Feather” from India. Marianna Brennand, director of “Manas,” won Best Director, while actress Jamilli Correa earned…