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Pakistan kept their Asia Cup 2025 hopes alive with a five-wicket win over defending champions Sri Lanka in a must-win Super Four clash at Sheikh Zayed Stadium on Tuesday. Asked to bowl first, Pakistan’s pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi ripped through Sri Lanka’s top order, dismissing Kusal Mendis for a duck and Pathum Nissanka for eight inside his first two overs. Despite a brief recovery to 53 runs by the end of the powerplay, Pakistan’s bowlers maintained tight control. Hussain Talat made an instant impact, striking twice in his opening over to leave Sri Lanka reeling at 58/5 in the…

After a wait of more than three decades, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has won his first National Film Award. The 71st National Film Awards ceremony was held in New Delhi, where President Draupadi Murmu presented the honours to the winners. Shah Rukh Khan received the Best Actor award for his performance in Jawan (2023), marking a milestone in his 33-year-long career. Sharing the spotlight, Vikrant Massey was jointly awarded Best Actor alongside Shah Rukh Khan for his powerful role in 12th Fail. Meanwhile, Rani Mukerji won Best Actress for her moving performance in Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway. Shah Rukh Khan’s journey to top…

Actress Memoona Qudoos alleged that Lahore’s entertainment industry harbors more “wrong practices” than Karachi. In a recent appearance on a podcast, Qudoos alleged that certain practices, including homosexuality and public parties, were more common in Lahore. She remarked that such “wrong things” should be confined to private settings rather than displayed publicly. Lahore vs Karachi: Different realities According to Qudoos, while questionable activities also exist in Karachi, they are less visible compared to Lahore. She further stated that people in Lahore tend to “show off,” talking about wealth they don’t actually possess. By contrast, she said people in Karachi are…

Is your laptop slow, overheating, or always begging for the charger? At some point, every device reaches the end of its useful life. Struggling with outdated hardware isn’t just frustrating—it can also be a security risk. So how do you know it’s really time for a new machine? These six clear warning signs will tell you. 1. No More Updates Available A laptop that no longer gets software or security updates is a ticking time bomb. When your operating system stops receiving patches—like Windows 10, which loses support in 2025—your device becomes vulnerable to cyberattacks and many new programs won’t…

A remote village in Maharashtra has been connected to electricity for the first time in 78 years since India’s independence, ending decades of darkness and bringing hope for better living conditions. Residents of Varaswadi village in Pahari Shahpur taluka of Thane district marked the electrification of their homes with firecrackers and joyous slogans. For the 15 families living there, electricity symbolized more than just light—it was the beginning of a new chapter. Villagers called it the “biggest change of their lives,” as their homes and streets lit up for the very first time. According to the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution…

Ousmane Dembele was named the world’s best player of the season as he claimed the Ballon d’Or on a night of triumph for his Paris St Germain club, while Barcelona’s Aitana Bonmati, a serial trophy winner, claimed the women’s award on Monday. The 28-year-old France forward Dembele, who needed time and the guidance of PSG coach Luis Enrique to fulfill his potential as he inspired the capital club to their first Champions League title last season, became the sixth French player to lift the award and the first since Karim Benzema in 2022. He beat Spain and Barcelona forward Lamine…

Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Tuesday said China is willing to make more active and practical efforts with Canada to promote further improvement of bilateral relations. Li, who is in New York to attend the general debate of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, made the remarks in his meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. He also called on both sides to steadily steer their ties onto a track of healthy, stable and sustainable development.

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday urged concerted efforts to better build a beautiful Xinjiang in the process of Chinese modernization, when he met with representatives from all ethnic groups and all walks of life in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), arrived in Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang, earlier in the day to attend activities marking the region’s 70th founding anniversary. On behalf of the CPC Central Committee, he extended sincere greetings and heartfelt wishes to the people…

China stressed the urgent need to end the tragedy in Gaza, ease tensions in the West Bank, address the historical injustices suffered by Palestine and safeguard peace and stability in the Middle East, a Chinese envoy said Tuesday at a UN Security Council meeting on the peaceful settlement of the Palestinian question. “The Middle East once again stands at a historical crossroads. Choosing between easing tensions and confrontation, dialogue and conflict, is a responsibility that regional countries and the international community must shoulder together,” said Geng Shuang, China’s deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, adding that China has always…

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday arrived in Urumqi, capital of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, to attend activities marking the autonomous region’s 70th founding anniversary. Xi, who is also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, has led a central delegation to Xinjiang for the celebrations, marking the first time in the history of the Party and the country that such an arrangement has been made. At about 2:20 p.m., Xi’s plane landed at the Urumqi Tianshan International Airport. He stepped out of the cabin and waved to…