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The Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise formerly known as Sialkot Stallionz has been renamed Multan Sultans following a majority acquisition by CD Ventures, PSL Chief Executive Salman Naseer said on Tuesday. He made the announcement at a joint news conference alongside franchise owner Hamza Majeed and CD Ventures chief Gohar Shah. Naseer said CD Ventures has taken a majority stake in the team, which was initially bought by OZ Developers for Rs1.85 billion at the PSL auction held in January. Naseer revealed that, following the latest developments, the franchise’s valuation has risen to Rs2 billion annually. “Gohar Shah requested to…

Hania Aamir has been making headlines for both her professional achievements and personal life, with constant buzz around her wedding plans and her rumoured relationship with singer Asim Azhar. It all started after Galaxy Lollywood host Momin Ali Munshi claimed that the Meri Zindagi Hai Tu actress is set to get married in 2026. Now, Hania’s close friend and Indian rapper Badshah has reacted to the wedding rumours while also speaking about a possible future collaboration with the actress. During a press conference in London, Badshah praised Hania and said he has always wished her well. Commenting on the marriage…

Pope Leo XIV has urged Catholic priests to resist the “temptation” to use artificial intelligence to write sermons. The Chicago-born pontiff, who is the first head of the Catholic Church to hail from the United States, also urged his fellow clergymen to “use your brains more.” The pope made the remarks during a closed-door meeting with the clergy of the Diocese of Rome on February 19. The details of the meeting, in which the pope took questions from priests, were unsealed the next day and reported by Vatican News. During the meeting, the pope told listeners that giving a “homily…

The National Cyber Emergency Response Team (National CERT) on Monday issued a high-priority cybersecurity alert in Pakistan amid escalating regional tensions. According to the advisory, hostile actors, including state-sponsored groups, hacktivists, and opportunistic cybercriminals, may exploit the current situation to launch cyber operations targeting sensitive government, defense, and financial systems. Threats are expected to include spear phishing, deepfake content, misinformation campaigns, DDoS attacks, malware, and ransomware targeting banking and corporate networks. The advisory also highlighted the risk of government social media accounts being hacked, potentially spreading false or inflammatory content to the public. The National CERT directed institutions to implement…

BEIJING :- China has successfully created its first exoskeleton robot system specifically designed for complex mine environments, marking a significant step toward “human-machine collaborative” rescue operations. The system is now undergoing industrial testing and has completed three rounds of practical training validation with a national mine rescue team, demonstrating excellent adaptability and stability in underground conditions, China Energy Investment Corporation Co., Ltd. (CHN Energy) said in a press release on Thursday. The project, initiated in July 2025 by Shendong Coal Group of CHN Energy in partnership with the China Coal Research Institute, addresses critical challenges in mine disaster response, including…

ISLAMABAD : Pakistan and China held extensive talks on Monday regarding regional security, focusing on the US-Israel strikes on Iran and cross-border terrorism from Afghanistan. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met with Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong, stressing dialogue, diplomacy, and Pakistan’s commitment to regional peace. Later, Senator Ishaq Dar also spoke with EU High Representative Kaja Kallas, discussing concerns over Iran and the Middle East, briefing on Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions, and emphasizing de-escalation, with both sides agreeing to maintain close contact.

HANGZHOU : In warmer parts of China where heavy snowfall is rare, ski resorts are drawing growing crowds, fueled by advances in snowmaking technology, the rapid growth of indoor ski resorts and rising enthusiasm for winter sports among southern Chinese holidaymakers. At the SkyLand ski resort, located over 1,100 meters above sea level in Anji County of Zhejiang Province, instructor Wang Fang had a busy Spring Festival holiday. During the nine-day period, she taught an average of five students a day. “There are so many first-timers here,” Wang said. “Seeing visitors enjoy their first experience on snow is very rewarding.”…

A book about how the Communist Party of China (CPC) secured victory in China’s fight against poverty under the leadership of Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, has been published. The book was recently published by the publishing house of the Party School of the CPC Central Committee (National Academy of Governance) and distributed nationwide. Featuring representative events and people involved in the battle against poverty, this book narrates how the CPC Central Committee, with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, led the whole Party and people of all ethnic groups to eliminate absolute poverty, vividly highlighting…

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday said that China values the traditional friendship between China and Iran and supports Iran in safeguarding its sovereignty, security, territorial integrity and national dignity. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks during a phone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi at the latter’s request. Araghchi briefed on the latest regional situation, stating that the United States has launched a war against Iran for the second time during the Iran-U.S. negotiations. Noting that positive progress has been made in this…

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday said that major countries must not use their military advantage to carry out arbitrary attacks against other nations. “The world should not revert to the law of the jungle,” Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said during a phone conversation with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot. The Iranian nuclear issue should ultimately be resolved through political and diplomatic means, Wang said. He expressed hope that France will uphold an objective and impartial position, maintain a calm and rational approach, and work with China…