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Australia’s middle-order batter Tim David has been fined 10 percent of his match fee for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the fifth T20 International against the West Indies at Warner Park on July 28. The incident occurred in the fifth over of Australia’s innings when West Indies pacer Alzarri Joseph delivered a ball down the leg side that was not signaled a wide by the on-field umpire. David, visibly frustrated, extended his arms in protest and walked toward the umpire, a gesture that constituted dissent. The ICC confirmed that David was found guilty of violating Article 2.8 of…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : The Embassy of Pakistan in Beijing, today, observed Youm-e-Istehsal Kashmir (Day of Exploitation) in a solemn and dignified ceremony underscoring Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to the Kashmir cause centred on inalienable right to self-determination of the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). The event commenced with the reading of messages from the President of Pakistan, Prime Minister, and Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, highlighting Indian measures to alter the demographic and political landscape of IIOJK over the past six years. Their messages reaffirmed Pakistan’s steadfast political, moral, and diplomatic support for Kashmir and its people.…

Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal, during his official visit to Beijing, held a series of high-level meetings with Chinese officials and companies to prepare for Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif’s upcoming visit, the 14th Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC), and the next phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). He emphasized a strategic shift from the $25 billion infrastructure-focused first phase to business-to-business collaboration, agricultural modernization, and industrial development to boost exports and job creation. Discussions also covered socio-economic initiatives, training 1,000 Pakistani agriculture experts in China, enhancing cooperation in peaceful nuclear technology, space exploration, and satellite-based disaster management,…

The Pakistani government has strongly denied allegations made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky who claimed foreign mercenaries, including Pakistani nationals, were fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine. On Monday, during a visit to the frontline area of Vovchansk in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, President Zelensky stated that Ukrainian forces were encountering “mercenaries” from several countries, including Pakistan, China, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and African nations. “Our warriors in this sector are reporting the participation of mercenaries… We will respond,” Zelensky posted on X (formerly Twitter), sharing updates on his discussions with military commanders of the 57th Brigade. Although Zelensky did not provide direct…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has strongly condemned India’s ongoing efforts to consolidate its illegal occupation of Jammu and Kashmir, warning that Pakistan will never accept any unilateral steps aimed at altering the region’s disputed status. Speaking on the occasion of Kashmir Exploitation Day, Dar said the Modi-led government is reportedly considering declaring the region a Union Territory, a move he termed a continuation of India’s strategy to suppress the Kashmiri identity and violate their rights. He said India used the Pulwama incident as a pretext to eliminate the special status of occupied Kashmir, an illegal action taken unilaterally on…

A moderate earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale struck Iran’s southeastern Kerman province on Tuesday morning, Iranian media reported. According to the Seismological Centre of the University of Tehran, the quake occurred at 10:06am local time, with its epicenter located 41 kilometers from Panag, a remote area in the province. State media said there were no immediate reports of casualties or serious damage, though rescue teams were placed on alert.

In a quiet but significant move, SpaceX has introduced a new initiative called Starlink Community that could make satellite internet access more affordable by allowing multiple subscribers to share a single Starlink dish terminal. According to a support page posted for authorized resellers and enterprise clients, the new model allows “one Starlink, multiple subscribers—each with their own Starlink account and seamless experience.” While SpaceX has not publicly announced the launch, the details appeared on Starlink.com, where a placeholder page for the “Community” plan shows a monthly price of $60, making it substantially cheaper than the current Residential Lite ($80) and Standard Residential…

Apple is reportedly developing its own artificial intelligence-powered search engine, internally dubbed the “Apple Answer Engine,” in a move that could redefine how users interact with Apple devices and challenge the dominance of ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini AI. According to a report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple has formed a specialized team named Answers, Knowledge, and Information (AKI) to build this search-focused AI system. The product, still in development, is being designed to provide real-time answers to user queries by pulling information directly from the web—similar to what ChatGPT and Gemini currently offer. Step beyond Siri and ChatGPT integration While…

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Monday launched nationwide protests demanding the release of its incarcerated party founder, as party leaders and lawmakers gathered in Islamabad and other cities to lead demonstrations and rallies. The protest plan includes a solidarity march from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa House in Islamabad to Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi. According to PTI leader Umair Niazi, the party’s lawmakers from Punjab and KP were instructed to gather in the federal capital to lead the protest. He said that while the initial plan involved separate activities in their respective regions, the strategy was changed for a more unified demonstration in…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly decided to move ahead with a full military occupation of the Gaza Strip, expanding operations across the entire enclave, including areas where captives are still believed to be held by Hamas. According to multiple Israeli media outlets including i24NEWS, The Jerusalem Post, Channel 12, and Ynet, the decision is expected to be officially approved by Netanyahu’s war cabinet, which is scheduled to convene on Tuesday. “The decision has been made,” Channel 12’s Chief Political Analyst Amit Sega quoted a senior official in Netanyahu’s office as saying. “Hamas won’t release more hostages without total…