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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially turned down the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) demand to remove match referee Andy Pycroft from the ongoing Asia Cup 2025, escalating tensions between the cricketing body and Pakistan, sources said. ICC rejects PCB’s request They said that on Tuesday, the ICC formally rejected the PCB’s request to replace Pycroft. The decision was conveyed to the PCB a day earlier and confirmed in an official letter. Sources say that Pakistan will withdraw from Asia Cup if the PCB’s demand is not met. The PCB had accused Pycroft of violating the ICC Code of Conduct…

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) rallied on Tuesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index soaring more than 1,000 points as investors cheered stable interest rates and upbeat corporate earnings expectations. By 10:05am, the KSE-100 Index had climbed 948.95 points, or 0.61%, to trade at 156,333.45. Later in the session, the index extended gains to settle above 156,000, closing at 156,468 after adding 1,083 points. Buying was strong across major sectors including automobiles, commercial banks, cement, fertiliser, oil and gas exploration, refineries, power generation, and OMCs. Heavyweights such as ARL, HUBCO, MARI, OGDC, PPL, POL, PSO, SNGPL, SSGC, DGKC, HBL, MCB, MEBL…

Actress Huma Qureshi, who has been part of Bollywood for over a decade, is making headlines — not just for her upcoming films but also for her personal life. Reports suggested the actress is engaged to acting coach Rachit Singh, and fans are curious to know more about him. Who is Rachit Singh? Rachit Singh hails from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, and began his career in Delhi in 2012. Initially, he tried his hand at ramp walking before moving to Mumbai in 2016, where he established himself as an acting coach. Singh runs a popular acting workshop that has trained some…

Bollywood star couple Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal are reportedly set to welcome their first child later this year, with the baby due between October and November, according to reports by Indian media. While the couple has not issued an official confirmation, speculation about Katrina’s pregnancy has been circulating online for months. Ever since their wedding in 2021, Katrina and Vicky have faced constant pregnancy speculation. From her choice of loose outfits to her absence at public events, fans have long tried to connect the dots. This time, however, the reports have intensified. NDTV sources say Katrina is indeed pregnant,…

Apple’s iOS 26, released globally on September 15, 2025, marks a major leap in iPhone software, blending a new visual identity with deeper AI-driven intelligence. From the striking Liquid Glass design to real-time call screening and live translations, the update promises a more fluid, intuitive, and creative iPhone experience. But Apple has also issued a rare note of caution: users may notice temporary battery drain as the system adapts to the overhaul. The highlight of iOS 26 is the new Liquid Glass design, which renders icons and interfaces with a rippling, translucent effect. Apple says this makes apps feel more…

The government of Pakistan has officially launched the HPV vaccination campaign in Islamabad, where a schoolgirl received the country’s first cervical cancer vaccine. The initiative aims to protect young girls against cervical cancer, one of the leading causes of cancer deaths among women worldwide. What is cervical cancer? Cervical cancer develops in the cells of the cervix, the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. In most cases, it is caused by persistent infection with high-risk types of Human Papillomavirus (HPV). This cancer is often slow-growing, but if left undetected, it can spread to other parts of…

Donald Trump on Monday announced that U.S. forces carried out a second strike against what he described as a Venezuelan drug trafficking vessel, killing three people. The move, which follows an earlier attack that killed 11, has fueled tensions with Caracas and raised questions over international law and due process. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the “kinetic strike” targeted “extraordinarily violent drug trafficking cartels and narcoterrorists” in the U.S. Southern Command’s area of responsibility. He shared a video showing a boat floating in the sea before erupting into a fireball. “These extremely violent drug trafficking cartels pose…

The United Nations welcomes high-level dialogues between China and the United States, a UN spokesperson said on Monday. “We welcome and encourage high-level dialogues between the world’s two largest economies because their economic relationship has an impact on the global economy,” Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for the UN secretary-general, said at a daily briefing, in response to a question on the two-day trade talks between China and the United States in Madrid, Spain, from Sunday to Monday. The Chinese and U.S. delegations engaged in candid, in-depth and constructive communication based on mutual respect and equal consultation regarding economic and trade issues of mutual…

The 22nd China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) is set to open on Wednesday in Nanning, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. All inbound exhibits had arrived by Sunday afternoon and preparations are nearly complete for the event that promises to further boost trade ties and deepen economic integration between China and its largest trading partner. Pang Xiaoning, a senior official with Nanning Customs, said that Nanning Customs implemented 15 measures to ensure efficient clearance and smooth exhibition setup. These include dedicated channels for exhibition goods and simplified procedures to support ASEAN countries in showcasing specialty foods and cosmetics. According to the latest data…

The Chinese delegation held a press briefing after the economic and trade talks with the United States in Madrid, Spain. China and the U.S. engaged in open, in-depth and constructive discussions on mutual economic and trade concerns, including TikTok, said Li Chenggang, China’s international trade representative with the Ministry of Commerce and vice minister of commerce.