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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif departed for China on Tuesday for a four-day official visit aimed at strengthening cooperation between Punjab and the Chinese province of Xinjiang. Chinese Consul General Sun Yang was present at the airport to see off the chief minister before her departure. Upon arrival at Urumqi International Airport, Maryam will be received by senior Chinese officials. She will then begin her engagements at the Kunlun Hall of the conference centre at the Xinjiang State Guest House. During the visit, the chief minister is scheduled to meet a high-level delegation led by Xinjiang Party Secretary Chen…

The second birthday celebration of Pakistan ODI captain Shaheen Afridi’s son and former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi’s grandson, Aliyar, was held with close family members in attendance. The birthday gathering featured a cake-cutting ceremony, with family members coming together to make the occasion memorable for the two-year-old. Shaheen Afridi spent time with his son during the celebration, playing with him and even joining him for face painting. Sharing a birthday message on social media, Shaheen said Aliyar had brought light into his world two years ago and made his life even more beautiful. Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi also joined…

Angel Reese grabbed a WNBA-record 26 rebounds, Allisha Gray scored 20 points and the Atlanta Dream completed a perfect West Coast road trip with a 78-71 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks on Monday. Rhyne Howard scored 18 points and Naz Hillmon had 12 for the Dream (25-13), who went 4-0 on their trip and moved within a half game of third place in the overall standings with six regular-season games remaining. Reese broke Chamique Holdsclaw’s record of 24 rebounds set in 2003 and added 11 points for her 27th double-double of the season as Atlanta ⁠won at Los Angeles…

England fast bowler Brydon Carse has been dropped from the squad for the second test against Pakistan following an investigation into an incident ​at a club in Derby, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) ‌said on Monday. “Following a referral from the ECB, the Cricket Regulator has confirmed that they will investigate events on Saturday night in Derby,” the ECB said in a statement. “Brydon Carse ​will no longer be available for selection for the second men’s test ​while this investigation is ongoing and the full facts are obtained.” Carse, ⁠who did not play in the opening test victory…

Pakistan women’s cricket team captain Fatima Sana has said her side will head into the Asia Cup with a broader tournament strategy rather than placing extra emphasis on any single encounter. Speaking at a press conference in Lahore on Monday, Fatima said preparations for the continental competition were progressing well and the players were determined to produce consistent performances throughout the tournament. “For us, every match in the Asia Cup is important,” she said, stressing that Pakistan’s attention would not be restricted to one particular fixture. The skipper said familiarity with conditions in Dubai should help the team as it…

Senior Pakistani actress Humaira Bano has announced her marriage, sharing the happy news with her fans on social media. The actress took to Instagram and shared pictures with her husband, revealing that she has entered a new chapter of her life. However, her husband’s face was not visible in the photographs. In the caption, Bano shared a heartfelt reflection on destiny, saying that people sometimes make their own plans, but Allah has a different plan for them. She added that when Allah wills something, the path to the destination becomes easier. Humaira Bano is a familiar face in Pakistani television…

Renowned Urdu poet Ahmed Faraz was remembered on his 18th death anniversary on Tuesday. Born on January 12, 1931, in Kohat, Faraz emerged as one of the most celebrated poets of the modern era. He began his professional career as a scriptwriter for Radio Pakistan Peshawar and later joined Peshawar University as a lecturer. His acclaimed literary works include Janaan Janaan, Tanha Tanha, Ghazal Bahana Karun, and Shab-e-Khoon. He was also associated with the Progressive Writers Movement. In recognition of his contributions to Urdu literature, the iconic poet was decorated with prestigious national awards, including the Sitara-e-Imtiaz and Hilal-e-Imtiaz. Ahmed…

Celebrities have spoken out in support of Hina Javed’s family following the young woman’s death in Rawalpindi on August 20. The case is being investigated as an alleged murder, with calls for a fair and transparent investigation. Actors Mahira Khan, Hania Aamir, Osman Khalid Butt, Iffat Omar and Samar Jafri have expressed sympathy for Hina’s family and condemned violence against women. Hina, who married in 2025, had moved into her in-laws’ home. According to reports, she was found hanging from a wire noose attached to a bathroom shower. Her brother, Fahad, later registered a murder case against her husband, Asghar…

Labour, New Zealand’s main opposition party, said on Tuesday it would support a ban on social media for under-16s, removing a major obstacle for Prime Minister Christopher Luxon after his coalition partners said they would block the legislation. Luxon on Monday said the proposed laws would require social media platforms to take reasonable steps to verify users’ ages, including by utilising existing account information, ⁠facial technology and digital identity documents. Platforms could face fines of up to 10% of global revenue for non-compliance. “With Labour’s support there is no reason for the government to delay the bill and we expect…

Apple may increase the prices of its upcoming iPhone models by at least $100, with the company reportedly preparing to raise prices as it faces higher component costs and a global shortage of memory chips. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is expected to unveil its new iPhone lineup at its annual September event, with the iPhone 18 Pro likely to start at around $1,200, compared with the $1,100 starting price of the iPhone 17 Pro introduced last year. The iPhone 18 Pro Max and Apple’s first foldable iPhone, which could reportedly carry the Ultra name, may also come with…