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The Pakistan Polio Eradication Programme confirmed the presence of wild poliovirus in environmental samples collected from seven additional districts. According to a report issued by the Regional Polio Laboratory of the National Institute of Health (NIH) on Saturday, poliovirus was detected in sewage samples collected between May 8 and May 23 from Gwadar, Quetta, South Waziristan Lower, South Waziristan Upper, Rawalpindi, Larkana, and Mirpurkhas. In contrast, environmental samples from Lahore and Pishin tested negative for the virus, offering a rare glimmer of optimism amid ongoing surveillance efforts. Officials said a total of nine sewage samples were analysed as part of…

Pakistan pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi has expressed keen anticipation ahead of the 15th edition of the Big Bash League (BBL), revealing his eagerness to dismiss top batters including Babar Azam, Steve Smith and David Warner. Speaking during a recent podcast interview, the 25-year-old left-arm pacer was asked which wicket among the three he would consider most valuable. In response, Afridi refused to single out any one batter. “For me, it’s all three,” he replied with a smile. “I wouldn’t pick just one because all of them are crucial wickets. They’re key players for their teams, and I’d love to…

Radio jockey and content creator Mahvashfound herself at the centre of an online storm after being accused by social media users of benefiting professionally from her alleged association with Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal. Mehwish, who has been linked to Chahal since late last year, took to Instagram earlier this week to post a strongly worded video in response to personal attacks and negative comments regarding her professional accomplishments. This comes in the wake of Chahal’s recent divorce from Indian choreographer Dhanashree Verma, which has revived interest in the RJ’s ties to the cricketer. In the viral video, Mahvashdirectly addressed comments…

Popular television and film actors Sanam Saeed and Mohib Mirza have announced the birth of their first child, a baby boy named Vali Hasan Mirza. The couple took to Instagram on Friday to share the news with their followers. In a joint post, they wrote: “With joy and gratitude, we welcome the arrival of our son, Vali Hasan Mirza. 18th of May 2025 – Sanam & Mohib.” The announcement was met with an outpouring of well-wishes from fans, fellow actors, and members of the entertainment industry. Several celebrities, including actor Zara Noor Abbas — who is currently working alongside Mohib Mirza…

At least 82 Palestinians were killed in a series of Israeli air and ground attacks across the Gaza Strip, including dozens who had gathered near aid distribution points in central and southern parts of the besieged enclave. Health officials in Gaza confirmed that 34 of the dead were aid seekers, among them women and children, who were targeted near humanitarian aid sites operated by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a controversial group backed by Israel and the United States. The deadliest incident occurred in central Gaza, where Israeli forces opened fire on civilians waiting for food assistance. Hospital sources told Al…

Iran has been largely cut off from the global internet for over 60 hours, severely restricting the public’s ability to communicate, express political views, and access safety information, a digital rights watchdog reported on Saturday. According to NetBlocks, a global internet monitoring group, the outage began earlier this week and has persisted across much of the country, leaving citizens disconnected from international websites and online services. “The internet shutdown continues to severely limit the public’s ability to express political viewpoints, communicate freely, and follow safety alerts,” NetBlocks said in a statement. While authorities in Tehran have not provided detailed explanations,…

The government of Pakistan has announced its decision to officially recommend US President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, recognizing his crucial intervention during the recent military stand-off between Pakistan and India. According to a formal statement issued by Islamabad on the government’s official X account, President Trump’s “decisive diplomatic engagement and pivotal leadership” helped de-escalate what was described as an extremely volatile situation between the two nuclear-armed nations, potentially preventing a full-scale war that could have endangered millions of lives. “President Trump demonstrated great strategic foresight and stellar statesmanship by engaging both Islamabad and New Delhi at…

Meta said on Friday it has teamed up with Oakley to release AI-powered smart glasses, expanding its push into wearable tech after the success of Ray-Ban Meta glasses. The social media company is expanding its partnership with Oakley and Ray-Ban-parent EssilorLuxottica amid growing consumer interest in AI-powered wearable devices. Meta has sold millions of Ray-Ban Meta glasses since their launch and said its “Oakley Meta HSTN” will feature a hands-free high-resolution camera, open-ear speakers, water resistance and Meta AI capabilities. The limited-edition product will be available for pre-order starting July 11 at $499, with additional products starting at $399 launching…

China’s cyberspace watchdogs have addressed issues with over 3,500 artificial intelligence products that were not compliant with relevant rules since April, including mini-programs, web applications and AI agents. This follows a campaign launched in April targeting the abuse of AI technology in forms such as deepfake face-swapping and voice-cloning, which infringe on public interests, as well as the failure to properly label AI-generated content that misleads the public, according to the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) on Friday. More than 960,000 items containing illegal or harmful content were removed from the internet, and over 3,700 related accounts were shut down…

A Chinese envoy on Friday called for international efforts to promote talks to ease Israel-Iran tensions. He also called for an immediate ceasefire and an end to the fighting. Fu Cong, China’s permanent representative to the United Nations, warned at an emergency meeting of the Security Council that if the conflict escalates further, not only will both sides suffer greater losses, but regional countries will also be severely affected. He strongly condemned Israel’s attacks against Iran, saying Israeli actions violate international law and the norms of international relations, jeopardize the sovereignty and security of Iran, and undermine regional peace and…