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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to China entered a new phase of cooperation as he met his Chinese counterpart Li Qiang in Beijing. The two leaders expressed satisfaction over positive progress in bilateral relations and signed multiple agreements to expand collaboration under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Phase 2. The meeting featured detailed discussions at the delegation level, followed by the signing of memorandums of understanding and agreements. Both sides agreed to work together on five new economic corridors under CPEC. The priority sectors identified include agriculture, mining and minerals, textiles, industry, and information technology. Cooperation in science, technology, IT,…

Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza met top Qatari defence officials in Doha, reaffirming the brotherly ties between Pakistan and Qatar while discussing evolving regional security dynamics. According to Inter-Service Public Relations (ISPR), the visit marked the second round of the Higher Military Cooperation Committee (HMCC) meeting. During the visit, General Mirza held talks with His Excellency Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al Thani, Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs, and Lt General (Pilot) Jassim Mohammad Ahmed Al-Mannal, Chief of Staff of Qatar Armed Forces. Both sides…

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) carried its bullish momentum into Thursday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index surging past the 153,000 level on the back of strong sectoral performance and improved investor sentiment. Within minutes of the market opening, the index jumped over 700 points, continuing its record-breaking run. At the start of the business session, a strong bullish trend was visible as the KSE-100 Index climbed by 1,6800 points to reach 153,270. By 10am, the index was hovering at 152,974.07, reflecting a gain of 772.20 points or 0.51%. During intraday trade, the index hit a high of 153,117.26, underscoring investors’…

Authorities in Sialkot have revised their earlier decision to keep all educational institutions closed from September 1 to September 5. According to a new notification issued by Deputy Commissioner Saba Asghar Ali, the closure order will now apply only to government schools, while private schools, colleges, and universities will continue functioning as usual. Earlier order withdrawn The earlier directive had ordered the closure of all public and private institutions across Sialkot from September 1 to 5 due to adverse weather and safety concerns. However, the district administration has now limited the scope of the order after reviewing the situation. Private…

Renowned Pakistani filmmaker Syed Noor has revealed that he fell in love with actress Saima during the filming of his past blockbuster, Ghunghat. In a recent interview, he recalled how unexpected casting changes shaped both the movie’s success and his personal life. Syed Noor shared that actors Neeli and Noman Ijaz were initially considered for the lead roles in Ghunghat. However, both backed out, which opened the door for Shaan and Saima to step into the project. According to him, Noman Ijaz was originally supposed to play Shaan’s role but withdrew due to personal reasons. This gave Shaan the opportunity, despite initial…

xAI, the artificial intelligence startup founded by Elon Musk, has lost another top executive. According to The Wall Street Journal, Chief Financial Officer Mike Liberatore has left the company, marking the latest in a string of high-profile departures. Liberatore, a former Airbnb executive, joined xAI in April and left around the end of July. During his brief stint, he played a key role in orchestrating the firm’s $5 billion debt raise and another $5 billion in equity funding — nearly half of which came from Musk’s SpaceX. He also oversaw parts of xAI’s data center expansion in Memphis. Part of…

Apple is reportedly preparing a major overhaul of Siri that could be powered by Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence model. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the iPhone maker has reached a formal agreement with Google to begin testing Gemini inside Siri, marking a significant shift in Apple’s strategy as it seeks to compete with AI leaders like OpenAI and Perplexity. The highly anticipated Siri revamp, originally expected sooner, has now been pushed to 2026. Insiders say Apple has struggled to determine whether its own AI models are powerful enough to support a next-generation Siri that can match rival AI assistants. How…

Torrential rains measuring a record 526 millimetres have wreaked havoc across Gujrat, submerging roads, homes, and commercial centres. Floodwaters entered major city markets and residential areas, leaving daily life paralysed and traders counting heavy losses. Six rainwater drains overflowed on the city’s outskirts, flooding nearby villages before pushing into Gujrat city. Commercial hubs, including Kachhari Chowk, Court Road and Muslim Bazaar, were inundated, forcing traders to shift valuables from their shops late at night without any assistance from authorities. “Neither the district administration nor municipal staff were visible while we struggled to save our goods,” said one trader. Many shopkeepers…

Punjab is battling one of the worst floods in its history as surging waters from the Chenab and Sutlej rivers have left at least 46 people dead and displaced millions. Officials warned that Multan city and critical infrastructure, including Sher Shah Bridge, remain under extreme pressure as water inflows rise. The Flood Forecasting Division (FFD) reported that Tarbela Dam has reached 100% capacity at 1,549.87 feet, while Mangla Dam is 87% full at 1,228.55 feet. Smaller reservoirs such as Khanpur, Rawal and Simli dams are also close to their maximum levels, increasing the risk of downstream flooding. Extremely high flood…

At least 60 people have died after a boat carrying more than 100 passengers capsized in north-central Nigeria, officials confirmed on Thursday. The tragedy occurred in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State when the vessel struck a submerged tree stump while heading for a condolence visit. The boat departed from Tungan Sule in Malale district on Tuesday morning, bound for the town of Dugga. Around 11 a.m. local time (1000 GMT), it collided with a tree stump near Gausawa community, causing it to overturn in the river. Abdullahi Baba Ara, chair of Borgu Local Government Area, told reporters the…