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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has lodged a strong protest with the International Cricket Council (ICC) and Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), demanding the removal of match referee Andy Pycroft after he allegedly stopped the captains of Pakistan and India from shaking hands during the Asia Cup clash in Dubai. According to PCB’s detailed letter, Pycroft told Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha before the toss that “there would be no handshake.” He also instructed Pakistan’s media manager that the incident should not be recorded. PCB’s protest letter The letter, addressed to both ICC and MCC, accuses the referee of breaching cricket’s…

Large parts of Punjab and Sindh remain inundated as high-level floodwaters from the Indus River continue to submerge villages, threatening barrages in Guddu, Sukkur, and Kotri. Authorities are carrying out rescue and relief operations, while thousands of residents are being shifted to safer places. According to reports, floods have submerged several areas of Muzaffargarh and Alipur, where the Punjab government is leading ongoing relief and rescue activities. Meanwhile, flood relays have entered Sindh, where the rising water is putting immense pressure on the Kotri, Guddu, and Sukkur barrages. In many parts of Kachha, villages are underwater, leaving residents with no…

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a strong rebound on Monday as the benchmark KSE-100 Index surged past the 155,000-point level, fueled by fresh buying across key sectors. After days of profit-taking, investors turned bullish ahead of the State Bank of Pakistan’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. During early trade, the index soared by more than 1,100 points, climbing as high as 155,463 points. By the close of the session, the KSE-100 Index settled at 155,384 points, up 945 points or 0.61%. Buying spree across sectors Strong interest was seen in commercial banks, fertiliser, cement, IT, oil and gas exploration…

Pakistani child star Umer Shah – the younger brother of internet sensation Ahmad Shah – has passed away. The family confirmed the tragic news through Ahmad Shah’s official social media pages. The announcement was made on Ahmad Shah’s official Facebook page, where the family shared the devastating news. “This is to inform the little shining star of our family, Umer Shah has returned to Allah Almighty. I request everyone to remember him and our family in your prayers,” the post read. The news has left fans across Pakistan and abroad in shock, as prayers and condolences continue to pour in for…

Actress Hannah Einbinder used her first Emmy acceptance speech to oppose ongoing Israeli aggression in Gaza, shouting “Free Palestine” after winning the award for Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for Hacks at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards. Einbinder, who is Jewish, took the stage in Los Angeles to accept her award and went beyond the recommended 45-second limit. Her decision to close with the pro-Palestinian slogan drew attention across social media and news outlets. Charity donation impact The extended speech came with a catch. Host Nate Bargatze had pledged a $100,000 donation to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, with…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday reached Qatar to participate in an emergency Arab-Islamic summit convened after Israeli airstrikes on Doha and amid escalating tensions over Palestine. The summit, hosted in Doha under the auspices of the 57-member Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), brings together heads of state, governments, and senior officials from across the Muslim world. According to Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry, the meeting has been called in response to Israel’s strikes on Qatar, the occupation of Gaza, settlement expansion in the West Bank, and the forced displacement of Palestinians. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar already attended…

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged that Britain will “never surrender” its national flag to far-right protesters following violent scenes at one of the country’s largest demonstrations against immigration in decades. In his first remarks since the rally, Starmer underlined that peaceful protest was a fundamental British value but condemned assaults on police officers and intimidation of minority communities. “People have a right to peaceful protest. It is core to our country’s values,” Starmer said. “But we will not stand for assaults on police officers doing their job or for people feeling intimidated on our streets because of their…

With the lineup freshly launched, attention is already turning to what Apple has in store for 2025 and beyond. From new iPads and Macs to a budget iPhone 17e and a long-rumored smart home hub, here’s what could be coming next. Apple recently unveiled the iPhone 17 series, introducing the iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, and the slimmer iPhone Air. The lineup features the new A19 Pro chip, upgraded cameras, and a striking new design. The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max now use an aluminum unibody with Ceramic Shield 2 for tougher durability. The most noticeable change is…

The 2025 Primetime Emmy Awards turned into a historic night for television, with Apple TV+’s Severance, Netflix’s Adolescence, and comedy smash The Studio all claiming major victories. From Seth Rogen’s career-defining wins to Owen Cooper becoming the youngest male Emmy winner, the ceremony delivered drama both on and off the stage. The Studio makes Emmy history Comedy series The Studio emerged as the night’s biggest winner, sweeping an unprecedented 13 awards. The Apple TV+ hit broke the record for most wins by a comedy in a single season, surpassing The Bear’s 2023 tally of 10. Co-creator and star Seth Rogen made history himself, tying the all-time record…

US President Donald Trump has called Qatar a “great ally of the United States” while warning Israel to be “very careful” in handling its relations with Doha, following Israeli strikes on Hamas leaders in the Qatari capital last week. Speaking to reporters at Morristown Airport in New Jersey, Trump stressed that while Israel had to “do something about Hamas,” it must not jeopardize ties with Qatar. “My message is that they have to be very, very careful. They have to do something about Hamas, but Qatar has been a great ally to the United States,” Trump said. He described Qatar’s…