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Australia is set to tour Pakistan for a white-ball series next year, Cricket Australia (CA) Chief Executive Officer Todd Greenberg confirmed. Speaking to media representatives, Greenberg emphasised the importance of maintaining strong cricketing ties between the two nations. “The series against Pakistan is an important part of our schedule,” he stated. While specific dates and venues are yet to be finalised, the tour is expected to feature limited-overs matches — including One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). In addition to the confirmed white-ball series, Greenberg hinted at the possibility of a future red-ball tour. “There have been good discussions…

Pakistan’s information technology (IT) sector has witnessed substantial growth during the current fiscal year, according to a report submitted by the Ministry of Information Technology (IT) to the Senate Standing Committee on IT. The report reveals that the registration of IT companies in the country has increased by 19 percent, while IT exports have surged by more than 21 percent from July to April, surpassing $3.14 billion. “The number of IT companies registered with the Software Export Board has now exceeded 20,000, reflecting a robust expansion of the industry,” the ministry said. A spokesperson further noted that Pakistan’s IT exports…

Police have arrested the murderer of young TikToker Sana Yousaf with the help of technical tools and CCTV footage, sources confirmed. According to police sources, the suspect was traced and taken into custody during a late-night operation. The accused, who hails from Punjab, had prior contact with the victim, indicating a personal link between the two. Initial investigations reveal that the motive behind the killing was a personal grudge. The police have also recovered the murder weapon from the suspect’s possession. Authorities stated that the arrest was made possible through a detailed analysis of CCTV footage from the crime scene,…

WhatsApp has announced it will cease to function on certain older iPhone models starting June 1, 2025, as part of its annual review of device compatibility. The move, aimed at bolstering security and enhancing performance, will leave users of outdated iOS versions unable to access the messaging platform unless they upgrade their devices. According to the company, iPhones running on iOS versions earlier than 15.1 will no longer be supported from next month. This includes the iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus — all of which have already been declared “obsolete” by Apple and are no longer eligible…

Tech billionaire Elon Musk on Sunday unveiled XChat, a new encrypted messaging and calling platform integrated within social media site X (formerly Twitter), further advancing his vision of transforming the platform into an all-in-one digital ecosystem. In a post shared on X, Musk described XChat as “all new,” highlighting its privacy-centric features including end-to-end encrypted chats, vanishing messages, and cross-platform audio and video calls — none of which require users to register with a phone number. The platform is currently being rolled out in beta mode for a limited number of paid subscribers. Describing the new tool as running on…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : In a vibrant commemoration of the 74th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the People’s Republic of China, a distinguished ceremony was held at KP House, Islamabad, on June 3, 2025. The event, steeped in symbolism and camaraderie, was hosted by the Honourable Speaker of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly, Mr. Babar Saleem Swati, and was graced by the presence of Mr. Shi Yuanqiang, Deputy Head of Mission at the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan, along with a constellation of esteemed dignitaries and stakeholders. Organized under the auspices of the…

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has voiced serious concern over the escalating security situation in South Asia, underscoring the need to uphold international agreements including the United Nations Charter, international law, and notably, the Indus Waters Treaty. In a high-level briefing at the United Nations headquarters in New York, a Pakistani parliamentary delegation updated OIC ambassadors on the recent Indo-Pak conflict and its aftermath. Addressing the OIC permanent representatives, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari firmly rejected India’s attempt to blame Pakistan for the Pahalgam incident without a proper investigation or evidence. He criticised the hasty allegations, asserting that they…

Security forces killed seven terrorists belonging to the banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA)—also referred to as Fitna al Hindustan –  in two separate intelligence-based operations (IBOs) conducted in Balochistan, the military’s media wing said on Tuesday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the first operation took place in the Mach area of Kachhi district, where troops acted on actionable intelligence regarding the presence of armed militants. During an intense exchange of fire, five suspected BLA operatives were killed. In a second operation in the Margand area of Kalat district, security forces raided what they described as a militant hideout.…

Google agreed to spend $500 million over 10 years to overhaul its compliance structure, to settle shareholder litigation accusing the search engine company of antitrust violations, settlement papers show. The preliminary settlement of so-called derivative litigation against officials at Google parent Alphabet (GOOGL.O), including Chief Executive Sundar Pichai and Google co-founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page, was filed late on Friday. It requires approval by U.S. District Judge Rita Lin in San Francisco. The changes include creating a standalone board committee to oversee risk and compliance, previously the responsibility of the Alphabet board’s audit and compliance committee. Alphabet would also…

DUBAI: The International Cricket Council on Monday confirmed the schedule and venues for the 13th edition of the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, with Pakistan to play all their matches in Sri Lanka. The World Cup would begin from September 30 to November 2 across five venues in India and Sri Lanka as per the announcement by ICC. The shortlisted venues for the eight-team tournament included: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru; ACA Stadium in Guwahati; Holkar Stadium in Indore; ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam and R. Premdasa Stadium in Colombo. Meanwhile, Pakistan would play all of their group-stage matches in Sri…