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Five terrorists were killed in a joint counterterrorism operation by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police and the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in Upper Dir. A civilian was martyred and eight policemen sustained injuries during the clash, officials confirmed on Monday. According to the District Police Officer (DPO) Upper Dir, the intelligence-based operation was launched in Dobando Dara, Barikot, Salamkot and Hatan Darra areas. The exchange of heavy gunfire continued until late Monday night. Police officials said the terrorists were linked to the August 14 attack on a police van in Panahkot, which left three policemen martyred and six others injured. Civilian martyred, policemen…

A high-level flood in the Sutlej River at Ganda Singh Wala has inundated vast areas of Punjab, submerging villages, farmland, and road networks after India released a massive flow of water downstream. According to officials, water inflow at Ganda Singh was recorded at 122,326 cusecs, forcing hundreds of families to evacuate their homes as livestock and crops were washed away. Floodwaters spread across Suldera, Rahim Shah, and Gahi Shah, while the Chishtian–Sahuka Road was also overtaken, cutting off rural settlements. Thousands of acres of farmland, including cotton, rice, and sesame crops, were destroyed, leaving agrarian families in Bahawalpur and Bahawalnagar…

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday announced a 15-member Pakistan squad for the upcoming Women’s Cricket ODI World Cup  2025. The tournament will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka from September 30 to November 2, with Pakistan scheduled to play all their fixtures in Sri Lanka. The squad will also feature in a three-match ODI series against South Africa before the World Cup. Several players — including Natalia Parvez, Ramin Shamim, Sadaf Shams, Sadia Iqbal, Shawal Zulfiqar and Syeda Aroob Shah — are set to make their World Cup debuts. The selectors made two changes from the…

Handheld gaming is booming in 2025, with the Nintendo Switch 2, Steam Deck, and Sony’s PlayStation Portal making waves. Now, Xbox is joining the competition through a partnership with Asus to launch the ROG Xbox Ally, a powerful handheld built on the success of the ROG Ally series. Microsoft confirmed the ROG Xbox Ally X will hit store shelves later this year, but the exact pricing was notably absent from its Gamescom 2025 reveal. The standard ROG Xbox Ally will also launch alongside it, offering a slightly less powerful (and likely more affordable) alternative. ROG Xbox Ally vs ROG Xbox…

Apple’s premium over-ear headphones, the AirPods Max, are unlikely to see a meaningful update anytime soon, according to a new report. Despite being praised for their sound quality, noise cancellation, and iconic design, Apple’s flagship headphones are being sidelined as the company prioritizes other products. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman revealed that Apple’s audio division is currently not working on a next-generation AirPods Max. Instead, resources are directed toward upcoming M5 Mac and iPad refreshes, new iPhones, an external display, and an updated HomePod. “It makes more sense for the company’s audio team to focus on cranking out new in-ear AirPods annually,…

US Vice President JD Vance has said Russia has made “significant concessions” in ongoing discussions over a possible peace settlement in Ukraine, though he cautioned that the conflict remains far from resolution. Speaking on NBC’s Meet the Press, Vance said Russian President Vladimir Putin has for the first time acknowledged Ukraine’s need for security guarantees to prevent future aggression. “I think the Russians have made significant concessions to President Trump for the first time in three and a half years of this conflict,” he said. According to Vance, Moscow has backed away from its early demand to install a pro-Russian government…

China’s plan to build the world’s largest hydropower dam in Tibet has triggered alarm in India, where officials fear the project could slash water flows by up to 85% during the dry season, threatening millions downstream. The Yarlung Zangbo river, which originates in Tibet’s Angsi Glacier and flows into India as the Siang and Brahmaputra, sustains more than 100 million people across China, India and Bangladesh. Beijing announced in December that construction had begun on a $170 billion mega-dam in a border county before the river enters India. Delhi’s internal analysis, seen by Reuters, warns that China could divert up…

France has summoned the US ambassador Charles Kushner after he accused the French government of failing to combat anti-Semitism and of fueling extremism through its stance on Israel and Palestine. The French Foreign Ministry called his allegations “unacceptable” and warned that they crossed diplomatic boundaries. Kushner’s claims spark diplomatic backlash In an open letter published in The Wall Street Journal, Kushner accused Paris of emboldening extremists by criticizing Israel and moving toward recognizing a Palestinian state. “Anti-Zionism is anti-Semitism – plain and simple,” he wrote, adding that France’s policies endangered Jewish life in the country. The comments quickly drew anger from…

Section 144 has been enforced for one day in the Birmal tehsil of South Waziristan Lower due to security concerns and the movement of forces in the area. According to a notification issued by the Home Department, the restriction will be in effect from 6 am to 7 pm on Monday. All forms of movement will be prohibited during this period. All markets, including Raghzai Bazaar, will remain closed. Travel has also been banned on the Angoor Adda, Zam China, Khamrang, Raghzai and Sholam to Wana routes. Travel will only be allowed in emergency situations, and that too with prior…

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)’s political committee has announced its candidates for two constituencies in Punjab ahead of the upcoming by-elections. According to a statement released following a meeting of the committee, Ain Ahmad will contest from NA-66 (Wazirabad), while Munazza Fatima will represent the party in PP-87 (Mianwali). Both candidates are being supported by the PTI. The party is expected to finalise candidates for the remaining seats shortly. A decision on the by-elections will also be presented to the party’s founder in the coming days. The committee condemned the arrest of Aleema Khan’s sons during the meeting. According to the…