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China’s Long March-10 carrier rocket, the country’s new-generation launch vehicle designed to transport astronauts to the moon, has successfully completed the first static fire test on Friday, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) has announced. This marks a significant new milestone in China’s manned lunar exploration program and puts the country on track to meet its goal of manned missions to the moon by the end of the decade. It comes after the successful zero-altitude escape flight test of the Mengzhou manned spacecraft and the comprehensive landing and takeoff test of the Lanyue manned lunar lander, according to the CMSA.…

Positive sentiments were observed at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), as investors rejoiced over Moody’s Ratings’ improvement in Pakistan’s credit rating, pushing the benchmark KSE-100 Index above the 147,000 level during the opening hours of trading on Friday. At 9:40am, the benchmark index was hovering at 147,290.11 level, an increase of 760.81 points or 0.52%. Buying interest was seen in key sectors including automobile assemblers, commercial banks, fertilizer, oil and gas exploration companies, OMCs and refinery. Index-heavy stocks including ARL, NRL, OGDC, POL, PPL, PSO, MCB, MEBL and NBP traded in the green. Analysts attributed the buying rally to improvement in…

MUZAFFARABAD/GILGIT/BAJAUR: At least 25 people, including women and children, were killed on late Thursday as heavy rains triggered flash floods and landslides across Gilgit Baltistan, parts of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s (KP) Bajaur district. According to GB government spokesperson Faizullah Faraq, three people, including a woman, were killed in Khalthi valley of district Ghizer, where more than half a dozen houses were buried under debris. Three others remain missing, with rescue teams conducting search operations. In Diamer’s Bonar area, a brother and sister were swept away by raging floodwaters, while a child was injured in a landslide…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar emphasised the need for continuity in policies, saying that economic direction should not shift with political change.  Speaking at a dinner held in honour of the business community, Dar said that he understands the complexities of Pakistan’s business environment and its connection to political instability, affirming that Pakistan is the only state after the State of Madinah to be founded on the basis of the Kalma. Dar reflected on his extensive experience in holding high public office and observing the country’s affairs closely. Congratulating the nation on Independence Day, the deputy prime minister remarked on past…

A Spanish influencer couple claimed they were denied boarding on a flight to Puerto Rico after relying on incorrect visa information obtained from an artificial intelligence chatbot. Caldass said she had consulted the AI tool regarding visa requirements for Puerto Rico and was informed that none were necessary. “I always do a lot of research, but I asked the chatbot, and it said no,” she stated in the footage. The video, which has attracted over 6 million views on TikTok, shows the couple reacting emotionally to the situation. Between tears, Caldass suggested that the chatbot may have given misleading information…

Australia all-rounder Mitchell Owen has been ruled out for the remainder of the white-ball series against South Africa due to a concussion after being struck on the helmet by Kagiso Rabada. Cricket Australia (CA) said on Thursday the Tasmanian passed a sideline assessment during the 53-run defeat in the second T20I in Darwin on Tuesday but later reported concussion symptoms. His mandatory, 12-day stand-down period will see him miss the series-decider in Cairns on Saturday and also a potential debut in the following ODI series. Spin-bowling all-rounder Cooper Connolly replaces Owen in the squad. Batter Matt Short and fast bowler…

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin will make a deal about his war on Ukraine, and that the threat of sanctions against Russia likely played a role in Moscow’s decision to seek a meeting. Trump is scheduled to meet with Putin in Alaska on Friday. The US president said he is unsure whether an immediate ceasefire can be achieved, but expressed interest in brokering a peace agreement. “I believe now, he’s convinced that he’s going to make a deal. He’s going to make a deal. I think he’s going to, and we’re going…

Apple has announced the reintroduction of a redesigned Blood Oxygen feature for select models of its Watch Series 8, Series 10 and Apple Watch Ultra. The revision allows the company to bypass a United States import ban imposed by the International Trade Commission (ITC). According to TechCrunch, under the new system, blood oxygen data will be measured and processed via the user’s paired iPhone. Results will appear in the Respiratory section of the Health app. Users will not be able to view this data directly on the watch. According to Apple, the change follows a recent decision by U.S. Customs, which…

PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif has concluded consultations on party candidates for three constituencies in the upcoming by-elections, finalizing key names amid strategic shifts in Lahore, Wazirabad, and Mianwali. Bilal Tarar to represent PML-N in Wazirabad According to party sources, PML-N has decided to award its ticket for the Wazirabad constituency to Bilal Tarar, the brother of Federal Information Minister Atta Tarar. Lahore: Saad Rafique declines offer In Lahore, the party leadership had considered fielding senior leader Khawaja Saad Rafique, but he reportedly declined the offer. Instead, consultations are underway to nominate Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan for the constituency. Sources say…

China urges Japan to have a profound reflection on history, learn lessons from history, stay prudent on the Taiwan question, refrain from harming China’s sovereignty in any form, and avoid sending any wrong message to “Taiwan independence” separatist forces, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Thursday. Spokesperson Lin Jian made the remarks when asked to comment on media reports that the Japanese government said Chinese Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Han Jun canceled his planned visit to Japan, and there are media analysis saying that the move is related to the visit to Japan by head of Taiwan’s…