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KARACHI: In a remarkable upset, Pakistan volleyball team defeated world No. 23 Qatar in straight sets (25-22, 25-22, 25-21) on Monday to advance to the final of the AVC Nations Cup 2025 in Bahrain. The victory avenged Pakistan’s loss to Qatar in last year’s AVC Challenge Cup final and marked their most impressive performance of the tournament. Pakistan dominated statistically, outscoring Qatar 75-65 overall. The team recorded 47 attack points to Qatar’s 41 and posted 7 blocks against Qatar’s 5. While Qatar held a slight edge in serves (2-1), Pakistan’s disciplined play forced 20 errors from their opponents. Usman Faryad…

ISLAMABAD : Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM), Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar will lead Pakistan delegation to the 12th session of Pakistan-UAE Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC), scheduled in Abu Dhabi today (Tuesday). The Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) serves as the highest institutionalised platform for bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and the UAE, a DPM’s Office news release said. The upcoming session will take forward the agenda of deepening strategic, economic and development cooperation between the two brotherly countries. Pakistan delegation, led by the DPM/FM, will comprise secretaries and senior officials from key ministries including Economic Affairs, Commerce, Energy, Maritime Affairs…

NEW YORK : A senior Pakistani diplomat has told the UN Security Council that the 6,000-strong Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), the largest UN-designated terrorist group operating from Afghan soil, posed a direct threat to Pakistan’s national security. “Terrorism emanating from Afghanistan remains a serious threat to its neighbours, particularly Pakistan,” Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, permanent representative of Pakistan to the UN, said in an address to the 15-member Council, pointing out that TTP has safe havens close to the Pakistani border. Speaking in a debate on the situation in Afghanistan, the Pakistani envoy also voiced concern over the potential destabilizing impact…

Pakistan has officially welcomed the extension of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to Afghanistan, viewing it as a step towards greater regional connectivity and economic integration. During a trilateral meeting in Istanbul, Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan’s interim government also agreed to restore diplomatic ties and strengthen trilateral cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative.

A Pakistani agricultural delegation visited China’s Henan Province to explore cooperation under the CPEC framework. The visit included knowledge-sharing on advanced farming techniques, educational exchanges, and the signing of a landmark scientific cooperation agreement. Delegates expressed hope that the insights gained will help boost Gwadar’s agricultural development and food security.

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) began the week in the red, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index shedding 1,991.52 points, or 1.66 per cent, at the opening bell on Monday amid growing geopolitical uncertainty. The index opened at 118,031.71, continuing last week’s downward trend, and traded within a narrow range of 307.15 points during early hours. It touched an intraday low of 117,987.14 — marking a decline of 2,036.09 points from the previous close. Market participation remained subdued, with total volume for the KSE-100 Index recorded at just 4.76 million shares. The decline came in the wake of renewed regional instability…

Pakistan, Russia, and China have jointly proposed a draft resolution at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in the Middle East amid growing concerns over escalating hostilities following recent US and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. The move comes as the Security Council convened for an emergency session, during which representatives from the three countries issued stinging rebukes of American military actions and warned of catastrophic consequences if the crisis remains unaddressed. Russia’s permanent representative to the UN, Vasily Nebenzya, accused the United States of showing “complete contempt for the international community”…

ISLAMABAD -“The government is likely to extend the closure of its airspace for Indian aircraft for another month, with the Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) expected to be issued later today. The Pakistani airspace was initially closed to Indian aircraft on April 24, followed by a one-month extension on May 23, due to tensions between the neighbouring countries over the Pahalgam incident. Sources said the NOTAM for the second phase of the restriction is set to expire today (June 23), and upon its expiration, a new NOTAM is expected to be issued, extending the airspace closure for another month. The NOTAM…

In a fast-paced world filled with screen time and stress, a simple act like planting a flower or growing a tomato could be the mental and physical detox you never knew you needed. Experts are now increasingly calling gardening more than just a hobby — it’s becoming a natural therapy backed by science. Whether it’s a home balcony lined with potted plants, a lush vegetable patch in the backyard, or a community garden, the green around you may be healing you more than you realize. A heart-healthy hobby Cardiologists and wellness experts agree: gardening is a low-impact, heart-friendly activity that…

While artificial intelligence continues to permeate various professional sectors, LinkedIn’s AI-powered writing assistant has not gained the traction its creators anticipated, according to the platform’s Chief Executive Officer, Ryan Roslansky. In an interview with Bloomberg, Roslansky candidly admitted that LinkedIn’s AI-generated writing suggestions for polishing user posts “is not as popular as I thought it would be, quite frankly.” He attributed the lukewarm reception to the nature of the platform itself, calling LinkedIn “your resume online,” which, he said, sets a higher bar for user-generated content. “If you’re getting called out on X or TikTok, that’s one thing,” Roslansky remarked.…