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England Test captain Ben Stokes has responded to mounting criticism following the conclusion of the fourth Test against India at Old Trafford, where a handshake controversy erupted after Indian batters Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar declined to draw the match while approaching their centuries. The incident sparked heated debate across cricketing circles and social media, with former cricketers and fans weighing in on what many have termed a breach of the “spirit of cricket.” According to reports, on the final day of the Test, with India recovering from a 311-run deficit and safely out of danger, Stokes offered to draw…

Popular YouTuber and vlogger Rajab Butt has once again found himself at the centre of a major controversy, after a series of indecent private videos allegedly featuring him and several close associates surfaced online. The videos, which have rapidly circulated on various social media platforms, are said to show Butt in compromising situations, including alleged involvement with TikToker Zahra Malik. This has led to widespread speculation about his personal life, particularly in regard to his relationship with his pregnant wife, Iman. Rajab Butt, known for his family-friendly vlogs and regular content uploads, has frequently been in the news for controversial…

As monsoon rains continue to lash large parts of the country, Punjab’s flood-hit regions remain in distress, while water levels are rising at major barrages in Sindh and fresh alerts have been issued for Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir. According to officials and local media reports, a significant number of villages in southern Punjab districts — including Rajanpur, Taunsa, D.G. Khan, Layyah, and Jhang — have been inundated, with thousands evacuated from low-lying areas. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has warned of further riverine and urban flooding due to a new wave of monsoon rains expected to persist…

A resurfaced video clip of veteran actress Rubina Ashraf criticising fellow actor Alizeh Shah has sparked a fresh round of backlash on social media, with users accusing the senior artist of harbouring a personal grudge. The clip, taken from a talk show aired during Eid festivities, features Rubina Ashraf reviewing Alizeh Shah’s performance in the telefilm Chand Raat Aur Chandni. In the segment, Ashraf dismisses Shah’s acting abilities altogether, stating: “She is zero. Not just in this drama, but in every drama.” Ashraf went on to argue that any praise for Shah should go to the director and writer, and remarked…

US President Donald Trump has said there is “real starvation” in Gaza, contradicting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s claims that there is no hunger crisis in the besieged enclave. Speaking during a meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Scotland, Mr Trump said, “I don’t know… those children look very hungry… that’s real starvation stuff.” The remarks were made in response to a question about Mr Netanyahu’s recent statement calling allegations of hunger in Gaza a “bold-faced lie.” The president added, “Nobody’s done anything great over there. The whole place is a mess… I told Israel maybe they have to…

A gunman opened fire inside a Midtown Manhattan office tower on Monday evening, killing four people — including a New York Police Department officer — before being fatally shot by law enforcement, officials said. The incident is one of two deadly shootings in the United States within hours, with a separate attack in Nevada’s Reno city leaving three dead. The shooting took place shortly after 6pm local time (10pm GMT) at 345 Park Avenue, a high-rise building that houses several major firms including Blackstone, KPMG, Deutsche Bank, and the headquarters of the National Football League (NFL). Speaking at a late-night…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has ruled out the possibility of Pakistan recognizing Israel, asserting that Islamabad maintains a consistent and principled stance on the Palestinian issue. Speaking at a media briefing in the New York, Mr Dar said Pakistan had no programme to recognize Israel and reiterated Islamabad’s commitment to supporting the rights of the Palestinian people. “We issued an official statement at the time of the attack on Iran — having diplomatic relations does not mean endorsing what is wrong,” he said. The deputy prime minister’s remarks come amid renewed global calls for the two-state…

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has strongly rejected PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan’s accusations of bias against the commission, terming his claims baseless and misleading. According to an ECP spokesperson, an anti-terrorism court convicted Senator Ejaz Chaudhry and MNAs Ahmad Chattha and Ahmad Khan Bhachar, and their convictions remain intact. The spokesperson clarified that no court has set aside the verdicts issued against them. Regarding MNA Abdul Latif Chitrali, the ECP stated that his case is different. Although Chitrali himself did not approach the Islamabad High Court, his co-accused did, and the High Court set aside the anti-terrorism…

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Monday reaffirmed the Kingdom’s firm support for the two-state solution, calling it the cornerstone of lasting peace and regional stability. His remarks came during the opening session of a high-level international conference on the peaceful resolution of the Palestinian issue, co-hosted by Saudi Arabia and France at the United Nations. “The Kingdom believes that the two-state solution is the key to stability in the region,” Prince Faisal said. He described the New York conference as a “critical turning point” toward implementing that goal. He welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent pledge to…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar spoke to US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio on telephone on Monday. Following up on their productive meeting on Friday in Washington, they discussed key bilateral matters, including tariffs, and regional and global issues of mutual interest. Pakistan says it’s close to US trade deal, Washington gives no timeline Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Friday the United States and Pakistan were “very close” to a trade deal that could come within days, but comments from the U.S. after Dar met with Secretary of State Marco Rubio mentioned no timeline.…