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The Punjab government has issued directives to all relevant authorities for the implementation of digital payments across the province. According to an official circular, payments in Punjab will no longer be made in cash but through digital means. Business transactions will take place via QR codes and the Raast system. QR codes will be displayed at all commercial centres and retail shops throughout the province. A cashless system will come into force through digital payments. Officials state that the system will facilitate public convenience, transparency and accountability. Orders have also been issued to ensure immediate digital payments at petrol pumps…

Pakistan fast bowler Hasan Ali has been blessed with the birth of a son. The cricketer shared the glad tidings with his admirers through a post on Instagram and X, formerly Twitter. Hasan Ali wrote: “Helena, Hezel, Samiya and I welcomed a new addition to our family last night.” “Alhamdulillah, our beautiful baby boy (Hamdan Hassan Ali) is doing well, and his Mama, my Queen, is recovering strongly. Please remember me and my family in your duas,” he said. The right-arm pacer expressed gratitude and requested prayers for his family.

President Asif Ali Zardari has called on the nation to unite against extremism and economic challenges, stressing that Pakistan can overcome political and financial pressures through collective effort and steadfast leadership. Speaking at a Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) meeting at Bilawal House in Lahore, Zardari emphasized the importance of unity, flexibility, and political dialogue amid national challenges. The session brought together local and provincial PPP leadership to discuss strategies for addressing pressing issues. President Zardari highlighted that democracy remains the strongest source of justice and national harmony. He urged party workers and leaders to focus on patience, continuous effort, and…

Security forces successfully conducted coordinated operations in Quetta and Barkhan, Balochistan, killing 14 terrorists linked to banned organizations. Several CTD personnel and law enforcement officials were injured in clashes, while weapons and explosives were recovered from militant hideouts. The Counter-Terrorism Department carried out a targeted raid in Darakhshan area of Quetta based on actionable intelligence about armed militants. Officials said eight terrorists opened fire during the operation, triggering an intense exchange. All eight were confirmed to belong to a banned organization involved in attacks on government installations and civilians. Authorities recovered a large cache of weapons from the militants, which…

The United States has disclosed new details suggesting China may have conducted an underground nuclear test in June 2020. The claim, based on seismic readings, comes amid heightened tensions over global arms control and nuclear monitoring. Assistant Secretary of State Christopher Yeaw told the Hudson Institute that seismic data from a remote station in Kazakhstan indicated an explosion of magnitude 2.75 near the Lop Nor test site in western China on June 22, 2020. Yeaw, a nuclear engineering expert and former intelligence analyst, said the data were inconsistent with earthquakes or mining activity. “I’ve looked at additional data since then.…

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet claimed on Tuesday that Thai forces are occupying parts of Cambodian territory, calling on Thailand to begin demarcation efforts under a joint boundary commission. The remarks come during his visit to Washington for U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace meeting. Hun Manet said that despite a December ceasefire, Thai troops remain in Cambodian territory, laying shipping containers and barbed wire that prevent residents from returning home. “This is not an accusation but it’s a statement of the facts on the ground,” he told Reuters. “We cannot accept a violation of our sovereignty or territorial…

Tensions flared during Real Madrid’s 1-0 Champions League playoff win over Benfica as Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr accused Gianluca Prestianni of a racist remark. Mbappe demanded the Argentine winger be banned from Europe’s premier competition. The incident occurred shortly after Vinicius curled Real Madrid into the lead five minutes into the second half. Television footage showed Prestianni covering his mouth with his shirt before making a comment that Vinicius and nearby teammates interpreted as a racial slur. Referee Francois Letexier halted the match for 11 minutes, activating FIFA’s anti-racism protocols. Mbappe appeared visibly outraged, confronting Prestianni on the pitch…

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei struck a defiant tone toward the United States on Tuesday, casting doubt on the success of nuclear talks even as Tehran’s foreign minister suggested some progress had been made in Geneva. Khamenei addressed President Donald Trump directly, highlighting what he called the US failure to overthrow Iran’s theocratic establishment since the 1979 Islamic revolution. “This is a good confession. You will not be able to do this either,” Khamenei said, referencing Trump’s recent remarks that a change in Iran’s government would be “the best thing that could happen.” Using religious symbolism, Khamenei drew parallels…

Users worldwide were left staring at blank screens Tuesday night as YouTube suddenly stopped working. The company has now confirmed that a glitch in its recommendations system triggered the widespread outage. What caused the YouTube outage? In a statement shared via the official TeamYouTube account on X, the company said the disruption stemmed from an issue with its recommendations system. This algorithm determines which videos appear based on users’ past viewing behavior. When it malfunctioned, videos failed to load across multiple surfaces. According to YouTube, the problem prevented videos from appearing on the homepage, the YouTube app, YouTube Music, and YouTube Kids. “The homepage…

If you’ve recently updated your Android phone, there’s one setting you should double-check. With the latest Google Play Services rollout, Android devices can now automatically back up the Downloads folder — a long-missing piece in Google’s backup system. The February update to Google Play Services adds the ability to back up your device’s Downloads folder directly to Google Drive. While that may sound minor, it closes a major gap in Android’s existing backup structure by finally including local files in automated backups. Until now, users had to manually save PDFs, documents, and other downloaded files — or risk losing them during device resets…