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Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announced in a swift decision on Wednesday that bulletproof vehicles will be dispatched immediately to Balochistan, following the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government’s refusal to accept them. Naqvi’s announcement came in direct response to a tweet from Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti, who had requested that the vehicles be allocated to his province, citing its ongoing struggle against terrorism. KP CM Afridi declines bulletproof vehicles According to official sources, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi declined to take delivery of the bulletproof vehicles offered to his province. While no specific reason was cited publicly, the decision…

South Africa edged ahead in the second Test against Pakistan as they posted 404 in their first innings, taking a valuable 71-run lead at the close of Day 3 on Wednesday. The visitors’ tailenders put up a remarkable fight, frustrating Pakistan’s bowlers after a balanced morning session. Senuran Muthusamy anchored the innings with a resilient unbeaten 89 off 155 balls, while Kagiso Rabada stunned the hosts with a powerful 71 off 61 deliveries, including four boundaries and four sixes. Their 10th-wicket stand of 50 runs in just 50 balls turned the momentum in South Africa’s favor after the team had…

Pakistan’s left-arm spinner Noman Ali has achieved a remarkable milestone, climbing four spots to claim the second position in the latest ICC Test Bowling Rankings. This marks a career-best performance for Noman, who now needs just 29 rating points to dethrone India’s Jasprit Bumrah, who continues to hold the top spot among Test bowlers. Shaheen Afridi, Rizwan, Babar also move up It was a positive update overall for Pakistan’s top cricketers in the latest ICC rankings. Shaheen Shah Afridi moved up three places to 19th among Test bowlers, showcasing his steady improvement in the longer format. In the batting charts,…

Pakistani actor and content creator Khaqan Shahnawaz has voiced his disapproval of Atif Aslam’s recent venture into social media content creation, saying the superstar has been copying smaller creators without giving them due credit. During his appearance on the popular podcast Pakiavellian, Khaqan discussed the clash between actors and digital creators, sharing candid opinions about the entertainment industry, politics, and originality in content. ‘Atif Aslam copied smaller creators,’ says Khaqan While clarifying that he has no personal issue with Atif Aslam joining the world of online videos, Khaqan said he felt disappointed by how the celebrated singer handled his content…

India has reopened its embassy in Kabul after four years, signaling a new phase of engagement with Afghanistan’s Taliban-led interim government. The decision follows Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi’s recent visit to New Delhi aimed at strengthening bilateral ties. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Wednesday that the government has restored the status of its Technical Mission in Kabul to a full-fledged embassy “with immediate effect.” “In keeping with the decision announced during the recent visit of the Afghan Foreign Minister to India, the government is restoring the status of the Technical Mission of India in…

At least 63 people have died and several others were injured after two buses collided head-on in a horrific four-vehicle crash on the Kampala-Gulu Highway, one of Uganda’s busiest roads, police confirmed on Wednesday. The tragic accident occurred shortly after midnight near Kitaleba village, when both buses, travelling in opposite directions, attempted to overtake other vehicles — a lorry and a sport utility vehicle (SUV) — at the same time. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), the Uganda Police Force said: “In the process, both buses met head-on during the overtaking manoeuvres. Sixty-three people lost their lives, all…

Pakistan expects to receive $1.2 billion from the IMF and achieve 3.5% economic growth this fiscal year, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said, citing progress in reforms and global recognition of the country’s economic stability. Finance Minister Aurangzeb told CGTN America that Pakistan’s economy is showing signs of recovery, with inflation falling to single digits and monetary policy easing. He confirmed that a staff-level agreement with the IMF has been reached, granting Pakistan access to $1.2 billion once approved by the fund. Aurangzeb highlighted that IMF assistance in September 2024 helped stabilize Pakistan’s $370 billion economy and contributed to currency stabilization.…

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he told Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi that war with Pakistan “must be avoided,” stressing that trade and diplomacy have helped him prevent several potential global conflicts. The comments came during a Diwali celebration at the White House. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump said he had a “great” phone conversation with Modi earlier in the day, in which the two discussed trade, energy, and regional stability. “We talked about trade… He’s very interested in that,” Trump said. “Although we did talk a little while ago about let’s have no wars…

North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the East Sea early Wednesday, days before South Korea hosts the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, raising concerns over renewed provocations as global leaders prepare to meet. According to South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff, the missiles flew approximately 350 kilometers (217 miles) after being launched from an undisclosed site on the country’s eastern coast. The launch marks North Korea’s first missile test in months and the first since President Lee Jae Myung took office in June. “Our military has stepped up monitoring and is maintaining a steadfast readiness posture while sharing…

Plans for a Trump-Putin summit in Budapest have been paused after renewed friction in Ukraine peace negotiations, with both sides failing to agree on terms for a ceasefire. The U.S. and European allies now warn that Moscow’s hardline stance could derail hopes for progress. The White House confirmed on Tuesday that President Donald Trump currently has “no plans” to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin after diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine faced a fresh impasse. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov held what officials described as a “productive call,” but both sides opted…