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Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the revised schedule for the highly anticipated three-match T20I series against Bangladesh. The series will take place at Lahore’s iconic Gaddafi Stadium from 28 May to 1 June 2025.  The action-packed series will kick off with the first T20I on Wednesday, 28 May, followed by the second fixture on Friday, 30 May. The third and final T20I is set to take place on Sunday, 1 June. Bangladesh are scheduled to arrive in Lahore on 25 May, with training sessions planned for 26 and 27 May to ensure optimal preparation ahead of the series. All…

Crude oil prices surged on Wednesday following reports that Israel may be preparing to launch airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities — a move that could unravel fragile diplomatic negotiations between Washington and Tehran. Brent crude rose to $66.37 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate traded at $62.56, as fresh U.S. intelligence indicated that Israel is seriously considering military action. CNN, citing multiple U.S. officials familiar with the intelligence, reported that Israeli preparations include movements of air munitions and recent air force exercises. The prospect of a strike has stoked fears of another regional conflict in the Middle East and overshadowed…

A special guard of honour ceremony was held at the Yadgar-e-Shuhada (Martyrs’ Monument) at General Headquarters (GHQ) in honour of Field Marshal General Asim Munir, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). General Asim Munir paid tribute at the monument by laying a floral wreath and offering prayers in remembrance of the martyrs of Pakistan. The ceremony marked his first official visit to the Yadgar-e-Shuhada since being conferred with the rank of Field Marshal. In his remarks, Field Marshal Munir dedicated this prestigious honour to the people of Pakistan, particularly the martyrs and veterans of the armed forces. He emphasised…

BEIJING : The foreign ministers of Pakistan, China and Afghanistan on Wednesday agreed to deepen Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) cooperation and extend the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to Afghanistan. The decision was made after Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister (DPM/FM), Senator Ishaq Dar, Member of the CPC Political Bureau & Foreign Minister of China, Wang Yi, and Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan, Amir Khan Muttaqi, held an informal trilateral meeting, a Prime Minister’s Office news release said. The three foreign ministers reaffirmed trilateral cooperation as a vital platform to promote regional security and economic connectivity. They discussed enhancing diplomatic engagement,…

At least five children lost their lives while more than 40 others sustained injuries when an explosion struck a school bus near Zero Point on the Karachi-Quetta National Highway in Khuzdar on Wednesday. According to local authorities, the blast occurred when a school bus carrying children passed by a vehicle rigged with explosives parked along the roadside. The incident took place around the busy Zero Point area, a key junction on the national highway. “The explosive material was planted in a vehicle on the roadside. As the school bus approached, it was detonated remotely,” a senior police official said, adding…

KARACHI: Pakistan has decided to extend the closure of its airspace for Indian flights by another month. According to sources, the decision is expected to be announced today (Wednesday) or tomorrow. Following this, a Notice to Airmen (Notam) will be issued. Under International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) rules, airspace restrictions cannot be imposed for more than one month at a time, necessitating periodic extensions. The decision followed a National Security Committee (NSC) meeting earlier this month, where Pakistan resolved to block Indian overflights after India took provocative steps post-Pahalgam. The restrictions apply to both commercial and military aircraft. The extension…

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday announced a 16-member national squad for the upcoming three-match T20 series against Bangladesh. Salman Ali Agha will continue to lead the team as captain, with Shadab Khan named vice-captain. The series marks a significant milestone for Pakistan’s new head coach, Mike Hesson, who will be taking charge of the national side for the first time in an international assignment. The squad selection follows the conclusion of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 10 on May 25, with players chosen based on their recent performances in the tournament. Notably, prominent players such as Babar…

Two new polio cases have been confirmed in Pakistan – both originating from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) –  bringing the national tally to 10 so far this year. According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), one child each from Lakki Marwat and Bannu districts of KP has tested positive for the wild poliovirus. The confirmation was made after laboratory analysis conducted by NIH in Islamabad. With these latest cases, the total number of children affected by the virus in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has risen to five in 2025. Officials said that both cases involve children under the age of five, and…

At least four people lost their lives and 26 others sustained injuries when a passenger bus collided with a truck loaded with mangoes on the M5 Motorway near Iqbalabad in Rahim Yar Khan in the early hours of Wednesday. According to Rescue 1122 officials, the collision occurred when the driver of the bus, which was en route from Karachi to Pakpattan, allegedly fell asleep at the wheel, causing the vehicle to veer into the truck’s path. The crash resulted in severe damage to both vehicles. Rescue teams, with the assistance of motorway police, reached the scene soon after the accident…

Google announced the launch of a new AI-powered search mode that promises deeper, smarter, and more nuanced search results, marking a significant advancement in the integration of generative artificial intelligence into its flagship product. Speaking at the company’s annual developers’ conference, CEO Sundar Pichai described the innovation as the result of “decades of research” coming to fruition. The new AI mode, now available to users in the United States, offers enhanced reasoning abilities, multi-modality, and supports longer and more complex queries with the option for follow-up questions. “This is a total reimagining of search,” Pichai said, highlighting how the new…