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Several areas of the metropolis received moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by thunder on Friday night, providing relief from the prevailing heat but also triggering widespread power outages across the city. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the weather is expected to remain cloudy with chances of more rain over the next two days. The late-night downpour turned Karachi’s weather pleasant, while intermittent showers were reported in Malir, Airport, Model Colony, Korangi, Nazimabad, Surjani Town, and along the Super Highway. The highest recorded rainfall was in Gulshan-e-Hadeed, where 17 millimetres of rain was measured. Other areas also received significant…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Thursday that Pakistan would continue to play a constructive role in promoting peace in the Middle East. According to details, United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a telephonic conversation with PM Shehbaz. Pakistan and the United States have agreed to maintain close cooperation in order to strengthen bilateral relations, with particular focus on expanding trade. On this occasion, the prime minister commended President Donald Trump’s “bold and decisive leadership”, which resulted in the ceasefire between Iran and Israel. He also expressed gratitude to Rubio for the United States’ significant role in facilitating…

Cherries, in their various forms, are considered highly beneficial to human health. Often referred to as the “fruit of heaven”, they are valued for both their pleasant taste and their numerous health advantages. These small red fruits offer significant nutritional power. Low in calories, they are rich in fibre, vitamins, minerals, and other essential nutrients. According to the study, cherries with long stems are particularly valuable, containing potassium, magnesium, calcium, and antioxidants. What does research say? Given their nutrient content, cherries are clearly regarded as good for health. Unsurprisingly, they enjoy a strong reputation for supporting overall wellbeing. However, most…

Punjabi comedy film Sardaar Ji 3, starring Diljit Dosanjh and Pakistani actress Hania Aamir, is scheduled to premiere in Pakistani cinemas on its international release date, June 27. However, the film is facing a potential theatrical ban in India due to controversy over its cross-border casting of actress Hania Aamir. Local cinema chain Cinegold Plex confirmed the release on Friday on Instagram, posting: “The wait is over… Sardar Ji is back! Sardar Ji 3 hits the big screen on June 27 with double the comedy, drama, and desi madness! Ready for a full on Punjabi entertainer? Catch it first at Cinegold…

Top-order batter Rassie van der Dussen will lead South Africa during next month’s Twenty20 tri-series with New Zealand and hosts Zimbabwe, with four uncapped players in the squad, Cricket South Africa said on Thursday. Regular captain Aiden Markram and several key players have been rested for the series to help manage their workload, coach Shukri Conrad said in a statement shared by the CSA. World Test Championship winners South Africa will also try out new players in the two-match red-ball series against Zimbabwe, starting Saturday, all-rounder Wiaan Mulder said. Keshav Maharaj, who will lead the test team against Zimbabwe with…

Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a two-year contract extension with Al Nassr, the Saudi Pro League side said on Thursday, which will keep the Portugal forward at the club past his 42nd birthday. Ronaldo, who joined Al Nassr in 2022 after leaving Manchester United to become a free agent, has scored 93 goals in 105 appearances for them in all competitions. “A new chapter begins. Same passion, same dream. Let’s make history together,” Ronaldo said in a post on X. Ronaldo arrived in Al Nassr on a two-and-a-half-year contract soon after the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. That made him the…

The Shenzhou-20 crew on board China’s orbiting space station completed their mission’s second series of extravehicular activities on Thursday, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). The astronaut trio – Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie – worked for about 6.5 hours and completed the task at 9:29 p.m. Beijing Time, assisted by the space station’s robotic arm and a team on Earth. Chen Dong and Chen Zhongrui, tasked with conducting spacewalk operations, completed the installation of a debris protection device and the inspection and maintenance of external equipment, according to the CMSA. They also installed foot restraint…

A Chinese envoy on Thursday called for efforts to uphold the international system with the United Nations at its core, on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the signing of the UN Charter. Eighty years ago, following the great victory of the World Anti-Fascist War, the San Francisco Conference unanimously adopted the UN Charter, laying the cornerstone of multilateralism, establishing the basic norms governing international relations and charting a clear course forward for humanity, said Fu Cong, China’s permanent representative to the United Nations. He called on states to jointly safeguard the victorious outcomes of World War II and…

Premier Li Qiang said on Thursday that China’s economy will remain a thriving land in the global economy, and the expansion and upgrading of the massive Chinese market will keep generating significant dividends, offering greater trade and investment opportunities for other countries. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 10th Annual Meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) Board of Governors, Li affirmed China’s commitment to high-standard opening up and its ongoing deep integration into the global economy, a move set to create fresh development opportunities worldwide. Over the past decade, the number of AIIB members grew from 57…

Senior US defence officials have claimed that Iran’s nuclear infrastructure has been destroyed as a result of recent military strikes, contradicting early intelligence assessments that suggested only limited disruption. At a press briefing held at the Pentagon on Thursday morning, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine addressed a leaked report which indicated that the strikes carried out on June 22 had caused only a short-term setback to Iran’s nuclear programme. The officials asserted that the strikes had successfully eliminated Iran’s key nuclear sites, aligning with statements previously made by US President Donald…