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On January 3, 2025, the second Test between South Africa and Pakistan at Cape Town began with South Africa winning the toss and electing to bat first. The match, part of Pakistan’s tour of South Africa, is expected to be an exciting contest as both teams look to end the series on a high. South African captain Temba Bavuma stated that the conditions are hot, and the wicket is expected to break up, which influenced their decision to bat. The team is eager to finish their season with a strong performance, and Bavuma emphasized that the preparations for this Test…

UNITED NATIONS- The Pakistani national flag was installed in front of the United Nations Security Council chamber on Thursday, as Pakistan began its eighth term as a non-permanent member (2025-26) of the 15-member body. As part of the joining ceremony, flags of the five incoming non-permanent members – Pakistan, Denmark, Greece, Panama and Somalia – were installed at UNSC’s stakeout at the UN Headquarters in New York. The new members replaced Japan, Ecuador, Malta, Mozambique and Switzerland whose terms ended on Dec 31, 2024. Pakistan’s Alternate Permanent Representative, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, installed the national flag at a ceremony. In…

Intermittent rain in the city and heavy snowfall in the upper areas of Dir persist. According to tunnel authorities, more than 10 inches of snow has accumulated at the Lowari Tunnel. Efforts to clear the snow from Lowari Road are underway using heavy machinery. The district administration has advised drivers traveling on Lowari Road to use snow chains on their vehicles for safety. The Meteorological Department forecasts that rain and snowfall in the region will continue for the next three days. Synoptic Situation A frontal weather system is present over upper parts of the country and likely to persist in…

Early morning tremors were felt in Sibi and nearby areas. According to the Seismological Center, the earthquake measured 4.7 on the Richter scale and was 18 kilometers beneath the surface. The epicenter was located 22 kilometers from Sibi. The tremors were recorded at 5:20 AM. Fortunately, no damage or casualties have been reported so far.

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan intended to give the charter of demands a final shape before presenting it in upcoming negotiation sessions, insiders disclosed. According to details, the negotiation committee planned to meet party’s founder Imran Khan on either Saturday or Monday to finalise the charter of demands, sources revealed. Party sources stated that the PTI did not demand the formation of a judicial commission comprising senior-most judges. According to sources, the PTI planned to submit its demands in written form during the next negotiation session. The party leadership prepared to formalise their proposals to ensure clarity in future…

Neelam Muneer, a renowned Pakistani television and film actress, is admired by countless fans for her beauty and exceptional acting talent. With a massive Instagram following of 7.7 million, she remains a prominent figure in the entertainment industry. Some of her most notable TV dramas include Qaid-e-Tanhai, Ashk, Qayamat, Dil Nawaz, Bikhray Moti, Mohabbat Dagh Ki Surat, Kahin Deep Jalay, Dil Moum Ka Dia, Ehraam-e-Junoon, and Khumaar. On the big screen, she has delivered hits like Wrong Number and Chakkar. Her recent Geo TV drama Mehshar has garnered widespread acclaim. Neelam Muneer is now set to tie the knot, with her wedding festivities already underway. She recently shared stunning…

The State Bank of Pakistan reported a decline in its dollar reserves due to external debt payments, bringing the total reserves down by $143 million. According to details, the reserves fell to $11.71 billion, reflecting the impact of financial obligations. However, commercial banks witnessed an increase of $180 million in their dollar deposits over the past week. The deposits rose to $4.7 billion, indicating positive inflows into the banking system. The rise in commercial banks’ deposits partially offset the pressure on national foreign exchange reserves. As a result, Pakistan’s total foreign reserves increased by $372 million, reaching $16.4087 billion. The…

Internet users across Pakistan are experiencing disruptions due to a fault in the international submarine cable AAE1, according to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). The PTA spokesperson confirmed receiving information about the issue with the cable and issued an alert regarding a fault in the submarine cable, warning that internet and broadband users nationwide may face connectivity problems. “The affected cable is one of seven submarine cables that link Pakistan to global internet traffic,” the spokesperson explained. Efforts are underway to resolve the issue, with relevant teams actively working to repair the fault. The PTA assured the public that it…

BEIJING: China is “determined” to continue opening up its economy to the world in 2025, a top economic planning official said Friday, as Beijing steels itself for potential trade turmoil when US President-elect Donald Trump takes office. The world’s second-largest economy has struggled to revive growth following the Covid-19 pandemic and remains beset by a debt crisis in the crucial housing sector, chronically low consumption and high youth unemployment. Prospects may darken further after Trump’s inauguration on January 20 – the mercurial US leader hiked tariffs on Chinese imports during a wide-ranging trade war in his first term in office,…

SEOUL: Authorities entered impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk’s compound on Friday to execute an unprecedented arrest warrant, evading a crowd of protesters outside, but were confronted with presidential security forces inside. It was unclear whether the Presidential Security Service (PSS), which has previously blocked access by investigators with a search warrant to Yoon’s office and official residence, would try to stop him being arrested. Yoon is under criminal investigation for insurrection over his Dec. 3 martial law attempt that stunned South Korea, Asia’s fourth-largest economy and one of the region’s most vibrant democracies. An arrest would be the first…