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Pakistani celebrity couple Sana Javed and Shoaib Malik once again stole the spotlight—this time with their adorable post-match exchange after Shoaib’s victory in the JPL. Following Shoaib Malik’s triumphant performance, his wife, actress Sana Javed, jokingly claimed that she was the reason behind his victory. She playfully insisted that without her presence, he might have lost the game. “You won because of me!” she quipped. However, Shoaib Malik wasn’t ready to share the credit so easily. He responded confidently that his hard work and efforts were behind his success. But Sana wasn’t convinced, continuing to assert her playful claim. While…

The Pakistan Army announced on Wednesday that the Jaffar Express hostage-rescue operation was completed successfully and all attackers present at the site were killed by security forces and the hostages freed. Speaking to a private news channel, Director General Inter-Services Public Relations Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry confirmed the completion of the complex operation, elaborating that units from the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), Special Services Group (SSG), army and Frontier Corps (FC) took part. Dozens of militants, affiliated with the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), blew up a railway track and assaulted the Jaffar Express on Tuesday, carrying more than 400…

Pakistan assistant head coach Azhar Mahmood on Wednesday decided to bid farewell to the Islamabad United in the 10th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). According to details, Mahmood had ended the agreement with the United due to the national duty. He extended his best wishes to the United for the forthcoming edition of the domestic premium tournament. United had hired New Zealander Ian Buttler as a replacement of Mahmood. Buttler will serve as the coach for the first team in the PSL. It is pertinent to note that the United had won the previous edition title under the…

Ongoing economic review talks between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached a critical phase, with the IMF rejecting Pakistan’s request for a tax exemption on international investment projects, sources revealed on Wednesday. During the discussions, officials from the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) briefed the IMF delegation on investment and governance matters. The delegation was informed that SIFC is playing a crucial role in bridging the gap between investors and the government to facilitate foreign direct investment. However, the IMF declined Pakistan’s request for a tax exemption on the proposed railway track project from Chagai to Gwadar,…

The United States called on Russia on Wednesday to “unconditionally” agree to a month-long ceasefire in Ukraine, following a proposal agreed upon by US and Ukrainian officials. This marked a significant development after discussions between US and Ukrainian representatives aimed at persuading Moscow to halt the ongoing conflict. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed Kyiv’s readiness to accept the ceasefire plan. Speaking to reporters, Zelensky said, “We are ready to embrace this deal to halt the fighting,” adding that the United States had made it clear that any refusal from the Kremlin would trigger a “strong” response. The war, which had…

Major companies such as Amazon and Google on Wednesday signed a pledge to support the goal of at least tripling the world’s nuclear energy capacity by 2050, on the sidelines of the CERAWeek conference in Houston. Shale company Occidental and Japanese heavy machinery maker IHI Corp also added their names to the pledge. “We are truly at the beginning of a new industry,” U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright told Reuters in an interview at the CERAWeek conference on Tuesday. The pledge is expected to gain more support in the coming months from industries including maritime, aviation and oil and gas,…

China’s 41st Antarctic expedition has successfully completed a pivotal survey of the Amundsen Sea and Ross Sea, uncovering rare instances of polynyas. These are vital open-water regions within sea ice that influence both Antarctica’s ecology and global climate patterns. Sun Yongming, a member of China’s 41st Antarctic expedition, explained the visualization of sea ice concentrations and the significance of polynyas along the coast. “This map shows the average sea ice concentration from 2013 to 2020. It reflects data for November, with yellow areas indicating 100 percent ice coverage and pure blue areas representing 0 percent, or open water. Along the…

Since its first launch of National Tree Planting Day on March 12, 1979, China has made remarkable strides in afforestation and ecological restoration, especially in recent years, reinforcing its commitment to green development and environmental sustainability. From the concept that “lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets” to setting “dual carbon” goals, these efforts have increased China’s forest coverage and improved ecological resilience, demonstrating the country’s leadership in global environmental protection. In 2024, China planted 4.45 million hectares of trees, raising the country’s forest coverage to over 25 percent, with total forest stock volume exceeding 20 billion cubic meters.…

Google has officially rolled out Google Wallet in Pakistan, enhancing the digital payments ecosystem with contactless payments, online transactions, and in-app purchases. The service integrates with local banks, allowing users to make fast and secure transactions. How to set up Google Wallet in Pakistan: Setting up Google Wallet is simple: Download the Google Wallet app from the Google Play Store. If you have a linked debit or credit card, it will automatically appear in your wallet. Tap “Add a card” to manually add a new one. Follow the verification process to tokenize your card. Once added, you can use your…

LAHORE : The Punjab Home Department on Wednesday sent a communique to the School Education Department calling for raising awareness about “Good Touch Bad Touch” among children across the province. The communique stressed that awareness of ‘Good Touch Bad Touch’ should be included in children’s curriculum, and educating children about personal safety was the need of the hour. According to the communique from the Home Department, awareness about this vital aspect should be incorporated into the syllabus of primary classes. It said that with proper education and awareness, children could recognise inappropriate behaviour and report it. “Parents and teachers should…