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Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday held talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Beijing.

PESHAWAR : Afghanistan’s Taliban administration and Pakistan have held fresh peace talks in Saudi Arabia and agreed to maintain a ceasefire, the latest attempt to dial down tensions between the South Asian neighbours. A ceasefire has held in recent weeks between the two South Asian militaries, after the outbreak of deadly border clashes in October, following talks hosted by Qatar and Turkey, although the two sides failed to come to a peace agreement. The fresh talks were held in Saudi Arabia, three Afghan and two Pakistani officials, one of them based in Istanbul, told Reuters. Both sides agreed on maintaining…

DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Three police personnel, including an assistant sub-inspector (ASI), were martyred when militants targeted a police vehicle in the Panyala area of Dera Ismail Khan (DI Khan) district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, police said on Wednesday. A KP police spokesperson said the assailants had planted an improvised explosive device (IED) on the road. The device detonated as the police vehicle approached, after which the attackers opened fire on the officers. The latest terror attack comes a day after at least four persons, including two policemen and North Waziristan Assistant Commissioner Shah Waliullah, were martyred by unidentified assailants in Bannu…

ISLAMABAD : Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said that the incumbent government was taking priority measures to reduce the production cost of industrial goods for local industry, trade, and population. The prime minister, chairing a meeting to review recommendations of the sub-working group on customs duty and other trade sector reforms, said that the National Tariff Policy approved by the government was a revolutionary step to boost domestic industrial production while making businesses competitive in local and international markets. He said that the Policy was also introduced to facilitate domestic industrial production and to align exports and imports with…

Indian batting maestro Virat Kohli has once again proved his batting mettle and notched his 52nd ODI century. According to details, after scoring tremendous 120-ball 135 against the Proteas in the first ODI in Ranchi, Kohli compiled another ton in Raipur. Kohli had whacked seven boundaries and two sixes in his 93-ball 102, before he was removed by Ngidi. Moreover, Ruturaj Gaikwad has also notched a century, scoring 83-ball 105, laced with 12 boundaries and two towering sixes.

The smartphone market has split into two games. Samsung is folding phones into thirds. Apple is selling rectangles. And somehow, the rectangles are winning. On December 1, 2025, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z TriFold, featuring a 10-inch display when opened, complete with titanium hinges and a $2,449 price tag. It’s an engineering marvel, a device that folds twice, transforms from pocket-sized phone to tablet-sized workspace, and represents years of research into hinge mechanics and flexible displays. It’s also a desperate signal. Meanwhile, Apple reclaimed the global smartphone crown without bending a single screen. In Q1 2025, Apple shipped 55 million iPhone units, growing 13 percent and capturing 19 percent of global…

Australia captain Steve Smith has declined to rule out a surprise return for fast bowler Pat Cummins in the second Ashes test against England, while backing middle-order option Josh Inglis to make a difference if picked by selectors. Regular skipper Cummins missed Australia’s eight-wicket win in the Perth opener while recovering from a back injury and was omitted from the second test squad named last week. Smith, however, said Cummins appeared in good condition at training and may be part of selectors’ conversations for the pink-ball match. “He looks pretty good to me, the way he’s bowled in the nets,”…

Netflix’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery’s studios and streaming unit is expected to reduce streaming costs for consumers by bundling Netflix and HBO Max, according to two people familiar with the proposal. In recent talks with Warner Bros Discovery, Netflix said the potential combination of its streaming service with HBO Max would benefit consumers by lowering the cost of a bundled offering, the sources familiar with the discussions told Reuters. They requested anonymity to discuss confidential negotiations. Netflix’s argument seeks to address potential regulatory concerns that combining one of the nation’s leading subscription video streaming services with a top…

Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) has welcomed Pakistan’s new roadmap to fast-track Phase-II of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), calling it a transformative move toward high-tech industrialisation, stronger provincial cooperation, and sustainable growth. PCJCCI President Nazir Hussain said the shift toward innovation-led expansion through industrial upgradation, digital transformation, and modern governance—along with declaring 2026 as the “Year of Reform and Modernization”—signals a bold, future-focused national commitment to institutional efficiency and investment-friendly reforms.

ISLAMABAD : President Asif Ali Zardari has reaffirmed the national commitment to protecting the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities and ensuring their full participation in the national life. In a message on the ‘International Day of Persons with Disabilities,’ being observed today (Wednesday), he called on citizens, public and private institutions, civil society and international partners to support persons with disabilities and recognise their identity with respect. “Their participation in education, entrepreneurship, public service and national development is vital for Pakistan’s future,” he added. The president said the Government of Pakistan, through federal and provincial bodies, was taking…