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Bangladesh completed a 2-0 clean sweep against Pakistan after securing a 78-run victory in the second Test at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.  Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam produced a match-winning display, taking six wickets in Pakistan’s second innings as the tourists were bowled out for 358 while chasing a target of 437. Pakistan resumed their resistance through Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha after early setbacks, but Bangladesh regained control through disciplined spin bowling on the final day. Rizwan fought hard for his 94 while Salman Agha struck 71, adding a vital partnership to keep Pakistan’s hopes alive. However, Taijul…

ISTANBUL: Israeli forces opened fire on at ‌least two vessels in an aid flotilla sailing towards Gaza on Tuesday, according to video footage and flotilla organisers, but Israel said no live ammunition was used and there were no casualties. The flotilla was making a renewed attempt to deliver aid to Gaza after earlier ​missions were intercepted by Israel in international waters. Video from the flotilla’s livestream showed soldiers firing shots at ​two of the boats. The type of ammunition fired was not clear. “At no point was ⁠live ammunition fired,” the Israeli foreign ministry said in a statement. “Following multiple warnings, non-lethal…

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Wednesday invited Kazakh investors to explore joint ventures at Pakistani ports, including opportunities in Gwadar’s free zones to enhance Kazakhstan’s access to regional and international trade markets. The minister made the remarks during a meeting with an 11-member Kazakh delegation led by Timur Turlov, chief executive officer of Freedom Holding Corp, read an official statement. During the meeting, both sides discussed prospects for cooperation in transhipment operations, off-dock and multipurpose terminals, and dry-dock and floating-dock facilities at Pakistani ports. Chaudhry highlighted the strategic importance of Karachi and Gwadar in regional…

Buying rally continued at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) after US President Donald Trump again asserted the war with Iran will end “very quickly”, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining over 500 points during the opening minutes of trading on Wednesday. At 9:30am, the benchmark index was hovering at 163,459.05, a gain of 562.37 points or 0.35%. Buying was observed in key sectors, including automobile assemblers, cement, commercial banks, oil and gas exploration companies and power generation. Index-heavy stocks, including HUBCO, MARI, PPL, FFC and EFERT, traded in the green. On Tuesday, PSX staged a strong rebound as easing geopolitical…

The splendid Chinese-language premiere of the Pakistani blockbuster movie ‘The Legend of Maula Jatt’ in Beijing marked a historic milestone in cinematic cooperation between Pakistan and China. The film is scheduled for nationwide release across Chinese cinemas from May 21. According to a press release on Tuesday, Pakistan’s Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi opined that the film would introduce Chinese audiences to the vibrant culture and colourful world of Pakistani cinema. The release of the film in China is made under the Film Co-Production Agreement signed in June 2024 between Pakistan’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and the China Film…

Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday that China and Russia should drive the development and revitalization of both countries through comprehensive strategic coordination of even higher quality. Xi made the remarks during talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the China-Russia strategic partnership of coordination and the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation between China and Russia, Xi noted. “China-Russia relations have come this far step by step precisely…

Chinese President Xi Jinping shook hands and posed for photo with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is in China for a state visit, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Wednesday.

A forum focusing on how artificial intelligence (AI) can support the development of online civilization was held on Tuesday during the 2026 China Internet Civilization Conference in Nanning, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. At the forum, experts and scholars discussed trends in AI development and pathways for security governance, offering insights into how to promote AI innovation while strengthening the digital foundations of online civilization. Guan Xiaohong, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, said AI system security is no longer solely a technical issue. As information technology becomes increasingly networked, intelligent and integrated with physical systems, AI…

China and Vietnam on Tuesday jointly released 270 million fish fry and broodstock into the Beibu Gulf in an effort to replenish marine fishery resources and advance sustainable fisheries development. A sculpture marking the venue of the China-Vietnam joint fishery stock enhancement and release activity at the Beilun River Estuary Square in Dongxing, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, south China, January 11, 2026. /VCG The event took place at the Beilun River estuary in the border city of Dongxing in south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Seven species, including yellowfin seabream and red seabream, were released, according to organizers. The two…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif left for Islamabad after a one-day visit, following an important meeting of the provincial Apex Committee held under his chairmanship. According to details which surfaced on Tuesday, the meeting carried out a detailed review of the law and order situation in Balochistan. Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and senior military officials attended the session. Participants paid tribute to the sacrifices rendered by the security forces and martyrs in the fight against militancy. Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti and provincial ministers also attended the meeting, while Inspector General of Police Mohammad Tahir briefed participants on the security situation.…