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Pakistan’s global music success has reached another milestone as Coke Studio Pakistan’s hit song Pasoori has officially surpassed one billion views on YouTube. Performed by Ali Sethi and Shae Gill, the Season 14 track has become the first Pakistan-made music video to reach the landmark, cementing its place among the country’s biggest musical exports. Coke Studio Pakistan announced the achievement on Sunday through an Instagram post, thanking fans around the world for helping the song reach the milestone. “What started as a song became a global moment,” the platform said, adding that the achievement was made possible by everyone who…

Huawei launched its new flagship foldable smartphone ‌series on Monday as it seeks to defend its lead in the Chinese market for premium handsets against Apple and Xiaomi, both of which are also unveiling new products. Phones in the new Mate XT2 series, which fold out twice to open ​into a tablet-sized screen, feature Huawei’s new Kirin 9050 Pro chip. But they are not cheap. Prices ​start from 19,999 yuan ($2,980) with the most expensive version costing 24,999 yuan ($3,725). Sales will ⁠start on September 12. “Pricing right now is a real challenge, because memory costs have risen sharply. We…

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has launched an internal disciplinary inquiry following media reports about the conduct of national team players during the ongoing tour of England. The development comes amid unverified reports involving former Test players Imam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Rizwan, although the PCB has not named any players or confirmed the specific allegations. PCB media director and adviser to chairman Mohsin Naqvi, Amir Mir, confirmed on Monday that the board was reviewing matters concerning discipline and conduct under its existing rules and regulations. “The PCB has initiated an internal disciplinary inquiry following media reports concerning discipline and conduct, which…

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ continues to rule the box office, holding the No. 1 position for six consecutive weeks and becoming only the second film this decade to achieve such a sustained run. The Sony superhero blockbuster added $18 million over the weekend, pushing its worldwide box-office total to an astonishing $2.4 billion. ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ comfortably led the weekend box office with $18 million, finishing nearly $5 million ahead of Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’. ‘The Odyssey’ collected $13 million domestically to remain in second place, taking its global earnings to $1.63 billion. More than $1 billion of Nolan’s…

At least six people were killed and several others injured after ​a building housing students in India’s capital ‌Delhi, collapsed, the city-state’s chief minister said on Monday, as rescuers searched for anyone still trapped ​in the debris. The building, located in ​the southern part of the city near ⁠colleges and universities, had a basement and ​five upper floors and was being used to ​house students, local media reported. “It is certain that there was water in the building’s basement, and due ​to accumulation of water, due to ongoing ​repair work, the old building collapsed,” Delhi Chief Minister ‌Rekha ⁠Gupta told reporters. Visuals after the…

The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Lahore has handed PTI leader Hammad Azhar over to police on a 20-day physical remand in the Jinnah House burning and siege case. The court reserved its decision on the physical remand earlier during the hearing before announcing the verdict and sending Azhar into police custody for further investigation. The hearing on Hammad Azhar’s physical remand was conducted by ATC Judge Malik Abid Hussain. During the proceedings, the court also called media representatives into the courtroom. The judge directed reporters to cover the proceedings but instructed them not to take out or use their mobile…

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said a newly commissioned destroyer would be part of a nuclear response system capable ‌of delivering “annihilating retaliatory strikes”, state media KCNA reported on Monday, though it did not say whether the vessel would carry nuclear weapons. North Korea has accelerated efforts to modernise its navy as Kim pursues a broader expansion of the country’s nuclear-capable forces. At a commissioning ceremony in the port city of Wonsan on Sunday, Kim said deploying the new ​ship to the sea east of the Korean Peninsula sent a clear signal to North Korea’s adversaries. “The time has…

Austria has brought into force a new law banning headscarves and other “traditional Muslim” head coverings for girls under 14 in schools, as the new academic year begins. The measure applies to both public and private schools and has already sparked criticism from Muslim groups, opposition parties and some teachers, who argue it could fuel anti-Muslim sentiment and face constitutional challenges. Integration Minister Claudia Bauer of the conservative People’s Party (ÖVP) defended the measure, describing the headscarf as “a sign of oppression and a means of controlling girls from the earliest childhood”. The conservative-led coalition of the ÖVP, Social Democrats…

Pakistani wrestler Inam Butt has tested positive for doping following a test conducted during the Asian Beach Games in China in April, according to sources. The two-time gold medallist had taken medication for an eye-related condition before the Games, but sources close to the wrestler said the medicine was not linked to performance enhancement or increasing strength. Inam Butt underwent a doping test while competing at the Asian Beach Games held in China in April, with the test subsequently returning a positive result. The development could lead to disciplinary action against the internationally renowned Pakistani wrestler if the World Anti-Doping…

US President Donald Trump has suggested that New Mexico could be renamed “New America”, adding the state to his growing list of proposed changes to geographic names. Trump shared an image on social media showing the word “Mexico” crossed out and replaced with “America”, but did not provide an official explanation or indicate whether his administration has any plans to pursue such a change. “Many people suggested changing the name of New Mexico… to NEW AMERICA,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, describing the proposed name as “more prestigious and beautiful” for what he called an “incredible State”. The White House…