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Pakistan national cricket team Mohammad Rizwan has expressed firm resolve to secure victory in the upcoming One-Day International (ODI) series against the West Indies. In a video statement, Rizwan said that the team had completed intensive practice sessions over the past two days and that preparations had been excellent. He affirmed the team’s objective to claim the ODI series and referenced Pakistan’s recent 2–1 T20I series win over the West Indies, adding that the result had built positive momentum, which he hoped would prove beneficial in the ODI fixtures. The Pakistan captain praised the team’s bowling unit, acknowledging Sufyan Muqeem’s…

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has suspended national cricketer Haider Ali following a criminal investigation launched in the United Kingdom. According to official details, Greater Manchester Police arrested Haider Ali three days ago. He was subsequently granted bail but has been ordered to appear again in two weeks. Haider Ali has denied all charges, describing the allegations as false. He has been barred from leaving the United Kingdom until the case is resolved. The ongoing investigation concerns an incident that allegedly occurred during the recent Pakistan Shaheens tour of England. The PCB stated that Haider Ali has been provided with…

United States President Donald Trump has reiterated his call for broader participation in the Abraham Accords, urging all Middle Eastern nations to join the agreement to secure regional peace. In a statement released on social media, Trump claimed that Iran’s nuclear weapons arsenal had been “totally obliterated” and emphasised that this development should pave the way for unified diplomatic efforts in the region. “Now that the nuclear arsenal being created by Iran has been totally obliterated, it is very important to me that all Middle Eastern countries join the Abraham Accords. This will ensure peace in the Middle East,” he…

The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has announced the date for the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2025. Candidates from Punjab will sit the test under the University of Health Sciences, Lahore, while candidates from Sindh will appear under the IBA University, Sukkur. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Khyber Medical University will conduct the examination. The University of Balochistan, Quetta, will oversee the test for candidates in Balochistan. Applicants from the federal capital and Azad Jammu and Kashmir will take the exam at Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University, Islamabad, which will also administer the examination for candidates…

In response to the ongoing heatwave across Punjab, the provincial government has decided to extend summer vacations for both public and private schools. Students will now return to classrooms on September 1, as confirmed by the School Education Department. Holidays extended to protect students The decision comes amid rising concerns over high temperatures and their health impact on children. According to the school education secretary, a formal notification regarding the extension of school holidays will be issued soon. Initially scheduled to reopen earlier, schools will now remain closed throughout August to ensure student safety. The government said the move is…

The United States has significantly reduced tariffs on Pakistani exports – from 29% to 19% – in a major development expected to give a much-needed boost to the country’s trade sector. The Ministry of Commerce says this is the lowest tariff rate given to any South Asian country, sparking hopes of increased access to the American market. It also denied reports that Pakistan would suffer a loss of $1 billion due to the tariff. The clarification came amid speculation that Pakistan had suffered losses due to trade duties. However, the government strongly denied these claims in a written response to…

Pakistan women’s cricket captain Fatima Sana has received an official reprimand for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the first T20 International against Ireland, held in Dublin on Wednesday. According to the International Cricket Council (ICC), Fatima was found to have breached Article 2.8 of the Code, which concerns ‘showing dissent at an umpire’s decision during an international match’. The incident took place in the 13th over of Pakistan’s innings. After being given out caught behind, Fatima remained at the crease before leaving slowly — an act deemed to display dissent. One demerit point has been added to…

China opposes U.S. politicizing and weaponizing technology and trade issues, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Gua Jiakun on Thursday. The U.S. Justice Department recently announced that two Chinese nationals were charged with sending advanced AI chips made by Nvidia Corp. to China in violation of U.S. export restrictions. “China opposes the U.S. politicizing tech and trade issues and using them as weapons to maliciously blockade and go after China,” Guo said in response to the indictment. He emphasized that the U.S. should earnestly safeguard the legitimate and lawful rights and interests of Chinese nationals.

Themed “Boundless Sports, Countless Wonders,” the 12th edition of the World Games officially opened Thursday night in Chengdu, southwest China’s Sichuan Province, welcoming 6,679 athletes and officials from 116 countries and regions. As the highest-level international competition for non-Olympic sports, the Chengdu World Games will feature 34 major events, 60 sub-events and 256 minor events. The Chinese team is participating for the first time in 12 events, including floorball, cheerleading, flying disc and powerboating. As the fifth international multi-sport event hosted in China since 2022, the Chengdu World Games goes beyond athletics, fostering cultural exchange and mutual understanding. “Sports are…

Multiple Chinese authorities have jointly issued guidelines to promote the innovative development of the brain-computer interface (BCI) industry. The country aims to achieve key technological breakthroughs by 2027, alongside establishing advanced technology, industry and standards systems, according to the guidelines released by several state bodies, including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the National Development and Reform Commission. BCI technology enables interaction between biological and machine intelligence by creating information channels between the human brain and machines, exemplifying the integration of life sciences and information technology. Specifically, the guidelines call for the accelerated adoption of BCI products across…