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The National Cybercrime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has summoned three Norwegian nationals to appear before an investigating committee in Lahore in connection with a defamation-related inquiry, according to official notices. The notices direct three individuals — right-wing Norway tabloid Verdens Gang (VG) reporter Rolf J Wideroe, prosecutor Carl Graff Hartmann and VG’s editor — to appear in person before investigators on May 13 at 12pm at the Cybercrime Reporting Center in Lahore to record their statements and present their version of events. The notification states: “You are directed to appear in person before the undersigned to record your version.” It further warns that…

The Punjab government has finalized the schedule for summer vacations across the province. According to the decision approved by the provincial cabinet, summer vacations will begin on May 22 and continue until August 23. Schools across Punjab will reopen after the summer break on August 24. The decision has been taken by the Punjab government as part of the official summer vacation schedule. Cabinet approves vacation plan The provincial cabinet has approved the summer vacation dates. The final decision confirms that educational institutions in Punjab will remain closed from May 22 to August 23.

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has warned that Pakistan may experience a more intense summer this year, with temperatures in some areas likely to reach 50°C during May and June. The NDMA has issued a heatwave alert and started training relevant institutions to prepare for extreme weather conditions. According to the NDMA, the first spell of heat in the first week of May was only a “trailer,” while a stronger heatwave is expected in the coming days. The authority said upper Sindh, southern Punjab and parts of Balochistan are likely to remain in the grip of intense heat. Rawalpindi and…

Cricket Australia has announced its squad for the ODI series against Pakistan, with Mitchell Marsh set to lead the side in the three-match series starting May 30. Australia also named squads for the white-ball tour of Bangladesh, with several new and returning players included across formats. Mitchell Marsh, who is currently playing in the IPL, will captain Australia in the ODI series against Pakistan. Senior fast bowlers Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood have not been included in any of the squads. Fast bowlers Billy Stanlake and Riley Meredith have returned to the ODI setup. Pakistan ODI schedule confirmed …

British pop star Dua Lipa has filed a lawsuit against ‌Samsung Electronics seeking at least $15 million in damages, accusing the South Korean tech giant of using her image without permission to market its television sets. The lawsuit alleges that Samsung featured a copyrighted ​image of the pop star on the front of cardboard boxes containing ​televisions for retail sale, enabling the company to benefit from what seemed ⁠like her endorsement of the product. The image alleged to have been used ​on the TV boxes is titled “Dua Lipa – Backstage at Austin City Limits, 2024,” and ​Lipa is the owner…

Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Rizwan Saeed Sheikh has said that Pakistan’s international standing and diplomatic credibility have significantly improved following the success of Marka-e-Haq. In a special interview marking one year since Marka-e-Haq, the ambassador said that Pakistan has emerged as an important factor of stability in the region based on its defence, diplomatic and political strategy. He said that after the Pahalgam incident, Pakistan immediately called for an investigation, while India allegedly made accusations without evidence and engaged in unlawful aggression. He stressed that Pakistan had repeatedly warned against any adventurism in a nuclear-armed region. Rizwan Saeed…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hopes to wean Israel off US military support within a decade ‌as his country pushes to strengthen ties with Gulf states, he said in an interview that aired on Sunday. “I want to draw down to zero the American financial support, the financial component of the military cooperation that we have,” Netanyahu told CBS News’ “60 Minutes” program. Netanyahu said Israel ​receives about $3.8 billion of US military aid a year. The US has agreed to provide a total of $38 billion ​in military aid to Israel from 2018 to 2028. But it is “absolutely” the…

Iran has submitted its response to a US proposal aimed at ending the war, sending it through Pakistani mediators, according to Iranian media. Tehran called the US demands “excessive and illogical,” saying the plan amounted to surrendering to Donald Trump. Iranian media reported that Tehran has made it clear negotiations will only move forward if they are in line with Iranian interests. A source cited by Iran’s state-linked Tasnim news agency rejected Trump’s criticism of the response, saying, “No one in Iran drafts plans to please Trump.” The source added that Iran’s negotiating team must focus only on the interests…

President Donald Trump’s swift rejection of Iran’s response to a US peace proposal ​sent oil prices surging higher on Monday amid concerns the 10-week-old conflict will drag on, keeping shipping through the Strait of Hormuz paralyzed. Days ‌after the US floated an offer in the hopes of re-opening negotiations, Iran on Sunday released a response focused on ending the war on all fronts, especially Lebanon, where US ally Israel is fighting Iran-backed Hezbollah militants. Tehran also included a demand for compensation for war damages and emphasized Iranian sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian state TV said. It also called…

At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon will pay a state visit to China from May 11 to 14, continuing high-level exchanges and signaling both countries’ intent to build on a long-standing foundation of political trust and practical cooperation. Rahmon’s trip will mark the latest chapter in the enduring diplomatic relations between Tajikistan and China, which have spanned decades and been strengthened through regular high-level meetings in recent years. China and Tajikistan have enjoyed positive and steadily growing relations since establishing diplomatic ties in 1992. They developed a strategic partnership in 2013, which was upgraded…