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BEIJING: The Trump administration has approached China seeking talks on U.S. President Donald Trump’s singling Beijing out for 145% tariffs, said Yuyuan Tantian, a social media account affiliated with Chinese state broadcaster CCTV said on Thursday. “The United States has proactively reached out to China through multiple channels, hoping to hold discussions on the tariff issue,” Yuyuan Tantian said in a post published on its official Weibo social media account, citing anonymous sources. Guo Jiakun, a spokesperson for China’s foreign ministry, on Wednesday said “as far as I know, there have been no consultations or negotiations between China and the U.S. on…

The Indian Army resorted to unprovoked firing along the Line of Control (LoC) during the night between April 29 and 30 prompting a strong and effective response from the Pakistan Army. The ceasefire violation reportedly took place in the Kayani and Mandal sectors, where Indian troops used small arms fire without provocation. “The Pakistan Army responded vigorously, silencing the enemy positions,” a senior security official said on Wednesday. Sources added that the Pakistani response not only repelled the Indian aggression but also led to the destruction of multiple Indian forward posts. “One of the Indian check posts was completely destroyed…

Actor Fawad Khan’s long-awaited return to Bollywood has hit a major roadblock, as his film Abir Gulaal has now been banned in both India and Pakistan. The dual-country ban comes in the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack on April 22, which led to renewed political and cultural hostilities between the two nations. Originally banned in India due to Fawad Khan’s Pakistani origin, Abir Gulaal has now been pulled from release in Pakistan as well—this time because it stars Indian actress Vaani Kapoor in the lead role. Veteran Pakistani distributor Satish Anand confirmed the decision, citing “the sensitive timing” and rising…

Pakistani YouTuber Rajab Butt, known for his vlogs and travel content, has claimed that he was the victim of a violent attack in London, sparking concern among his followers across the globe. The news surfaced after Butt posted a distressing Instagram story showing the shattered windows of his car, allegedly damaged during the attack. Visibly shaken, he recorded the video while reciting prayers, sharing the emotional toll the incident had taken on him. “I swear by Allah, it’s not a prank. It was a very cruel attack,” said Rajab, firmly dismissing speculation that the video was part of an…

Pakistan assistant coach Azhar Mahmood has expressed interest in serving the national team as head coach. Sources divulged that the former all-rounder will submit an application for the post of head coach. Mahmood, who was serving the Green Shirts as their assistant coach, had an agreement with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for two years. Sources privy to the matter told that Mahmood was now looking to serve as head coach of the Pakistan national cricket team. It is pertinent to note that the PCB had sought applications for the post of head coach until 4 May.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially released the schedule for the upcoming T20 series against Bangladesh. The series will consist of five T20 matches, with Faisalabad’s Iqbal Stadium hosting international cricket after a 17-year hiatus. According to the PCB announcement, the first two matches will be played in Faisalabad on May 25 and 27, 2025. The remaining three matches are scheduled for May 30, June 1, and June 3 in Lahore. The tour was initially planned to include three ODIs and three T20 matches. However, with the T20 World Cup in mind, both cricket boards mutually agreed to replace…

Cricket is set to return for the 20th Asian Games, scheduled to be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4, 2026, as confirmed by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA). Although the decision still awaits final approval by the OCA Board, officials say it is largely a formality. “The OCA Board will still need to approve it, although we think that is just a formality. But until they do, it is not 100 percent,” a Japan Cricket Association (JCA) official told media. The announcement came during the OCA’s third Coordination Committee Meeting held between April 30 and…

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres held separate telephonic conversations on Wednesday with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. The calls came against the backdrop of Pakistan’s claim that it has “credible intelligence” suggesting an imminent Indian military strike within the next 24 to 36 hours. The UN chief’s outreach followed the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, in which 26 people — mostly tourists — lost their lives. Guterres strongly condemned the attack and expressed deep concern over the deteriorating security situation between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. According to UN spokesperson…

Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday expressed optimism, stating that if the current reform agenda is implemented effectively, it may be the final time the country seeks assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Speaking at a budget seminar in Karachi, the finance minister said that while signs of economic stability were beginning to emerge, long-term and sustainable growth hinges on structural reforms. “The hope is that if we stay committed to reforms, this could be the IMF’s last programme for Pakistan,” Mr Aurangzeb told participants, underlining the government’s renewed focus on economic stabilization and fiscal discipline. He said…

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has launched a comprehensive crackdown on Indian bots and fake social media accounts that are actively running anti-Pakistan campaigns amid escalating tensions between the two countries. According to sources, Pakistani regulatory bodies have identified dozens of suspicious social media accounts involved in spreading anti-Pakistan propaganda. The PTA has implemented round-the-clock monitoring of social media platforms to counter these hostile activities. “So far, 46 suspicious URLs have been reported to relevant social media platforms for blocking,” a PTA official confirmed. The authority emphasized that countering Indian-backed bots and fake social media accounts is an ongoing process…