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Apple has delivered its strongest iPhone quarter on record, powered by robust global demand. The company’s latest earnings report highlights the iPhone as the clear standout, with major sales growth in key markets such as China and India. Apple reported that the iPhone achieved its best quarter ever during the company’s first quarter, marking a major milestone for its flagship product. Speaking during Apple’s earnings call on Thursday, CEO Tim Cook said demand for the iPhone was “unprecedented,” with record performance across every geographic segment. According to Apple’s earnings report, the company sold $85 billion worth of iPhones in Q1.…

Karachi witnessed the arrival of Bangladesh’s national carrier, Biman Airlines, as its inaugural flight from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka, landed at Jinnah International Airport on Thursday.  The flight carried 149 passengers on board, marking the official start of direct air connectivity between the two cities. The second flight has already seen most of its tickets sold, highlighting strong demand for the new route. The service departing Karachi at 12:00pm is scheduled to reach Dhaka at 4:20am the following day. This Karachi-Dhaka route will operate on a trial basis from January 29 to March 30, 2026. Authorities have stated that…

There has been a significant development regarding the introduction of 5G services in Pakistan. According to the PTA spokesperson, the auction of the 5G spectrum will be held on 10 March. The final schedule was decided after extensive consultation with the relevant parties. The purpose of holding the auction on 10 March is to ensure a transparent process and encourage full participation. The statement added that the approved timeline will give telecom operators and potential bidders adequate time to prepare, adding that the PTA is committed to maximising participation in the auction.

Australia leg spinner Adam Zampa said this was his third tour of Pakistan and that he was familiar with local conditions. Addressing a press conference in Lahore, he said that the pitch began to slow after the first ten overs. The series would provide strong preparation for the World Cup, he said. He added that the series offered young players an ideal opportunity to prepare ahead of the World Cup. Zampa observed that pitches in Pakistan were no longer the same as those used during the Champions Trophy. He said the ball held low and came on slowly on the surface…

Renowned actress Javeria Abbasi has remarried following her daughter’s wedding and is currently enjoying overseas trips with her husband. Recently, she shared pictures from her Dubai trip on Instagram, where she was seen enjoying a cruise. Javeria wore a red western outfit, while her husband Adeel Haider was dressed in jeans, a coat, and a T-shirt. The couple posed for several pictures together. Alongside the photos, the actress captioned them, saying it was “the best day of the year,” but social media users responded with a wave of criticism. Many users disapproved of Javeria’s western outfit, calling it a…

A fresh diplomatic rift is emerging as U.S. President Donald Trump warned Britain against deepening ties with China, while UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer praised progress made during talks in Beijing aimed at resetting relations. U.S. President Donald Trump cautioned Britain against doing business with Beijing, reacting to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s efforts to strengthen economic ties with China. “Well, it’s very dangerous for them to do that,” Trump told reporters in Washington ahead of the premiere of the Melania film at the Kennedy Center. He did not elaborate on the warning. Starmer was in Beijing on Friday after holding three-hour talks…

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) on Thursday announced its intention to plan and promote new frontiers in space development, including space tourism, space digital infrastructure, space resource exploitation, and space traffic management during the country’s 15th Five-Year Plan period. In a statement outlining its vision for “space+” scenarios, CASC detailed several key initiatives: Space tourism: China aims to accelerate the development of suborbital and orbital space tourism vehicles, complete related unmanned and manned flight verifications, and establish a comprehensive space tourism operation system. The goal is to achieve regular suborbital space tourism flights and gradually advance toward orbital…

China and Britain should continue to carry forward the “ice-breaking spirit” and tighten their bonds of cooperation, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said at the closing ceremony of the 2026 UK-China Business Council meeting in Beijing . This is not only a rational choice for the two countries to deal with risks and promote development together, but also their due responsibility as responsible major countries to work together on solving global problems, Li said. Li said that China and Britain are important economic and trade partners sharing extensive common interests. As long as both sides adhere to mutual respect, move in…

China will enhance strategic coordination with Russia and support each other on issues involving their respective core interests and major concerns, said Jiang Bin, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense. Jiang made the remarks at a regular press briefing when responding to a question about a recent video talk between defense ministers of the two countries. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the China-Russia strategic partnership of coordination and the 25th anniversary of the signing of the China-Russia Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation, Jiang noted. China-Russia relations have maintained high-level development, with military-to-military exchanges…

The official visit of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to China has yielded a series of concrete outcomes, as the two countries have agreed to develop a long-term consistent comprehensive strategic partnership. China has decided to reduce import tariffs on whisky from 10 percent to 5 percent, and is considering granting a unilateral visa waiver to British citizens. Furthermore, both countries agreed to establish a high-level partnership to address climate change, resumed security dialogue and signed 12 intergovernmental cooperation documents. Starmer, the first British prime minister to visit China in eight years, is on a four-day trip that will conclude…