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The ICC Board has confirmed that India and Pakistan matches in ICC events during the 2024-2027 rights cycle will be played at neutral venues, regardless of which country is hosting.   This arrangement will apply to the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled for February and March 2025 in Pakistan, as well as the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, hosted by India, and the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Additionally, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has secured hosting rights for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in 2028, where the neutral venue…

OpenAI has expanded the reach of its popular AI chatbot, ChatGPT, by launching two new features: global integration with WhatsApp and a free phone service for users in the United States.  As part of its “12 Days of Christmas” updates, OpenAI now allows US-based users to call ChatGPT at 1-800-CHATGPT, offering up to 15 minutes of free call time per month per phone number. Meanwhile, users outside the US can message ChatGPT through WhatsApp using the number 1-800-242-8478. Kevin Weil, OpenAI’s Chief Product Officer, described the initiative as a “stepping stone for AI newcomers” during a recent livestream, emphasizing its…

Indian cricket star Virat Kohli was involved in a heated exchange with an Australian journalist upon his arrival in Melbourne on Friday ahead of the Boxing Day Test match against Australia. Kohli was reportedly upset after noticing video cameras pointed at his children, which he believed were filming them without his consent. The former India captain, who is known for being protective of his family, confronted the Australian journalist from Channel 7 after spotting the cameras. Kohli made it clear that he values his family’s privacy, stating, “With my kids I need some privacy, you can’t film without asking me.”…

South Africa’s left-arm spinner, Keshav Maharaj, will miss the remainder of the ODI series against Pakistan after suffering a left adductor strain. The team confirmed the news through a social media post, stating that Maharaj will head to Durban for rehabilitation and will be reassessed ahead of the upcoming Test series against Pakistan. Maharaj, who suffered the injury during the warm-up for the first ODI, has been a key player for South Africa across formats. Despite the setback, he was initially included in the Test squad for the Pakistan series. South Africa has named Bjorn Fortuin as Maharaj’s replacement for…

Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, called on the top military and naval leadership of Oman during an official visit. ISPR in a statement issued said CNS Admiral Naveed Ashraf held separate meetings with the Minister of Royal Office, General Sultan Mohammad Al Nu’amani, the Commander of Royal Navy of Oman, Rear Admiral Saif Nasser Al Rahbi, and the Commander of National Defence College, Rear Admiral Ali Abdullah Al Shidi. During the meetings, discussions centered on strengthening defence cooperation and reinforcing the historic ties between Oman and Pakistan. The Naval Chief emphasized that Pakistan Navy is a strong…

The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) staged a walkout in the National Assembly during the question hour session, protesting the absence of ministers in the House. PPP members voiced their dissatisfaction with the lack of ministerial presence, demanding accountability for the absence. Along with PPP, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) member Hanif Abbasi also joined the protest and walked out of the session. The walkout highlighted growing frustrations regarding the functioning of the Assembly and the government’s lack of attention to important issues raised by lawmakers. The NA session has been adjourned for an indefinite period.

KARACHI: The much-anticipated New Gwadar International Airport is set to be inaugurated on December 30, following directives from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, according to sources. The national carrier, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), will operate the airport’s first commercial flight, marking a significant milestone in regional connectivity. Final preparations are underway, with a recent five-hour meeting between PIA and the Airports Authority finalising key operational matters. The sources revealed that PIA will deploy staff and essential equipment, including check-in systems, in the coming days to ensure smooth operations from day one. The airport, constructed with $246 million in Chinese investment, is…

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) recovered after a bearish phase, gaining 2,671 points to enter positive territory. The market closed with the benchmark KSE-100 Index up by 675 points, reaching 111,745 points. The recovery restored three key levels in the market—109,000, 110,000, and 111,000 points—indicating renewed investor confidence. The positive momentum relieved traders following a period of uncertainty.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on the sidelines of the D-8 Summit in Cairo. During the meeting, PM Shehbaz congratulated President Subianto on assuming office and discussed avenues for enhancing political, trade, and economic relations between the two nations. The Prime Minister lauded Indonesia as a reliable trade partner and acknowledged its vital role in ensuring the supply of palm oil to Pakistan. He also expressed gratitude for Indonesia’s support of Pakistan’s membership in ASEAN, voicing hope that Pakistan would soon become a full dialogue partner of the organization. Both leaders reiterated their unwavering support…

The 76th meeting of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Governing Board, chaired by Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, endorsed decisions made in previous sessions. During the meeting, the board was briefed on the progress of the ICC Champions Trophy. Chairman Naqvi updated the members on Pakistan’s preparations for hosting the prestigious tournament. “I have always advocated for Pakistan and cricket’s victory since day one,” stated Chairman Naqvi, affirming PCB’s readiness to organize the Champions Trophy. He expressed pride in Pakistan’s principled stance, which has been widely appreciated. “Champions Trophy is a matter of national honor, and we will not let it be…