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Pakistan will take part in the Miss World beauty pageant for the first time in its 73-year history. Aniqa Jamal Iqbal, a 24-year-old from Pakistan, has been crowned Miss World Pakistan 2026 and will represent the country at the international competition. Aniqa received her crown during a ceremony at a hotel in Lahore. The title was presented by Dr Shafaq Akhtar, Miss Pakistan Universal 2022. Ataullah Gujjar, Mr Pakistan World, also attended the event. Aniqa is currently studying for a master’s degree in accounting and auditing. She already has experience in international beauty pageants. In the past, she represented Pakistan…

Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz has been sanctioned by the International Cricket Council (ICC) after admitting to an anti-doping rule violation following a positive test during the T20 World Cup 2026. According to the ICC, the 32-year-old tested positive for Carboxy-THC in a doping test conducted after Pakistan’s match against the Netherlands in Colombo on February 7. The governing body said Nawaz accepted the charge and demonstrated that the prohibited substance had been consumed outside competition and was unrelated to enhancing sporting performance. The ICC initially imposed a three-month period of ineligibility, which was backdated to May 1, the date Nawaz…

Referee Ismail Elfath’s act of prostration, or sajda, after Argentina’s World Cup semi-final win over England has gone viral, with fans praising the Moroccan-born American official’s gesture of humility and gratitude. Elfath was seen performing an act of prostration after Argentina’s 2-1 comeback victory, which sent Lionel Messi’s side into the World Cup final against Spain. Born in Casablanca, Elfath moved to the United States at the age of 18 after winning a Diversity Immigrant Visa. He has officiated in Major League Soccer since 2012, became a Fifa-listed referee in 2016 and has twice been named MLS Referee of the…

Pakistani security forces, in coordination with law enforcement agencies, killed 24 militants during a series of intelligence-based operations in Bannu and adjoining areas over the past 24 hours, the military said on Thursday, as authorities intensified efforts to dismantle militant networks following the recent suicide bombing in the district. In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said security personnel engaged the militants in heavy exchanges of fire, resulting in the deaths of 24 militants and the recovery of a large cache of weapons and ammunition. The military identified the slain militants as members of Fitna al-Khawarij, which it described…

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has concluded his visit to China, saying his meetings in Shanghai were productive and reaffirmed both countries’ commitment to expanding cooperation in key strategic sectors. In a statement posted on X, Dar thanked the Chinese government and leadership for their warm hospitality and the arrangements made during the visit. He said Pakistan and China agreed to further strengthen collaboration under CPEC 2.0, as well as in artificial intelligence, the digital economy and other priority areas. Commenting on Chinese President Xi Jinping’s address at the inaugural ceremony of the World Artificial Intelligence…

SHANGHAI: Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasised ​the importance of a “people-centred” ‌approach to the development of AI technology in ​a keynote address ​at the opening ceremony ⁠of the World Artificial ​Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in ​Shanghai on Friday. Xi also spoke of China’s role in ensuring ​equity of access ​to AI capacity building for ‌developing ⁠countries in order to prevent the creation of “new historical injustices” in ​AI, ​announcing ⁠China’s plans to cooperate with numerous ​international bodies, including ​from ⁠Africa, Latin America, Asia and BRICS countries, ⁠to ​provide AI-related ​opportunities.

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday announced the establishment of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization.

China will provide developing countries with 5,000 opportunities for artificial intelligence (AI) training and seminars over the next five years, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday. Xi made the announcement when delivering a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance held in Shanghai.

China’s robotics sector demonstrated notable export growth in the first half of 2026, driven by continuous technical iteration and competitive pricing in international markets. Data from the General Administration of Customs shows that industrial robot exports reached 6.29 billion yuan ($930 million) in the first half of the year, representing an 18.6% year-on-year increase, with products shipped to 141 countries and regions. The growth is based on the 2025 shift when China became a net exporter of industrial robots for the first time, with exports outpacing imports. A key trend driving this momentum is that Chinese firms are shifting from…

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance in Shanghai.