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Zimbabwe announces Australia series after a decade

Zimbabwe Cricket has announced that the Australia national cricket team will tour Zimbabwe in September this year for a three-match One Day International (ODI)...

Karachi Kings skipper Warner praises Pakistan’s fast bowling talent

David Warner, captain of Karachi Kings, has expressed strong admiration for Pakistan’s cricketing talent, particularly its fast bowlers, describing them as exceptional and consistently...

MrBeast’s YouTube deletion prank shocks fans worldwide

MrBeast sparked widespread reaction online after announcing the deletion of his YouTube channel on April Fools' Day, sending millions of fans into confusion. The globally...

France returns to top of FIFA rankings

FIFA has released its latest world rankings, with France national football team reclaiming the top position for the first time since 2018. In the updated...

Kriti Sanon prioritises career over wedding plans

Kriti Sanon has addressed ongoing speculation about her marriage, saying she is in no hurry to tie the knot and will decide at the...

Govt approves major maritime reforms to boost transshipment

In a major development aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s maritime sector amid evolving regional security dynamics, the Government of Pakistan has approved a series of...

Seven killed as floods hit multiple Balochistan districts

Rainfall and flash floods across several districts of Balochistan have resulted in the deaths of seven people and injuries to several others, according to...

High-level forum highlights China’s push for tech, industrial innovation

BEIJING: The 2026 Zhongguancun Forum (ZGC Forum) Annual Conference has once again drawn global attention to China's innovation drive, with a focus this year...

Global media delegation enjoys unique cave basketball experience in Guizhou

GUIYANG: As part of the ongoing 2026 China Storyteller Partnerships program, an international delegation of journalists and digital media influencers visited the famous cave...

Global media delegation experiences Fanjing Matcha culture 

As part of the ongoing 2026 China Storyteller Partnerships program, an international delegation of journalists and digital media influencers visited Jiangkou County in Tongren...

Pakistan reaffirms commitment to autism awareness, inclusion on global day: PM Shehbaz

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to supporting individuals with autism, as the country joined the international community in observing...

President calls for inclusive support systems on World Autism Awareness Day

Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday urged greater national efforts to support individuals with autism, emphasizing inclusion, early intervention and improved access to...

Trump’s 15 Points and Pakistan’s Role as Mediator

At a time when global politics stands at a fragile crossroads, the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has deepened geopolitical fault...

China leverages frontier technologies to boost industrial innovation

Emerging frontier technologies are driving industrial innovation, with the development of future industries becoming a key engine for new quality productive forces in the...

China backs Pakistan’s mediation role in Middle East tensions

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that mediation efforts by the Pakistani side regarding Middle East tensions are in the common interests of all...

Beijing opens joint peace plan for global participation

The China-Pakistan initiative on the Gulf and Middle East region is open, and all countries and international organizations are welcome to respond to and...

Beijing warns against Japan’s military expansion

China has expressed serious concerns over Japan’s deployment of long-range missiles in Kumamoto and Shizuoka prefectures, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on...

Bosnia stun Italy in shootout to seal World Cup spot

Four-time world champion Italy suffered a historic setback after failing to qualify once again for the FIFA World Cup, going down to Bosnia and...

Iran to play World Cup matches in US, says Infantino

Gianni Infantino has made it clear that Iran will play its scheduled matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the United States, dismissing...

Pakistan, Norway sign carbon trading pact

Pakistan and Norway on Wednesday signed the country’s first landmark bilateral agreement under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement, opening the door to international...

Pakistan, IFC discuss boosting private sector investment

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting with Simon Andrews, Divisional Director for Pakistan, Afghanistan and Central Asia at...

Pakistan reviews wheat procurement amid global food concerns

Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, chaired a high-level meeting of the National Wheat Oversight Committee to review wheat...

Fakhar Zaman challenges two-match ban in PSL

Lahore Qalandars batter Fakhar Zaman has filed an appeal against a two-match suspension imposed on him during the ongoing Pakistan Super League season 11. The...

PCB tightens rules on player meetings after security breach

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued fresh directives to Pakistan Super League franchises regarding meetings between players and their family members and friends,...

Iraq qualify for World Cup after 40-year wait

Iraq qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 after 40 years, defeating Bolivia 2-1 in the inter-confederation playoff at Monterrey Stadium. The decisive moment came...

Trolling targets looks, not work, says Nida Yasir

Pakistani actor and television host Nida Yasir has said that social media trolling is rarely related to professional work and is mostly focused on...

Resham hits back at Deedar over criticism

Senior Pakistani actress Resham has strongly reacted to criticism levelled by fellow actress Deedar, intensifying a public spat between the two. The controversy began after...

Ali Zafar wins defamation case against Meesha Shafi

A sessions court has issued a detailed verdict in the defamation case filed by singer Ali Zafar against fellow artist Meesha Shafi, ruling in...

Govt reviews strategies to tackle population challenge

Federal Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, Syed Mustafa Kamal, chaired a high-level meeting to review the country’s growing population challenge and...

PBM assistance system to be made more efficient: Minister

The Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety, Syed Imran Ahmed Shah, visited Mayo Hospital Lahore, where he conducted a detailed review of...

International delegates captivated by Fanjing Mountain in Guizhou

Guiyang: As part of the ongoing 2026 China Storyteller Partnerships program in Guizhou, an international delegation of journalists and digital media influencers visited the...

2026 China Storyteller Partnerships launches in Guizhou

Guiyang: The 2026 China Storyteller Partnerships program officially commenced in the picturesque province of Guizhou, marking a significant step in promoting cultural exchange and...

China, Pakistan put forward five-point initiative for restoring peace, stability in Gulf region and Middle East

BEIJING: China and Pakistan put forward a five-point initiative for restoring peace and stability in the Gulf and Middle East region during talks between...

Pakistan, China stress quick start of Iran-US dialogues

Pakistan and China have jointly called for the early initiation of dialogue between Iran and the United States, emphasizing diplomacy as the only viable...

Arab League condemns Israeli bill on execution of Palestinian prisoners

The Arab League has strongly condemned a recently approved Israeli bill allowing the execution of Palestinian prisoners, describing it as a violation of international...

China confirms safe passage of vessels through Hormuz Strait

China has confirmed that three of its vessels have recently navigated through the Strait of Hormuz with the facilitation and coordination of relevant parties. The...

China urges ceasefire, regrets damage to Iran’s cultural heritage

China has expressed deep regret over the damage caused to Iran’s cultural relics and historical sites amid the ongoing conflict, while calling on all...

China opposes strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, urges diplomatic resolution

China has strongly opposed armed attacks on peaceful nuclear facilities under the safeguards of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), calling for a political...

Finance minister, KP chief minister discuss provincial financial issues

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a meeting today with the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mr. Sohail Afridi, at...

PDMA issues alert over glacial lake outburst flood risk in KP

The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued an alert to the administrations of five sensitive districts amid fears of glacial lake outburst floods...

Naqvi orders removal of illegally obtained identities from NADRA database

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has directed authorities to remove individuals who have illegally obtained Pakistani citizenship from the national database. The directive was issued...

Kuwait jet fuel supply resumes, easing pressure on aviation sector

Supply of diesel and jet fuel from Kuwait via Pakistani vessels has been restored, ensuring the availability of aviation fuel and reducing the likelihood...

Election tribunal dismisses petition against Ataullah Tarar’s victory

The Election Tribunal has dismissed a petition challenging the electoral victory of Federal Minister for Information Ataullah Tarar from NA-127 in the general elections. According...

Pakistan, Romania ports sign MoU to boost maritime cooperation

A historic memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Karachi Port Trust and the Port of Constanța in Romania to enhance maritime...

Devon Conway enjoys food and hospitality during PSL stint

Devon Conway, representing Islamabad United in the Pakistan Super League, has expressed satisfaction with his experience in Pakistan, praising both the local cuisine and...

Javeria Saud apologises to Yumna Zaidi after viral clip controversy

Pakistani host and actress Javeria Saud has apologised to fellow actress Yumna Zaidi, bringing an end to a recent controversy sparked by a viral...

Hina Chaudhry admits to using lip fillers in the past

Emerging Pakistani actress and model Hina Chaudhry has admitted to undergoing lip fillers in the past, shedding light on the growing trend of cosmetic...

Lehmann criticises England players for limited county cricket participation

Darren Lehmann, head coach of Northamptonshire County Cricket Club, has criticised England’s approach to domestic cricket, saying national players are not participating enough in...

John Cena announces WrestleMania return as host after retirement

Record 17-time world champion John Cena has announced his return to WWE just three months after retiring from in-ring competition, confirming he will appear...

PCB tightens social media rules after Naseem Shah controversy

The Pakistan Cricket Board has issued strict directives to centrally contracted players, making it clear that controversial social media posts will not be tolerated...

China, Pakistan unveil five-point initiative for peace in Gulf and Middle East

China and Pakistan have jointly proposed a five-point initiative aimed at restoring peace and stability in the Gulf and Middle East region following a...

EU urges restraint, diplomacy amid escalating Middle East tensions

European Council President Antonio Costa has called for de-escalation, restraint and protection of civilians following a phone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. In a...

China’s Changying-8 unmanned cargo aircraft completes maiden flight

ZHENGZHOU: Changying-8 cargo unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) successfully completed its maiden flight at an airport in Zhengzhou, central China's Henan Province, on Tuesday. The...

74 killed in attack on gold mining site in South Sudan

At least 74 people have been killed in an attack by unidentified armed men at a gold mining site in Central Equatoria State of...

China develop wearable device for precise blood pressure monitoring

A team of Chinese researchers has developed a conformal and stretchable piezoelectric microsystem (CSPM) capable of long-term, precise monitoring of cardiovascular health, according to...

China objects to US lawmakers’ visit to Taiwan, lodges protest

China has firmly opposed official interactions between the United States and the Taiwan region, stating that it has lodged stern representations with the U.S....

Ishaq Dar to embark on official visit to China on Tuesday

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar will undertake an important official visit to China on March 31. According to a spokesperson...

Explore Tujia traditions: A cultural journey in Guizhou’s Yunshe village

Yunshe village in Southwest China's Guizhou province offered a picturesque landscape of green mountains, gurgling streams and scattered Tujia stilted buildings. On March 28,...

Inside China’s wildest cave basketball court

Beneath the majestic mountains of Guizhou province lie some of nature's most awestruck wonders: vast karst caves formed over millions of years. Many of...

KP rains claim 17 lives, 56 injured as houses collapse

Heavy rains in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have led to the collapse of houses’ roofs and walls, resulting in at least 17 deaths and 56 injuries...

Wildlife authorities impose province-wide ban on duck hunting

The duck hunting season in Punjab has officially ended, and Wildlife Rangers have imposed a province-wide ban on hunting, according to officials. A spokesperson said...

Pakistan, Kuwait discuss energy cooperation and bilateral ties

Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik held a meeting with H.E. Nassar Abdulrahman Jasser Almutairi, Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to Pakistan,...

Pakistan launches OneImpact platform for TB, HIV, malaria care

A high-level meeting chaired by Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad Malik marked the official launch of Pakistan’s Integrated One Impact Community Platform, hosted by the Dopasi...

PM Shehbaz Sharif vows relief for vulnerable amid economic challenges

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated that the government will not leave economically vulnerable segments alone during challenging times, stressing continued efforts to provide...

FMs meeting backs Pakistan’s initiative to host US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad

Foreign ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Egypt on Sunday expressed full support for Pakistan’s initiative to facilitate peace talks between the United...

IRGC warns Israeli, US universities in region are ‘legitimate targets’

Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) on Sunday warned that it now considers all Israeli and U.S. universities in West Asia as “legitimate targets,” following...

Beijing engages Europe in high-level defence and policy dialogues

A delegation from China’s Ministry of National Defense visited Europe from March 23 to 29 to participate in a series of institutional dialogues, according...

China develops mind-controlled robot dog using brain signals

Users can now command a robot dog using nothing but their mental intent, as a new system allows the machine to autonomously plan its...

Deadly Israeli airstrikes kill at least 20 in southern Lebanon

At least 20 people were killed and several others injured in a series of Israeli airstrikes targeting southern Lebanon overnight from Saturday to Sunday,...

US deploys 3,500 Marines and sailors to Middle East

The U.S. Central Command United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Saturday that a task force comprising 3,500 Marines and sailors has arrived in...

PM Shehbaz says sufficient petroleum reserves available in country

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that due to government decisions, sufficient quantities of petroleum products are available to meet the country’s domestic needs. He...

DRAP denies reports of increase in medicine prices

Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) strongly refutes the factually incorrect news reports circulating on various media channels regarding the recent increase in prices...

Islamabad hosts four-nation talks on Middle East tensions

A high-level diplomatic engagement is underway in Islamabad as efforts intensify to de-escalate rising tensions in the Middle East, with foreign ministers from Pakistan,...

Gwadar Port emerging as strategic maritime hub: Minister

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Sunday said that Gwadar Port is rapidly emerging as a secure and strategic maritime...

Oscars to shift venue and go digital from 2029

The world’s most prestigious film honours, the Academy Awards, are set to enter a new era from 2029 with major changes planned in venue...

Mishi Khan backs Resham, criticises sensational talk shows

Renowned Pakistani actress and host Mishi Khan has come out in support of fellow actor Resham, while strongly criticising the growing trend of sensationalism...

Shuja Haider reveals working with Shreya Ghoshal in Indian film

Renowned Pakistani music director and singer Shuja Haider has revealed that he worked with Indian playback singer Shreya Ghoshal on the song “Tera Woh...

Emon says PSL exposure to benefit Bangladesh players

Bangladesh cricketer Parvez Hossain Emon has said that participation in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) will greatly benefit players from Bangladesh, as they gain...

Saim Ayub sees lean patch as challenge, not setback

Pakistan’s emerging all-rounder Saim Ayub has termed his recent dip in form not as a bad patch but a challenge, saying his focus remains...

American horse wins Dubai World Cup race

An American horse, Magnitude, clinched victory at an international equestrian event held in Dubai, where top-bred horses from around the world competed for top...

Bringing China’s “city of the future” blueprint to life

BEIJING: About an hour's drive from Beijing, a futuristic city is rising on the North China Plain -- the Xiong'an New Area. Chinese President Xi...

Pakistan relaxes export rules for trade via Iran and Central Asia

Pakistan has granted a temporary exemption from the requirement of bank guarantees and letters of credit (L/C) for exports routed through Iran, according to...

KP sees 65 percent drop in terrorism incidents after Operation Ghazb-ul-Haq

Terrorism incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have declined by 65 percent following the launch of Operation Ghazb-ul-Haq in Afghanistan on the night between February 26...

PIA completes pre-Hajj flight operations preparations

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has completed preparations for its pre-Hajj flight operations, which are scheduled to begin on April 18 and continue until May...

Government to introduce app-based subsidised petrol distribution system

The government of Pakistan has decided to introduce subsidised petrol distribution through a mobile application in response to the ongoing energy crisis, according to...

Maya Khan shares empowering message for divorced women

Pakistan’s renowned TV host and actress Maya Khan has shared a powerful and encouraging message for divorced and single women, which is rapidly gaining...

Mishi Khan criticises ‘sugar daddy’ remarks, slams podcast culture

Pakistan’s well-known actress and host Mishi Khan has strongly reacted to recent viral statements related to the “sugar daddy” trend, while also criticising the...

Vishal Dadlani faces backlash over meeting with Pakistani journalist

Indian singer and music composer Vishal Dadlani has come under intense criticism on social media after a video of his meeting with a Pakistani...

LHC sets aside order to register case against Babar Azam

The Lahore High Court has set aside an order directing the registration of a criminal case against Pakistan cricketer Babar Azam, accepting his petition...

PCB issues show-cause notice to Naseem Shah over policy breach

The Pakistan Cricket Board has issued a show-cause notice to national team fast bowler Naseem Shah for allegedly violating the central contract and the...

Tiger Woods arrested in Florida after car crash, later released

Renowned American golfer Tiger Woods was briefly taken into custody in the US state of Florida following a road accident that allegedly caused property...

PSL franchise owners urge PM to allow fans in stadiums

Franchise owners of the Pakistan Super League have appealed to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to allow spectators into stadiums, stressing that the presence of...

Army wrestler Gulzar claims Rustam-e-Pakistan title in Faisalabad

A gripping wrestling finale in Faisalabad saw Pakistan Army’s Gulzar, popularly known as Gullu Butt, overpower WAPDA’s Adnan Taraan Wala to clinch the prestigious...

From observers to pace-setters, Global South pushes for better global governance at Boao forum

BOAO, Hainan: Amid rising global uncertainty and a shifting economic landscape, the Global South is emerging as a more active force in shaping global...

China supports Pakistan’s role as mediator: Chinese FM

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday expressed China’s support for Pakistan in continuing to play its role as a mediator, according to Chinese...

Russia delivers over 450 tons of humanitarian aid to Iran

The Russian Emergencies Ministry has delivered 313 tons of medicines to the Iranian government as part of a humanitarian aid mission, local media reported...

UN rights chief urges U.S. to conclude investigation into school strike in Iran

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk on Friday urged the United States to promptly conclude its investigation into a strike on...

Egypt, Türkiye, Pakistan coordinate to promote U.S.-Iran talks

Foreign ministers of Egypt, Türkiye, and Pakistan held separate phone calls to discuss their efforts to facilitate direct negotiations between the United States and...

AI conference criticized for barring Chinese scholars, faces boycott

Multiple Chinese scientific organizations have announced boycotts of a top-tier international AI conference, after this foundational research seminar cited a U.S. sanctions list to...

China launches trade barrier probes into U.S. measures

China's commerce ministry on Friday announced trade barrier investigations into U.S. actions and measures which harm global production and supply chains as well as...

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