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SHENZHEN (CHINA): Pakistan is making strides in digital innovation and emerging technologies, with a focus on virtual assets and blockchain integration in drones, officials said at the 10th anniversary of the World Drone Congress. Minister…

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match One Day International series against Australia, with star fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi named as team captain. According to the PCB, Salman…

TEHRAN: Field Marshal Asim Munir has arrived in Tehran on an official visit as diplomatic efforts intensify to broker a lasting ceasefire between the United States and Iran. During his visit, Field Marshal Munir is scheduled to meet senior…

ISLAMABAD: The United Nations has said that a new decree issued by Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities on marital separation “further entrenches systematic discrimination” and weakens the rights of women and girls in the country. According…

ISLAMABAD: A reported draft agreement between Iran and the United States has entered its final stages, with Pakistan’s mediation efforts playing a key role in facilitating dialogue, according to Al Arabiya and diplomatic sources. The…

ISLAMABAD: As Eid-ul-Azha approaches, prices of sacrificial animals have surged sharply across cattle markets, creating a standoff between buyers and sellers. Buyers are complaining that prices have reached “unreasonable levels,” while…

BEIJING: China and Russia have expressed serious concern over terrorism originating from Afghan soil, calling it a major threat to regional and global security. The concerns were highlighted in a joint statement issued after a meeting…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has completed its 34-day Hajj flight operation, facilitating the departure of thousands of pilgrims to Saudi Arabia. According to officials, the final Hajj flight, PK-741, departed from Lahore carrying 290 pilgrims to…

ISTANBUL: Social activist Saad Edhi along with 430 volunteers of the Global Sumud Flotilla have been released after being detained by Israeli forces. Reports said that preparations were underway to transfer the released volunteers,…

ISLAMABAD: Security forces conducted intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa over the past 48 hours, killing 23 terrorists during targeted raids, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The military’s media…