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Day: May 7, 2023

Pakistan eyes historic 5-0 ODI series whitewash

PAK vs NZ ODI: The fifth and final game of Pakistan vs. New Zealand series was played at Pakistan’s home venue, where Pakistan had a 4-0 advantage. Pakistan hoped to extend their winning streak, while New Zealand was keen to avenge their last ODI humiliation and win the fifth match. Pakistan’s skipper Babar Azam scored his 18th century during the…

Russia says it thwarted drone attack in Crimea

MOSCOW: Authorities in Russian-annexed Crimea said they foiled a midnight Ukrainian drone attack in the city of Sevastopol. It is the latest in a series of purported Ukrainian drone strikes and sabotage attempts in the run-up to the May 9 commemoration of the Soviet victory over the Nazis, as well as Kyiv’s impending onslaught. Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev of Sevastopol, home…

Two robbers tortured to death in Karachi

KARACHI: Two robbers were apprehended and tortured to death by locals in Karachi’s Orangi Town. According to reports, three thieves were apprehended in Orangi Town’s Sector 14C by an outraged mob. Two dacoits were tortured to death by the masses, while the third managed to flee the scene. Jinnah Hospital received the bodies. According to preliminary investigations, the identification of…

‘Highly irresponsible’ to associate FM’s remarks on G-20 meeting with threat of violence: FO

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) called reports linking Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari’s remarks at the G20 summit in Indian-occupied Kashmir (IIOJK) to a threat to India “highly irresponsible and mischievous” on Sunday. The FO’s response comes after a video of FM Bhutto-Zardari attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Council of Foreign Ministers (SCO-CFM) in Goa, India, has gone popular on…

FIA offloads Belgium passenger over fake documents

PESHAWAR: Due to the possession of forged travel documents, the Federal Investigation Authority (FIA) deported a passenger going to Belgium from Bacha Khan International Airport Peshawar. According to the information, the passenger called Javed attempted to board flight number QR-601 for a trip to Belgium. The vigilance team suspected that he might be travelling with forged documents, so they asked…

Canadian opposition leader calls on Imran Khan

Patrick Brown, the head of the Canadian opposition party, paid a visit to Imran Khan, the leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, on Sunday at his Zaman Park mansion in Lahore. The meeting covered Pakistan’s overall political and economic situation. Imran Khan underlined the government’s approach to the elections while speaking at the event. Early elections, according to the former prime…

Google plans to upgrade search with AI chat, video clips

According to documents obtained by the Wall Street Journal on Saturday, Google intends to make its search engine more “visual, snackable, personal, and human,” with a focus on servicing young people globally. The move comes as artificial intelligence (AI) apps like ChatGPT gain popularity, showing a technology that has the potential to change the way businesses and society operate. According…

China calls for ‘peaceful’ resolution of Kashmir dispute, opposes ‘unilateral actions’

ISLAMABAD: China on Saturday emphasized the importance of resolving all unresolved problems, including Kashmir, in an ‘appropriate and peaceful’ manner, condemning any ‘unilateral moves’ that compound an already dangerous situation. The declaration was made during the fourth round of the Foreign Minister-level Pakistan-China Strategic Dialogue, which was held in Islamabad from May 5 to 6, 2023. Qin Gang, China’s State…

Over 50 killed as ethnic violence flare up in India

NEW DELHI: Clashes erupted on Wednesday between primarily Hindu Meitei and Christian Kuki communities in India’s northeastern Manipur state over plans to grant tribal status to the dominant Meiti community, according to reports. Protesting mobs set fire to vehicles, houses, schools, churches, and commercial properties following the Tribal Solidarity March held by the All-Tribal Students’ Union of Manipur to oppose…

COAS commits to full support for CPEC in meeting with Chinese FM

General Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), met with Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang on Sunday and addressed issues of mutual interest, including regional security and defense cooperation, according to an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) release. According to the ISPR, the army commander underlined Pakistan’s commitment to the China-Pakistan Strategic Relationship during the meeting. The…