Chinese officials are in preliminary talks about the possibility of selling TikTok’s U.S. operations to billionaire Elon Musk if the short-video app cannot avoid an impending ban, Bloomberg News reported on Monday. Beijing officials would prefer that TikTok remain under the control of its parent company, ByteDance, the report said, citing sources. The U.S. operations of TikTok could be sold either through a competitive process or a government arrangement, suggesting that the app’s future is no longer solely in ByteDance’s control. The Chinese government holds a “golden share” in ByteDance, which several members of Congress have said gives the government…
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A rare astronomical event is on the horizon as Comet C/2024 G3 (Atlas) is expected to grace the skies for the first time in 160,000 years, with potential visibility from various parts of the world in the coming days. According to NASA, predicting the brightness of comets is notoriously difficult, but experts are hopeful that Atlas may shine brightly enough to be seen with the naked eye. The comet reached its perihelion—the point in its orbit closest to the Sun—on Monday. This position greatly influences its brightness and visibility. While exact locations for observing the comet remain uncertain, astronomers suggest…
The Pakistan Super League (PSL) management has responded to national cricketer Ahmed Shehzad’s recent criticism regarding his name being included in the league’s player list despite his retirement last season. Speaking on Samaa Digital’s program “Zor Ka Jor,” Shoaib Khalid, Manager Partnerships and Player Acquisition, clarified PSL’s player registration policy. “The law states that local players are not manually registered,” he explained, adding, “Any local player actively participating in domestic cricket automatically qualifies to play in the PSL.” Khalid provided further details on the reason behind Shehzad’s inclusion. “Last year, Ahmed Shehzad represented WAPDA in domestic cricket, which made him…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is prepared to warmly welcome Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma if he visits Karachi for the opening ceremony of the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025. According to PCB sources, there has been no confirmation yet on whether the Indian captain will attend the event. All the captains of the participating teams have been invited to the ceremony, the sources added. “The first match of the Champions Trophy is scheduled to take place in Karachi, so the event will also be held there,” the sources revealed. PCB has planned to host the unveiling ceremony of the…
made her international debut at just eight years old. She gained recognition in 2019 by winning a bronze medal at the Fujairah Open Taekwondo Championship in Dubai, followed by a gold medal in the same event in 2020. During her visit, Ayesha and her father met Major General Anjum Riaz, Inspector General of Frontier Corps (North), who commended her achievements and presented her with a special award in recognition of her efforts in representing Pakistan internationally. In a significant gesture of support, IGFC North announced the continuation of sponsorship for Ayesha to participate in this year’s Taekwondo Championship in Singapore,…
Jasprit Bumrah’s exceptional performances during India’s tour of Australia in December 2024 have earned him the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award, surpassing strong competition from Pat Cummins and Dane Paterson. Over three Test matches, Bumrah claimed an impressive 22 wickets at an astonishing average of 14.22, leading India’s bowling attack single-handedly. Bumrah’s brilliance was evident from the start, with a standout performance in Adelaide where his four-wicket haul helped minimize Australia’s lead in the first innings, keeping India within striking distance. He followed this up with a sensational display in Brisbane, where he took six wickets in the…
The ICC Men’s Champions Trophy returns next month for the first time since 2017. To set the stage, the ICC pays tribute to the iconic ‘white jackets’ with a promo video featuring Pakistan legend and former captain Wasim Akram, who calls on fans worldwide to join the journey of champions as the eight teams put it ‘All On The Line’. The unmissable tournament will take place from 19 February to 9 March 2025, spanning 19 days and featuring 15 matches where the top eight teams will battle it out in an intense and all-out showdown. Every match in this high-stakes…
The ICC Men’s Champions Trophy returns next month for the first time since 2017. To set the stage, the ICC pays tribute to the iconic ‘white jackets’ with a promo video featuring Pakistan legend and former captain Wasim Akram, who calls on fans worldwide to join the journey of champions as the eight teams put it ‘All On The Line’. The unmissable tournament will take place from 19 February to 9 March 2025, spanning 19 days and featuring 15 matches where the top eight teams will battle it out in an intense and all-out showdown. Every match in this high-stakes…
Indian security forces have reportedly arrested a Pakistani fisherman while he was engaged in fishing in the deep sea, according to the Pakistan Fisherfolk Forum. Babu Ali Mallah, a resident of Jati tehsil in the coastal district of Sujawal, was apprehended for allegedly crossing the maritime boundary. The Fisherfolk Forum confirmed the incident, stating that Mallah was involved in fishing activities when the arrest took place. The forum revealed that this arrest adds to the ongoing plight of fishermen from the region. “Currently, 20 fishermen from Jati tehsil are already languishing in Indian jails,” a spokesperson for the organization stated.…
Army Chief General Asim Munir held a detailed discussion with political leaders from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, stressing the need for unity, swift implementation of the National Action Plan, and targeted measures to combat terrorism. During the meeting, General Munir reaffirmed that Pakistan’s policy is solely centered around national interest, stating, “Our policy is only Pakistan.” Referring to Afghanistan as a “brotherly neighbor” and an Islamic country, he expressed Pakistan’s desire for better bilateral relations. However, he pointed out a key issue: the presence of terrorists in Afghanistan and their role in spreading terrorism across the border into Pakistan. He stated, “This…
