According to the latest laboratory report from the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), Pakistan has recorded a decline in the presence of the poliovirus in environmental samples collected across the country. Fewer Positive Samples Detected Out of 127 sewage samples collected from 87 districts, only 42 tested positive for the virus, while 75 were polio-free. Results for 10 samples are still pending. The NEOC report highlighted progress across several provinces: Balochistan: 22 out of 23 samples were negative, with one testing positive. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: 24 samples were polio-free, while seven tested positive. Punjab: 15 samples were negative, and 12 tested…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
Portuguese football icon Cristiano Ronaldo has officially proposed to his long-term partner, Georgina Rodríguez, marking a new milestone in their decade-long relationship. Georgina, 30, shared the news on Instagram with a photograph of her hand holding Ronaldo’s, showcasing a spectacular diamond engagement ring. In the caption, she wrote: “Yes, I do — in this life and in all our lives.” The couple’s love story began in 2016 when they met at a Gucci store in Madrid. They have since started a family, raising three of their own children along with Ronaldo’s eldest son, Cristiano Jr. A Ring to Remember Spanish…
India’s Shubman Gill and England’s Sophia Dunkley have been awarded the ICC Player of the Month for July 2025. Gill made history by becoming the first player to win the award four times. He scored an impressive 567 runs in three Test matches against England in July. In the women’s category, Dunkley scored 126 runs in three ODIs and 144 runs in four T20Is against India, finishing as the top run-scorer in the T20I series.
Apple might soon release a new, high-end MacBook with an OLED screen. However, recent leaks suggest the company is also planning to introduce a more affordable MacBook, with a price point closer to its iPad lineup than its traditional laptops. This new 12.9-inch MacBook is rumored to be the first to use the A18 Pro mobile chip from the iPhone to reduce costs while still offering sufficient performance. What is the latest information on the new MacBook? In June, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, known for his accuracy with Apple information, told MacRumors that a more affordable 13-inch MacBook was in development.…
In response to potential security threats, the Islamabad district administration has imposed a two-month ban on flying drones and camcopters in the federal capital under Section 144. According to the official notification, the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) has been prohibited due to the risks they could pose to sensitive installations and public safety. The ban, however, does not apply to law enforcement agencies and the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration. The District Magistrate stated that the measure was taken as an immediate step to maintain law and order, and any violations will be dealt with in accordance with…
The U.S. and China have once again postponed the reinstatement of trade tariffs. Had the deadline passed, duties on Chinese goods would have reverted to 145 percent, exacerbating tensions between the world’s two largest trading partners. This extension comes after both countries had temporarily lowered tariffs in May during a meeting in Geneva, despite having previously imposed escalating duties that disrupted global trade. When asked about the deadline on Monday, President Trump said, “We’ll see what happens. They’ve been dealing quite nicely. The relationship is very good with [China’s] President Xi [Jinping] and myself.” In a statement, Chinese Foreign Ministry…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated in a video message Monday night that Russian President Vladimir Putin is “definitely not preparing for a ceasefire or an end to the war.” He added, “There is no indication whatsoever that the Russians have received signals to prepare for a post-war situation.” According to Zelenskyy, Russia is instead “redeploying their troops and forces in ways that suggest preparations for new offensive operations.” On the southern front, Ukraine’s military spokesperson, Vladyslav Voloshyn, told Reuters that Russia was moving military units in the Zaporizhia region for future assaults. Zelenskyy also warned on Monday that any concessions…
Donald Trump announced on his Truth Social platform that he has nominated E.J. Antoni for a key role, stating, “Our Economy is booming, and E.J. will ensure that the Numbers released are HONEST and ACCURATE. I know E.J. Antoni will do an incredible job in this new role. Congratulations E.J.!” This nomination, which requires U.S. Senate confirmation, follows Trump’s dismissal of Erika McEntarfer earlier in the month, a move that sparked concerns about the credibility and political independence of U.S. government statistics. Trump had justified McEntarfer’s firing by baselessly claiming that the recent jobs report—which showed a significant slowdown in…
Despite a notable drop in violent crime in Washington, D.C. since a 2023 peak, President Trump announced in a 78-minute press conference that the federal government would assume control of the District of Columbia’s Metropolitan Police Department. The move is intended to address what he described as surging crime. Trump stated, “I’m announcing a historic action to rescue our nation’s capital from crime, bloodshed, bedlam, and squalor and worse.” He was joined by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, who is set to oversee the city’s police force under federal control. Declaring it “Liberation Day in DC,” Trump asserted, “We’re going…
President Xi Jinping of China informed his Brazilian counterpart, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, that the relationship between their two nations is “at its historical peak.” He noted that the “strategic alignment” of their development goals is progressing smoothly, as reported by Xinhua news agency. Xi also affirmed China’s support for the Brazilian people’s right to national sovereignty and their efforts to protect legitimate interests, while urging all countries to unite against unilateralism and protectionism. According to Lula’s office, the two leaders reached a consensus on the importance of the Group of 20 and BRICS in “advocating for multilateralism.” They…
