The South African women’s cricket team has made history by qualifying for their first-ever ICC Women’s World Cup final. In a stunning display of power, they defeated defending champions England by a massive 125-run margin in the first semi-final in Guwahati on Wednesday. Batting first, South Africa set a formidable target, scoring an impressive 319 for 7 in their 50 overs. The innings was masterfully anchored by their captain, Laura Wolvaardt, who played a magnificent and decisive knock of 169 runs. In pursuit of the challenging 320-run target, the English batting lineup crumbled under pressure. The entire team was dismissed…
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A fascinating and ultimately heartbreaking incident occurred during the recent T20 match between Bangladesh and the West Indies. On October 27, Bangladeshi batter Taskin Ahmed hit a spectacular six, but his effort was entirely in vain as he was simultaneously given out on the very same delivery. The drama unfolded in the final over of a tense chase. Bangladesh needed 17 runs to win from the last 3 balls, with only one wicket remaining. Under immense pressure, Taskin Ahmed played a powerful shot, sending the ball high over the leg-side boundary for what appeared to be a stunning six.…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the men’s domestic cricket contracts for the 2025-26 season on Thursday, revealing a significant increase in both the number of contracted players and the contract categories. This move aims to further strengthen the country’s domestic cricket structure. According to the PCB, a total of 157 domestic cricketers have been awarded contracts for the new season, a substantial rise from the 131 players contracted last year. These contracts will be valid from August 2025 to July 2026. A major change in this year’s structure is the expansion from three to four categories. The new…
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and Meta have officially launched the “Teen Accounts” feature on Instagram in Pakistan, marking a significant step forward in strengthening online safety for young users. Under this new feature, accounts for users under the age of 16 will automatically be converted to “Teen Accounts.” This system is designed to prevent unwanted contacts, filter sensitive content, and improve privacy protections. The launch ceremony was attended by representatives from Meta, UNICEF, the National Commission on the Rights of Child (NCRC), and various child protection organizations. The event also included awareness sessions on online safety, complaint mechanisms,…
Despite widespread speculation, Apple is reportedly not cutting production for its recently launched iPhone Air, according to a new analyst report that contradicts previous claims. Recently, multiple media reports suggested that the technology giant was scaling back production of the new device. Some claims even went so far as to suggest the phone was entering an “end of production” mode, sparking concerns about its market performance. However, in a note issued to investors on October 26, the firm TD Cowen refuted these rumors. The note clarified that Apple is not reducing the number of iPhone Air units planned for 2025.…
In a significant meeting in Islamabad, Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan and a delegation from Meta (parent company of Facebook) agreed to expand digital cooperation. The discussion focused on leveraging technology to foster innovation, ensure a safe online environment, and promote economic empowerment in Pakistan. The Commerce Minister highlighted that Pakistan has one of South Asia’s fastest-growing digital economies, producing over 75,000 IT graduates annually. He shared impressive figures, noting that Pakistan’s IT exports grew by 18% this year to reach $3.8 billion, with a 21% increase recorded in the first quarter of the current fiscal year…
Researchers have confirmed the discovery of a massive impact crater in southern China, created by a meteorite that struck the Earth approximately 10,000 years ago. The force of the impact is estimated to have been equivalent to 40 Hiroshima-sized atomic bombs. The site, named the Junlin Crater, is located near Zhaoqing city in Guangdong province. It is only the fifth confirmed impact crater found in China and the very first one discovered in the country’s southern region. The crater measures approximately 2,950 feet across. According to Chen Ming, a researcher at the Center for High-Pressure Science and Technology, the…
Astronomers have unveiled a breathtaking new image of our home galaxy, the Milky Way, revealing it in a level of detail never seen before. This image is the largest low-frequency radio-color picture of the Milky Way ever compiled. It was painstakingly created over an 18-month period, requiring more than 40,000 hours of work. It captures the view from the Southern Hemisphere and displays a vast range of radio wavelengths. This breakthrough provides scientists with new ways to study the complex cycles of star birth, evolution, and death within our galaxy. The image was produced by experts at the International Centre…
KARACHI: The Pakistani rupee continued its upward trend against the US dollar on Wednesday, driven by strong economic fundamentals that pushed the dollar to a six-month low in the interbank market. Positive market sentiment was fueled by several key developments: a $250 million funding approval from the Asian Development Bank and the Green Climate Fund, a new economic cooperation framework with Saudi Arabia focusing on energy and agriculture, and strong expectations for the next IMF tranche of $1.2 billion in December. These factors kept the dollar under pressure throughout the trading day. At one point, the dollar dropped 25…
KARACHI: Pakistan’s energy sector is marking a historic day as the first and largest-ever US crude oil shipment has arrived in the country, kicking off imports under a new Pak-US trade agreement. The massive tanker, MT Pegasus, is carrying 1 million barrels of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil and is set to berth today at a terminal operated by the private company, Cnergyico. This vessel is the largest American oil tanker to ever call at a Pakistani port. The ship, which departed from Houston on September 14, is being received at Cnergyico’s oil terminal in Balochistan. With this…
