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Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi on Thursday targeted another big scalp in the form of Australia after knocking England out of the Champions Trophy, with a semi-final spot the prize. The Champions Trophy debutants sent England crashing out of the 50-over tournament with a thrilling eight-run victory in Lahore on Wednesday. Afghanistan similarly stunned then holders England at the 2023 World Cup in India. Next they play world champions Australia at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Friday in their final group match and must win to reach the last four of the eight-nation tournament. “Obviously a win like this boosts every team’s…

It’s been an awkward few months for Hindu nationalists who have been eagerly awaiting Trump’s return to the White House. There have been a few wins. Strategic and defence ties between India and the US seem stable for now, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the White House. Modi claimed that like Trump’s quest to “Make America Great Again” (MAGA), he too strived to “Make India Great Again” (MIGA). He added, “When America and India work together, when it’s MAGA plus MIGA, it becomes mega – a mega partnership for prosperity.” Kash Patel has been confirmed to lead the…

Another young life stolen, another future erased—Allah Daad Wahid’s memory haunts Karachi University’s silent halls. The University of Karachi is a world in itself. Walking through the shade of trees and exploring the long roads across multiple seasons, you meet a lot of people you wouldn’t otherwise encounter. Sometimes, you don’t even meet them—you just keep hearing about them. And sometimes, you don’t hear about them at all until they become a story themselves. Allah Daad Wahid is one such story, with no conclusion. A life fulfilled, yet half-lived—cut short and taken away brutally, leaving everyone who knew him devastated.…

Here are the key developments on the 1,098th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.Here is the situation on Thursday, February 27: Fighting Russian guided bombs killed five people and injured eight in east Ukraine’s Kostiantynivka, said the governor of the Donetsk region, Vadym Filashkin. Two more were killed in a separate attack on Kyiv, according to state news outlet Ukrinform, which said the deceased included one of its journalists. Russia’s defence ministry said it had shot down 19 drones overnight across the country and in annexed Crimea, with other authorities reporting one person killed in the Belgorod region. One…

Amazon on Thursday revealed its first chip for quantum computing, and said its design will help the company build highly efficient hardware systems.The processor is called Ocelot, and the announcement comes as more tech companies tout their advancements in quantum. Last week, Amazon cloud rival Microsoft showed off its inaugural quantum chip. Microsoft had a paper in the journal Nature documenting its quantum work, and this week Amazon followed suit.Some technologists hope quantum computers will be capable of solving problems that stump classical computers. PCs and phones run calculations and store data with bits that are either on or off,…

Pakistan’s last Champions Trophy group match with Bangladesh on Thursday was abandoned without a ball being bowled in Rawalpindi because of rain, ensuring the host country’s title defence ended with a wet whimper. Pakistan, who won the 50-over tournament in 2017, lost to New Zealand and arch-rivals India to finish bottom of the four sides in Group A. Their last match had only pride at stake for both teams, with Bangladesh similarly out of the running for the semi-finals. Pakistan’s failure to advance beyond the group phase or even win a game was a huge letdown for a country hosting…

This panoramic aerial photo taken on Jan. 10, 2023 shows a view of Lujiazui area in the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone in east China’s Shanghai. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)China’s continued commitment to open trade and economic cooperation, despite challenges, underscores its role as a stabilizing force in the global economy and a proponent of shared growth and development.by Maya MajueranIn 2024, China’s economy demonstrated remarkable resilience and adaptability, maintaining its growth momentum and achieving a year-on-year growth of 5.0 percent at constant prices despite domestic challenges and a complex global landscape.The Chinese government has implemented numerous policy measures to balance…

On February 27, 2019, PAF’s Operation Swift Retort showcased Pakistan’s aerial defense prowess. 27 February 2019, would always be remembered as one of the memorable and historic days in the annals of history of Pakistan. It was on this day when Pakistan Air Force once again exhibited exemplary professionalism and resolute resolve to successfully defend the aerial frontiers of our motherland against the Indian aggression. This was the day when Indian mis-adventurism was defeated and irrationality was laid to rest by a team of dedicated and committed professionals of PAF. This day has been recorded in the history books as…

Hundreds of Palestinians released by Israeli show signs of emaciation and abuse suffered while in detention.Hundreds of Palestinians held in Israeli jails released in Gaza as part of the ceasefire agreement once again showed signs of emaciation and abuse. More than 600 Palestinians were released on Thursday, shortly after Israel said Hamas handed over coffins containing the bodies of four captives. Israel has delayed the release of two Palestinian women and 44 children. It was the final scheduled swap as part of the first phase of the ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel. Several Palestinians were transported in ambulances to…

by Xinhua writers Li Yilin, Yu Li and Xue ChenCHENGDU, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) — Ming Yue has come full circle.The 36-year-old woman, whose name literally means a bright moon in Chinese, spent 18 years away from her rural hometown in southwest China to pursue her dreams overseas. After five years studying at an American university, and seven years working in several top-tier Chinese cities, including as a senior auditor at Deloitte, she returned to her hometown in 2019 to work for her family’s poultry farm.It all seems to come back to the start. However, Ming thinks differently. Her vision of…