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LONDON: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that the recent meeting of Muslim and Arab leaders with US President Donald Trump is likely to yield a positive outcome for Gaza, which has been facing Israel’s genocidal aggression for the last two years. “The meeting of Arab-Islamic countries chaired by US President Donald Trump will produce encouraging results on the issue of Gaza,” Shehbaz said on Sunday, while talking to overseas Pakistanis at Pakistan High Commission in London. The PM arrived in the UK after addressing the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session. Earlier, Shehbaz and leaders from Qatar, Jordan, Turkey,…

This picture, provided by the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, shows six images of the reconstructed “Yunxian 2” human skull fossil. (Xinhua)BEIJING, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) — A new study of a 1-million-year-old human skull found in central China revealed a previously unknown branch of the human family tree, dramatically pushing back the accepted timeline of human evolution.Published in the journal Science this week, the study identified the fossil, known as “Yunxian 2,” as an early member of the Homo longi (also known as “Dragon Man”) clade and suggested that the split between early…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has informed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that it will not pay Rs220 billion to Chinese independent power plants (IPPs) as interest on delayed payments for purchased electricity and will instead seek a waiver from Beijing. The government also told the IMF that despite better power sector performance in the last fiscal year, over Rs500 billion more will be added to the flow of circular debt. The flow can only be zeroed by pumping money from the budget. The Power Division gave a briefing on the fiscal and operational status of the power sector during the second day…

Pakistan women lost by four wickets against South Africa in their second World Cup warm-up, after the Proteas overcame an early scare on Sunday. South Africa were reeling early in their chase of 229 when pacer Diana Baig took two early wickets, leaving them 27-3 inside six overs. Sune Luus and Anneke Bosch rebuilt the innings and added a 100-run partnership for the fourth wicket. Chloe Tryon ensured there were no further hiccups for the Proteas Women after losing five wickets with 151 on board, guiding South Africa home with an unbeaten 45. sealing a comfortable win with almost ten…

A participant views a photo exhibition titled “Embracing a Shared Future: China’s Initiatives and Global Contributions” at the World Intellectual Property Organization headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, Sept. 25, 2025. (Xinhua/Lian Yi)”We see that China has proposed a series of initiatives in support of multilateralism within the UN framework in New York and Geneva over the years. These initiatives resonate with us,” said an envoy from Malta. GENEVA, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) — Decorated with vibrant lanterns, Chinese knots and other traditional Chinese elements, the hall of the headquarters of the World Intellectual Property Organization in Geneva, Switzerland, was bustling with a crowd…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that Pakistan had achieved economic stability and was now poised for growth, as he paid tribute to overseas Pakistanis during an interaction at the Pakistan High Commission in London, Radio Pakistan reported on Sunday. “Pakistan is making rapid progress on the economic, foreign relations and military fronts,” the PM said, adding that recent gains were the result of “sincerity, hard work and team efforts.” He further mentioned, “We can overcome every difficulty and make progress with cooperation, consultations, sincerity, persistent efforts and unity,” he said, stressing that Pakistan has regained ‘dignity and respect in the…

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif announced that the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) will expand its operations from 4 districts to 23 districts across the province. She said that institutions such as WASA and the “Suthra Punjab” sanitation program are improving citizens’ quality of life in every region of Punjab. Maryam Nawaz made these remarks during a meeting with German Ambassador Anna Lepel, where both sides discussed bilateral relations, support for flood-affected communities, climate change, modern agriculture and green technology, skilled workforce exchange, and advancements in education and training. Welcoming the German envoy, the chief minister appreciated Germany’s…

The closing ceremony of the men’s Asia Cup descended into farce on Sunday as the Indian cricket team refused to collect the winners’ trophy from Asian Cricket Council chief Mohsin Naqvi, as politics continued to spill over the pitch. India had earlier beaten Pakistan by five wickets in the last over after a close contest to win a record-extending ninth Asia Cup title, but they caused the post-final formalities to be inordinately delayed due to their refusal to budge from their stance. There were no customary handshakes between the teams after India refused, with tensions high from their previous two…

U.S. President Donald Trump gestures, as he arrives at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, U.S., Sept. 26, 2025.Elizabeth Frantz | ReutersPresident Donald Trump warned Sunday of widespread layoffs if the federal government shuts down this week, telling NBC News that “we are going to cut a lot of the people that … we’re able to cut on a permanent basis.””[I’d] rather not do that,” he told NBC News in an exclusive interview.The White House is doubling down on warnings that thousands of government jobs could be on the line if the government shuts down at midnight on Tuesday.The Trump administration last…

US President Donald Trump expressed optimism on Sunday about reaching a deal to end the war in Gaza, saying there is “a real chance for greatness in the Middle East,” ahead of talks on Monday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Trump did not provide specific details of a prospective ceasefire-for-hostages agreement in Gaza, but Vice President JD Vance told “Fox News Sunday” that top US officials are immersed in “very complicated” negotiations with Israeli and Arab leaders. “We have a real chance for Greatness in the Middle East. All are on board for something special, first time ever. We…