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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s economy has suffered massive losses amounting to Rs822 billion as a result of the recent devastating floods, which have affected more than 6.5 million people across 70 districts of the country. According to official documents from the Ministry of Planning and the Economic Affairs Division, the agriculture and infrastructure sectors are among the hardest hit by the disaster. …

Match tickets for DP World International League T20 Season 4 are now available. The biggest T20 tournament of the Gulf region begins on the UAE National Day – Tuesday, 2 December. The 34-match cricketing extravaganza will conclude with a grand final on Sunday, 4 January 2026. The opening clash of the season will be a rematch of the Season 3 …

ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, has built what is currently the most popular AI chatbot in China: Doubao. Launched in 2023, the app has risen to the top of the country’s generative AI market, reaching more than 157 million monthly active users by August, according to Chinese analytics firm QuestMobile. But what’s less known is that Doubao also has …

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 17th Oct, 2025) One year after taking oath as Chief Minister of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), Omar Abdullah has called on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to fulfill his promise of restoring the region’s statehood. According to Kashmir Media Service, speaking in Srinagar marking the first anniversary of the National …

Sri Lanka and South Africa face an important Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 league-stage match on Friday, at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo. However, weather conditions threaten to affect the contest significantly as rain continues to play a spoiler role in Sri Lanka’s campaign. The hosts are still searching for their first win while South Africa sit …

It was early January 2025 when a faint light spot was observed at the Mt. Lemmon Observatory in Arizona. Follow-up observations revealed that the object was a comet visiting from the outer edge of the solar system, and it was named Comet Lemmon (C/2025 A6). Its “period”—the time it takes to complete its lengthy orbit of the sun—is about 1,350 …

RAWALPINDI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 17th Oct, 2025) The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Rawalpindi City chapter will hold a special prayer and commemoration ceremony on Saturday, at the party’s city office in Liaquat Bagh, to mark the anniversary of the martyrs of Karsaz and the loyal followers of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto. Information Secretary of PPP Rawalpindi City …

Saudi Arabia is in advanced negotiations with the United States over a landmark defense pact, with hopes of finalizing the deal during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s expected visit to the White House next month, the Financial Times reported Friday, citing sources familiar with the matter. The potential agreement would mirror the recent U.S.–Qatar defense pact, under which Washington pledged …

The Switch has 10 vibration modes (five internal and five external) with 16 intensity levels. I’ve never been into patterns, but if you are, you have plenty to choose from. But it’s the 16 intensity levels that deserve a round of applause. You can take the Switch from the faintest murmur to such a powerful height that your legs quiver …

Cricket is entering a new age of innovation with the introduction of “Test Twenty,” an experimental format unveiled on October 16 that promises to combine the tactical patience of Test cricket with the adrenaline-fueled tempo of T20 matches. Conceptualized by sports entrepreneur Gaurav Bahirvani, Executive Chairman of The One One Six Network, this “fourth format” has already caught worldwide attention. …

F1® Allwyn Global Community Award trophy presented to Shane Woods from winning local community initiative Girlstart at the FORMULA 1 MSC CRUISES UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX 2025 in Austin, Texas First US F1® Allwyn Global Community Award presented to Austin STEM for girls initiative Girlstart receives a €100,000 donation from Allwyn to support its mission to empower girls to explore STEM …

Indonesia’s renewed diplomatic engagement with North Korea has raised concerns in Seoul over the possible breach of sensitive technology related to the KF-21, a cutting-edge fighter jet jointly developed with the Southeast Asian nation. South Korean officials maintain that KF-21 data is protected under existing non-disclosure agreements with Jakarta. Still, critics point to Indonesia’s record on the joint project, including …