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DUBAI: Pakistan’s recent ODI performances have begun paying off on the global stage, with several players climbing the latest ICC rankings across batting, bowling and all-round categories. Batters: Salman and Saim Lead the Charge Middle-order batter Salman Ali Agha made one of the biggest jumps this week. His match-winning century against Sri Lanka pushed him 14 spots up, placing him 16th in the world with 639 points. Young opener Saim Ayub also continued his rapid rise in international cricket, improving 18 places to reach 35th in the rankings. Not all news was positive for Pakistan’s top order: India’s Rohit Sharma…

Rumors around Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 series are heating up, and recent leaks hint at major changes to the company’s flagship lineup. From scrapping certain models to new slimmer designs, here’s a full breakdown of what industry insiders are saying. Possible Changes to the S26 Lineup For months, speculation suggested Samsung might eliminate its base model and replace it with a Galaxy S26 Pro, signaling a shift toward a more premium strategy.However, new reports claim that the “Pro” model might actually just be the standard Galaxy S26, and Samsung may keep a traditional three-phone lineup after all. Another long-running rumor…

Gold prices in Pakistan recorded a decline on Wednesday, tracking losses in the international bullion market. According to data shared by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price of gold per tola fell by Rs1,000, bringing it down to Rs434,762 in the local market. The price of 10-gram gold also dropped, sliding by Rs857 to Rs372,738. A day earlier, gold prices saw a major jump, with the per tola rate rising Rs5,900 on Tuesday to hit Rs435,762. ✅ International Market Update In the global market, gold lost momentum as prices slipped $10, settling at $4,124 per ounce…

A Turkish search team has recovered 19 bodies and the flight data recorder from the military C-130 cargo aircraft that crashed in eastern Georgia, near the Azerbaijani border. The plane, carrying 20 soldiers, went down on Tuesday in Sighnaghi municipality of the Kakheti region. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan confirmed the update on Wednesday during a meeting of the ruling AK Party in Ankara. The Ministry of National Defence later announced that all personnel on board had lost their lives, making it Turkiye’s deadliest military aviation incident since 2020. Investigation Under Way Erdogan said rescue and investigation efforts are continuing…

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar says the newly proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment is designed to strengthen governance, improve defence, and ensure faster and more effective delivery of justice across Pakistan. Speaking during a session of the National Assembly on Wednesday, Tarar said a detailed debate was held on the amendment, but regretted that the opposition failed to present any constructive suggestions. He criticised PTI, saying the party prefers political point-scoring instead of contributing to parliamentary decisions. Pakistan’s Global Standing Improving Tarar stated that Pakistan’s standing in the international community has improved due to its success in the…

KP to Launch Province-Wide Measles, Rubella Vaccination Drive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Health Department has announced a large-scale vaccination campaign against Measles and Rubella (MR), scheduled to begin on November 17 and continue until November 28, 2025.The initiative aims to protect children between six months and five years — the age group most vulnerable to MR infections. Schools Across KP to Participate Health teams will visit private and government schools across the province to administer vaccines. Authorities have directed all educational institutions to fully cooperate with medical teams and ensure smooth access to children. Officials said legal action will be taken against…

What Makes Kimi K2 Different? Unveiled in Beijing, Kimi K2 Thinking is designed as a reasoning and problem-solving AI.According to Moonshot, the model scored higher than GPT-5 and Sonnet 4.5 on challenges such as: While its coding skills were roughly equal to GPT-5 and Sonnet 4.5, the impressive claim is its performance on complex logic and long-form problem solving. Built for Deep Reasoning Moonshot says the model uses a Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) system, allowing it to: The company describes it as capable of planning and adapting across hundreds of steps, something normally associated with high-end proprietary agents built by US labs.…

Squads, Training & Venues The 20-member preliminary squads assembled in Faisalabad on 10 November. They will train for three days at Iqbal Stadium and the PCB High-Performance Centre Ground before the squads are reduced to 15 players. All matches will be played at Iqbal Stadium and the High-Performance Centre Ground, except the 22 November fixture between Challengers and Strikers, which will take place at Jawad Club Cricket Ground. Prize Money A total prize purse of PKR 3.55 million has been allocated: Captains for 2025-26 Teams & Squads ✅ ConquerorsFatima Sana (captain), Aleena Masood, Amber Kainat, Aqsa Bibi, Ayesha Bilal, Eisha…

European Markets Climb, FTSE Hits Record European shares rose for a second straight session. The pan-European STOXX 600 gained 0.6%, while London’s FTSE 100 hit a fresh record high.A weaker British pound helped lift the index after new employment data strengthened expectations of a possible interest rate cut by the Bank of England next month. ➡️ More global market reports available on Pashto Times World. Shutdown Deal Clears the US Senate Late Monday, the U.S. Senate approved a compromise bill to restore federal funding after nearly six weeks of government shutdown.The legislation now heads to the House of Representatives, where…

Indian PM Calls Blast a ‘Horrific’ Attack Speaking in Bhutan during an official visit, Modi said the tragedy has “deeply disturbed” the nation.“I understand the pain of the families. The whole nation stands with them,” he said, stressing that investigative agencies will uncover every detail behind the blast. Officials confirmed that the case has been registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) — India’s main anti-terror law — along with other criminal charges. Police Say Terror Angle Under Probe The explosion took place Monday evening when a slow-moving car stopped at a traffic signal and suddenly detonated. The blast…