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Talks between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban in Istanbul have failed. Defense Minister Khawaja Asif blamed the Taliban for refusing to put agreements in writing, while Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid accused Pakistan of irresponsible behavior and airstrikes.

Karachi: Zia Zulfiqar, brother of Ducky Bhai, says his family has suffered greatly during the betting app case. He asked that Aroob not be dragged into the matter and advised people to report blackmail to the FIA Anti‑Corruption Circle.

BBC leaders Tim Davey and Deborah Terence have stepped down after criticism of a documentary that edited Donald Trump’s speech. The broadcaster is facing claims of bias and may issue an apology.

Karachi-based influencer Dr. Nabiha Ali Khan has clarified that her wedding lehenga was not worth millions, saying her earlier statement was a slip of the tongue made in excitement. She faced criticism online after claiming her jewelry and dress carried extravagant price tags.

The first ODI of the three-match series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be played tomorrow at Rawalpindi’s Pindi Stadium. The match begins at 2:30 pm, with Sri Lanka already training to adapt to local conditions while Pakistan’s players take a rest day before the opener.

Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza met Saudi Armed Forces Chief General Fayyad bin Hamid Al-Ruwaili during his official visit to Saudi Arabia. Both sides discussed regional security and defense cooperation, while the Saudi leadership honored him with the King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellent Class.

Lawmakers in Pakistan are reviewing the 27th Constitutional Amendment, with consultations on establishing a Constitutional Court completed. The joint committees of the Senate and National Assembly are expected to finalize the draft today, despite opposition parties boycotting the session.

Syrian President Ahmed al‑Sharaa, once a militant leader with a US bounty on his head, has arrived in Washington to meet President Donald Trump. Talks will focus on Syria’s entry into the anti‑ISIS coalition, reconstruction efforts, and the lifting of international sanctions.

Russian missile and drone attacks have killed at least six people in Ukraine, damaging energy infrastructure and leaving parts of Kyiv, Dnipro, and Zaporizhia without power. Ukraine says hundreds of drones were intercepted, while Russia claims to have shot down dozens of Ukrainian drones.

US President Donald Trump has announced that no American officials will attend the upcoming G20 summit in Johannesburg, claiming white farmers in South Africa face persecution. South Africa’s government dismissed the allegations as baseless and “regrettable.”