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The PTA confirms the recent severe internet slowdown is resolved, restoring services after a "digital nightmare" night. However, a major issue remains: damaged SMW4 and IMEWE undersea cables in the Red Sea. Repairs could take five weeks, warning of likely recurrent slowdowns and high latency during peak hours nationwide.
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Novak Djokovic weighed in on the demanding tennis schedule, noting that the need for change has been discussed for over 15 years, yet players are "still not united enough." The debate resurfaced after Carlos Alcaraz, Coco Gauff, and Iga Swiatek voiced concerns about the number of tournaments. Djokovic, speaking in Shanghai, stressed that top players need to invest time and truly care to make the complex changes necessary for better player welfare.

Former two-division champion Conor McGregor has announced his long-awaited UFC comeback after signing a new contract, stating, "It’s a done deal, signed, delivered." The "Notorious" fighter has been out since July 2021 after breaking his leg. McGregor is reportedly campaigning to headline the unique UFC event scheduled for June 2026 at the White House to celebrate the US's 250th birthday.

Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, Chairman of the PMYP, claimed Pakistan's military downed seven Indian aircraft and disabled India’s S-400 defense system during a May 2025 conflict, forcing US intervention. He asserted Pakistan's "superiority of warfare technology" was shown when its forces released India's hacked systems on humanitarian grounds. Separately, Khan highlighted government efforts to empower youth through IT and technical skill development programs.
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif returned to Pakistan after attending the 80th UNGA session in New York, where he reaffirmed the country's commitment to global peace and called for a more proactive UN role. During the visit, he met with world leaders, including President Donald Trump and UN Secretary-General António Guterres, discussing economic and security challenges. The PM and COAS Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir reportedly support a US-backed peace proposal to end the Gaza war.
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