Funeral prayers held for victims of Zhob flash flood

Funeral prayers held for victims of Zhob flash flood

Multan: The funeral prayers for three sisters and a niece who drowned in a flash flood in Zhob, Balochistan, have been performed. The incident occurred yesterday when six members of the same family had come to Zhob for a picnic, and suddenly their vehicle was swept away by the floodwaters. As a result, four women … Read more

Karachi faces grey sky with light rain today

Karachi faces grey sky with light rain today

Karachi: Karachi is expected to experience partly cloudy weather today, with the Meteorological Department forecasting scattered showers and drizzle across the city. The maximum temperature is recorded at 32°C, accompanied by high humidity levels of 83%. Winds from the northeast at 11 km/h are expected to influence the weather, while neighboring regions in Sindh may … Read more

Faryal Mehmood’s bold dance video sparks outrage & applause online

Faryal Mehmood’s bold dance video sparks outrage & applause online

Karachi: Actress and dancer Faryal Mehmood has once again become the center of a social media storm. A new video featuring her in what many consider revealing attire has gone viral, sparking widespread discussion. Her post on Instagram quickly drew diverse reactions from online users. Faryal Mehmood is a versatile actress known for various dramas … Read more

Deadly Rains: 8 Killed, 7 Injured in Karachi Accidents

Deadly Rains: 8 Killed, 7 Injured in Karachi Accidents

Karachi: The recent spell of rain in Karachi, while bringing welcome relief from the heat, has tragically claimed eight lives and left seven others injured in various incidents across the city. Rescue officials reported a heartbreaking incident in Lyari’s Musa Lane, where the collapse of a building roof resulted in the deaths of a father … Read more

Darren Sammy fined by ICC over umpire comments

Darren Sammy fined by ICC over umpire comments

Dubai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has penalized West Indies Head Coach Darren Sammy for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct. Sammy received a fine of 15 percent of his match fee and was also handed one demerit point. The penalty stems from a Level 1 breach of the Code of Conduct for Players and … Read more

66 children starve to death in Gaza

66 children starve to death in Gaza

Gaza: Gaza strip is facing a worsening humanitarian crisis, with at least 66 children dying due to severe malnutrition. According to the  local authorities, The Palestinian enclave blames the Israeli siege, which has severely restricted the entry of essential food supplies, including milk and nutritional supplements. Gaza’s Government Media Office condemned the blockade, calling it … Read more

Karachi’s rainfall breakdown: Area-by-area rain totals revealed

Karachi’s rainfall breakdown: Area-by-area rain totals revealed

Web Desk: Karachi embraces relief as recent rains bring pleasant weather across the city. The showers provide a much-needed respite from the prevailing heat and humidity.   Karachi: Various parts of Karachi experienced a refreshing shift in weather today following widespread rainfall. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) confirmed significant precipitation across the metropolis. Gulshan-e-Mimar recorded the … Read more

Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake strikes Musa Khel, Balochistan

Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake strikes Musa Khel, Balochistan

Balochistan: An earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale shook Musa Khel and surrounding areas today, causing in significant damage to residents. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, the tremor occurred at a depth of 28 kilometers with its epicenter approximately 56 kilometers northeast of Musa Khel. The quake was strongly felt across the region, … Read more

Music Meets Protest: Artists Demand Justice for Palestine

Music Meets Protest: Artists Demand Justice for Palestine

Glastonbury: This year’s Glastonbury Festival wasn’t just about the music it became a powerful platform for political protest, as prominent artists used their voices to champion pro-Palestine solidarity. The festival grounds thundered with chants, sending a clear message that resonated far beyond the stages. Irish rap group Kneecap kicked off the wave of activism, boldly … Read more

Israeli Military killed Hamas Commander in Gaza

Israeli Military killed Hamas Commander in Gaza

Gaza: Senior Hamas commander Hakham Muhammad Issa Al-Issa was reportedly killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed on Saturday that its forces conducted an airstrike in Gaza City on Friday evening, resulting in the death of Hakham Muhammad Issa Al-Issa, a senior Hamas military leader. The operation took … Read more

Social Media Buzz: Aiman & Mujtaba’s breakup leaves fans heartbroken

Social Media Buzz: Aiman & Mujtaba’s breakup leaves fans heartbroken

The fairytale marriage of TikTok sensations Aiman Zaman and Mujtaba Lakhani, celebrated with much fanfare just this February, now appears to be on shaky ground. In a move that’s left fans heartbroken, the couple has reportedly unfollowed each other on Instagram, fueling speculation of a painful split. While Aiman has deleted all their wedding and … Read more

ICC announces major rule change in T20 Cricket

ICC announces major rule change in T20 Cricket

DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has introduced key updates to the playing conditions for men’s T20 Internationals, with major changes set to take effect from July 10, 2025. The revisions focus on refining power play calculations in rain-affected or reduced-overs matches and providing greater clarity around concussion substitutions. A standout modification pertains to how … Read more

Bangladesh Test Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto steps down

Bangladesh Test Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto steps down

DHAKA: Bangladesh Test team captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has stepped down from his leadership role, according to cricket media sources. Shanto’s decision comes in the aftermath of Bangladesh’s heavy defeat against Sri Lanka in the second Test, where the visitors secured victory by an innings and 78 runs. Sources suggest that Shanto lost interest in … Read more

Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem Secures 4th Spot in World Rankings

Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem Secures 4th Spot in World Rankings

KARACHI: The World Athletics Federation has unveiled its latest global rankings for javelin throw, with Pakistan’s Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem securing the fourth position. According to the newly released rankings by the World Athletics Federation, Arshad Nadeem holds the fourth spot among the world’s top javelin throwers. Despite competing in only one event since … Read more

Tunisian girl attempts suicide after breakup with Lyari youth

Tunisian girl attempts suicide after breakup with Lyari youth

KARACHI: A 19-year-old Tunisian girl, Senda Ayari, attempted suicide after a failed relationship with a youth from Lyari. Senda had developed a relationship with Mohammad Amir, a resident of Khadda Market, Lyari, through social media. Their virtual friendship blossomed into love, and the couple decided to get married. To formalize their union, Senda obtained a … Read more

Karachi experiences continued rainfall

Karachi experiences continued rainfall

KARACHI: Rainfall continues intermittently in various parts of the city today, with the current spell expected to persist until Sunday. According to the Met Office, heavy showers accompanied by strong winds and intense thunder and lightning are likely during this period. Today’s temperature is expected to range between 32°C and 34°C, minimum temperature recorded at … Read more

Unknown assailants open fire at TikToker Rajab Butt’s House

Unknown assailants open fire at TikToker Rajab Butt’s House

LAHORE: Unknown individuals opened fire outside the residence of TikToker Rajab Butt, who is reportedly facing multiple criminal cases. According to the FIR, the incident took place in a private housing society where bullets struck the walls of the house. Police confirmed that there were no human casualties; however, a dog sitting outside the house … Read more

Several killed as boat capsizes in California’s Lake Tahoe

Several killed as boat capsizes in California's Lake Tahoe

CALIFORNIA: A tragic boating accident in Lake Tahoe has claimed the lives of eight people, according to international media reports. The incident occurred two days ago when a sudden rise in water level caused by heavy rainfall and hail led to violent waves reaching up to 10 feet in height, overturning the boat. The incident … Read more

Loader vehicle crashes into parked cargo plane at Karachi Airport

Loader vehicle crashes into parked cargo plane at Karachi Airport

KARACHI: A loader vehicle struck with a parked aircraft belonging to an international cargo company at Jinnah International Airport. According to airport sources, the aircraft was stationary in the parking area when a loader truck unexpectedly rammed into it. Preliminary reports suggest that the truck’s brakes may have failed, leading to the incident. Following the … Read more

Military should not be dragged into political affairs, says DG ISPR

Military should not be dragged into political affairs, says DG ISPR

Rawalpindi: Director General of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, said that the Pakistan Army has no interest in holding talks with political parties, stressing that the military should not be dragged into politics. In an interview with BBC Urdu, he stated that the army is not engaged in any negotiations … Read more

Pakistan Oilfields discovers hydrocarbons in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Pakistan Oilfields discovers hydrocarbons in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Pakistan Oilfields Limited (POL) has announced a significant hydrocarbon discovery in the TAL Block, located in District Karak, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The discovery was made at the Makori Deep-03 well, which is operated by MOL (Hungarian Oil and Gas Public Limited Company). POL holds a 25% pre-commerciality working interest in the TAL Block. Drilling … Read more

Oil set for steepest weekly decline in two years as war premium vanishes

Oil set for steepest weekly decline in two years as war premium vanishes

Singapore: Oil prices headed for their steepest weekly decline since March 2023 on Friday, as the absence of significant supply disruption from the Iran-Israel conflict saw any risk premium evaporate. Brent crude futures rose 36 cents, or 0.53%, to $68.09 a barrel by 0637 GMT while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude gained 33 cents, or … Read more

Seven confirmed dead in Swat River incident 11 recovered

Seven confirmed dead in Swat River incident 11 recovered

Swat: Eleven victims of  Swat River incident have been recovered, seven individuals lost their lives. According to Rescue 1122 Swat, a tragic incident has resulted in the loss of 7 lives. Rescue personnel are on-site, and the operation is ongoing. The rescue teams are providing immediate medical assistance to the injured. Further details are awaited. … Read more

SC bench dissolves during review case on reserved seats

SC bench dissolves during review case on reserved seats

Islamabad: Justice Salahuddin Panhwar recused himself, leading to the dissolution of the bench during the hearing of review case concerning reserved seats at the Supreme Court. At the outset of the hearing, Justice Salahuddin Panhwar emphasized the importance of maintaining public confidence in the judiciary and stated that no party should object to the bench. … Read more

Iran would retaliate if U.S. attacked, Khamenei warns

Iran would retaliate if U.S. attacked, Khamenei warns

Tehran: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a stern warning on Thursday, stating that Iran would respond to any future U.S. attack by launching strikes against American military bases across the Middle East. This marks his first televised address since a ceasefire was established between Iran and Israel. Khamenei, 86, emphasized that any aggression … Read more

Apple set to launch iPhone 17 series in September with 12 exciting new features

Apple set to launch iPhone 17 series in September with 12 exciting new features

Apple is gearing up for the highly anticipated launch of its iPhone 17 lineup, including the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max, expected to debut this September. The upcoming models are rumored to bring a host of significant upgrades and design changes, particularly for the Pro variants. Rumored … Read more

Saudi Airlines flight diverted to Karachi amid engine fire emergency

Saudi Airlines flight diverted to Karachi amid engine fire emergency

Karachi: A Saudi Airlines aircraft traveling from Karachi to Jeddah made an emergency landing after a fire broke out in its engine. According to the sources, the aircraft experienced a technical malfunction just minutes after takeoff, prompting the captain to decide on an immediate emergency landing. Sources indicate that there were over 200 passengers on … Read more