Karachi braces for hot and humid weather

Karachi braces for hot and humid weather

KARACHI: The Karachi city is expected to experience intense heat and humidity today as sea breezes remain suspended. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), minimum temperature was recorded at 29°C, while the humidity level in the air stood at 72 percent. Daytime temperatures are likely to range between 35°C and 37°C. Due to the … Read more

Extensive damage on Iran’s nuclear program, Director CIA

Extensive damage on Iran's nuclear program, Director CIA

Washington: CIA Director John Ratcliffe has stated that, according to reliable intelligence, U.S. strikes have caused significant damage to Iran’s nuclear program, several key facilities have been completely destroyed. In an interview, John Ratcliffe  said that the available sources and methods are highly reliable and accurate, confirming this assessment. He also mentioned that it will … Read more

Trump praises Iran’s bravery, talks with Iran next week possibly a deal

Trump praises Iran’s bravery, talks with Iran next week possibly a deal

The Hague: U.S. President Donald Trump publicly commended Iran for its bravery during recent conflicts and hinted at upcoming diplomatic negotiations. President Trump, commenting on the recent American strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, compared them to the attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, hinting that talks with Tehran are expected next week. At the conclusion of … Read more

Man dies after being hit by water tanker in Korangi

Man dies after being bit by water tanker in Korangi

KARACHI: A tragic accident occurred near Korangi Vita Chowrangi in Karachi, where a man lost his life after being hit by water tanker. The incident, which took place on June 23, was captured on CCTV footage obtained by BOL News. BOL News has obtained CCTV footage of the accident. The CCTV footage shows Muhammad Hashim … Read more

Hundred index rises 515 points to close at 122,761

Hundred index rises 515 points to close at 122,761

Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange experienced a positive trend today, closing on a bullish note. During the trading session, the index gained 515 points, ending the day at 122,761 points. The highest level reached during the day was 123,256 points, while the lowest was 122,168 points. Throughout the day, a total of 7.4 billion rupees … Read more

Google Earth celebrates 20 years with exciting new features

Google Earth celebrates 20 years with exciting new features

Google Earth, the popular digital globe that has revolutionized how we explore the planet since 2005, is celebrating its 20th anniversary with the launch of two innovative features. Google Earth, the iconic digital globe that has revolutionized how we explore the planet since 2005, is marking its 20th anniversary with innovative updates designed for both … Read more

Apple’s iCloud outage disrupts services for nearly five hours, frustrating millions

In a rare and significant disruption, Apple’s iCloud services experienced a widespread outage on June 24, leaving millions of users unable to access essential cloud-based features for nearly five hours. The outage began around 2:36 PM Eastern Time (11:36 PM Pakistan Standard Time), affecting a broad spectrum of iCloud services including Mail, Photos, Calendar, Contacts, … Read more

Diljit Dosanjh and Hania Amir’s ‘Sardar Ji 3’ face challenges amid restrictions despite teaser and song release

Diljit Dosanjh and Haniya Amir's 'Sardar Ji 3' face challenges amid restrictions despite teaser and song release

Web Desk: Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh and actress Hania Amir’s much-anticipated film ‘Sardar Ji 3’ is navigating a turbulent path as it encounters various challenges and restrictions ahead of its release. In a significant blow to cross-border collaboration, the much-anticipated Punjabi film Sardar Ji 3, starring Indian singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh and Pakistani superstar Hania Amir, … Read more

Rain emergency declared in Rawalpindi amidst heavy downpour

More widespread monsoon rains expected across Pakistan 

Rawalpindi: The Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) Rawalpindi has officially declared a rain emergency and raised its alert status amid ongoing heavy rainfall across the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. The decision follows a forecast from the Meteorological Department predicting continuous and significant precipitation throughout the day. Muhammad Saleem Ashraf, Managing Director of WASA, … Read more

Funeral prayer of Major Syed Moiz Abbas Shah offered at Chaklala Garrison, ISPR

Funeral prayer of Major Syed Moiz Abbas Shah offered at Chaklala Garrison, ISPR

Rawalpindi: Funeral prayers held for Martyr Major Syed Moiz Abbas Shah in Chaklala Garrison. The funeral prayer of Major Syed Moiz Abbas Shah, who was martyred during an operation against Indian-backed militants in Sararogha, South Waziristan District, was conducted at Chaklala Garrison, Rawalpindi. Prominent military and civil officials, including Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief … Read more

Israel killed 17 main brains behind Iran’s nuclear program

Israel killed at least 17 main brains behind Iran's nuclear program

Israel targeted at least 17 scientists and senior military officials in the damage caused to Iran, marking a major strike on the brains behind Iran’s nuclear program. During the twelve-day ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel, Israeli strikes have directly targeted Iran’s nuclear program. As a result of these attacks, 17 of Iran’s key nuclear … Read more

Pakistan reaffirms support for peaceful resolution of Iran’s Nuclear issue

Pakistan reaffirms support for peaceful resolution of Iran’s Nuclear issue

Pakistan has reaffirmed its dedication to a peaceful resolution of the Iran nuclear issue, highlighting the need for sustained diplomatic engagement and constructive dialogue to ensure regional stability and mutual understanding. At the United Nations Security Council, Pakistani Permanent Representative Aasim Iftikhar expressed appreciation for the recent ceasefire between Iran and Israel, emphasizing that dialogue … Read more

Iran executes accused spies hours after ceasefire deal

Iran executes accused spies hours after ceasefire deal

Tehran: Iran has executed three men accused of espionage for Israel, just days after a ceasefire was announced in the region. The executions took place at dawn on Wednesday at Urmia Prison, according to Iran’s judiciary. The men—Idris Aali, Azad Shojaei, and Rasoul Ahmad Rasoul—were charged with “corruption on Earth through cooperation with hostile foreign … Read more

NEPRA approves electricity tariff reduction

NEPRA approves electricity tariff reduction

Islamabad: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved a reduction of Rs1.50 per unit in the basic electricity tariff, providing relief to consumers across the country. The revised average tariff for power distribution companies will now be set at Rs34 per unit. NEPRA has forwarded its decision to the federal government for official … Read more

Trump refutes leaked US Intel, asserts Iran Nuclear Sites ‘completely destroyed’

Trump refutes leaked US Intel, asserts Iran Nuclear Sites ‘completely destroyed’

Washington: In a fiery post on Truth Social,  President Donald Trump doubled down on his claim that U.S. military strikes had entirely obliterated Iran’s key nuclear facilities—Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan—despite a leaked U.S. intelligence report suggesting otherwise. Trump’s Bold Claims and Media Clash On June 24, Trump asserted that the three nuclear sites were “completely … Read more

U.S. strikes fail to destroy Iran’s Nuclear facilities, intelligence report reveals

U.S. strikes fail to destroy Iran’s Nuclear facilities, intelligence report reveals

Washington/Tel Aviv/Istanbul: A preliminary U.S. intelligence assessment suggests that Israel’s recent airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities did not fully dismantle Iran’s nuclear capability, only delaying it by a few months. Despite claims by President Donald Trump that the strikes had “obliterated” Iran’s nuclear program, sources indicate that Iran’s enriched uranium stocks remain largely intact, and … Read more

Bullish wave sweeps Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday

Bullish wave sweeps Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday

Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange experienced a significant rally today, with the index gaining 6,079 points. Following the recovery of psychological levels, the market closed with a gain of 5.23%, pushing the KSE 100 Index to 122,246 points. The positive market trend was driven by the ceasefire between Israel and Iran, which restored investor confidence. … Read more

July 2025 game releases to dominate your summer

July 2025 game releases to dominate your summer

Gamers, get ready for an epic summer lineup! July 2025 promises a diverse array of highly anticipated titles, ensuring nonstop gaming excitement throughout the month. Kickoff with a Bang: On July 1, the action heats up with Mecha Break, an adrenaline-pumping giant-robot brawler available on PC and Xbox Series X|S. Prepare for intense mech combat … Read more

Yasir Nawaz’s brother passes away

Yasir Nawaz's brother passes away

Karachi: Veteran actor Yasir Nawaz announced the passing of his brother Waqar Nawaz on Tuesday, sharing the heartfelt news via Instagram. Taking to the Instagram, Yasir expressed his grief, writing, Inna lilahi wa inna ilayhi rajiún. with deep sorrow , we share that our beloved and caring brother Waqar Nawaz has passed away. The news … Read more

Pakistani, Indian Cricketers’ Celebration Goes Viral in UK

Pakistani, Indian Cricketers' Celebration Goes Viral in UK

Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Abbas and Indian cricketer Ishan Kishan, both currently playing for Nottinghamshire in England’s County Championship, became the focus of a viral video. The clip captures a moment of shared celebration after Abbas dismissed a batsman, with Kishan playing a crucial role. On the second day of a match, Mohammad Abbas bowled out … Read more

New Islamic Year to start soon, SUPARCO predicts date

New Islamic Year to start soon, SPARCO predicts date

Islamabad: SUPARCO has issued its predictions for the moon sighting marking the beginning of the Islamic month of Muharram 1447 AH. According to the spokesperson from SUPARCO, the lunar conjunction is expected to occur on June 25, 2025, at 3:32 PM Pakistan Standard Time. The moon’s age at sunset on June 26, 2025, will be … Read more

From earth to orbit, Pakistani wheat seeds heads to space

Pakistani wheat seeds

Lahore: Preparations are underway to make a new milestone in Pakistan’s agricultural sector, as wheat seeds from Pakistan will be sent into space for experimental purposes in collaboration with NASA. This initiative marks a significant achievement for Pakistan, one of only four countries in the world to undertake such a project. The move is expected … Read more

Big fixes and new features land in latest iOS 26 update

Big fixes and new features land in latest iOS 26 update

Web Desk: Apple is diligently refining its innovative “Liquid Glass” interface, a core component of the upcoming iOS 26. The second beta release of the operating system, launched recently, brings crucial enhancements to both usability and design, directly addressing initial feedback from developers and testers. Apple is making steady progress on its ambitious “Liquid Glass” … Read more

Bowler’s Pick: Adil Rashid on Babar vs. Kohli Cover Drive

Bowler's Pick: Adil Rashid on Babar vs. Kohli Cover Drive

Web Desk: The never-ending talk about who’s better between star batsmen Babar Azam and Virat Kohli keeps fans hooked. Now, England’s spin bowler Adil Rashid has given his opinion on one specific, beautiful shot, adding a new twist to the friendly rivalry. The big debate between cricket’s top batsmen, Babar Azam and Virat Kohli, got … Read more

US House of Representatives bans WhatsApp for staffers over security concern

US House of Representatives bans WhatsApp for staffers over security concern

Houston: The US House of Representatives has officially prohibited the use of Meta’s WhatsApp messaging platform on all government-issued devices, citing significant security risks. The move follows a memo sent to House staff on Monday by the Office of Cybersecurity, which flagged WhatsApp as a high-risk application. The memo highlighted concerns about WhatsApp’s lack of … Read more

Govt relaxes purchase restrictions for non-filers on property and vehicles

Govt relaxes purchase restrictions for non-filers on property and vehicles

Islamabad: The federal government has relaxed restrictions on non-filers purchasing high-value assets, aiming to improve compliance and stimulate economic activity, announced by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb  Initially, the government proposed a sweeping ban on individuals without a declared income supporting major transactions such as buying homes, cars, or making large deposits. However, under new directives, … Read more

Former Indian spinner Dilip Joshi dies of cardiac arrest

Former Indian spinner Dilip Joshi dies of cardiac arrest

Former Indian spinner Dilip Doshi, 77, died of a cardiac arrest in London. Joshi, who represented India in international cricket, played 33 Test matches and claimed 114 wickets during his career. He was known for his skill and consistency as a spinner in the late 1990s and early 2000s. A notable highlight of his playing … Read more