Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Pakistan Juniors crush Malaysia 7-2 in Sultan of Johor Cup opener

Pakistan Juniors crush Malaysia 7-2 in Sultan of Johor Cup opener

The Pakistan Junior Hockey Team delivered a commanding performance in their opening match of the Sultan of Johor Cup, defeating hosts Malaysia by an emphatic 7-2 margin at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium.   From the first whistle, Pakistan played with intent and aggression. Safeen Khan set the tone by scoring in the opening quarter, … Read more

Stage performer Muniba Shah gunned down in Peshawar

Stage performer Muniba Shah gunned down in Peshawar

Stage actress and dancer Muniba Shah was shot dead in Peshawar after unidentified gunmen opened fire on a rickshaw travelling along Ring Road, police reported. The attack took place within the Machni Gate Police Station limits. According to police, the assailants targeted the rickshaw, resulting in Muniba Shah’s death at the scene, while the driver … Read more

Namibia stuns South Africa in historic T20 victory

Namibia stuns South Africa in historic T20 victory

In a historic moment for Namibian cricket, the national team stunned South Africa with a thrilling last-ball victory in their first-ever T20 International win over the Proteas.   Namibia has achieved a landmark moment in its cricketing journey, defeating South Africa for the first time ever in a T20 International. The thrilling win came in … Read more

Turkish historical drama inspires Scottish woman to embrace Islam

Turkish historical drama inspires Scottish woman to embrace islam

A Scottish woman Jolietta Lorena Martinez has converted to Islam inspired by the acclaimed Turkish television series Kuruluş: Osman (Establishment: Osman), according to foreign media reports.   The Turkish production company stated that Martinez developed a deep fascination with Turkish history and Islamic culture after watching the drama, which ultimately led to her embracing Islam.   … Read more

Pakistani celebrities rally overseas support for flood victims in UK tour

Pakistani celebrities rally overseas support for flood victims in UK tour

Superstar actor Ahsan Khan, internationally renowned comedian Ayaz Khan, and singer Adeel Burki have concluded a successful tour across various cities in the United Kingdom, raising millions of rupees in aid for flood victims in Pakistan and the Indus Hospital. Speaking from London, Ahsan Khan expressed his heartfelt appreciation for the overwhelming support from the … Read more

Sammar Jaffri named Spotify RADAR Pakistan Artist for Q4 2025

Sammar Jaffri named Spotify RADAR Pakistan Artist for Q4 2025

Emerging singer and actor Sammar Jaffri has achieved a major milestone in his music career, being named the Spotify RADAR Pakistan Artist for the fourth quarter of 2025. This international recognition from the global music streaming giant highlights Sammar Jaffri’s rising influence and popularity, particularly among younger listeners. Jaffri’s recent tracks have seen impressive streaming … Read more

One killed, three seriously injured in high-speed accident in Karachi

One killed, three seriously injured in high-speed accident in Karachi

Karachi: A tragic road accident near Malir Star Gate resulted in the death of a woman and left three others critically injured after a vehicle overturned due to excessive speed, rescue officials confirmed. According to emergency responders, the car lost control at high velocity, causing it to overturn and sustain severe damage. The deceased has … Read more

Balochistan launches anti-polio drive to vaccinate over 2.6 million children

Balochistan launches anti-polio drive to vaccinate over 2.6 million children

QUETTA: The Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) has announced the launch of a province-wide anti-polio campaign in Balochistan, beginning October 13, with the objective of vaccinating more than 2.6 million children against the life-threatening disease. EOC Coordinator Inamul Haq confirmed that all arrangements for the campaign have been finalized. A total of 11,144 teams will be … Read more

Meesha Shafi and Arooj Aftab make bold moves toward Grammy Nominations

Meesha Shafi and Arooj Aftab make bold moves toward Grammy Nominations

Renowned Pakistani vocalists Meesha Shafi and Arooj Aftab have taken significant steps toward international recognition by submitting their recent musical works for Grammy Award consideration. Meesha Shafi has entered her debut solo album, Khulney Ko, for nominations in three prestigious categories: Best Global Music Album, Best Global Music Performance, and Best Engineered Album (Non-Classical). The … Read more

Pakistan to host first-ever International Padel Tournament in Karachi

Pakistan to host first-ever International Padel Tournament in Karachi

KARACHI: Marking a significant milestone in the nation’s sporting evolution, Pakistan will host its first-ever international Padel tournament the APPT Grand Slam at Legends Arena, Karachi, from October 30 to November 2. Held in collaboration with McDonald’s Pakistan, the event will unite top-ranked athletes from across Asia in a high-stakes competition for a $13,000 prize … Read more

Sonya Hussyn opens up on her relationship with Shoaib Malik

Sonya Hussyn opens up on her relationship with Shoaib Malik

Popular Pakistani actress Sonya Hussyn has finally addressed the rumors about her supposed relationship with cricketer Shoaib Malik. Responding to a fan’s comment on Instagram, she made it clear that there is no romantic link between them. Sonya said: “First of all, he is older than me and is like my brother.” She added: Please … Read more

Pakistani Tekken star Arslan Ash reveals early career challenges

Pakistani Tekken star Arslan Ash reveals early career challenges

Pakistan’s internationally acclaimed Tekken player, Arslan Ash, recently appeared on a podcast where he spoke openly about the early days of his career, family resistance, and personal struggles.   Arslan Siddique, better known as Arslan Ash, hails from Lahore and is a six-time EVO Champion. He revealed that convincing his family to accept gaming as … Read more

Met Office predicts sunny and humid conditions for Karachi

Met Office predicts sunny and humid conditions for Karachi

Karachi: Karachi’s weather is currently in a transitional phase, with dry conditions dominating the morning hours and a return of noticeable coolness anticipated during the nights. The Meteorological Department forecasts a clear sky today. Due to intense sunshine, the daytime weather will remain hot and humid. The maximum temperature for the city today is expected … Read more

Idol’s surprise retirement shocks fans with bold new look

Idol’s surprise retirement shocks fans with bold new look

Former Chinese pop idol Jin Zihan has once again captured public attention this time not with a comeback, but with a dramatic reinvention of her image that has sent shockwaves through social media just months after her unexpected retirement from the entertainment industry. Renowned for her refined beauty and graceful presence during her time on … Read more

Today marks Badar Munir’s 17th death anniversary

Today marks Badar Munir’s 17th death anniversary

Seventeen years have elapsed since the legendary Badar Munir passed away, yet his name still reverberates with profound reverence and enduring admiration in the tapestry of Pakistani cinema, particularly within the illustrious legacy of Pashto films. Badar Munir passed away on October 11, 2008, following a heart attack. Though he is no longer with us, … Read more

Pakistan names playing XI for Test against South Africa

Pakistan names playing XI for Test against South Africa

The first Test match between Pakistan and South Africa is set to begin tomorrow, and Pakistan’s final eleven-member squad has been announced. Asif Afridi’s test debut: The team management has decided to give 38-year-old spinner Asif Afridi his Test debut. This decision came after another spinner, Sajid Khan, was unable to fully recover from a … Read more

Amar Khan talks about authenticity and emotional boundaries

Amar Khan talks about authenticity and emotional boundaries

Karachi:  Renowned actress Amar Khan recently shared candid reflections on the impact of social media, authenticity in friendships, and the layered realities of life in showbiz during an appearance on a private TV show.   Speaking with honesty, Amar Khan expressed concern over how digital platforms have reshaped human connection. “A true friend is someone … Read more

Pakistani runners set to shine at Chicago Marathon

Pakistani runners set to shine at Chicago Marathon

Chicago: More than twenty Pakistani runners are set to participate in the Chicago Marathon this Sunday, joining a global field of 53,000 athletes. The contingent comprises both native Pakistani athletes and expatriates from the US, UK, and UAE, underscoring Pakistan’s increasing prominence on the international running stage. Since its inception in 1977, the Chicago Marathon … Read more

PHF resolves financial issues, unleashes full potential of National squad

PHF resolves financial issues, unleashes full potential of National squad

Lahore: In a decisive move to restore confidence and enhance team morale, the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has cleared all outstanding financial obligations to players, officials, and staff, ahead of crucial international competitions. The federation has fully disbursed pending daily allowances and dues for athletes across the senior, junior, and under-18 national teams, along with … Read more

Indonesia denies visas to Israeli gymnasts due to Gaza conflict

Indonesia denies visas to Israeli gymnasts due to Gaza conflict

JAKARTA: Indonesia has denied visas to Israeli gymnasts participating in the upcoming 53rd Artistic Gymnastics World Championships. Indonesia has cited the decision as a strong protest against the ongoing violence and humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The Indonesian Gymnastics Federation has confirmed that Israeli athletes will not be allowed to compete in the major event in … Read more

Pakistani mountaineer conquers world’s highest peaks

Pakistani mountaineer conquers world’s highest peaks

ISLAMABAD: Pakistanis never fall behind in anything. With each passing day, they set new records and secure a unique place for Pakistan on the global stage. Staying true to this spirit, Asad Ali Memon has pulled off an incredible feat by climbing the highest mountains on all seven continents, completing the grueling Seven Summits challenge. … Read more

Silver rates in Pakistan today

Silver rates in Pakistan

Silver rates across Pakistan remained steady on Saturday, reflecting balanced supply and demand in local bullion markets. According to the latest data from the Sarafa Bazaar, 1 tola of silver was priced at Rs. 5,245, while 10 grams cost Rs. 4,496. The per-gram rate stood at Rs. 449.6. These rates were uniform across major cities … Read more

Dodgers sweep Reds, Set up NLDS rematch with Phillies

Dodgers sweep Reds, Set up NLDS rematch with Phillies

LOS ANGELES: The Los Angeles Dodgers are moving on. Shohei Ohtani hit his 50th home run of the season and Yoshinobu Yamamoto struck out nine over seven innings as the Dodgers beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-2 on Thursday night, completing a sweep in the Wild Card Series. Ohtani connected in the third inning for a … Read more

Muneeb Butt calls his daughters the greatest blessing of his life

Muneeb Butt calls his daughters the greatest blessing of his life

Pakistani actor Muneeb Butt has spoken from the heart about fatherhood, calling his three daughters the greatest blessing in his life. In a recent podcast appearance, the actor shared how their births brought not only immense joy but also marked a turning point in his personal and professional journey. Muneeb revealed that each of his … Read more

FPSC announces details of vacant posts for CSS 2024 exam

FPSC announces details of vacant posts for CSS 2024 exam

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) has released the details of available posts for candidates appearing in the Central Superior Services (CSS) Examination 2024. According to a press note issued by the FPSC, a total of 364 positions have been allocated across various federal departments and divisions, including 247 new vacancies and 117 carryover … Read more

M. Salah leads Egypt to 2026 World Cup with 3-0 win

M. Salah leads Egypt to 2026 World Cup with 3-0 win

Casablanca witnessed a historic night as Mohamed Salah’s two goals propelled Egypt to a decisive 3-0 victory over Djibouti, ensuring the Pharaohs’ place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This marks Egypt’s fifth qualification in the tournament’s history. The win in Casablanca puts Egypt five points clear at the top of Group A in the … Read more

ICC brings innovation to the field with AI pitch analysis

ICC brings innovation to the field with AI pitch analysis

In a groundbreaking move blending sports and technology, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has introduced AI-driven pitch analysis during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup. The innovation was showcased ahead of the tournament’s tenth match in Visakhapatnam, where former Indian captain Mithali Raj used Google’s Gemini tool to deliver the pitch report. The demonstration marked … Read more

Rabya Kulsoom opens up about Infidelity and Marriage

Rabya Kulsoom opens up about Infidelity and Marriage

Pakistani actress Rabya Kulsoom recently spoke candidly about trust and fidelity in relationships, stating that no one can stop another person from being unfaithful if they are determined to cheat. The actress shared her thoughts during a podcast appearance alongside her husband, Rehan Kazim, offering rare insights into their personal life and marriage of ten … Read more