Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Mexico conducted public voting to elect judges for first time

Mexico conducted public voting to elect judges for first time

MEXICO: In a first for the country, Mexico conducted public voting to elect judges, marking a significant shift in the judicial selection process. According to international media reports, the voter turnout remained notably low, with only 13% of eligible voters participating in the elections. A total of 880 judges were elected through this process, including … Read more

Voice-over Actor Jonathan Joss dies in San Antonio shooting

Voice-over Actor Jonathan Joss dies in San Antonio shooting

San Antonio: Jonathan Joss, the American actor best known for voicing the character “John Redcorn” in the popular animated series King of the Hill, has tragically lost his life in a shooting incident in San Antonio. According to San Antonio Police, officers responded immediately after receiving reports of the shooting. Upon arrival, they found Jonathan … Read more

Young TikToker Sana Yousaf shot dead Islamabad

Young TikToker Sana Yousaf shot dead Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: A young TikToker, Sana Yousaf, originally from Chitral, was shot and killed in the federal capital, Islamabad. According to Islamabad Police, the incident took place in Sector G-13, within the jurisdiction of the Sumbal Police Station. Initial reports indicate that an unidentified assailant broke into her residence and opened fire, fatally wounding her. The … Read more

Karachi Temperature likely to drop from today

Karachi braces for hot and humid weather

KARACHI: A slight drop in temperature is expected in the city starting on Tuesday, providing some relief from the recent heatwave. According to the Pakistan Metrological Department (PMD), the maximum temperature is likely to reach around 37°C, while the minimum temperature was recorded at 30°C. Humidity levels remain high, with a recorded ratio of 69%, … Read more

Second phase of HSSC exams commences

Second phase of HSSC exams commences

KARACHI: The second phase of the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) examinations under the Board of Intermediate Education Karachi(BIEK) has officially begun. Exams are being held for students of 11th and 12th grades in Commerce (Regular and Private) and Arts (Regular and Private) groups. This phase of the examinations will continue until July 2, 2025. … Read more

PSG wins champions league, celebrations turn violent in Paris

PSG wins champions league, celebrations turn violent in Paris

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has achieved a significant milestone, defeating Inter Milan to claim their first-ever Champions League title. However, what began as jubilant celebrations across the French capital quickly devolved into widespread unrest and vandalism. In a commanding performance during the Champions League final, PSG secured a decisive 5-0 victory over Inter Milan. The team … Read more

Fishing boat capsizes near Port Qasim, One Missing

Fishing boat capsizes near Port Qasim, One Missing

A fishing boat overturned near the Port Qasim channel due to strong winds. This unfortunate incident has resulted in one fisherman going missing, while four others have been safely rescued. The boat was carrying a total of five fishermen when it capsized. Rescue teams, working alongside local fishermen, managed to save four individuals from the … Read more

Saba Qamar joins UNICEF in fight against child marriage

Saba Qamar joins UNICEF in fight against child marriage

UNICEF has started an important campaign in Pakistan to tackle child marriage. The main goal is to raise awareness about the rights of children, especially young girls, in society. It’s a serious effort to protect their future. Actress Saba Qamar, a UNICEF National Ambassador, features in an emotional video message for the campaign. She strongly … Read more

Karachi faces 39°C today, high humidity makes It feel hotter

Karachi braces for hot and humid weather

According to the Metrological  Department, Karachi is expecting a hot day today. The temperature could rise as high as 39 degrees Celsius, and the humidity in the air is quite high at 73 percent. This combination will make the heat feel much more intense for residents. The lowest temperature recorded in Karachi today was 29.7 … Read more

Parents honored worldwide today for selfless contributions

Parents honored worldwide today for selfless contributions

Across the globe, today, June 1st, marks the “Global Day of Parents.” This special day is set aside to honor the selfless love, many sacrifices, and vital role parents play in raising their children. It’s a time to truly appreciate all that parents do. In Pakistan various events, seminars, and social media campaigns are taking … Read more

Riaz-ur-Rehman Saghar: 12 years on his melodies still resonate

Riaz-ur-Rehman Saghar: 12 years on his melodies still resonate

Riaz-ur-Rehman Saghar had a special talent for putting feelings into words. He filled songs with deep emotions and had a way of speaking that truly touched people’s hearts. His beautiful songs continue to echo in the air and move us deeply. Born on December 1, 1941, in Bathinda, India, Riaz Saghar’s family moved to Multan … Read more

General Mirza warns war over water will engulf entire region

General Mirza warns war over water will engulf entire region

General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Pakistan’s top military chief recently issued a strong warning in Singapore. He stated that a war over water resources could lead to a major crisis, engulfing the entire region. He made it clear that stopping Pakistan’s rightful share of water would be considered an act of open warfare. During a major … Read more

Arshad Nadeem wins Gold at Asian Athletics Championship

ins Gold at Asian Athletics Championship

Pakistan’s very own Olympic gold medalist in javelin throw, Arshad Nadeem, has done it again! He just bagged another gold medal, this time at the Asian Athletics Championship. Arshad wasted no time making his mark. His first throw landed at 75.64 meters, and he quickly improved to 76.80 meters on his second try. But it … Read more

India acknowledges Air Force setbacks against Pakistan

India acknowledges Air Force setbacks against Pakistan

SINGAPORE: In a significant acknowledgment, India’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, has confirmed that the Indian Air Force took hits and lost aircraft during recent confrontations with Pakistan. This revelation emerged during an interview with Bloomberg Television, broadcast from the ongoing Shangri-La Dialogue security conference here in Singapore. General Chauhan specifically spoke about … Read more

Nigeria: 115 dead in catastrophic floods

Nigeria: 115 dead in catastrophic floods

ABUJA: Central Nigeria has been hit by widespread devastation as torrential rains triggered horrific floods, leaving at least 115 people dead. This number is feared to rise as rescue efforts continue across the affected regions. According to foreign news reports, the catastrophic flooding, which began with heavy rainfall from Wednesday night into Thursday morning, has … Read more

Shashi Tharoor’s Anti-Pakistan push fails in Colombia

Shashi Tharoor's Anti-Pakistan Push Fails in Colombia

ISLAMABAD: India’s efforts to push its narrative against Pakistan on the global stage seem to have hit another wall. Recent attempts by Shashi Tharoor in Colombia to promote a view critical of Pakistan reportedly didn’t get any support. Against India’s expectations, the Colombian government chose to side with Pakistan. In a significant move, Colombia expressed … Read more

“Deemak” set to spark new cinema trend

"Deemak" set to spark new cinema trend

KARACHI: The team behind Geo Films’ upcoming movie, “Deemak,” believes their project is set to bring a fresh perspective to Pakistani cinema. Lead actress Sonya Hussyn, alongside Faysal Quraishi and Samina Peerzada, shared that “Deemak” was a truly unique experience a blend of modern filmmaking, a thrilling story, and pure entertainment. Speaking with Geo News, … Read more

PM Shahbaz Sharif attends security jirga in Quetta

PM Shahbaz Sharif attends security jirga in Quetta

QUETTA: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif arrived in Quetta today for a one-day visit, where he’ll attend an important jirga focused on the peace and security situation in Balochistan. Upon his arrival at Quetta Airport, the Prime Minister was welcomed by Acting Governor of Balochistan Abdul Khaliq Achakzai, Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti, and other top … Read more

Four lives lost in road accidents, including food rider

Four lives lost in road accidents, including food rider

KARACHI: It was a heartbreaking day on Karachi’s roads, with a string of traffic accidents claiming the lives of four people, among them a young man working as an online food delivery rider. Police reported one grim incident near Teen Talwar, where a car collided with a motorcycle. One person died, and another was injured. … Read more

Government warns of higher inflation in next budget

Government warns of higher inflation in next budget

ISLAMABAD: The government is signaling a potential rise in inflation for the coming fiscal year’s budget (2025-26). It’s predicting the average inflation rate, based on consumer prices, could hit 7.5 percent. That’s quite a jump from the current fiscal year’s forecast of 5 percent. The Planning Ministry has also sounded an alarm. They’re warning that … Read more

Hadid sisters welcome long-lost sibling

Hadid sisters welcome long-lost sibling

Supermodels Gigi and Bella Hadid have revealed a new family member: their 23-year-old half-sister, Eden Nix. The news came to light during an interview with the British newspaper, the Daily Mail. The Hadid sisters shared how they recently connected with Eden, who is the daughter of their father, Mohamed Hadid, and Terry Hatfield Dill. Eden … Read more

Shoaib Akhtar sued for defamation by Dr. Noman Niaz

Shoaib Akhtar sued for defamation by Dr. Noman Niaz

The long standing dispute between former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar and sports anchor Dr. Noman Niaz has intensified. Dr. Noman Niaz has sent a legal notice to Akhtar, demanding one billion rupees in damages for defamation. This action follows controversial remarks made by Akhtar on a cricket show on May 25, 2025. Dr. Niaz stated … Read more

Pakistan and Sri Lanka crowned joint U12 Tennis champs

Pakistan and Sri Lanka crowned joint U12 Tennis champs

COLOMBO: The championship match at the Asian Tennis Federation (ATF) South Asian Under-12 Tennis event ended in a tie. Heavy rain forced the final between Pakistan and host Sri Lanka to be called off, so both teams were named joint champions. The final started with a strong win for U12 Tennis champs. In the first … Read more