ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has missed its tax collection target for May, pushing the total shortfall for the July to May period past an alarming Rupees 1,000 billion, or Rupees 1 trillion. Sources reveal the FBR faced a Rupees 205 billion deficit in May alone, managing to collect just Rupees 905 billion … Read more
CALIFORNIA: YouTube is rolling out an exciting new tool to make watching Shorts videos even more engaging and informative for its users. Now, as you scroll through Shorts, you can quickly find out more about almost anything you see in the video, all thanks to Google Lens. Google Lens is like a smart eye that … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
KARACHI: The Meteorological Department reports that Karachi remains firmly in the grip of an intense heatwave, with scorching temperatures persisting across the city today. The department indicates the weather will stay hot and humid, offering little respite to residents. The Meteorological Department expects the city’s temperature to climb to a high of 40 degrees Celsius … Read more
ISLAMABAD: A recent survey by Ipsos (a multinational market research and consulting firm) indicates a notable surge in public confidence regarding government policies and the nation’s economic path. The findings show that Pakistanis’ trust in the country’s direction and economy has reached its highest point in six years. According to the survey results, 42 percent … Read more
California: On its 10th anniversary, Google Photos has gifted users an impressive upgrade—a brand new, smart, and modern photo editor now available to everyone, not just Pixel phone users. The standout feature of this update is that you no longer need to be an editing expert. Thanks to Google’s generative AI, users can simply type … Read more
LAHORE: Pakistani anchorperson Iqrar-ul-Hassan came under fire on social media after celebrating the 13th wedding anniversary with his second wife, Farah Iqrar. Iqrar, known for hosting the program Sar-e-Aam, first married news anchor Qurat-ul-Ain in 2006, with whom he has a son, Pehlaaj Hassan. In 2012, he tied the knot with media personality Farah Iqrar, … Read more
KARACHI: Veteran Pakistani actress Samina Peerzada has strongly dismissed the societal belief that women’s income lacks blessings. Clips from a recent interview are rapidly circulating on social media, where she is seen passionately advocating for women’s independence, hard work, and their right to earn with dignity. Responding with honesty and simplicity, Samina said, “These are … Read more
