Tue, 21-Oct-2025

China unveils autonomous flying taxi at Paris Air Show

China unveils autonomous flying taxi at Paris Air Show

PARIS — At the 55th Paris Air Show 2025, China has introduced a groundbreaking unmanned air taxi, marking a significant milestone in urban air mobility (UAM). The innovative eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) vehicle, designed to carry two passengers for up to three hours, has captured the attention of aviation experts and investors worldwide. … Read more

Field Marshal Asim Munir to meet President Trump today

Historic Milestone

Field Marshal Asim Munir will meet President Donald Trump on Wednesday during his official visit to the United States, according to security sources. According to the president’s daily public schedule, the lunch meeting between Trump and Field Marshal Asim Munir is scheduled to take place at 10pm Pakistan Standard Time (PST) later today in the … Read more

Federal Govt agrees to slash solar panel taxes

Federal Govt

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has agreed to reduce the proposed sales tax on solar panel imports from 18% to 10%, following negotiations with coalition partners and in compliance with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) agreements. The lawmakers had initially demanded a full exemption, advocating for a zero-rated tax regime on solar panels. However, due to … Read more

Jaffar Express train derails after bomb explosion in Jacobabad

Jaffar Express

JACOBABAD: An explosion on the railway track near the vegetable market in Jacobabad caused five coaches of the Jaffar Express to derail. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Saddam Khaskheli said no casualties were reported. Railway Police confirmed that the blast occurred while the Jaffar Express was passing over the track. Following the incident, train operations … Read more

Merub Ali’s post-breakup behavior faces public scrutiny

Merub Ali

KARACHI: In the wake of her recent breakup with Asim Azhar, Merub Ali has become the subject of intense public scrutiny. The former couple, who announced their engagement three years ago, have remained in the spotlight as fans and followers closely watch their personal lives. After sharing a joint statement on Instagram confirming their separation … Read more

Commissioner Karachi imposes two-month ban on rickshaws

Commissioner Karachi

KARACHI: The Commissioner of Karachi has imposed a two-month ban on the entry of rickshaws on 20 major roads across the city. According to an official notification, the restriction applies to both 3-seater and 5-seater rickshaws. The move is aimed at improving traffic flow and reducing congestion in high-traffic areas. Traffic police have been authorized … Read more

Trump sends mixed messages on Israel-Iran conflict

Trump

ISLAMABAD: In the wake of Israel’s recent military escalation against Iran, President Donald Trump has issued a series of contradictory statements, fueling confusion over US stance and potential involvement in the escalating Middle East crisis. Initially praising Israel’s actions as “excellent” and “very successful” on the first day of the conflict, Trump also expressed hope … Read more

Karachi weather improves as sea breeze returns

Hot and Humid Day in Karachi, Light Drizzle Expected

KARACHI: The intense heat gripping Karachi for the past four days has finally eased, with sea breeze now fully restored. According to reports, southwesterly winds are currently blowing at a speed of 25 kilometers per hour across the city, bringing much-needed relief to residents. According to the Meteorological Department, southwest winds are currently sweeping across … Read more

FIA arrests suspect involved in boat tragedy

FIA

PESHAWAR:  Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Kohat zone has taken significant action by arresting the suspect involved in the 2025 boat tragedy. The suspect, Riaz Hussain, has been identified as a resident of Kurram. FIA composite circle Kohat has reported that, the suspect was apprehended after the suspension of his pre-arrest bail from the Special Court … Read more

Khamenei reacts strongly to assassination threats from Trump, Israel

Khamenei

TEHRAN: Following a series of assassination threats from US President Donald Trump and Israeli leaders, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has issued a stern response. In a statement posted on social media platform X, Ayatollah Khamenei declared that Iran would respond with full force against the “terrorist Zionist regime,” vowing ruthless action against its … Read more

Hafsa Butt shares her ideal partner’s qualities

Hafsa Butt shares her ideal partner's qualities

Karachi: Rising star Hafsa Butt from the Pakistani showbiz industry recently shared candid details about her ideal partner and career aspirations during a podcast appearance. The actress, who discussed various topics including education, career choices, early marriage, and the industry, particularly focused on the qualities she seeks in her future husband. Hafsa revealed her primary … Read more

Iran urges citizens to delete WhatsApp over national security concerns

Iran

TEHRAN: The Iranian government has urged its citizens to remove WhatsApp from their mobile devices, confirmed by Iranian state television. On Tuesday noon Iranian State Television urged people to remove Whatsapp from their devices, alleging without specific evidence that the messaging app gathered users information to share with Israel. This measure is being taken because … Read more

German Chancellor warns Iran of potential US strike on nuclear program

German Chancellor

Berlin: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned that if Iran fails to return to the negotiating table, the United States may take action to destroy Iran’s c. In a televised interview, Chancellor Merz cautioned that continued escalation without diplomatic engagement could lead to a U.S. military response targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities. He further stated that … Read more

Kashmore Crisis: 76 doctors absent, DHO demands action

Kashmore Crisis: 76 doctors absent, DHO demands action

Kandhkot: District Health Officer (DHO) has recommended departmental action against 76 doctors and lady doctors posted at PPHI units, various rural health centers, and hospitals across the Kashmore district. According to the DHO, despite being issued show-cause notices on four separate occasions, the absentee medical staff failed to submit any responses. Due to their prolonged … Read more

Trump to meet Field Marshal Asim Munir over lunch today

Trump

WASHINGTON: Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, will meet with US President Donald Trump over lunch today, White House. According to the White House, if President Trump speaks to the media or posts on social media during the meeting, he can share details about the discussion. A high-security source has indicated that … Read more

Iran’s Supreme leader transfers war powers to IRGC Council

Iran

TEHRAN: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has delegated authority over war-related matters to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Council. According to Iranian media report, Ayatollah Khamenei remains in an underground bunker with his family, while full oversight and control of military operations have now been handed over to the IRGC. With this shift, … Read more

Brad Pitt: No flying stunts with Tom Cruise

Brad Pitt: No flying stunts with Tom Cruise

Hollywood heavyweight Brad Pitt is open to reuniting with action icon Tom Cruise on screen but with one hilarious, non-negotiable condition: keep the stunts firmly on the ground. “I’m not going to be hanging off a plane with Tom Cruise,” Pitt quipped, clearly drawing a line at Cruise’s signature, death-defying aerial maneuvers. This amusing demand … Read more

Pakistanis stranded in Iran return Home via special flight

Pakistanis

ISLAMABAD: A special Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight has brought back Pakistani nationals who were stranded in Iran due to the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict. According to aviation sources, 150 Pakistani pilgrims arrived in Islamabad aboard the special flight, which departed from Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan. The special operation was carried out following a request … Read more

Karachi shopping mall fire brought under control

Karachi

KARACHI: A fire that broke out at shopping mall on Rashid Minhas Road in Karachi been successfully extinguished on Wednesday. According to Chief Fire Officer Humayun Khan, no casualties were reported in the incident. The fire erupted at a shopping mall located on Karachi’s Rashid Minhas Road in the early hours on Wednesday . According … Read more

Kim Jong Un declares Iran is “Not Alone”, North Korea support is with them

Kim Jong Un declares Iran is “Not Alone”, North Korea support is with them

As tensions rise in the Middle East, North Korea has declared its support for Iran, signaling growing global polarization over the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made a bold statement, saying that *”Iran is not alone”* in this fight, marking Pyongyang’s first direct reaction to the unfolding situation. Kim criticized the … Read more

Putin slams Trump’s statement as a danger to global peace

Putin slams Trump’s statement as a danger to global peace

Moscow – As tensions escalate in the Iran-Israel conflict, Russian President Vladimir Putin has broken his silence, calling former U.S. President Donald Trump’s tweet a serious threat to international peace. The Russian leader reacted strongly by retweeting Trump’s recent message and warning that such remarks could lead to dangerous consequences. “Trump’s threats are a major … Read more

Chinese President issues second warning tweet “De-escalation” over Iran-Israel conflict

Chinese President issues second warning tweet “De-escalation” over Iran-Israel conflict

Beijing – Chinese President Xi Jinping has issued a strong call for de-escalation amid the intensifying conflict between Iran and Israel. In an unusual move, Xi posted two tweets in one day on the situation, highlighting China’s growing concern over the rapidly evolving crisis. In his latest tweet, the Chinese President wrote: “DEESCALATE!”, emphasizing the … Read more

Iran’s new Army Chief warns Israel: “Real Attacks Begin Now”

Iran's new Army Chief warns Israel: “Real Attacks Begin Now”

Tehran – Tensions escalated sharply in the Middle East as Iran’s new Army Chief, Major General Mousavi, issued a strong warning to Israel and confirmed fresh ballistic missile strikes targeting Israeli cities. In his first public statement since taking office, Major General Mousavi declared that the previous actions were merely warnings and that real attacks … Read more