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Day: July 16, 2025

Pakistan & Saudi Arabia collaborate to launch world’s first AI Umrah Assistant

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Pakistan & Saudi Arabia collaborate to launch world’s first AI Umrah Assistant

A Saudi-supported initiative has introduced “Ibraheem,” the world’s first AI-powered Umrah advisor, marking a revolutionary step in religious travel. The tool was developed by Pakistan’s Umrah Companions in collaboration with Saudi-based Funadiq, aiming to make pilgrimage planning smarter, smoother, and more affordable. “Ibraheem” is designed to assist millions of Muslims worldwide in organizing their Umrah … Read more

Louis Vuitton launches Auto-Rickshaw Bag for Rs 1.2 Crore in Pakistan—Internet Stunned

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Louis Vuitton launches Auto-Rickshaw Bag for Rs 1.2 Crore in Pakistan—Internet Stunned

Luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton has taken the internet by storm with its latest accessory—a handbag shaped like an auto-rickshaw. The quirky piece is part of their Spring/Summer 2026 collection and is priced at a staggering Rs 1.20 crore in Pakistan (around 42,000 USD). The bag has quickly gone viral for its bold design and … Read more

Pakistan Navy reviews Maritime strategy as forces eliminate terror threat in Awaran

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Pakistan Navy reviews Maritime strategy as forces eliminate terror threat in Awaran

The Pakistan Navy held its Command and Staff Conference at Naval Headquarters, Islamabad, under the leadership of Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf. Admiral Ashraf praised the Navy’s unwavering maritime defense capabilities, especially during historic battles for national defense. He appreciated efforts to ensure uninterrupted trade flow through sea routes and smooth port operations, … Read more

Good news for Pension seekers: Federal Cabinet approves EOBI pension increment

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Good news for Pension seekers: Federal Cabinet approves EOBI pension increment

In a significant session held on July 16, 2025, at the Prime Minister’s House in Islamabad, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chaired the Federal Cabinet meeting and approved several major initiatives. The Cabinet introduced legal reforms in maritime affairs, approved a substantial pension increase for retired workers, and renewed exemptions for critical medicine imports. The … Read more

Humaira Asghar Case: Shocking details about her bank accounts, Credit cards, and CNIC revealed

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Humaira Asghar Case: Shocking details about her bank accounts, Credit cards, and CNIC revealed

Humaira Asghar’s tragic and untimely death has left the entire nation in shock and grief. People across Pakistan are closely following the case and demanding answers about the cause of her sudden and silent passing. As a high-profile and sensitive case, the police continue to share new findings almost daily. Today, they revealed several important … Read more

Israel strikes Syrian Defense Ministry headquarters, Horrific scenes captured live

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Israel strikes Syrian Defense Ministry headquarters, Horrific scenes captured live

Damascus: On July 16, Israeli forces launched airstrikes near the Syrian Ministry of Defense headquarters and the Presidential Palace in Damascus. The terrifying scenes unfolded during live broadcasts, with cameras capturing the chaos in real time. Video footage aired by international media showed explosions rocking the city as journalists ducked for cover mid-report. The violent … Read more

Meet the faces shaping entertainment industry in 2025

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Meet the faces shaping the entertainment industry in 2025

As the entertainment landscape continues to evolve, a new generation of talented actors and performers is making waves across television and film. Here’s a look at the rising stars who are defining the industry in 2025. Samar Jafri: Samar is a young Pakistani actor and singer, he skyrocketed to fame with his powerful portrayal of … Read more

Passenger Coach attacked in Balochistan, 3 killed, 7 injured

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Passenger Coach attacked in Balochistan, 3 killed, 7 injured

A tragic incident occurred in the Narmuk area of Kalat district, Balochistan, where unknown gunmen opened fire on a passenger coach traveling from Karachi to Quetta. The attack left three people dead and seven others seriously injured, spreading fear and panic in the area. Security forces, the district administration, and rescue teams quickly reached the … Read more

Sindh launches police driving school to promote road safety

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Sindh launches police driving school to promote road safety

Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar officially inaugurated the Sindh Police Driving School on Tuesday at the Police Training School in Saeedabad, Karachi. Lanjar described the initiative as a step forward in professional policing and safer roads. He emphasized that moving forward, only “professionally trained drivers” would be allowed to operate police and government vehicles. … Read more

Humaira Asghar’s parents speak out for the first time after her tragic death

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Humaira Asghar’s parents speak out for the first time after her tragic death

Humaira Asghar, an actress and model, was found dead in her Karachi flat, with her body reportedly lying there for nine months. The shocking discovery quickly made headlines and sparked widespread curiosity and horror. As the public demanded answers, early reports claimed that her parents had refused to claim her body. However, her parents have … Read more

FBI places Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan to most wanted list

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FBI

Washington: The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has placed Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, on its most wanted list. According to reports, Reza Amiri Moghadam is accused of involvement in the abduction of retired US special agent Bob Levinson. In addition to the ambassador, two other Iranian officials have also been accused … Read more

Pakistan Navy Command & Staff conference concludes

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Pakistan Navy

ISLAMABAD: The Command & Staff Conference of Pakistan Navy concluded at Naval Headquarters(HQ) Islamabad. The conference was chaired by Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf. During the conference, Chief of the Naval Chief underscored the importance of maintaining perpetual combat readiness to effectively counter both traditional and non-traditional threats in the maritime domain. … Read more

Pakistan qualifies for semi-finals of Asian U16 Volleyball Championship

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Volleyball

THAILAND: Pakistan has secured a place in the semi-finals of the Asian Under-16 Volleyball Championship, currently underway in Thailand. After winning all three matches in the group stage, Pakistan advanced to the crossover round, where they faced Indonesia in their first match. Pakistan triumphed with a straight-sets victory, posting scores of 25-23, 25-20, and 25-20. … Read more

Punjab to establish new ministry to control prices commodities

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Punjab

LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to establish a new ministry to regulate and control the prices of essential commodities across the province. To amend the powers of the existing Price Control Council, the Price Control of Essential Commodities (Amendment) Bill 2025 has been tabled in the Punjab Assembly. According to the draft of the … Read more

Investigation reveals new developments in Humaira Asghar’s mysterious death

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Investigation reveals new developments in Humaira Asghar’s mysterious death

Karachi: Authorities have uncovered significant new details in the investigation surrounding the death of renowned Pakistani actor and model Humaira Asghar. The actress’s decomposed body was discovered on July 8 in a flat in Ittehad Commercial, Defence, following a court bailiff’s entry prompted by a landlord’s complaint about unpaid rent. Investigators have noted that documents … Read more

Oil Updates —Summer demand expectations push prices higher despite economic concerns

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Oil Updates —Summer demand expectations push prices higher despite economic concerns

Singapore: Oil prices edged higher on Wednesday, driven by optimistic outlooks for summer fuel demand in the United States and China, even as broader economic concerns linger. Market volatility persisted within a narrow trading range, as increasing travel activity during the Northern Hemisphere’s peak season supported prices, while worries about US tariffs potentially dampening economic … Read more

$92bn Trump plans to boost AI Tech and power needs

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$92bn Trump plans to boost AI Tech and power needs

Washington: U.S President Donald Trump announced a substantial $92 billion initiative aimed at bolstering the United States’ energy capacity to support the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence technologies. Making the announcement at the Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit held at Carnegie Mellon University, Trump emphasized the nation’s strategic goal to outpace China in the global … Read more

Pakistan cricket team departures ahead of T20 series in Bangladesh

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Pakistan cricket team departures ahead of T20 series in Bangladesh

Karachi: The Pakistan cricket team has begun its journey to Dhaka for the upcoming T20 International series against Bangladesh.

The squad has been divided into two groups, with the second group departing from Karachi via Dubai, marking the latest step in Pakistan’s preparations for the series.

The second group includes notable players such as Muhammad Haris, Abbas Afridi, Sahibzada Farhan, Hassan Nawaz, Sufiyan Maqeem, Hussain Talat, Ahmed Daniyal, and Salman Mirza, along with the supporting staff.

This follows the earlier departure of the first squad from Karachi on Tuesday night, which comprised Salman Ali Agha, Saim Iqbal, Fakhr Zaman, Muhammad Nawaz, Abrar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, and Fahim Shafaq.

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Policemen suspended over social media policy violation

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Policemen

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Police have suspended two constables for breaching the department’s social media policy and ordered them to report to Rescue 15. Constable Aftab Ahmed, affiliated with the Dolphin Squad, and Constable Ehtesham Aslam from Rescue 15 were found sharing inappropriate content on social media while in uniform—an act that violates … Read more

Jon Stewart and his Elmo twin go off-script

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Jon Stewart and his Elmo twin go off-script

After Elmo’s official X (formerly Twitter) account was hacked over the weekend and used to post disturbing and offensive content, Jon Stewart ( an American writer and comedian) took a comedic jab at the situation on The Daily Show Monday night. Using a puppet version of the beloved Sesame Street character, Stewart poked fun at … Read more

UK lifts longstanding ban on Pakistani airlines

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UK

ISLAMABAD: The United Kingdom (UK) has lifted its longstanding ban on Pakistani airlines, paving the way for them to resume flight operations to Britain. According to a statement from the British High Commission, Pakistani airlines are now eligible to apply for flight permissions to the UK. However, they must obtain operational clearance from the UK … Read more

Bee spy technology engineered by Chinese scientists

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Bee spy technology engineered by Chinese scientists

Chinese scientists have created the world’s largest brain controller, with which bees can be flown like robots. Scientists at the Beijing Institute of Technology have achieved a remarkable milestone by creating the lightest insect brain controller ever built, weighing merely 74 milligrams. This groundbreaking device has the potential to transform how insects like bees are … Read more

40,000 Pakistani pilgrims missing from Iraq, Iran and Syria, reveals Minister

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Pakistani pilgrims

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousaf has made a startling revelation, stating that the government has no record of approximately 40,000 Pakistani pilgrims who traveled to Iraq, Iran, and Syria — and have since gone missing. According to the minister, these pilgrims vanished without trace after entering the respective countries, and Pakistan … Read more

Trump slaps 19% tariff on Indonesia, EU prepares to retaliate

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Trump slaps 19% tariff on Indonesia, EU prepares to retaliate

Washington: US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that a 19% tariff would be imposed on goods from Indonesia as part of a new trade agreement with the Southeast Asian nation, adding that further deals were in the pipeline. He also offered fresh details on upcoming tariffs targeting pharmaceuticals. Trump, who has consistently pushed for … Read more

KP on alert as risk of Glacial lake outburst rises

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KP

PESHAWAR:  The authorities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have issued an alert over the increasing threat of Glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) in several northern districts. According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), rising temperatures have raised the risk of Glacial lake bursts in mountainous regions. District administrations in Chitral, Upper and Lower Dir, Swat, and … Read more

No rush to talk with Iran, says Donald Trump

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No rush to talk with Iran, says Donald Trump

Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that there is no urgency to engage in talks with Iran, claiming that Iran’s nuclear facilities have been completely destroyed. “They would like to talk. I’m in no rush to talk because we obliterated their site,” Trump told reporters after his arrival in Washington following a trip to Pittsburgh, … Read more

Sanghar camel fitted with prosthetic leg after one year

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Sanghar camel

SANGHAR:  A camel that suffered a violent amputation at the hands of a landlord last year in Sanghar has been rehabilitated with a prosthetic leg, showcasing a rare story of recovery and care. Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) MNA Shazia Atta Marri shared recent images of the camel, showing it standing and walking with its new … Read more

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