Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Train strikes youth using handsfree in Rawalpindi

Train

RAWALPINDI : A young man lost his life after being hit by a train while wearing handsfree earphones, oblivious to the approaching locomotive. CCTV footage of the incident has surfaced, showing the victim deeply engrossed and unaware of the train coming from behind. The footage captures the tragic moment as the train runs him over. … Read more

Solar eclipse on August 2, 2027, 6 minutes of darkness

Solar eclipse on August 2, 2027, 6 minutes of darkness

On August 2, 2027, a total solar eclipse will dazzle the skies, offering up to 6 minutes and 23 seconds of total darkness. This will be the longest total solar eclipse visible from land between 1991 and 2114, making it a once-in-a-century astronomical event. During this extraordinary eclipse, the Moon will completely obscure the Sun, … Read more

Another year of continued brutality (Ghairat)

Another year of continued brutality (Ghairat)

In Pakistan, the word ghairat (honour) has long been weaponized, wielded like a dagger against women who dare to assert their autonomy. Behind closed doors, in quiet villages, and under the cloak of tribal justice, this year has once again exposed the haunting persistence of honour killings—a brutal form of gender-based violence masquerading as cultural … Read more

Dar reaches US to attend high-level UNSC events

Dar

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Monday arrived here on an official visit from July 21 to 28, 2025. On his arrival, Deputy Prime Minister Dar was received by Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States Rizwan Saeed Sheikh. During … Read more

Ishiba’s coalition loses majority in Japan’s upper house election

Ishiba’s coalition loses majority in Japan’s upper house election

TOKYO (AP): Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba ’s ruling coalition failed Monday to secure a majority in the 248-seat upper house in a crucial parliamentary election, further shaking the stability of his government as Japan faces challenges such as rising prices and high U.S. tariffs. Ishiba’s Liberal Democratic Party and its junior coalition partner Komeito, … Read more

Voting underway for 11 senate seats in KPK Assembly

Senate polls

PESHAWAR: Voting is underway for the 11 Senate seats from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with 25 candidates in the race. Members of the Assembly are currently casting their votes in the ongoing election process. Since the start of the polling, a total of 108 votes have been recorded. For general seats, Murad Saeed, Faisal Javed, Mirza Afridi, … Read more

Motorcyclist dies in Manghopir tanker collision

Motorcyclist dies in Manghopir tanker collision

Karachi: A motorcyclist was killed in Karachi’s Manghopir area after being struck by a water tanker. The fatal incident has once again highlighted the rising number of deadly accidents involving heavy vehicles in the city. According to police, the victim has not yet been identified. The accident occurred when a speeding water tanker reportedly collided … Read more

‘JACKBOYS 2’ debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 albums chart

‘JACKBOYS 2’ debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 albums chart

Travis Scott’s highly anticipated project, JACKBOYS 2, has secured the top spot on the Billboard 200 albums chart for the week ending July 17, marking Scott’s second consecutive No. 1 debut for the JACKBOYS collective. The album earned an impressive 232,000 equivalent album units in its first week in the U.S., according to Luminate. Announced … Read more

Selena Gomez shares pre-birthday note online

Selina Gomez shares pre-birthday note online

Los Angeles: Selena Gomez, who will celebrate her 33rd birthday on July 22, shared heartfelt reflections about the milestone in a detailed Instagram post on July 20. The pop icon Taylor Swift made a surprise appearance at Gomez’s birthday celebration in Los Angeles, captivating attendees with her nostalgic throwback-inspired outfit. The cozy gathering took place … Read more

Pakistani climber Shah Daulat summits 8,080m Gasherbrum

Pakistani climber

GILGIT: Pakistani mountaineer Shah Daulat has successfully summited Gasherbrum I — standing at an elevation of 8,080 meters — without the use of supplemental oxygen. Hailing from Gilgit, Shah Daulat reached the summit of the world’s 11th highest peak on Sunday at 11:00 AM, marking a significant achievement in Pakistani mountaineering. After conquering Gasherbrum I, … Read more

Bombay HC acquits 12 after 19 years in 7/11 Mumbai train blasts case

Bombay HC acquits 12 after 19 years in 7/11 Mumbai train blasts case

Bombay (India): The Bombay High Court on Monday, July 21,, has overturned the convictions of 12 individuals involved in the 2006 Mumbai local train bombings. The court cited a lack of sufficient evidence, stating that the prosecution had “utterly failed” to prove the case against the accused. This verdict arrives after nearly two decades since … Read more

Iran and E3 to resume nuclear talks in Istanbul

Iran and E3 to resume nuclear talks in Istanbul

Tehran: Iran has agreed to restart nuclear talks with France, Germany, and Britain—collectively known as the E3—this Friday in Istanbul, Iranian state broadcaster Press TV. Earlier reports indicated that the parties had tentatively agreed to meet next week, but no specific details were provided. The upcoming negotiations come amid heightened tensions after Israel’s surprise attack … Read more

CM Bugti confirms arrests in heinous killing of man and woman

CM Bugti

QUETTA: Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Sarafraz Bugti has announced the arrest of 11 suspects in connection with the brutal murder of a man and a woman. The disturbing video, which circulated widely online, prompted immediate action from the provincial government. CM Bugti took notice of the incident and confirmed that the victims shown in the … Read more

PTI faces internal challenges ahead of KPK senate elections

PTI faces internal challenges ahead of KPK senate elections

Peshawar: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly is set to hold Senate elections today amid significant internal tensions within PTI (Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf). Despite ongoing efforts to reconcile dissenting members, four out of five rebel PTI lawmakers—Waqas Orakzai, Arshad Hussain, Ayesha Bano, and Irfan Saleem—have withdrawn their nominations. Nevertheless, their names will still appear on the ballot papers, … Read more

Pakistan and Afghanistan agree on joint strategy, “Terrorist Organizations Must Stopped Together”

Pakistan and Afghanistan agree on joint strategy, “Terrorist Organizations Must Stopped Together”

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held a crucial meeting with his Afghan counterpart, Sirajuddin Haqqani, in Kabul, where both leaders agreed to intensify efforts to counter terrorist organizations operating in the region. The ministers stressed the need for joint action against militant groups that pose a threat to peace and stability in both countries. During the … Read more