Tue, 21-Oct-2025

What drives Israeli policy? Regional Power, Security, and Global Influence

What drives Israeli policy? Regional Power, Security, and Global Influence

The occurrences on October 7, 2023, marked a significant turning point, leading Israel’s right-wing government to pursue a strategy focused on the total eradication of the Palestinian question. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s administration initiated extensive military operations in Gaza, citing national security and the attacks by Hamas as justification. The true aim of this military … Read more

Light drizzle likely as humidity persists in Karachi

Karachi

KARACHI: The city is likely to experience partly cloudy and humid weather over the next 24 hours, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). Light drizzle is expected in some areas, while maximum temperatures are forecast to range between 33°C and 35°C. The minimum temperature was recorded at 28.5 degrees Celsius, the Meteorological Department said. … Read more

Pakistani fan wearing team shirt ousted from Old Trafford ground

Pakistani fan

MANCHESTER: A Pakistani cricket fan was removed from Old Trafford Stadium during the ongoing Test match between India and England for wearing a Pakistan team shirt. The spectator, identified as Farooq Nazar, said he was simply watching the match when security personnel approached him and asked him to cover his Pakistan jersey. When he did … Read more

Israeli defence minister threatens to assassinate Iran’s supreme leader

Israeli defence minister threatens to assassinate Iran’s supreme leader

Istanbul: Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz threatened Sunday to renew attacks on Iran and assassinate Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. “I want to send a clear message from here to dictator Khamenei: If you continue to threaten Israel, our long arm will reach Tehran again with even greater power – and this time personally to … Read more

Mehwish Hayat locks screen again by her looks in drama serial ‘Dayan’

Mehwish Hayat locks the screen again by her looks in drama serial ‘Daiyan’

Pakistani actress Mehwish Hayat has made a stunning return to television with her captivating performance and looks in the highly acclaimed drama serial ‘Dayan,’ produced by Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi. Mehwish’s role in ‘Dayan’ marks a notable comeback to television after a seven-year hiatus since her appearance in “Dil Lagi” (2016). Director Siraj-ul-Haq has … Read more

Monsoon rains claim 8 more lives: NDMA

Monsoon rains

ISLAMABAD: Ongoing monsoon rains have claimed eight more lives in the past 24 hours, raising the nationwide death toll to 279, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). In its latest report, the NDMA stated that eight people lost their lives and 21 others were injured due to rain-related incidents across the country during … Read more

Commissioner Karachi sets new Sugar prices at Rs 173 per kg

Commissioner Karachi

KARACHI: The Commissioner of Karachi has issued a new notification setting official prices for sugar across the city. According to the notification, the wholesale price of sugar has been fixed at Rs. 170 per kilogram, while the retail price has been set at Rs. 173 per kilogram. The Commissioner emphasized that wholesalers, retailers, and departmental … Read more

UK PM Keir Starmer to press Trump on Gaza ceasefire, trade during Turnberry talks

UK PM Keir Starmer to press Trump on Gaza ceasefire, trade during Turnberry talks

TURNBERRY, Britain: The meeting will take place at US president’s golf resort in Scotland on regards of Gaza crisis and also on trade talks. The talks will come a day after the US and the European Union reached a landmark deal to end a transatlantic standoff over tariffs and avert a full-blown trade war. It … Read more

Three terrorists killed in CTD operation in Karachi

Karachi

KARACHI: At least three terrorists affiliated with the banned outfit “Fitna al-Khawarij” were killed during an operation by the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in Manghopir area of Karachi. According to CTD In-charge Raja Umar Khattab, the operation was conducted in collaboration with a security agency following intelligence reports about the presence of militants in a residential … Read more

President, PM call for joint efforts to combat challenge of hepatitis

President

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called upon all stakeholders, including government institutions, healthcare professionals, private sector partners, media, and civil society to join hands in a unified response to combat the challenge of hepatitis, besides underscoring the need of raising public awareness. In a message on ‘World Hepatitis Day’ being … Read more

Govt to review sugar price enforcement measures today

Govt to review sugar price enforcement measures today

Lahore: Today, the federal government holds an important meeting to assess the execution of its sugar pricing pact with the Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA), as open market sugar prices keep rising—hitting Rs190 per kg. The meeting will chair by Federal Minister for Food Security Rana Tanveer Hussain, unites essential participants such as the Secretary … Read more

Pope Leo XIV calls for peace and condemns violence in Gaza

Pope Leo XIV calls for peace and condemns violence in Gaza

Vatican City: Pope Leo XIV utilized his address on Sunday, to call for peace. Specifically, the pope referenced the disputes involving Thailand and Cambodia, along with Gaza. “I am watching with profound worry the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where the civilian population is being devastated by starvation and remains under threat from violence and … Read more

WHO condemns worsening malnutrition crisis in Gaza

WHO condemns worsening malnutrition crisis in Gaza

The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed serious concern over the growing malnutrition crisis in Gaza, especially in Gaza City, where the most affected area. In a recent statement, WHO said Gaza is facing a dangerous malnutrition situation, due to the lack of food the death rate is increasing rapidly especially in children’s and in … Read more

Another married woman killed on Jirga’s orders, second husband surrenders to Police

Another married woman killed on Jirga’s orders, second husband surrenders to Police

A tragic new chapter has emerged in the name of ‘honour’ killings in Rawalpindi. A married woman, Sidra, was reportedly murdered on the orders of a jirga in the Pirwadhai area’s Fauji Colony. Her second husband, Usman, has surrendered to police. Official documents confirm that Sidra married Usman in Muzaffarabad on July 12. She had … Read more

Two Pakistani Athletes missing in Germany: Sports Board launches inquiry

Two Pakistani Athletes missing in Germany: Sports Board launches inquiry

ISLAMABAD – July 27: Two Pakistani athletes have reportedly gone missing—or possibly absconded—during the ongoing FISU World University Games 2025 in Germany, prompting serious concerns and official action from the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB). Taking note of the incident, the PSB has established a three-member inquiry committee to thoroughly investigate the matter. The committee will … Read more

NADRA launches public awareness drive to promote Pak-ID App in Islamabad

NADRA launches public awareness drive to promote Pak-ID App in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD, July 27 (APP): To make digital identity services more accessible, NADRA launched a special public awareness campaign at Centaurus Mall in Islamabad, showcasing its Pak-ID Mobile App. Set up early Saturday morning and running into the evening, the NADRA stall drew large crowds. Citizens stopped by throughout the day, where NADRA staff helped them … Read more

Cola NEXT Leads the Way: Unveiling Pakistan’s Most Sustainable PET Bottle Innovation

Karachi, Pakistan – In a remarkable achievement for local innovation, Cola NEXT has boldly surpassed multinational corporations by setting a new industry benchmark in sustainable packaging. Proudly Pakistani, Cola NEXT introduces its latest breakthrough: an advanced, eco-friendly PET bottle design that significantly reduces plastic usage by 8-10% compared to conventional standards. Central to this industry-leading … Read more