The nominations for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) were unveiled Tuesday, revealing a highly competitive field of artists across genres. Pop icon Lady Gaga leads this year’s pack with an impressive 12 nominations, including major categories such as Video of the Year, Artist of the Year, and Best Album. Close behind, Bruno Mars … Read more
HIROSHIMA, Japan: Thousands gathered in Hiroshima on Wednesday to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the world’s first wartime use of a nuclear bomb. Survivors, government officials, and representatives from more than 120 countries and territories joined in solemn remembrance and renewed calls for global nuclear disarmament. On August 6, 1945, the United States dropped a … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has suspended the by-election schedule in NA-175 (Muzaffargarh-1)constituency vacated by Jamshed Dasti. The development follows the ECP’s earlier decision declaring Jamshed Dasti disqualified after his academic credentials were found to be fake. As a result, his National Assembly seat was declared vacant. The ECP has not yet … Read more
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday unveiled new central contracts for its leading female cricketers for the 2025-26 season. The contracts, which will run from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, have been awarded to 20 players across five distinct categories and include a significant 50% increase in compensation. This move is a … Read more
Jurassic World Rebirth, the seventh action-packed installment in Steven Spielberg’s iconic dinosaur franchise, has stomped its way to digital platforms after a roaring theatrical run. Though the film is still playing in select theaters nationwide, fans can now experience the dino chaos from the comfort of home via services like Prime Video. Starring Scarlett Johansson, … Read more
Web Desk: German football club Fortuna Dusseldorf has decided against signing Israeli footballer Shon Weissman due to his controversial social media statements concerning Palestinians. Germany’s second-division football club Fortuna Dusseldorf has made the decision not to proceed with a contract for Israeli footballer Shon Weissman. The decision came as a direct result of the player’s … Read more
Today marks 30 years since the passing of Nadra, the beautiful Punjabi film actress who captured millions of hearts with her vibrant performances. She was born in Lahore in 1968, her illustrious film career, though spanning just eight years, left an indelible mark on the industry. Nadra’s career was tragically cut short when she was … Read more
At least 83 Palestinians were killed across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, including 58 civilians who were reportedly seeking humanitarian aid, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. Hospitals also recorded eight more deaths related to starvation, underscoring the deepening humanitarian crisis in the besieged enclave. The spike in casualties comes amid growing international condemnation of Israeli … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Transparency International Pakistan (TIP) has called on the federal government to strictly enforce the generic medicines policy, stressing its importance in curbing unnecessary healthcare expenditures and safeguarding public interest. In an official letter to Federal Minister for National Health Services, Syed Mustafa Kamal, TIP underscored the alarming price gap between branded and generic medicines, … Read more
LONDON: An unexpected visitor caused a stir at Lord’s Cricket Ground when a fox ran onto the pitch mid-game. The unusual incident occurred during The Hundred fixture between London Spirit and Oval Invincibles, when a fox entered the field, prompting officials to temporarily stop the game. Lord’s, famously known as the “Home of Cricket,” witnessed … Read more
Web Desk: Pakistan’s wrestling team will not be competing in the World Wrestling Championship, scheduled to take place from September 13 to 21 in Croatia. The primary reason for their absence is a critical shortage of funds and the inability to hold essential training camps. According to international regulations, participation in the World Championship is … Read more
LAHORE: Former Test cricketer and current member of the national selection committee, Asad Shafiq, has been entrusted with an important new role by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). He has been appointed as the Director of the Hanif Mohammad High Performance Centre in Karachi, in addition to his existing responsibilities. The move reflects PCB’s confidence … Read more
Washington: A spokesperson for the U.S. State Department said, that President Donald Trump is committed to seeing an end to the ongoing war in Gaza. Speaking to reporters in Washington, Tammy Bruce confirmed that the U.S. has delivered large-scale food aid to the besieged enclave and is working to improve the broader humanitarian aid system … Read more
Pakistani students have made the nation proud by winning an impressive four medals at the International Nuclear Science Olympiad in Malaysia. The team’s outstanding performance included one gold, one silver, and two bronze medals, highlighting the young students’ exceptional talent and dedication in the field of nuclear science. The individual medal winners are Muhammad Tayyab … Read more
Web Desk: Heavy monsoon rains have triggered flash floods in Islamabad, while the Met Department issues warnings for other cities and mountainous regions. Following a warning from the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), an intense monsoon spell has caused flash floods in Islamabad, with streams from the Margalla Hills overflowing and submerging low-lying areas in Chak … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to establish a National Artificial Intelligence Fund to promote and support AI technologies in the country. According to details, 30% of the Ignite Research and Development Fund will be allocated to the new AI fund, which aims to boost innovation, development, and application of artificial intelligence solutions across various … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has dismissed as unfounded the speculation regarding Field Marshal Asim Munir becoming the next President of Pakistan. In an interview with British magazine The Economist, DG ISPR clarified that such claims have no basis in fact and should not be given … Read more
New York: The situation in Gaza is extremely alarming, said Pakistani envoy Asim Iftikhar, addressing the international community. He emphasized that the entire world is watching these events unfold in a state of uncertainty. Asim Iftikhar strongly condemned the shooting of civilians and the deliberate starvation of the entire population, stating that there is no … Read more
ISLAMABAD: A new polio case has been reported in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, raising the total number of cases in Pakistan this year to 19. According to the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), the latest case has been confirmed in a five-month-old child from Lakki Marwat district. The child, infected with the poliovirus, belongs to Union Council … Read more
Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a second warning to India within 24 hours, announcing plans to impose additional tariffs on Indian goods in response to New Delhi’s continued oil imports from Russia. He stated that the existing 25% tariff would be further increased, citing India’s continued purchase of oil from Russia as a … Read more
Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump addressed a ceremony related to the Los Angeles Olympics and announced the formation of a task force for the 2028 Olympic Games to be held in the U.S. The task force will oversee preparations, security, and organizational arrangements for the games. President Trump said, “We are eagerly looking forward to … Read more
Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori has refused to grant interim relief to K-Electric CEO Moonis Alvi, who is facing a workplace harassment case. The decision came on Tuesday following a formal request by Alvi’s legal team. According to a press release from the Governor’s House, a full hearing of the case — Moonis Alvi vs. … Read more
