Pakistan

President Zardari visits Rukh Ordo Cultural Center in Kyrgyzstan

A traditional cultural performance was presented in honour of President Asif Ali Zardari, showcasing the vibrant folk music, dance and artistic traditions of the Kyrgyz Republic.

State's writ will prevail, no force can intimidate Balochistan: CM Bugti

Accused named in Gul Plaza tragedy case challenge police investigation in court

Nine police personnel martyred in terrorist attack on Ziarat checkpost

World

Trump says there will either be a deal with Iran or US will 'finish the job'

I'd rather make a deal, because I don't want to affect 91 million people, the US president said.

Macron in Syria on first post-Assad visit by West European head of state

Russian strikes kill 28 in Kyiv area, exposing Ukraine air-defence shortages

India to supply BrahMos, Astra missiles to Indonesia, India government official says

Sports

Spain win it late to bid farewell to Ronaldo at World Cup

Substitute Mikel Merino scored a late winner to put Spain in the quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over Portugal and end Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career on Monday.

Greaves and Hope centuries usher West Indies towards safety

Djokovic, Sinner aim to book Wimbledon blockbuster

Paolini ends Eala run ahead of Wimbledon wildcard clash

Business

Finance Ministry unveils fund release strategy for FY2026-27

Under the new framework, funds allocated under the PSDP will be released on a quarterly basis

Arif Habib announces Rs125 billion investment plan to modernise PIA

Digital financial transactions surge under Cashless Pakistan initiative

Pakistan stocks surge as KSE-100 closes above 187,000 points for the first time

Entertainment

Bushra Ansari cautions women against manipulative men

Bushra Ansari reflects on social issues involving remarriage, harassment, violence against women

West Bank arts festival kicks off for first time since Gaza war

Wedding vows: Travis was more overcome than Taylor

Hajra Yamin believes in work that leaves lasting impact

Technology

NASA rover takes a closer look at organic carbon on Mars

Organic carbon can be a clue as to whether Mars ever harbored life because it serves as the chemical underpinning for the molecules that build DNA

Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs as it revamps Xbox

Japan releases snowman-like asteroid image after flyby

Alibaba, Tencent back Kuaishou's Kling AI in $2.8 billion fundraise

Crime

10-year-old missing boy found brutally murdered in Gujranwala

Investigation was underway

Monetary dispute claims life of man in Rawalpindi

Two bike riders injured after police open fire in Karachi

Dacoits decamp with Rs2m cash, valuables in Karachi

Weird

83-year-old Egyptian woman earns PhD, proving age is no barrier to learning

Amal first earned her master's degree in 2023 before continuing her academic journey

Teenager's umbrella cracks outer panel of China's famous glass skywalk

Balogun's red card triggers Domino's $1 million free pizza giveaway during 2026 World Cup

Indian couple calls off divorce after counselling over snoring dispute