Pakistan

Capital Emergency Service passes late-night response test as Naqvi orders major upgrade

Capital Emergency Service reached a mock fire in 8 minutes. Mohsin Naqvi ordered a 7-day modernization plan, including new vehicles, equipment and staff training.

Khawaja Asif announces major development projects for Sialkot

Nawaz Sharif, Maryam Nawaz to address election rallies in AJK

Pakistan, China agree to deepen immigration, border security cooperation

World

US and Iran escalate strikes across Mideast; bridges and a water plant hit

In a statement early on Saturday, the Iranian military claimed that two oil tankers exploded and caught fire as they attempted to transit a mined route in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iranian strike damages a Kuwait desalination plant, exposing water vulnerability in dry Mideast

Israeli attacks on Gaza kill 14, including mourners attending funeral

New Labour leader Burnham vows to renew hope as next UK PM

Sports

Swiss rider Schmid cramps up but wins Tour de France stage 13

Swiss rider Mauro Schmid said that he had to overcome cramps before he beat Colombian Harold Tejada in a two-man sprint finish to win the 13th and longest stage of the Tour de France.

No tears as Deschamps prepares for final France match

Leader Herbert, Burns equal record 62 at British Open, DeChambeau docked two shots

Antonelli fastest for Mercedes in second practice in Belgium

Business

OGRA to announce petroleum prices every day under new cabinet decision

Government says regulator will publish revised rates on its website

Slumping AI stocks drag down markets around the world

Petrol up Rs5.44, diesel jumps Rs31.50 as Pakistan unveils daily fuel pricing

Auto, housing finance and private sector credit post strong growth in June: SBP

Entertainment

Sanam Jung questions Karachi e-challan system after receiving six traffic fines

Actor and TV host Sanam Jung says she received six traffic e-challans within a month in Karachi, claiming some fines were issued for violations she did not commit.

Aniqa Jamal Iqbal to represent Pakistan at Miss World, first time in country's history

Jennifer Winget set to marry again 12 years after divorce

Huma Saleem accuses Pakistani cricketer of harassment and defamation

Technology

Apple unseats Nvidia to become world's most valuable company as AI bets shift

Apple overtook Nvidia as the world's most valuable company, reflecting growing confidence in its AI strategy, services and ecosystem despite Nvidia's continued AI leadership.

SpaceX IPO earns millions for US Small Business Administration head Kelly Loeffler

Special WhatsApp helpline to be launched as cybercrime cases rise: NCCIA

Pakistan backs inclusive AI Governance as Ishaq Dar attends WAIC 2026 in Shanghai

Crime

Woman, three children found dead at Lahore home

Lahore, Valencia, woman found dead, children killed, Punjab Police, forensic investigation

Suspected drug trafficker killed in police 'encounter'

Dispute over love marriage claims life in Bahawalnagar

Six arrested after shepherd allegedly assaulted, robbed in Bahawalnagar

Weird

Men sue hospital after DNA tests showed they were switched at birth 38 years ago

The families of two men who discovered through DNA tests that they were switched at birth 38 years ago are accusing a North Dakota hospital of robbing them of the lives they were supposed to lead.

Unusual video of man making pakoras and tea in same wok goes viral

New monkey species with orange lips discovered in Congo rainforest

Pakistani woman wins $1m with her very first Dubai Duty Free ticket