Pakistan

PPP demands health minister Mustafa Kamal's resignation over PIMS tragedy

PPP demands Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamals resignation over PIMS deaths, citing alleged failures in fire safety and hospital administration.

Nawaz Sharif expresses grief over deaths of 14 infants in PIMS fire

Terrorists targeting civilians to deprive Balochistan of prosperity

Arrival of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) blessing for suffering humanity: Balochistan CM

World

US says Chinese hackers broke into Justice Department, NASA, Federal Reserve, Senate

In a statement, the Justice Department said it had seized domains used by two hacking platforms, dubbed QScan and QTRouter, which it said had been used as part of the campaign.

Kremlin says Ukraine losing war, citing situation on front lines

Trump administration issues pause on visa appointments for applicants worldwide

South Korea's Lee calls for greater police accountability after Jeju missing-person cases

Sports

Pakistan captain Babar Azam returns against England '90pc fit'

Azam missed last weeks series opener at Headingley because of a finger injury

Aimen Anwar announces retirement from international cricket

Autopsy finds cocaine, heroin contributed to Brandon Clarke's death

Australia selectors ponder Lyon role amid pace push

Business

Govt increases petrol, diesel prices for next two days

Price of petrol has been increased by Rs1.12 per litre, and diesel by Rs1.11 per litre

PM meets Saudi business delegation, discusses economic ties

Oil prices fall $2 on Iran-Oman talks to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Dollar moves in a narrow range ahead of inflation data

Entertainment

Misbah Arshad to represent Pakistan at Miss Universe 2026 in San Juan

She said the experience reinforced her belief that girls education is one of the most powerful investments in Pakistans future.

Dolly Parton, queen of music and humanitarian hero, dead at 80

Ushna Shah, Hamza Amin welcome their first child

Senior actress Humaira Bano announces marriage

Technology

Meta agrees to pay $18 billion to settle US lawsuits over children's social media addiction

The settlements announced on Wednesday end a federal trial over allegations Meta's products harmed children and the company misled the public about their safety.

Apple unveils next-generation M6 Chip and M5 Ultra

Instagram head Mosseri, at children's addiction trial, says few teenagers knew of safety feature

New Zealand's main opposition party supports social media ban for under-16s

Crime

Hina Javed murder case: Court extends physical remand of suspects as probe continues

Hina, 45, was found dead at an apartment in Rawalpindi on August 20 with her hands tied behind her back

Robbers kill man during robbery in Jhelum

Marriage of choice claims life of youth in Khanewal

Body of five-year-old Ayat Noor found in Haripur, funeral prayer held

Weird

Japan's 400-tonne castle moves home powered by thousands of hands

Chanting in unison, groups of about 80 people have taken turns since Saturday, hauling on ropes to shift Hirosaki Castle's three-storey wooden tower just a few centimetres at a time.

Car salesman becomes prince after DNA test

Python Jodie Foster becomes first snake to receive pioneering cancer treatment

Giant wave-like cloud formation stuns New Jersey coast