Pakistan

Punjab Cabinet approves Rs12.52bn for local government elections

Punjab Cabinet approved Rs12.52bn for local government elections, wheat procurement, electric buses, development projects, healthcare initiatives, and key administrative and legal reforms.

Mohsin Naqvi announces police reforms after meeting foreign-trained ASPs

UN reaffirms its position on Jammu and Kashmir

DPM Dar pays respects, offers prayer at Masjid-e-Nabawi

World

Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing in Thailand on legitimacy quest as Bangkok backs engagement

Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing received a ceremonial welcome in Thailand as Bangkok pushed ASEAN re-engagement, despite concerns over legitimising the junta leader.

Houthis claim to attack Saudi ship in Gulf of Aden

Iran vows support for Hamas during Gaza negotiations

Iran, Oman reach understanding on Strait of Hormuz shipping route: Esmaeil Baghaei

Sports

Dutch shocks for Zverev, Medvedev as seeds fall in Canadian Open

Zverev, Medvedev and Fritz suffered shock second-round exits at the Canadian Open, with Dutch duo Griekspoor and Van de Zandschulp causing major upsets in Montreal.

Pakistan women's team return home after Sri Lanka tour defeat

Former Bangladesh cricket captain Shakib's home attacked after Hasina media event

Infantino and FIFA present united front after crisis meeting over stake sale fallout

Business

Oil prices slip as Iran cites progress with Oman on Hormuz agreement

Oil prices slipped as Iran-Oman talks advanced, while investors awaited a U.S.-Iran peace deal and Strait of Hormuz reopening despite ongoing regional security risks.

JPMorgan CEO Dimon leads new cross-industry effort to tackle AI risks

Petrol price up by Rs4.45, diesel cut by Rs2 per litre

Pakistan, Iran discuss investment opportunities and Chabahar-Karachi trade corridor

Entertainment

Saba Hameed's recent roles in two dramas ignite debate

The debate has divided viewers. Some feel it highlights unfair expectations and gender bias against older women in television.

Sania Saeed says Samina Ahmad shaped her early acting career with unwavering support

YouTuber Rajab Butt claims to be a billionaire

Sania Ashfaq's bridal video fuels speculation about new beginning

Technology

Meta AI model hacks another company during testing

Meta's AI model gained internet access during testing, raising fresh cybersecurity concerns.

Retail investors buy SpaceX shares despite post-earnings slump

Canada to invest C$2.7bn in Toronto rental housing to tackle affordability crisis

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage heads for moon collision

Crime

Man murders two women, including his mother, in Lahore

Police were investigating

Mir Raza murder case: new CCTV footage provides key leads to investigators

Mir Raza death probe: investigators obtain mobile forensic report, financial troubles emerge

ASI booked, entire station staff suspended in Lahore girl rape case

Weird

New T-shirt promises 30 days of wear without washing

A US apparel company claims its new T-shirt can stay odour-free for up to 30 days without washing.

US scholar breaks 306-year-old record to become youngest college professor

Dubai robot Bo Sunaida announces wedding on social media

Dogs steal the show at annual World Dog Surfing Championship in California