Pakistan

Two-member committee formed to probe Swat's Saifullah Lake boat tragedy

The inquiry committee has been directed to submit its recommendations to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government within seven days.

AJK Election Commission allots symbols to 24 registered political parties

Curfew imposed in North Waziristan for two days over security concerns

Roof collapse kills one, injures another in Nowshera

World

Huge crowds expected as Khamenei funeral ceremonies open in Iran

Iranian authorities say they anticipate between 15 and 20 million participants in Tehran alone over the next three days for tributes to the man who ran the country for three-and-a-half decades.

Israel prevents exiled Palestinian detainees from reuniting with their families

Ukraine backers to vow major support at NATO summit

UN issues 'red alert' over 'catastrophe' in Sudan's El-Obeid

Sports

Argentina survive Cape Verde scare to reach World Cup last 16

Argentina were given a huge scare before ending Cape Verde's fairytale run as Lionel Messi netted his 20th World Cup goal in a 3-2 win after extra-time to reach the last 16.

Egypt edge Australia on penalties to reach World Cup last 16

Ruthless Sinner powers into Wimbledon last 16

Record-equalling Djokovic powers into Wimbledon last 16

Business

Gold prices in Pakistan jump for second straight day as global rates climb

In the international market, gold gained $122 to $4,185 per ounce

Pakistan stock market maintains bullish momentum

Dollar heads for weekly drop as jobs data dims Fed hike bets

Oil up slightly ahead of long US weekend as peace efforts hold

Entertainment

Aamir Khan says he will marry Gauri Spratt on July 5

Khan said the wedding would take place at his Mumbai residence in the presence of close family members and a small group of friends.

Faisal Qureshi says success of creative work hinges on honesty, not trends

Sonya Hussaiyn urges public to speak out against child abuse, domestic violence

Akshay Kumar sells four Mumbai flats worth nearly Rs200 million in a month

Technology

Researchers say EU lawmaker who investigated surveillance was hacked by Israeli spyware

A former European Parliament lawmaker investigating spyware was reportedly hacked with Pegasus, raising fresh concerns over unlawful surveillance in Europe.

Pakistan narrows mobile Internet gender gap: report

International submarine cable fault causes internet disruption in Pakistan

Report claims SpaceX is developing an AI smartphone to rival Apple

Crime

Mother among four nabbed for burning minor daughter in Gujranwala

Other arrested include sister and two brothers of the minor girl

ANF seizes over 316-kg narcotics in seven operations

Mother burns 4-year-old daughter to 'dispel black magic'

Two suspected dacoits killed in Karachi 'encounter'

Weird

Indian couple calls off divorce after counselling over snoring dispute

The wife told a family counsellor that she had no complaints about her husband, but said her husband's loud snoring kept her awake every night

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

Giraffes can count and perform simple arithmetic, study finds