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

Candidate for position of UN Secretary General calls on PM Shehbaz

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

NATO allies seek to win over Trump after Iran ire

US leads international concern after China test-fires missile into Pacific

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.

Belgium dump US out of World Cup after Balogun row

Djokovic, Sinner aim to book Wimbledon blockbuster

Paolini ends Eala run ahead of Wimbledon wildcard clash

Business

Sindh, IFC to partner on digital infrastructure, renewable energy

The discussion also focused on strengthening agriculture value chains, improving storage and processing facilities, and enhancing farmers livelihoods through mechanisation.

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

Parents warned over posting children's photos online amid AI abuse risk

AI helps small businesses grow as debate over jobs and productivity intensifies

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

Egypt finds 2,000-year-old coastal tombs and desert Byzantine city

The coastal discovery was made at Marina El-Alamein, about 100 kilometres west of Alexandria.

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