Pakistan

Mohsin Naqvi announces police reforms after meeting foreign-trained ASPs

Mohsin Naqvi unveils policing reforms after meeting ASPs trained in China and Trkiye.

Rabiul Awwal expected to begin on August 15 in Pakistan

Gul Plaza fire inquiry officer ordered to complete probe by Aug 9

Atta Tarar reaffirms Pakistan's support for Kashmiris' right to self-determination

World

US and Iran having 'very good discussions', Trump says

Trump says US-Iran talks made progress as hopes grow for reopening Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices fell and stocks rose amid reports of a possible interim deal with Oman's involvement.

Turkiye warns Black Sea drone attacks threaten global trade

Qatar says mediators make progress in efforts to end US-Iran war

Gazans bury nearly a whole clan found in rubble in mass funeral for 112

Sports

Abdullah Shafique ends 49-year wait with historic 160 against West Indies

Pakistan opener becomes the first batter since 1977 to score more than 150 runs in a Test against West Indies in the Caribbean

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

LIV players meet amid murky outlook for tour

Pakistan women avoid T20 sweep with four-wicket win over Sri Lanka

Business

Gold prices jump by Rs10,000 per tola in Pakistan

In Pakistan, the price of 24-karat gold surged by Rs10,000 per tola, taking it to Rs437,936. The price of 10 grams of gold also rose by Rs8,573, reaching Rs375,459.

Yen finds footing after intervention, dollar near 6-week low on Mideast hopes

Petrol, diesel prices slashed as Pakistan announces fresh fuel relief

US stocks leap toward a record as profits keep piling up and oil prices ease

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.

Hafeez Tahir says animated 'Ainak Wala Jin' reboot was made without his permission

Pakistani dramas match Netflix in global popularity, says Faisal Qureshi

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.

PTA blocks over 1.83 million illegal SIMs in first seven months of 2026

SpaceX faces first Wall Street test as investors await quarterly results

Meta, Anthropic, Google, OpenAI to meet Trump officials about AI safety testing

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 speedcuber Tommy Cherry sets blindfolded Rubik's Cube World Record

Rare goat sold for Rs1.8 million in Rajanpur, sent off with celebration

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