Pakistan

Punjab launches interest-free home loan scheme under 'Apni Chhat, Mehfooz Chhat'

Punjab has launched the Apni Chhat, Mehfooz Chhat programme, offering interest-free home construction loans of up to Rs500,000 with repayment spread over nine years

CM Maryam orders to launch of 'Sanjhi Sabzi' project across Province

LHC orders suspension of FIA SHO over non-compliance with court orders

PM Shehbaz directs full preparedness to deal with regional tensions

World

US expands its airstrike campaign against Iran by hitting more bridges

US expanded its airstrike campaign against Iran by hitting bridges, part of President Trumps threats to start striking infrastructure to pressure Tehran to ease its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz.

Hopes for US-Iran diplomacy still alive as fighting intensifies over the Strait of Hormuz

Yemen's Houthis threaten attacks on Saudi oil facilities

Truth Social to sell fastest access to Trump's posts for traders

Sports

Master and apprentice as Spain, Argentina coaches meet in World Cup final

Master will take on apprentice when Spain coach Luis de la Fuente lines up against his former student, Argentina's Lionel Scaloni, in the World Cup final on Sunday.

France, England prepare for gloomy World Cup send-off

Pele's World Cup jersey fetches $4.9 million at US auction

Suber the shock leader of British Open as McIlroy faces cut battle

Business

Saudia opens first Khyber Pakhtunkhwa office in Peshawar

In May, Saudia ranked first worldwide for departure and arrival punctuality, according to a report by aviation analytics company Cirium cited by the Saudi Press Agency.

New airline launches flights to Turbat, Bahawalpur

Pakistan's forex reserves decline after $1.245 billion debt repayment

Dollar set for weekly drop as traders cut wagers on rate hikes

Entertainment

Aamir Khan finally reveals Gauri Spratt's religion amid backlash

Aamir has now broken his silence and responded to the allegations surrounding his personal life

Aniqa Jamal Iqbal to represent Pakistan at Miss World, first time in country's history

Sanam Jung questions Karachi e-challan system after receiving six traffic fines

Huma Saleem accuses Pakistani cricketer of harassment and defamation

Technology

Pakistan backs inclusive AI Governance as Ishaq Dar attends WAIC 2026 in Shanghai

Pakistan reaffirmed support for inclusive AI governance as Deputy PM Ishaq Dar attended WAIC 2026 in Shanghai, where President Xi Jinping outlined Chinas vision for global AI cooperation.

Google Gemini launch delayed as tech falls short of internal goals, Bloomberg News reports

Pakistan deepens technology ties with China

Generative AI's power sparks fears of dumbing humans down

Crime

Four killed, several injured over grazing land dispute in Baltistan's Kharmang

Teams have been formed to track down the suspects involved in the killing and injuring of people.

Suspected drug trafficker killed in police 'encounter'

Dispute over love marriage claims life in Bahawalnagar

Six arrested after shepherd allegedly assaulted, robbed in Bahawalnagar

Weird

Pakistani woman wins $1m with her very first Dubai Duty Free ticket

A few days later, while sitting at her office desk, she tried to watch the live draw online. She watched the draw on social media, and soon heard the winning ticket number being announced.

New monkey species with orange lips discovered in Congo rainforest

Unusual video of man making pakoras and tea in same wok goes viral

70 million year old dinosaur skeleton sold for $51 million