Pakistan

Educated, skilled youth guarantee a bright future for nation: PM Shehbaz

PM Shehbaz Sharif said educated and skilled youth are key to Pakistan's future, directing stronger employment strategies and emphasizing education, AI, digital skills and entrepreneurship.

Kuwaiti FM arrives in Islamabad on official visit for bilateral talks

Train operation affected after bogie of Tezgam Express derails

Curfew imposed in Noshki district until July 31

World

Oman presents Iran with Gulf-backed plan for voluntary fees to use Hormuz

The Omani proposals are intended to serve as a basis to end the disruption to trade through the strait caused by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran

Trump, Zelenskiy discuss Patriot deal and reviving talks with Russia

Japan quake toll rises to 13 as rescuers haul people from collapsed mall

UN to hold informal polls for new UN chief from Thursday

Sports

FIFA plans to sell stakes in $20 billion subsidiary to run World Cup, angering UEFA

FIFA plans a $20 billion subsidiary for its events, selling up to 20% to investors to fund global football, while UEFA condemned the move as commercializing the sport.

Royals place RHP Beck Way (back) on 15-day injured list

Shahid Afridi expresses disappointment over Karachi's deteriorating condition

Xander Schauffele admits challenges living up to his 'new standard'

Business

Gold prices fall for second consecutive day in global, local markets

In the international market, gold prices dropped by $10 per ounce to around $4,040

Pakistan keen to build stronger ties with US in multiple sectors: PM Shehbaz

Oil rises as US-Iran tension escalates after Iraq strikes, missile attack

Pakistan increases petrol, diesel prices for July 29

Entertainment

Mathira, Sahiba nearly fall during viral fashion show ramp walk

Videos of Mathira and Sahiba's ramp walk have gone viral after several celebrities appeared to stumble on an uneven runway

Who is birthing this gutter generation? Kangana on Gen Z protest

Cristiano Ronaldo to make TV debut in football drama

Dr Nabiha Ali reconciles with husband, withdraws divorce petition

Technology

Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots, to protect US AI buildout

FCC released the measures, which bar Chinese imports of new humanoid and quadruped robots, in addition to connected power inverters, which enable renewable energy sources

OpenAI's rogue agent compromised a customer at a second tech firm, executive says

Musk's X says Australia social media ban crackdown undermines international law

Apple briefly tops $5 trillion market value for first time

Crime

Woman among four held in Karachi abduction for ransom case

Further investigation was underway

Man held for assaulting minor sister-in-law in Karachi

Cop martyred, two robbers killed in Karachi 'encounter'

SHO among 12 policemen booked over wrongful raid on senior official's residence in Lahore

Weird

Bottle carrying 53-year-old message found in New Jersey

The message, dated August 20, 1973, said the bottle had been thrown into the sea from Second Street Beach in Ocean City

Japan introduces 'human fridge' to cool people down in minutes

NASA shares stunning time lapse of Mars

Giant 'house of the dragon' creature takes flight over Glasgow