Pakistan

PM directs intensified preparedness ahead of monsoon season; forms Emergency Response Committee

He said Pakistan remained among the countries most vulnerable to the adverse impacts of climate change and stressed on effective cooperation between the federation and provinces to address the issue

LHC rules WhatsApp group membership alone not criminal liability

Punjab to extend Green Bus network to all district: Maryam Nawaz

Momina Iqbal harassment case: Court orders MPA Saqib Chadhar, wife to join investigation

World

Palestinian goalkeeper Saleem Al-Ashqar killed in Israeli military firing

Palestinian goalkeeper Saleem Al-Ashqar was killed in Gaza, according to the Palestinian Football Association, which says more than 1,000 Palestinian athletes have died since October 2023

Deadly Russian barrage pounds Ukraine capital

Over 900 arrested during South African anti-migrant protests

Europeans to fill almost all gaps left by US in NATO defence plans, source says

Sports

PCB, Saudi Arabia sign MoU to build international cricket stadium in Jeddah

The project aims to strengthen cricket development by advancing competitions, delivering technical programmes and promoting the exchange of expertise

US beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to keep its World Cup dreams alive

Rain has final say in 1st England-India T20 as Sooryavanshi still awaits debut

Jovial Djokovic dismantles Tsitsipas to reach Wimbledon third round

Business

Gold prices in Pakistan surge after five-day decline

The price of gold in the international market rose by $91 per ounce, reaching $4,063 per ounce

PRA collects record Rs367bn tax in FY 202526

Dollar steady as focus turns to US payrolls, yen intervention jitters persist

Gold rises on soft US jobs data, weaker oil; nonfarm payrolls in focus

Entertainment

Aishwarya Rai's song in Class 8 textbook sparks controversy in India's Odisha

An Odisha Class 8 textbook featuring Bollywood songs, including Nimbooda Nimbooda, has sparked criticism, prompting suspensions, investigations, and textbook quality reforms.

Spider Man cast sends special message to Pakistani fans ahead of new film release

Fiza Ali receives special award in British Parliament

Sajjad Ali says he never authorized any Indian TV channel to use his songs

Technology

California man sues OpenAI, says ChatGPT worsened his mental illness

A California man says ChatGPT reinforced his delusions and contributed to a suicide attempt, while OpenAI says its models encourage users to seek real-world help.

South Korean shops turn to robots, self-service to tackle labor shortages

China develops solar-powered desalination technology

NASA launches robot mission to save $250 million space telescope

Crime

Two suspected dacoits killed in Karachi 'encounter'

Sindh Home Minister orders for intensifying actions against criminal elements

NCCIA arrests two for blackmailing women online

Pregnant woman murdered by her in-laws on 'suspicion'

One killed, two injured in Karachi firing incident

Weird

Giraffes can count and perform simple arithmetic, study finds

A new study found giraffes can estimate quantities and understand simple numerical changes, suggesting basic arithmetic abilities

Two arrested after climbing Empire State Building antenna for marriage proposal

China launches dog rental service for pet lovers without long-term commitment

Nearly 100 monkeys escape enclosure in Thailand, search underway