Pakistan

Ishaq. Dar directs timely completion of arrangements for SCO summit

Ishaq Dar reviewed preparations for Pakistans hosting of the SCO Heads of State summit next year and directed relevant institutions to ensure timely completion of all arrangements.

KP plans inter-district BRT service from Peshawar via motorway

Six judicial officers transferred, posted in Balochistan

5.4-magnitude earthquake jolts Islamabad, parts of KP

World

Saudi Arabia activates multinational maritime defense alliance

The Cabinet said the attacks threaten the security and safety of maritime navigation and condemned any threats or measures that could obstruct freedom of navigation through the strategic waterway.

Iran rejects UAE missile accusation, warns against unfounded claims

US, South Korea to cut length, scope of military drills after Trump order

Attacks on aid workers hit record high in 2025, UN says

Sports

Proposed schedule for Pakistan tri-nation ODI series emerges

Pakistan will host England and Sri Lanka in the three-nation competition

Rights groups accuse FIFA of silencing dissent after COO Lamour's exit

Red-hot Nakashima stuns Medvedev to reach Cincinnati fourth round

Venus Williams receives US Open wildcard

Business

Retailer app launched as government simplifies tax scheme for small traders

Finance minister said the use of digital technology would bring greater transparency to the economy and make the tax system easier and more effective

Dollar drifts near multi-month lows as Treasury yields ease; Fed minutes awaited

Govt increases petrol price by Rs3.34, diesel by Rs5.27 per litre

Oil edges up on uncertainty over exports through Hormuz

Entertainment

Meera controversy deepens as domestic worker changes stance over viral assault video

The domestic worker initially accused the actress of subjecting her to repeated physical abuse and claimed she suffered injuries to her face

Ayeza Khan denies divorce, separation rumours with Danish Taimoor

Sarwat Gilani reveals Aamir Khan's admiration for Moin Akhtar

Atif Aslam says connection with listeners intact despite ban in India

Technology

Apple changes fees for alternative app stores in EU

Apple will charge a 5% commission on digital transactions through apps distributed outside its EU App Store, revising fees to comply with the blocs Digital Markets Act from October 1.

Google Pakistan office to strengthen tech talent pipeline, local ecosystem: Shaza

Apple simplifies EU App Store terms with new commission structure for developers

Meta rejects allegations it sought to hook children as landmark trial begins

Crime

Three suspects killed in Karachi police encounter

Police said the security personnel immediately reached the scene, where the suspects allegedly opened fire at the police party.

14-year-old missing boy found dead in Shujabad

Female TikToker gunned down in Taxila

Lahore man kills wife, three in-laws before taking his own life

Weird

Giant wave-like cloud formation stuns New Jersey coast

Weather experts explained that the formation was not a tornado, but a shelf cloud

Father eyes world record after running mile with daughter in stroller

US congressman faces lawsuit for sharing daughter's nude photo online

Workers discover gold during sewer excavation in Belgium