6 h. ago Former DSP among five killed in separate firing incidents in DIKhan

At least five people, including a former Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) and a renowned legal expert, were killed in three separate firing incidents in Dera Ismail Khan district, police confirmed on Wednesday. The motives behind the attacks are said to be old rivalries, land disputes, and targeted violence. In the most high-profile incident, former […]

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6 h. ago 2 pilots killed as Indian Air Force Jaguar jet crashes in Rajasthan

The Indian Air Force (IAF) said two of its pilots were killed as a Jaguar fighter jet crashed near a village in Rajasthan’s Churu district on Wednesday. “An IAF Jaguar Trainer aircraft met with an accident during a routine training mission and crashed near Churu in Rajasthan today. Both pilots sustained fatal injuries in the […]

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9 h. ago “Pakistan fights terror, it doesn’t fuel it,” says Bilawal Bhutto

In a bold statement to Indian media, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari rejected allegations that Pakistan supports terrorist groups, declaring that “Pakistan is a victim of terrorism, not its facilitator.” He stressed that the Pakistani state does not permit terrorism within or outside its borders, and highlighted the country’s long-standing sacrifices in the fight against […]

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11 h. ago Two pilots killed as Indian fighter jet crashes in Rajasthan

Two Indian Air Force (IAF) pilots were killed after a Jaguar fighter jet crashed near Bhanuda village in the Churu district of Rajasthan, according to Indian media reports. The aircraft had taken off from the Suratgarh airbase. “The aircraft was a Jaguar jet that crashed in an agricultural field at around 1:25 pm (IST),” a local […]

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13 h. ago Tragic ‘honour’ killing: Daughter shot for refusing to delete TikTok

Rawalpindi police arrested a man for allegedly killing his daughter after she refused to delete her TikTok account. The tragic incident took place in Dhok Chaudhrian, within Rawat Police Station’s jurisdiction. According to the FIR, the father became angry when his daughter ignored his demand to remove her social media profile and shot her before […]

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15 h. ago Omar Ayub’s election dispute: ECP concludes arguments, decision pending

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has concluded the hearing on the petition challenging the election of National Assembly Opposition Leader Omar Ayub and reserved its verdict. During the proceedings, the petitioner’s lawyer, representing Babar Nawaz, argued that there were numerous irregularities in the election, including alleged fake votes and improper consolidation of results. He […]

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15 h. ago Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Pakistan weather: Wet spell continues

ISLAMABAD – Rains and gusty winds with isolated heavy falls lashed Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and parts of Pakistan on Wednesday, disrupting

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16 h. ago Militant quadcopter attacks kill one, injure three children in KP’s Bannu

Militants launched two separate quadcopter attacks in Bannu district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on Wednesday, killing one woman and injuring three children. According to Bannu District Police Officer (DPO) Saleem Abbas Kulachi, the first attack targeted civilians, killing a woman and injuring her two children along with another child. The victims were taken to a hospital for […]

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16 h. ago Turkey blocks Grok AI over alleged insults to president Erdogan

Turkey has officially banned Grok AI, the chatbot developed by Elon Musk’s company xAI, after it allegedly generated insulting content about President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. A Turkish court ordered the ban following an official complaint and an investigation launched by the chief prosecutor’s office. Authorities cited violations of national laws that criminalize insulting the president, […]

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16 h. ago Indian air force jaguar fighter jet crashes in Rajasthan, pilot killed

An Indian Air Force (IAF) Jaguar fighter jet crashed near Bhanoda village in Churu district, Rajasthan, on July 9, 2025. The pilot lost his life in the accident. According to Indian media reports, the jet had taken off from the Suratgarh Airbase before it went down. The region hosts several IAF bases, including Jodhpur and […]

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17 h. ago Turkiye defence minister lauds PAF’s exceptional performance in recent conflict with India

RAWALPINDI – Yaşar Güler, Minister of Defence of the Republic of Turkiye, lauded Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) exceptional performance under

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18 h. ago Monsoon rains wreak havoc across Pakistan, 21 dead in two days

Heavy monsoon rains have battered various parts of Pakistan, flooding low-lying areas and claiming 21 lives over the past two days. Cities including Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Islamabad witnessed intense showers that submerged streets and disrupted daily life. In Lahore, rain hit multiple areas such as Garhi Shahu, Islampura, Chauburji, and Johar Town, offering temporary relief […]

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20 h. ago Man allegedly kills daughter in Rawalpindi over TikTok account

RAWALPINDI – A 16-year-old girl was allegedly shot and killed by her father in the Rawat area of Rawalpindi for

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21 h. ago Maryam inaugurates Rs8.77b flyover, underpass projects in Rawalpindi

Nawaz Sharif Flyover to handle over 300,000 vehicles daily Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday inaugurated two major

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31 h. ago PM Shehbaz appoints Qatari royal as Pakistan’s tourism ambassador

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday appointed Qatari royal Sheikha Asma Al Thani as Pakistan’s Brand Ambassador for Mountains and Tourism after she successfully summited Nanga Parbat, also known as the ‘Killer Mountain.’ Following her remarkable achievement, the premier took to social media platform X to extend his congratulations, calling Sheikha Asma’s ascent a […]

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33 h. ago Punjab govt striving for ease and convenience of the masses: CM Maryam

Chief Minister inaugurates Rs8.77b Nawaz Sharif flyover and GPO Chowk Underpass on Mall Road in Rawalpindi RAWALPINDI/LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Tuesday inaugurated two major traffic infrastructure projects in Rawalpindi, declaring them a historic milestone for the city’s long-standing traffic woes, according to a handout from the Punjab DGPR. The Rs8.77 billion mega initiative […]

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34 h. ago Sharjeel Memon says govt cannot provide housing for all residents of dilapidated buildings

ISLAMABAD: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Memon stated on Wednesday that it is not feasible for the government to provide housing for all residents living in dilapidated buildings, following the tragic collapse of a building in Karachi’s Lyari area that killed 27 people. The five-story building on Fida Husain Shaikha Road in Lea Market collapsed on […]

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34 h. ago Islamabad Court Orders Blocking of 27 YouTube Channels for Alleged Anti

An Islamabad court has ordered the blocking of 27 YouTube channels accused of spreading anti-state content and false information. The ruling, issued on Tuesday, came after the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) requested the court’s intervention. The channels were allegedly involved in disseminating misleading content that could potentially stir unrest and harm the reputation […]

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37 h. ago Imran, Bushra seek swift hearing on jail sentences in £190M Qadir case

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, on Tuesday filed an urgent plea in the Islamabad High Court seeking an early hearing on their sentence suspension appeals in the £190 million Al-Qadir Trust case. In January 2025, Khan and Bushra were sentenced to 14 and 7 years in prison respectively for allegedly […]

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37 h. ago Deadly protests rock Kenya as tensions rise over police brutality

At least 11 people were killed and dozens injured on Monday as Kenyan police clashed with demonstrators during anti-government protests in Nairobi and other cities. The protests marked the 35th anniversary of the historic Saba Saba pro-democracy movement, but this year’s unrest was fueled by public outrage over the recent death of blogger Albert Ojwang […]

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