62 m. ago Humaira Asghar Ali’s brother arrives to claim her body; investigation underway

KARACHI: The brother of deceased actor and model Humaira Asghar Ali arrived in Karachi on Thursday to claim her body, which was found in an apartment in DHA, Phase-VI earlier this week. Naveed Asghar, who traveled from Lahore, met with South SSP Mahazoor Ali and Gizri SHO Farooq Ahmed Sanjrani, expressing his wish to take […]

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66 m. ago Disqualification reference seen as strategic move by Punjab Assembly speaker

LAHORE: The threat of disqualification references against 26 provincial assembly members is being viewed as a tactical move rather than a genuine attempt at punitive action, according to a source close to the Punjab Assembly Speaker. The source revealed that Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan is using the move as a bargaining chip to ensure […]

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70 m. ago SHC nullifies prison sentence of filmmaker Jami, grants him bail

A local court had sentenced the film producer, writer, and director to two years in prison in a defamation case KARACHI: The Sindh High Court granted bail on Thursday to film producer, writer, and director Jamshed Mahmood, also known as Jami, and declared the two-year imprisonment sentence handed to him by a local court void. […]

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72 m. ago Its High Court’s authority to stay trial of cases, SC rejects Fawad Ch

CJP-led bench advises former federal minister to approach LHC with plea to club his May 9 cases ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday rejected the request of former minister Chaudhry Fawad Hussain to stay his trials in the May 9 cases, ruling that “such an authority lies with the high court.” A bench […]

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94 m. ago Neither President Zardari being removed nor COAS aspiring to become president: Naqvi

Security Czar says, ‘Fully aware of who is behind the malicious campaign targeting the president, PM, and the COAS’ The sole focus of the COAS is the strength and stability of Pakistan, nothing else: Interior Minister   ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday made it “crystal clear that neither President Asif Ali Zardari […]

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1 hour ago Speaker Malik Ahmad summons suspended PTI MPAs for fair hearing

LAHORE: Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan has invited 26 suspended Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MPAs to present their case this Friday in his chamber. This move, under Article 10-A of the Constitution (which guarantees a fair hearing), comes after their suspension for causing chaos during Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s speech in the June 16 […]

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1 hour ago Suri Cruise Reveals New Look During Rare Public Appearance In NYC Amid Tom Cruise Drama

Suri Cruise, the 19-year-old daughter of Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise, is embracing the summer heat in New York City with a stylish and casual look. Photographers spotted Suri out and about this week, dressed in workout attire that featured a grey t-shirt and black workout tights. The outfit was paired with green socks and […]

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1 hour ago Meghan Markle Struggles with Envy and Exclusion After Snubbed Wedding Invitation

Since stepping away from royal duties, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have navigated their new life in Montecito, California, working on personal and professional projects away from the public eye. While Harry seems to have found a balance, Meghan continues to face challenges regarding her image and place in society. Known for her strong character […]

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2 h. ago 20% Tax on Cash Over Rs2Lac in Pakistan? Full Details of New Rule on Cash Transactions

ISLAMABAD – Pakistanis are bearing the brunt of new taxes and now, shocking reports claimed staggering 20percent  taxes on cash

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2 h. ago CM Maryam orders urgent preventive measures amid urban flooding threat

Punjab CM directs Wasa officials to reach field, implement SOPs issued by PDMA LAHORE: In response to ongoing torrential rains across Punjab, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Thursday alerted all departments to adopt all-out measures to prevent urban flooding and ensure public safety. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, on average, Lahore received 136 mm […]

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3 h. ago Prince William’s Concerns About Meghan Markle’s Intentions Confirmed by Royal Insider

Prince William reportedly harbored doubts about Meghan Markle’s intentions when she married his younger brother, Prince Harry. According to royal biographer Phil Dampier, the Prince of Wales believed that Meghan saw her marriage to Harry as a way to gain fame and wealth, using him as a “steppingstone” to a more lucrative and public life. […]

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3 h. ago Car sales in Pakistan soar 43% in FY2024–25 amid economic recovery

Car sales in Pakistan recorded a remarkable 43% increase in the fiscal year 2024–25, according to the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA). The total number of vehicles sold, including cars, jeeps, and pick-ups, rose to 148,023 units, up from 103,829 units in FY2023–24. In June 2025 alone, sales reached 21,773 units, marking a 64% year-on-year […]

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3 h. ago Pakistan’s foreign reserves hit $20 billion for the first time

Pakistan’s total foreign exchange reserves have crossed the $20 billion mark for the first time in the country’s history. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) shared this record-breaking update in its latest weekly report, calling it a significant economic milestone. According to the data, official reserves held by the SBP reached $14.502 billion as of […]

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3 h. ago China willing to always be a trustworthy, good partner of Bangladesh

KUALA LUMPUR: China is willing to always be a trustworthy good friend, good neighbor, and good partner to Bangladesh, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday when meeting with Touhid Hossain, adviser for foreign affairs of the interim government of Bangladesh, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of […]

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3 h. ago China willing to promote strategic coordination with Russia: Wang Yi

BEIJING: China is ready to work with Russia to continuously promote strategic coordination and safeguard the security and development interests of both countries, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks when meeting with Russian Foreign […]

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4 h. ago Pakistan and China to launch joint media initiatives to fight fake news

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have agreed to bolster media cooperation by launching joint broadcasting projects to effectively address the growing concerns of fake news and disinformation. The agreement was made during a meeting between Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, and Cao Shumin, the Deputy Head of the Publicity Department of the […]

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4 h. ago Iran demands end to UN ‘double standards’ for nuclear talks to resume

TEHRAN: Iran’s president said on Thursday the UN nuclear watchdog should drop its “double standards” if Tehran is to resume cooperation with it over the Islamic Republic’s nuclear programme, Iranian state media reported. President Masoud Pezeshkian last week enacted a law suspending cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency, and the IAEA said it had […]

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4 h. ago Humaira Asghar’s Final Farewell with Dignity as Tessori arranges funeral at Governor House

ISLAMABAD – Pakistani actress Humaira Asghar was found dead in her Karachi apartment, with her body reportedly decomposing for six

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4 h. ago Yousuf Raza Gilani cleared of nine more TDAP corruption charges

KARACHI: The Federal Anti-Corruption Court in Karachi has acquitted Senate Chairman and former Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani in nine additional cases tied to the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) corruption scandal. With this latest verdict, Gilani has now been cleared in a total of 12 cases linked to the 2009 scandal. Gilani appeared […]

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5 h. ago India on edge: CDS warns of ‘triple threat’ from China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh alliance

NEW DELHI: India’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan has warned about the possible “convergence of interests” between China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, suggesting that it could lead to significant challenges for India’s internal stability. Addressing a session at the Observer Research Foundation in New Delhi, General Chauhan said, “There is a possible convergence […]

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