7 h. ago WhatsApp faces global outage, leaving millions of users unable to connect

WhatsApp experienced a widespread outage on Tuesday night, leaving millions of users around the world unable to send or receive messages. The disruption was reported across multiple countries, including the UK, Pakistan, Brazil, Peru, Costa Rica, Italy, and the United States, with users facing difficulties on both mobile and web versions of the app. According […]

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7 h. ago Tarar says PTI founder’s false claims against PM Shehbaz ‘fully exposed’ in court

Information minister records statement in Rs10bn defamation suit, saying ‘Justice will be served soon’ Says PTI founder sought 120 adjournments to delay proceedings, highlights Shehbaz Sharif’s lifelong record of public service LAHORE: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Tuesday said that the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) had built his politics on […]

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13 h. ago Sohail Afridi makes controversial claims about political connections with Osama Bin Laden

In a recent televised statement, Sohail Afridi, a prominent leader from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, raised eyebrows by alleging that some of his political adversaries, who have accused his party of terrorism, are in contact with al-Qaeda founder Osama bin Laden. Afridi’s remarks, made during an appearance on a popular news channel, suggested that those attacking his […]

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15 h. ago Saba Qamar to take legal action against journalist over false claims

Renowned Pakistani actress Saba Qamar, one of the leading figures in television and film for nearly two decades, has declared that she will pursue legal action against journalist Naeem Hanif following his controversial statements about her private life. The issue arose after Hanif made claims regarding Saba Qamar’s alleged past relationship during the early 2000s, […]

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29 h. ago 27th constitutional amendment on the cards as PM seeks PPP’s support

PPP Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said on Monday that a PML-N delegation led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had visited him and President Asif Ali Zardari, seeking their support for the approval of a 27th Constitutional Amendment. Separately, the PPP also issued a similar statement that quoted Bilawal as saying that the proposal included setting up […]

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33 h. ago China rejects Trump claim it is secretly testing nuclear weapons

BEIJING: China on Monday dismissed a claim by U.S. President Donald Trump that Beijing is secretly testing nuclear weapons, saying it remains committed to a self-defensive nuclear strategy and its pledge to halt nuclear testing. As a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council and a responsible nuclear-weapon state, China upholds its no-first-use nuclear […]

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35 h. ago Zahid Ahmed apologises after backlash over content creator remarks

Actor Zahid Ahmed has publicly apologized after facing widespread criticism for his controversial statement claiming that “content creators will go to hell.” The actor, known for his roles in hit dramas like Ishq Zahe Naseeb, released a video message on social media expressing remorse over his remarks. He clarified that his comments were misinterpreted and […]

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36 h. ago UAE enforces tough penalties for flag insults ahead of national day

  As the United Arab Emirates celebrates Flag Day today, authorities have reminded residents that disrespecting the national flag is a serious criminal offense with severe penalties. Any misuse, including displaying the flag on cakes, decorations, or promotional items, can lead to imprisonment of up to 25 years and fines reaching Dh500,000 (around Rs37.8 million). […]

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36 h. ago Court extends remand of six NCCIA officers in Ducky Bhai case

A Lahore court on Monday extended the physical remand of six National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) officials accused of taking bribes in the high-profile Ducky Bhai case. The suspects, including Additional Director Sarfraz Chaudhry, were presented before the court after the expiry of their previous remand. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) informed the court […]

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40 h. ago Floods and landslides leave 15 missing in Papua, mostly children

JAKARTA – At least 15 people, primarily children, are reported missing and are feared dead after floods and landslides struck Indonesia’s easternmost Papua region following heavy rainfall, local authorities said on Monday. Thirteen of the victims were children aged between eight and 17 years, police chief Alfredo Agustinus Rumbiak of the remote Nduga area told […]

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41 h. ago Israel identifies remains of three hostages returned by Hamas

JERUSALEM: Israeli authorities have confirmed the identification of remains handed over by Hamas as those of three hostages taken in October 2023, the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday. The deceased include American-Israeli Captain Omer Neutra, 21, Corporal Oz Daniel, 19, and Colonel Assaf Hamami, 40, the highest-ranking officer killed by the group. […]

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42 h. ago Four dead, three injured as truck overturns onto rickshaw in Lahore

LAHORE: Four people, including two women, lost their lives in a tragic accident near MAO College on Monday when a truck carrying bottles overturned onto a rickshaw. Rescue 1122 officials confirmed the incident and said three others, including two children, sustained injuries and were shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment. Eyewitnesses stated that the mishap […]

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43 h. ago Anthony Hopkins dismisses wife’s claim he’s autistic, calls it “rubbish”

LONDON: Legendary actor Anthony Hopkins has brushed off his wife Stella Arroyave’s suggestion that he may be autistic, saying he doesn’t believe in such labels. In a candid new interview with The Sunday Times, the 87-year-old Oscar-winning Silence of the Lambs star reflected on his personality quirks and habits, many of which his wife believes […]

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44 h. ago Ego Nwodim shares life update after exit from Saturday Night Live

Former Saturday Night Live (SNL) star Ego Nwodim has opened up about life after her departure from the long-running sketch comedy show — and says it’s been “really great.” Speaking to People Magazine at the Women’s Wear Daily (WWD) Honors Gala in New York City, Nwodim reflected on her post-SNL journey. “I’ve been getting to […]

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45 h. ago The perils of Pakistani public schooling: A system failing its children

For the average Pakistani, if he is able to afford it, sending their children to private school is not a choice rather a compulsion. In stark contrast, we find that for the financially abled American, opting for Public school is commonplace. Perhaps this roots from the tremendous variation in differences in cost of schooling between […]

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53 h. ago Jailed PTI leaders seek to cool simmering tensions, claims Fawad

Fawad Chaudhry claimed on Sunday that four PTI leaders had written a letter around three months ago, sharing their stance that the political temperature in the country should be brought down and efforts should be made for PTI founder Imran Khan’s release, who has been in jail since 2023. Fawad is one of the three […]

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53 h. ago Incarcerated PTI leaders sought reconciliation via letter three months ago: Fawad Ch

Former PTI leader claims four jailed leaders wrote a letter to him, urging lowering tensions and securing Imran’s release Says they met Shah Mehmood Qureshi in hospital but talks remained inconclusive Imran Ismail defends outreach, says ‘no PTI without Imran Khan’   ISLAMABAD: Former PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry claimed on Sunday that four incarcerated party […]

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55 h. ago KP announces commission to ‘expose vandals’ behind May 9 Peshawar attack

Provincial minister vows to trace culprits, review missing CCTV footage and identify culprits Inquiry commission to investigate May 9 attack on Radio Pakistan Peshawar, which PTI terms ‘political trap’ Slams ‘fake video’ claims against KP CM, saying Sohail Afridi was in Peshawar, not Lahore during riots PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government will constitute an inquiry […]

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56 h. ago PKLI 1,000 liver transplant milestone marks Pakistan’s rise in advanced medical care

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute (PKLI) has achieved a major milestone by completing 1,000 successful liver transplants, placing Pakistan among the world’s leading centres for advanced organ transplantation. According to PTV News, the achievement reflects Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s vision to modernise the country’s healthcare system and make international-standard treatment accessible within Pakistan. […]

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56 h. ago 29 Afghans held in joint operation against migrant smuggling in Balochistan

TURBAT: Police and the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Sunday foiled an attempt to smuggle migrants across Pakistan’s border with Iran in a joint operation in Turbat district of Balochistan, detaining 29 Afghan nationals, including women and children, officials said. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kech Captain Zohaib Mohsin said the operation was conducted on […]

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