37 m. ago India and China move to resume border trade after five years

India and China are in talks to resume border trade after a five-year halt, officials from both sides confirmed. While the trade volume has been small, restarting it carries strong symbolic importance for their tense relationship. Both are major economic powers competing for influence in South Asia. The talks come amid ongoing global trade disruptions […]

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91 m. ago Kensington Palace left in shock as international press reveals details of Queen Camilla’s secret trip

Queen Camilla’s recent trip to Greece aboard a luxurious €34 million yacht owned by billionaire Wafic Said has generated significant attention, drawing both support and criticism. While Camilla has increasingly earned respect in her role as queen, her latest vacation has sparked debate, particularly given the political ties of Said, a conservative billionaire donor. The […]

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2 h. ago At least 26 migrants dead after boat capsizes near Italy’s Lampedusa island

ROME – At least 26 migrants have died after their boat capsized near the Italian island of Lampedusa, the international

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12 h. ago Field Marshal honoured with Azerbaijan’s prestigious war medal

Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir has been honoured with a prestigious war medal by Azerbaijan’s defence minister, the military’s media wing said on Wednesday. According to a statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Azerbaijan’s Colonel General Karim Valiyev called on COAS Munir aft the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi today. “On the […]

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14 h. ago PM announces distribution of 100,000 free laptops for students nationwide

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has unveiled a plan to distribute 100,000 free laptops to deserving students across Pakistan during an event in Islamabad to mark International Youth Day. The distribution will be based purely on merit, with no room for favoritism, and will cover all four provinces, the federal capital Islamabad, as well as […]

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14 h. ago Pakistani athlete makes history with three gold medals at 2025 Taekwondo Championship

MALAYSIA: Tayiba Ashraf has made Pakistan proud by winning three gold medals at the 2025 International Taekwondo Championship in Malaysia. The remarkable achievement comes just in time for Pakistan’s Independence Day, adding to the celebrations of the nation’s pride. In an emotional Instagram post, Tayiba shared her joy and pride, saying, “I’m overwhelmed with joy […]

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15 h. ago BHC seeks centre, Balochistan replies to plea against internet shutdown in Balochistan

QUETTA: The Balochistan High Court (BHC) on Wednesday sought replies from the Attorney General of Pakistan (AGP) and the Balochistan Advocate General (AG) to a petition against the shutdown of internet services in the province. A two-member BHC bench comprising Chief Justice Rozi Khan Barrech and Justice Sardar Ahmad Haleemi issued the directives while hearing […]

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15 h. ago Kelly Clarkson’s Ex Brandon Blackstock’s Cause of Death Revealed

Following the tragic passing of the talent manager-who shared kids River Rose, 11, and Remington “Remy” Alexander, 9, with ex-wife Kelly Clarkson-at 48, his cause of death was determined to be natural causes related to a diagnosis of melanoma, Silver Bow County Coroner Dan Hollis confirmed to E! News. “Brandon Blackstock passed away peacefully at […]

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16 h. ago ‘Brotherly Forces’ from Turkiye, Azerbaijan steal the show at Pakistan’s Independence Day parade

ISLAMABAD – The key ceremony of Pakistan’s Independence Day and Marka-e-Haq saw remarkable display of international camaraderie as contingents from

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16 h. ago Weather outlook of Lahore, Punjab: Intermittent rains, gusty winds likely

LAHORE – Intermittent rains and gusty winds are likely in Lahore and parts of Punjab on Wednesday night and the

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17 h. ago Rohit Sharma surpasses Babar Azam in latest ICC ODI rankings

WEST INDIES: Pakistan’s top-order batter, Babar Azam, has dropped to third place in the latest ICC Men’s ODI Player Rankings following a disappointing performance in the recent series against the West Indies. Babar scored only 56 runs in three matches, averaging 18.66, which caused a decline in his overall rating to 751 points. As a […]

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20 h. ago Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce drop major wedding location hint by mistake

On Tuesday morning, Taylor Swift created a frenzy online when she appeared on her boyfriend Travis Kelce’s podcast, New Heights. The Grammy-winning artist shared the announcement of her upcoming album, The Life of a Showgirl, which sent Swifties into overdrive. This marked Swift’s first-ever podcast appearance, joining Travis and his brother Jason Kelce in a […]

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22 h. ago Moody’s boosts Pakistan’s Rating to Caa1 amid Economic Recovery

ISLAMABAD – Moody’s boosts Pakistan’s rating from Caa2 to Caa1 amid turning point in economic recovery as the country opted

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31 h. ago West Indies thrash Pakistan by over 200 runs to seal ODI series

TRINIDAD – Shai Hope’s unbeaten century and Jayden Seales’ six-fer led West Indies to a drought-breaking 2-1 ODI series win

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36 h. ago Finmin Aurangzeb chairs committee to strategize engagement with WEF

A meeting of the Committee for Pakistan’s Engagement with the World Economic Forum (WEF) was held Tuesday at the Finance Division under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb. The meeting was attended by Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecom Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Federal Minister for Climate Change Dr. […]

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41 h. ago PMD warns of nationwide heavier monsoon rains from next week

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has warned of intensified monsoon activity across the country from next week, forecasting widespread rain, wind, and thundershowers. According to the PMD, monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea are already penetrating the upper regions, while moist currents from the Bay of Bengal are expected to strengthen by August 17. […]

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41 h. ago Pakistan’s Mohammad Asif storms into World Games snooker semi

CHENGDU: Pakistan’s Mohammad Asif advanced to the semi-finals of the World Games snooker event on Tuesday, defeating Britain’s Zac Cosker 2–0 in their quarter-final clash. Asif dominated the opening frame, winning 79–15 with a superb break of 51, and wrapped up the match with an 89–31 victory in the second frame. A win in the […]

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42 h. ago Prince Andrew confirms rift with Kate Middleton as tensions grow within the royal family

The royal family faces growing internal tensions as Prince Andrew, Duke of York, has confirmed rumors of a deteriorating relationship with Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales. This revelation has sparked a wave of controversy, shedding light on the deepening rift between family members that extends far beyond public appearances. While many details remain private, it […]

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42 h. ago US designates BLA and Majeed Brigade as terrorist organizations

ISLAMABAD: The United States on Monday officially designated the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its suicide wing, the Majeed Brigade, as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTO). Islamabad hailed the move as a significant step in supporting its counterterrorism initiatives. The US State Department also listed the Majeed Brigade as an alias under BLA’s existing Specially Designated […]

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51 h. ago Get a Chance to Win the Upcoming TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+ by Joining the ‘Dil Ka Spark’ Independence Day Contest

This Independence Day, TECNO is inviting Pakistanis to share their spark — the passions, dreams, and inspirations that make them

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