51 m. ago Indians scared of a dimple girl? Bushra Ansari defends Hania Aamir

Veteran actress Bushra Ansari criticized India’s reaction to Hania Aamir’s casting in an Indian film, calling it childish. In her latest vlog, she expressed happiness over Pakistani actress Hania Aamir’s role in the Punjabi movie Sardaar Ji 3, alongside Indian star Diljit Dosanjh. The movie was also released in Pakistan, which she said made fans […]

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64 m. ago Legal threat turns ugly: Yasir Hussain and Nadia Khan clash online

A heated online exchange took place between actor Yasir Hussain and host Nadia Khan. It started when Nadia warned unnamed actors and YouTubers to stop making personal remarks. She shared a video on Instagram, threatening legal action under civil, criminal, and PECA laws. Her message was serious and direct, though she did not name anyone. […]

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2 h. ago July 5 is a dark chapter in Pakistan’s history, says Bilawal Bhutto

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has labeled the July 5, 1977 military coup as the darkest day in the country’s history, declaring it a moment when democracy was ambushed and the nation plunged into darkness. In a post on social media platform X, Bilawal stated that July 5 sowed the seeds […]

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3 h. ago Successful surgery for Shadab Khan, but comeback timeline uncertain

Pakistan’s white-ball vice-captain and star all-rounder Shadab Khan has successfully undergone surgery on his right shoulder in London, as confirmed by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the cricketer himself. Shadab had been struggling with persistent pain and limited movement in his right shoulder for several weeks, which impacted his performance and training. After multiple […]

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4 h. ago OPEC+ speeds up oil production: 548,000 barrels per day added for august

OPEC+ has decided to increase oil production by 548,000 barrels per day (bpd) in August. The move comes after recent market disruptions caused by U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran. This is OPEC+’s first meeting since those events and reflects a major shift in their strategy. The group, which includes Saudi Arabia, Russia, and six […]

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4 h. ago “Respect is earned by giving it”: Zarnish Khan hits back at Nadia Khan

Former Pakistani actress Zarnish Khan has publicly responded to host Nadia Khan’s recent video, calling her out for past behavior. Sharing Nadia’s viral video on Instagram, Zarnish emphasized that respect comes only by giving respect — a statement that quickly gained attention across social media. The controversy began when Nadia Khan made comments about actress […]

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5 h. ago SBP pumps Rs13 trillion into banks to calm liquidity jitters

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) injected over Rs13 trillion into the banking system on July 4, 2025. The move aimed to maintain short-term liquidity and support banks during inflationary pressure. This included Rs12.647 trillion through conventional Open Market Operations (OMOs), mostly in 14-day instruments at an 11.03% return. Additionally, SBP carried out a Shariah-compliant […]

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5 h. ago A walk of unity: Pakistan, Türkiye & Azerbaijan leaders bond in Khankendi

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a warm and friendly meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Khankendi, Azerbaijan, on the sidelines of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) summit. Following the summit, the three leaders took a symbolic walk through the streets of Khankendi, surrounded by picturesque landscapes and deep-rooted […]

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6 h. ago  ‘Are you rally threatened by a young girl?,’ Bushra Ansari criticizes Indians on Hania Aamir

KARACHI – Veteran Pakistani actress Bushra Ansari has come out strongly in defense of rising star Hania Aamir, praising her

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6 h. ago Captain Sher Khan’s sacrifice still inspires a nation, 26 years on

Pakistan commemorated the 26th martyrdom anniversary of Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider, with deep reverence and national pride. Across the country, special Quran recitations and prayers were held in mosques, where religious scholars prayed for the elevation of the martyr’s soul and paid homage to his heroic sacrifice. Speaking at these gatherings, scholars highlighted […]

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6 h. ago Govt finalizes bold industrial policy to revive struggling sector

The Pakistani government has finalized a new industrial policy to rescue the declining manufacturing sector, which has been shrinking for years. The policy was approved during a high-level meeting of the Industrial Policy Committee, chaired by Special Assistant to the PM, Haroon Akhtar Khan, in Islamabad. Officials in the meeting showed concern that industry’s share […]

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6 h. ago Rifts in PTI resurface as Mishal Yousafzai targets Aleema Khan’s son

Fresh cracks have appeared within the ranks of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), as senior leader and Core Committee member Mishal Yousafzai launched a veiled attack on Shehr Shah, son of Aleema Khan and nephew of party founder Imran Khan. In a strongly worded social media post, Mishal questioned the legal leniency Shehr Shah allegedly received in […]

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10 h. ago UN nuclear inspectors exit Iran amid rising military tensions

Inspectors from the UN’s nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), have safely departed Iran and returned to Vienna, according to an official statement from the agency. The IAEA is now calling for the urgent restoration of monitoring and verification activities in Iran, which were halted after Iran formally suspended cooperation last Wednesday. The […]

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10 h. ago Military leadership pays tribute to ‘Lion of Kargil’ Karnal Sher Khan on martyrdom anniversary

RAWALPINDI – Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, Chief of Air

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10 h. ago Karachi and Lahore on high alert for 9th muharram processions

Tight security arrangements have been finalized for the central 9th Muharram processions in both Karachi and Lahore, as the country observes the solemn day. In Karachi, the main procession will begin at 1 PM from Nishtar Park, following a religious gathering where prominent scholar Allama Shahenshah Hussain Naqvi will deliver a sermon. After the majlis, […]

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10 h. ago Tragedy in Lyari: Karachi building collapse kills 13, dozens trapped

At least 13 people have died after a five-storey residential building collapsed in Karachi’s Baghdadi area of Lyari. Rescue teams are working day and night to search for 25 to 30 people still trapped under the rubble. So far, ten people have been pulled out alive, but one remains in critical condition. Emergency has been […]

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14 h. ago Punjab speaker files reference to disqualify 26 MPAs over misconduct

ISLAMABAD: Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Ahmad Khan filed a reference with the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday, seeking the disqualification of 26 opposition lawmakers from the provincial assembly for allegedly violating the sanctity of the house. The lawmakers in question are members of the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC). Speaking to the media, Speaker […]

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18 h. ago China helped Pakistan during India conflict, says Indian Army deputy chief

China gave Islamabad “live inputs” on key Indian positions during Pakistan’s deadly conflict with its neighbor in May, the deputy chief of India’s army said on Friday, calling for urgent upgrades to the country’s air defense systems. The nuclear-armed rivals used missiles, drones and artillery fire during the four-day fighting – their worst in decades […]

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18 h. ago Pakistan, Azerbaijan agree to boost trade and investment cooperation

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday met with President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev on the sidelines of Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Summit in Khankendi, Azerbaijan. During the meeting, the two leaders agreed to enhance their cooperation in the fields of trade and investment while expressing satisfaction over the progress made regarding the investment prospects. Both […]

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18 h. ago Aleem meets CRBC chairman, discusses investment opportunities in M

Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan held a detailed meeting with Chairman of the China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), Du Fei, during his official visit to Tianjin, focusing on expanding Chinese investment in Pakistan’s road infrastructure sector. The two sides discussed a range of issues including bilateral cooperation in road infrastructure development, particularly […]

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