Pakistan

ATC reissues warrants for KP CM Afridi, others in Nov 26 case

Islamabad ATC reissues warrants for KP CM Afridi and others in November 26 protest case, adjourning proceedings until October 9.

Sharjeel Memon lambasts PTI over 'violent' protests

Murad Ali Shah stresses industrialists' role in economic growth

Minister vows to ensure quality facilities for Hajj 2027 pilgrims

World

Iraq declares 'Sovereignty Day' as US forces complete withdrawal

After more than two decades of military presence in Iraq, the United States has formally ended its mission in the country and completed the withdrawal of its forces

Russia sends nuclear warning to NATO as tensions rise in the Baltic

Fatima Zahra named Morocco's first female prime minister

Spain announces ban on evictions after protests over 87-year-old woman's removal from flat

Sports

China edge Pakistan 2-1 in Asian Games women's squash team championship

Chinas 14-year-old Yin Ziyuan and Liu Ziyi delivered straight-game victories to seal the tie for the hosts, while Sana Bahadar gave a commanding performance to claim Pakistans only win.

Pakistan, India likely to be placed in same group for 2027 World Cup

NCCIA summons Mohammad Rizwan again in cybercrime inquiry

Babar Azam throws fan's phone away during selfie rush

Business

Gold price rises Rs4,300 per tola in Pakistan

Gold prices rose sharply in Pakistan, with 24-karat gold gaining Rs4,300 per tola to Rs441,636. Silver also increased, while global gold rose $43 to $4,191 per ounce.

LPG prices rise sharply as OGRA sets October rates

Dollar set for large rise in September, mainly at euro's expense

FBR raises electricity sales tax burden for steel industry

Entertainment

Meera hits back at critics over 'Psycho' box-office performance

Meera responds to criticism over her film Psycho, saying that a film can flop, but a woman cannot

Bushra Ansari to star with Fahad Mustafa in upcoming film

Ayesha Omar questions victim-blaming in sexual violence cases

Urvashi Rautela's team issues legal notice to AI firm, seeks INR 7,000 crore in damages

Technology

Trump, AI CEOs sign voluntary safety pact, back data center expansion

Data centers, which provide the computing power to train and run AI models, have drawn opposition in communities nationwide over concerns about electricity demand, utility costs and local impact.

Developing nations demand greater say in AI governance

China's AI agents can lie and scheme - just like their US rivals

OpenAI unveils always-on Dots agents in enterprise AI push

Crime

Hired assassin killed by accomplices in Attock CCD 'encounter'

According to police sources, suspect Saud had previously escaped from custody after being arrested in connection with an alleged double-murder case.

ANF seizes over 167kg drugs in nationwide crackdown

Two revenue officials flee court after bail pleas rejected in land case

Medical report indicates sexual assault in Lahore case involving foreign woman

Weird

Shark stranded in South Korean canal draws 600,000 visitors as rescue bid fails

The 3.5-metre (11.48-ft) shark was first spotted in a narrow waterway in North Port on September 18

78-year-old Scottish woman sets Guinness record as oldest female Fortnite streamer

Indian man revives unconscious snake with CPR, video went viral

Serial killer 'mosquito' found in woods in woman's dress