Pakistan

Captive Pakistani crew seeks help for release from Somali pirates

Says his colleagues falling ill, facing detention for 100 days

Mother of Barrister Gohar passes away

President welcomes Makkah Joint Defence Agreement

President calls for expanding Pakistan-Sweden cooperation in trade, technology

World

US says it plans $1 billion security assistance to government of Colombia's new leader

Trump has moved to increase U.S. presence and influence in Latin America

Thai teenager's deadly rampage from his quiet home to a shooting spree at school

Taiwan president oversees coastal strike drill during annual war games

Spain to establish border controls on travellers from Italy amid migration dispute

Sports

Bangladeshi cricket star Shakib, a Hasina ally, says he is ready to return home and face trial if given security

Shakib, a former lawmaker for Hasina's Awami League, has been living in the US since her government was toppled in a deadly student-led uprising in 2024

Pakistan clinch hockey series despite defeat to South Korea in final match

Match officials panel announced for National Champions Cup

MLB roundup: Cubs force extras with HR, walk off Jays in 11th

Business

Dollar drifts higher as traders eye Iran talks ahead of US jobs data

The dollar edged higher on safe-haven demand amid doubts over a U.S.-Iran deal, while investors awaited U.S. jobs data for clues on the Federal Reserve's rate path.

Oil rises on concerns over Strait of Hormuz reopening plans

US stocks hold near records on hopes of an agreement with Iran

Weekly inflation rises 0.28pc, annual rate climbs to 9.29pc

Entertainment

Influencer finds Sanjay Dutt's home in Pakistan

Sanjay Dutt has often spoken about his fathers emotional connection to his birthplace.

Saba Hameed's recent roles in two dramas ignite debate

Sania Saeed says Samina Ahmad shaped her early acting career with unwavering support

YouTuber Rajab Butt claims to be a billionaire

Technology

Judge blocks US decision to add WuXi to list of firms tied to Chinese military

A U.S. judge blocked the Pentagons designation of Chinese biotech firm WuXi AppTec as a military-linked company, ruling that the government lacked sufficient evidence.

Meta ordered to pay $567 million in New Mexico for teen mental health fund

AI 'Godfather' Geoffrey Hinton warns advanced AI could become harder to control

Chinese router maker suspends sales after researchers uncover security backdoor

Crime

Seven robbers arrested, cash, arms seized in Kasur

Further investigation under way

Firing between two groups claims life of girl in Gujranwala

Mir Raza murder case: new CCTV footage provides key leads to investigators

Man murders two women, including his mother, in Lahore

Weird

Japanese woman arrested over fake orders worth 2.7 million dollars

The orders worth around 4.3 billion yen, included toys and other merchandise linked to popular anime series

Indonesia traps monkey following two-week rampage that wounded 18 people on Sumatra island

Dubai robot Bo Sunaida announces wedding on social media

New T-shirt promises 30 days of wear without washing