Pakistan

KP govt planning unrest through long march: Khawaja Asif

Asif claimed that the KP government had planned to seek cooperation from elements of the banned TTP

Doctors cannot run medical stores without drug-sale licence, FCC rules

Parents cannot waive or reduce minors' maintenance by mutual consent: LHC

Another student dies after Murree school van fire

World

Tennessee execution survivor Christa Pike on ventilator, attorneys say

Hospital staff are working to save Pike's life and clear the lethal drug pentobarbital from her system, her attorneys said in an emergency court filing.

Two Iranian nationals charged over alleged plot to attack Manchester Jewish community

Cornell faces student backlash over handling of sexual assault allegations

Saudis plan assault on Houthis to break Red Sea chokehold

Sports

Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh to Asian Games cricket bronze

Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by 63 runs in the Asian Games mens cricket bronze-medal match, with Bangladesh bowled out for 102 after Sri Lanka posted 165-9.

France held to 1-1 draw as Italy dampen Zidane's home debut

Tyler Adams selected captain of USMNT for new World Cup cycle

Sri Lanka drop Asalanka from T20 against Pakistan

Business

Gold prices plunge Rs4,300 per tola in Pakistan

Gold prices fell sharply in Pakistan, with 24-karat gold dropping Rs4,300 per tola to Rs436,336, while international gold prices declined $43 to $4,138 per ounce.

Pakistan's trade deficit reaches $10.8 billion in first quarter

PSX end week on negative note, KSE-100 falls 2,609 points

Petrol price rises by Rs2.10, diesel increases by 30 paisa per litre

Entertainment

Ben Affleck gives unexpected update on his love life two years after Jennifer Lopez split

Ben Affleck opened up while attending the Los Angeles premiere of his new Netflix movie Animals on October 2, 2026, where he was asked about recent speculation surrounding his romantic life.

Macklemore's 'Free Palestine' tour sells out immediately

Karan Johar announces final season of 'Koffee With Karan'

Ahad Raza Mir announces break from showbiz

Technology

Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs Galaxy S26 Ultra: Two flagships, two very different experiences

Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra targets users who want a foldable device with a tablet-sized display, while Galaxy S26 Ultra focuses on durability, battery life and a smartphone experience.

Pakistan's first lunar rover Jinnah-1 set to land on moon in 2028

AI brings Greta Garbo back for SKF advertisement

Global equity funds attract $34.76bn inflows on AI optimism

Crime

Tuition centre teacher booked in student rape case

According to the FIR, when the student went to the teacher's house for tuition, the accused kept blackmailing her by taking pictures and videos.

ANF seizes over 167kg drugs in nationwide crackdown

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

WAPDA executive engineer killed in firing on GT Road in Muridke

Weird

US man discovers 6.03-carat diamond while digging in Arkansas

Paraden was livestreaming his search on TikTok when he found the diamond

More than 270 priests in Massachusetts abused children over decades, state probe finds

Woman in Sharjah seeks divorce over husband's disinterest in travel, outings

Luxury compound with swimming pool found inside Indonesian prison