Pakistan

KP to move court for payment of arrears from Centre: CM Afridi

Says the province is providing over 70pc country's total hydel power generation to national grid

Administrative units needed in Sindh for better governance: MQM

PTI founder, spouse enjoy all facilities in jail: Barrister Aqeel

Assemblies will decide formation of new provinces: Azam Nazir Tarar

World

Apple Maps changes name of Lake Ontario to 'Lake America'

Apple confirmed that U.S. users will see Lake America following a change to the body of waters name in the U.S. Geographic Names Information System

Putin says Russia is winning on battlefield, will not negotiate with 'terrorists'

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to collusion with foreign entities

US, Australia commit $580 million in support for Pacific Islands

Sports

PCB chief orders greater opportunities for young players after senior players disappoint

The PCB has come under increasing pressure following Pakistans poor results and a series of emergency measures during the teams England tour

Afridi criticises PCB decisions after England tour

Aqib Javed holds Babar Azam, Sarfaraz Ahmed responsible for England Test defeat

ACC Women's T20 Asia Cup: Muneeba, Sadia lead Pakistan to winning start

Business

Oil prices rise as latest fighting resurrects Middle East supply disruption risks

Oil prices rose as renewed U.S.-Iran fighting heightened fears of supply disruptions, while risks to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz added further market uncertainty.

Dollar holds firm at nearly two-week high as Middle East hostilities lift oil

Oil price rises to $95/barrel amid renewed US-Iran tensions

Gold prices continue downward trend in Pakistan

Entertainment

Versatile poet Ahmed Rahi remembered on death anniversary

He wrote more than 300 songs for Urdu and Punjabi films

Actor Shaista Jabeen says drama industry needs fresh stories, diverse characters

First trailer of 'Inspector Jamshed: The Secret Parchment' unveiled

Sohail Sameer apologises over viral video clip

Technology

Pakistan proposes sovereign AI infrastructure for SCO as it assumes chairmanship

Sharif said Pakistan would pursue its chairmanship under the theme Turning Vision into Action, Connectivity, Innovation and Shared Prosperity

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia agree to strengthen cooperation in AI, data governance

40 million Pakistanis hold crypto accounts as country becomes world's third-largest market

iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders could break Apple tradition Here's the rumored date and time

Crime

Woman allegedly kills younger sister in Gujranwala over social media dispute

According to the police, both sisters were involved in creating videos for social media. A dispute broke out between them over the ownership of the social media account and earnings.

Two suspected outlaws killed, six held in Karachi police 'encounters'

Ringleader of extortion gang killed in Karachi police 'encounter'

Cash, jewellery worth millions taken away in Karachi robbery

Weird

This country offers $70,000 to parents who want to produce children

The country recorded fewer than 30,000 births in 2025 for the first time since gaining independence, while its total fertility rate fell to a record-low 0.87 births per woman.

iPhone 17 Pro survives incredible 100,000-foot fall to set Guinness World Record

India's unique restaurant where diners eat among old graves

Beggar woman's home yields millions in cash, coins after her death