Javeria Saud and Saud Qasmi make one of the most successful couples of the Pakistani showbiz industry. The duo got married in the early 2000s. Saud was working in films while Javeria was working in dramas. They had a fairytale wedding and now they are parents to two grown up kids. They have always been very open about their family …

CINCINNATI: Venus Williams rallied from 4-1 down in the first set but could not maintain momentum, the seven-time Grand Slam champion falling 6-4, 6-4 to Jessica Bouzas Maneiro in the first round of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open on Thursday. Williams, 45, was competing for the second time in three weeks after returning to the WTA tour in Washington in her …

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has underlined he will make no territorial concessions to Russia ahead of a meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin on the future of the war in Ukraine next week. Trump earlier signaled Ukraine may have to cede territory to end the war, which began with Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022. Zelensky said in a …

Azerbaijan and Armenia signed a US-brokered peace agreement on Friday during a meeting with US President Donald Trump that would boost bilateral economic ties after decades of conflict and move them toward a full normalization of their relations. The deal between the South Caucasus rivals – assuming it holds – would be a significant accomplishment for the Trump administration that is …

Aug 9 – Elena Rybakina’s former coach, Stefano Vukov, is eligible to receive credentials at WTA tournaments again, following the lifting of his provisional suspension by the women’s tennis governing body. Rybakina ended her five-year partnership with Vukov last August, a few days before the U.S. Open, before she appointed Novak Djokovic’s former mentor Goran Ivanisevic for the 2025 season …

Princess Kate’s nephew wins heart for his confident outdoor moments. James Middleton and Alizee’s young son Inigo Gabriel will celebrate his second birthday on September 21-a milestone that could bring big changes for the couple. Parenting author and retired midwife Rachel Fitz-Desorgher has cautioned that Inigo’s transition into ‘toddlerhood’ may shake up the family dynamic. She explained that his stage …

Nazlee Nasr is a senior actress of Pakistani dramas whom we are watching nowadays in Mohra. She has been a part of several projects over the years but her stint in Dhuwan is iconic and it will be remembered forever. She is now taking on more senior roles and she has done well in her career. She was a guest …

The inflow of overseas workers’ remittances into Pakistan stood at $3.2 billion in July 2025, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) data showed on Friday. Remittances increased by 7.4% year over year, compared to $3 billion recorded in the same month last year. On a monthly basis, remittances were down 6%, compared to $3.4 billion in June. Home remittances play a …

NEW DELHI: New Delhi has put on hold its plans to procure new U.S. weapons and aircraft, according to three Indian officials familiar with the matter, in India’s first concrete sign of discontent after tariffs imposed on its exports by President Donald Trump dragged ties to their lowest level in decades. India had been planning to send Defence Minister Rajnath …

LAHORE: With the Pakistan national team due to tour England in the near future, it was essential for us to identify players who could adapt quickly and perform in these conditions. This was stated by Imran Farhat, head coach Pakistan Shaheens, which undertook 15-day tour of England that comprised of white and red-ball series. During the tour, Shaheens featured in …

LAHORE – The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has suspended batter Haider Ali on disciplinary grounds after he was accused of sexual assault in Manchester during the recent tour of the Pakistan Shaheens cricket team to England. Haider Ali has been released on bail after his arrest in Manchester over allegations of sexual assault. Local authorities have confirmed that Haider Ali …

Pakistani actress Hania Aamir made waves on social media after being spotted at Asim Azhar’s live performance just days after his public breakup with former fiancée Merub Ali. The two, once romantically linked, were seen exchanging friendly gestures during a seaside event for Revive’s launch party. Hania Aamir seen vibing at Asim Azhar’s live show   Clad in a sleek …

The National Assembly Secretariat on Friday declared the post of opposition leader vacant after removing Omar Ayub from the position. The move is part of a broader reshuffle that sees Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) losing multiple influential roles in the assembly. According to the official notification issued by the Secretariat, three major positions held by PTI have been vacated. Besides Omar …

The Crime Control Department (CCD) has requested 290 kanals of land, funding of Rs11 billion and the recruitment of 10,000 personnel to expand its operations across Punjab. According to official sources, the CCD has submitted a formal demand to the provincial government for the construction of police lines on the proposed land. The requested funds are earmarked for the development …

The Pakistan domestic cricket season is slated to begin with the Hanif Mohammad Trophy. According to details, the Hanif Mohammad Trophy is scheduled to take place from August 29 to September 25. The matches will be take place in South Punjab – Bahawalpur, Multan and Rahim Yar Khan. Meanwhile, the rest of the matches will also be held in Karachi. …

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has introduced a major policy shift, announcing that companies providing satellite internet services will no longer be required to obtain multiple Local Loop (LL) licences. According to details surfaced on Friday, under the new framework, a single license will suffice for satellite internet operations across the country. The sources divulged that the move aligns with …

Security forces killed 33 terrorists linked to the Indian-sponsored group Fitna-ul-Khawarij during a major operation near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Balochistan’s Zhob district. According to the military’s media wing, the terrorists were attempting to infiltrate into Pakistan on the night of August 7–8 when their movement was detected in the Sambaza area. Terrorist infiltration attempt foiled ISPR said Pakistani troops …

In a modern era where global narratives are increasingly influenced by a few dominant media voices from western countries, the significance of building indigenous, regional and authentic storytelling platforms has never been greater. The SCO Youth Dialogue hosted at Zhengzhou University in China’s Henan Province, emerged as a dynamic and strategic platform for dialogue, exchange and interaction among media representatives, …

BEIJING (Internews): Pakistani ambassador to China, Khalil Hashmi undertook three days orientation visit to Gansu Province marked by a series of engagements aimed at reinforcing multifaceted cooperation between Pakistan and this historically rich and rapidly advancing region of China. From exploring developments in energy, agriculture and vocational education to highlighting people-to-people and institutional linkages, the visit underscored a shared commitment …

Ana de Armas is gearing up for what insiders are calling a major collaboration with Tom Cruise, as the two stars prepare to begin shooting for their upcoming thriller Deeper. According to a source quoted by People, the 37-year-old Cuban-Spanish actress and the 63-year-old Mission: Impossible star recently spent time together in Vermont, where Ana owns a home, before heading to England for …

As concerns rise over the impact of AI-generated search results on publishers’ revenues, Google has denied that its AI features are to blame for declining traffic to websites. The tech giant insists that overall click-through rates from its search engine have remained “relatively stable” over the past year, despite a sharp uptick in AI usage and changing user behaviour. Google’s …

With Independence Day celebrations nearing, the Islamabad district administration has imposed a citywide ban on the sale and use of horns (bajas or vuvuzelas). According to officials, the move aims to curb public nuisance and maintain order in the federal capital in the lead-up to August 14. Daily operations ordered against baja stalls The Islamabad deputy commissioner has instructed all …

A powerful earthquake struck off the east coast of Taiwan on Thursday afternoon, shaking buildings and prompting concern across multiple regions. The quake occurred at 3:45pm local time and was widely felt, though no immediate damage was reported. Epicentre in Pacific Ocean near Yilan According to Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration (CWA), the earthquake registered a magnitude of 6.2 and was …

An explosion occurred near the railway track in Sibi, Balochistan, on Thursday, shortly before the arrival of the Jaffar Express from Peshawar to Quetta. Fortunately, no casualties were reported, and train operations have resumed following a swift clearance operation. Blast close to track as train approached According to railway officials, the explosion took place just two to two-and-a-half feet from …

A remote-controlled bomb exploded near a police mobile in Rustam Bazaar, Wana on Thursday killing two people and injuring 15 others, including several police personnel and civilians. According to DSP Imranullah, the blast occurred as a police van was passing through Shakai Stand, a bustling part of the Wana Bazaar in Lower South Waziristan. The explosion caused severe damage to …

The federal government has announced a three-phase plan to privatize 24 state-owned enterprises (SOEs), starting with 10 major institutions — including Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the Roosevelt Hotel within the next 12 months. According to a written response submitted in the National Assembly, the privatisation plan will be executed as follows: Phase 1 (within 1 year): 10 institutions, including: PIA …

BRUSSELS: The Embassy of Pakistan in Brussels solemnly observed Youm-e-Istehsal Kashmir, marking the sixth anniversary of India’s illegal and unilateral actions of 5 August 2019 in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). The event was a somber reminder of the ongoing suffering of the Kashmiri people under Indian occupation and reaffirmed Pakistan’s steadfast solidarity with their legitimate struggle. Held …

On the sixth anniversary of Youm-e-Istehsal, Pakistan’s armed forces reaffirmed their unwavering support for the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). In their message issued on Tuesday, the military leadership — including Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, Chief of Naval Staff, and Chief of Air Staff — …

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly decided to move ahead with a full military occupation of the Gaza Strip, expanding operations across the entire enclave, including areas where captives are still believed to be held by Hamas. According to multiple Israeli media outlets including i24NEWS, The Jerusalem Post, Channel 12, and Ynet, the decision is expected to be officially …

A new long-term study conducted in the U.S. has found that people who regularly consume ultra-processed foods may face a 41% higher risk of developing lung cancer — even if they have never smoked. The findings add to growing global concern over the health effects of diets high in industrially manufactured foods. What are ultra-processed foods? The term “ultra-processed foods” …

As Pakistan marked the sixth anniversary of Youm-e-Istehsal on August 5, the country’s civil and military leadership strongly condemned India’s ongoing demographic engineering in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). Islamabad warned that New Delhi’s attempts to alter the region’s Muslim-majority identity not only violate international law but also pose a grave threat to regional peace and stability. Six …

BEIJING (Internews): Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal has said that China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has played a vital role in removing bottlenecks in Pakistan’s infrastructure and energy sectors. While attending a meeting with Shan Zhongde, Chairman of the China Atomic Energy Authority and China’s Space Agency, during in Beijing on Monday, Ahsan Iqbal …

BEIJING: China’s national observatory on Monday renewed an orange alert for rainstorms, warning that heavy rainfall will impact vast regions across the country. From 2 p.m. Monday to 2 p.m. Tuesday, torrential rain will sweep parts of Qinghai, Gansu, Inner Mongolia, Shanxi, Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei, Liaoning, Henan, Shandong, Guangxi, Guangdong, Hong Kong, Macao, Fujian, Yunnan and Taiwan, according to the …

BEIJING (Internews): Pakistan and China’s Development Research Center (DRC) have agreed to sign a historic MoU to strengthen cooperation through joint research, expert exchanges, and training programs. According to the details, the initiative will support Pakistan’s shift toward a tech-driven, export-led economy, drawing on China’s reform model that lifted over 800 million people out of poverty. It aligns with the …

Pakistan’s largest oil refiner, Cnergyico (CNER.PSX), has signed a landmark agreement with American energy firm Vitol to explore and develop domestic oil reserves and import crude. The agreement, described by officials as a breakthrough in bilateral trade cooperation, comes as part of a broader trade deal between Islamabad and Washington aimed at reducing tariffs on Pakistani exports and enhancing cooperation …

It seems that under President Prabowo Subianto Indonesia has successfully achieved a great economic success by containing the US tariffs up to 19 percent down from the 32 percent. Indonesian President Prabowo has rightly dubbed it as a new era of mutual benefit. His spokesperson Hasan Nasbi described the outcome as a “meeting point” between two nations, after an “extraordinary …

Amidst geopolitical tensions which tend to drive news around the world, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Media and Think Tank Summit in Zhengzhou, China, proved to be stunning evidence to the effectiveness of dialogue, cooperation and a common vision. To conclude, this summit contributed an important change towards the promotion of cooperation, trust and development among SCO member states and …

RAWALPINDI (Internews): The 98th Anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China was commemorated at GHQ today. His Excellency Mr. Jiang Zaidong, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Pakistan, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The ceremony was also attended by Major General Wang Zhong, Defence Attaché, officials from the Chinese Embassy and …

ISLAMABAD, (Internews) : The Chinese embassy in Pakistan has extended warm congratulations to Pakistan on the successful launch of a new remote sensing satellite, marking another milestone in China-Pakistan space cooperation. In an official statement released on Thursday the embassy warmly congratulated the successful launch of a new remote sensing satellite for Pakistan from the Xichang satellite launch center, China! …

            A Kuaizhou-1A (KZ-1A) carrier rocket carrying the Pakistan Remote-Sensing Satellite (PRSS-1) blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China’s Sichuan Province, July 31, 2025. Launched at 10:00 a.m. (Beijing Time) by a KZ-1A carrier rocket, the PRSS-1 has entered its planned orbit. The satellite will be primarily used in the fields …