Pakistan Shaheens’ off-spinner Sajid Khan on Tuesday ruled out of the England tour with injury. According to details, Khan got his right thumb injured during the practice session in Tonbridge. Khan would return to Pakistan on the first available flight. Meanwhile, the team management has not asked for the replacement for Khan. The Pakistan Shaheens will take on the Professional …

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan said on Tuesday that party founder Imran Khan has finalised all the Senate nominees including Mirza Afridi. Speaking to media at the Judicial Complex, Barrister Gohar said: “The Senate elections in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa were conducted smoothly, according to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar.  The party had already decided on the candidates, …

The DG Sports Punjab Khizar Afzaal Chaudhry has announced a one-year scholarship for the players who won the Asian Under-16 Volleyball Championship. Chaudhry met the victorious players and congratulated them on their exceptional performance. During the meeting, he also declared a monthly stipend of Rs70,000 for players in the Platinum category. He stated that the players had made history through …

A cloudburst in Gilgit-Baltistan has caused extensive damage in the Diamer district, with dozens of houses destroyed, key infrastructure washed away, and several tourists reported missing. Gilgit-Baltistan government spokesperson Faizullah Faraq said that dozens of tourists have been rescued along the Babusar Highway through joint efforts by rescue personnel and local residents. However, the search for others who remain missing …

The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has issued a flood alert for several rivers across the province as the fourth spell of monsoon rains continues to lash various regions. According to the PDMA, a high-level flood is expected in the Jhelum, Chenab, and Ravi rivers between July 21 and 23, while increased water flow is feared in the Sutlej …

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar resolved on Tuesday the Pakistan’s commitment to tackle the global issues. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) spokesperson, Dar called on United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres on the sidelines of his visit to the United States. Dar stressed the need for strengthening the UN’s role in addressing the disputes and promotion the …

The much-anticipated India vs Pakistan clash in the ongoing World Championship of Legends (WCL) was officially cancelled on Sunday with the tournament organisers issuing a public apology for “hurting the sentiments” of cricket fans around the world. The match, scheduled to be held at Edgbaston on July 20, was called off after a number of Indian players, including former captains …

The Balochistan High Court has taken suo motu notice of the alleged honour killing of a couple in Degari, a suburban area of Quetta, where a young man and woman were murdered reportedly for marrying of their own will. The case has sparked outrage following the emergence of a disturbing video on social media. Chief Justice Hashim Kakar of the …

Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti on Monday clarified that there was no marital relationship between the man and woman who were brutally killed in an alleged honour killing in Sanjeedi Degari, a suburb of Quetta. Terming it a “test case” for his administration, he vowed that all those responsible for the crime would be brought to justice. Speaking at an …

The Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has forecast monsoon rains across most districts of Punjab on Monday as the fourth spell of the season continues. According to PDMA spokesperson, this phase of rainfall is expected to last until July 25 and is comparatively stronger than previous spells. There is a risk of significant increases in water flow in the …

Credit: Bridging News CHENGDU (Internews): The Consulate General of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Chengdu received Deepal S09, an electric vehicle, purchased for official use, at the consulate entrance. Deepal is a new energy vehicle company based in Chongqing Liangjiang New Area, affiliated with the automotive giant Changan Auto, which has recently been upgraded to an independent central state-owned …

Pakistan fast bowler Hasan Ali has said he was informed well in advance that he would not be part of the ODI series against Bangladesh, but he is still unaware of the exact reason behind his exclusion from the national squad. Speaking to Samaa TV in an exclusive interview, Hasan expressed contentment with the team management’s decision, saying he does not want …

US President Donald Trump is expected to visit Pakistan on September 18 during his upcoming tour of South Asia, sources said. According to diplomatic sources, Trump is planning visits to both Pakistan and India as part of his regional engagements. India is scheduled to host the Quad leaders’ summit in September, during which Trump is likely to visit New Delhi. …

Several districts of Punjab are facing flood emergencies due to continuous heavy rains. A cloudburst was reported in Chakwal, flash flooding hit Jhelum, and urban flooding disrupted life in Rawalpindi. According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), a rain emergency has been declared in Rawalpindi, with a local holiday announced. Evacuation efforts are underway in low-lying areas around Nullah …

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has released the updated list of reserved seats, with the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) each securing nine seats for women. According to details surfaced on Wednesday, the list was issued following a decision taken by the electoral watchdog a day earlier. As part of the update, the notification confirming the …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, chairing the federal cabinet on Wednesday, approved several major decisions, including a 15% increase in the Employees Old Age Benefits Institution (EOBI) pension and the extension of the import of unregistered life-saving drugs for five more years. According to the official announcement, the EOBI pension will be raised from January 1, 2025, with the increase being …

Meta has announced new measures to curb the spread of “unoriginal” content on Facebook, targeting accounts that routinely repost others’ videos, photos, and text without significant changes or attribution. In a statement issued on Monday, the social media giant said it has already removed around 10 million accounts this year that were impersonating popular content creators. A further 500,000 accounts …

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised serious reservations over the government’s decision to grant tax exemptions on the import of sugar, warning that such policy deviations could undermine the ongoing $7 billion loan programme. According to sources familiar with the matter, IMF officials conveyed that exempting duties and taxes on sugar imports is inconsistent with the commitments made under …

BEIJING: Journalists from home and abroad are welcome to cover the commemorative events marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War in Beijing. An online registration system will be available at http://kzjn80reg.zgjx.cn from July 15 to July 29, 2025. Foreign journalists as well as those from …

Seven frontline wildlife protectors have been honoured with the Pakistan Wildlife Protection Awards 2025 for their outstanding work conserving endangered species in Pakistan’s snow leopard range. The Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination (MoCC&EC), in partnership with the Snow Leopard Foundation (SLF), announced the winners after reviewing 21 nominations from across Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK), Gilgit-Baltistan, and Khyber …

AI-powered therapy chatbots may unintentionally stigmatize users with mental health conditions and deliver dangerously inappropriate responses, according to a new study by researchers at Stanford University. The study, titled “Expressing stigma and inappropriate responses prevents LLMs from safely replacing mental health providers,” is scheduled to be presented later this month at the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Conference on Fairness, …

Former Pakistan legendary all-rounder Wasim Akram has urged fans to adopt healthy routine and spend some leisure time indulging in exercises. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Akram posted a short video in which he is seen spotting at the gym, urging the fans to ensure their fitness. He used some Punjabi words to further convince his fans to adopt healthy …

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast widespread rain across several parts of the country, including the federal capital, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Sindh, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Jammu and Kashmir over the next 24 to 48 hours. The Met Office said that rain, accompanied by wind and thunderstorms, is likely in various parts of Islamabad, with some areas expected …

Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) Anti-Corruption Wing carried out a major operation in Islamabad, arresting the chairman and establishment director of the Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) over illegal recruitment charges. FIA officials confirmed the arrest of PARC Chairman Dr. Ghulam Muhammad Ali and Director Establishment Ikhlaq Malik. The two are accused of illegal hiring and abuse of authority in recruitment …

International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has written a letter to the Chief Justice of Pakistan, expressing concern over the challenges faced by journalists in the country, particularly under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA). The letter, also sent to the prime minister and the chief justice of the Islamabad High Court (IHC), highlights the increasing risks journalists face while …

The Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif-led federal government is likely to hike petroleum product prices from July 16. Industry insiders indicate that petrol may become costlier by approximately Rs6.60 per litre, while the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) is expected to go up by around Rs5.27 per litre. The price revisions, if implemented, will take effect from July 16 and remain …

A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia’s Tanimbar Islands region on Monday, according to data from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and Germany’s Centre for Georesearch (GEOFON). The earthquake occurred at 12:49pm Western Indonesia Time (0549 GMT), with its epicentre located approximately 177 kilometres west of the city of Tual in eastern Maluku province. The tremor …

A powerful sugar cartel is driving the surge in sugar prices across Pakistan, exploiting export permissions, manipulating production costs, and pocketing billions, according to official documents. Sugar mill owners have historically secured government subsidies under the pretext of sugar exports, yet domestic prices remained uncontrolled. From 2015 to 2020, 26 sugar mills received Rs4.12 billion in subsidies to export 400,000 …

Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem and India’s Neeraj Chopra are set to reignite their long-standing rivalry as they face each other at the upcoming Diamond League meeting in Poland next month — their first direct contest since the Paris Olympics. The high-profile event, scheduled for August 16, has garnered significant attention, particularly given the current political tensions between Pakistan and India. A …

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, has issued a public apology following widespread condemnation of its chatbot, Grok, over a series of offensive and antisemitic posts that sparked international criticism and regulatory backlash. In a series of posts shared on social media platform X—also owned by Musk—xAI described the chatbot’s behaviour as “horrific” and expressed “deep regret” over the incident. …

WhatsApp is rolling out a new update for Android users that enhances the typing indicator feature in group chats, offering greater visibility of ongoing conversations. According to WABetaInfo, a platform that tracks WhatsApp developments, the feature is currently available to select users through the Android beta version 2.25.20.17, which can be accessed via the Google Play Store. Previously, when multiple …

US President Donald Trump has announced sweeping new tariffs on imports from the European Union and Mexico, declaring a 30% duty on goods from both trading partners starting August 1. The move marks a significant escalation in Washington’s increasingly aggressive trade policy, with Trump warning of even higher levies if the EU or Mexico choose to retaliate. “We have had …

At least 104 people have lost their lives and 200 others have been injured in rain-related incidents across Pakistan since June 26, as the country grapples with the ongoing monsoon spell. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) released updated figures on Friday, detailing the human and infrastructural toll of the extreme weather. According to a spokesperson for the NDMA, the …

Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Rizwan Saeed Sheikh has said that there is no pressure from Washington on Islamabad to recognise Israel. Speaking at a community event held in Dallas, Texas, Ambassador Sheikh clarified that Pakistan’s stance on Israel remains unchanged, and any decision on the matter will be taken in accordance with the nation’s interests and principles. “There …

Chief Minister (CM) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur has extended an offer of cooperation for the establishment of a cancer hospital in Afghanistan, the Afghan embassy said on Saturday. Pakistan has built several medical facilities in Afghanistan, including a big Jinnah Hospital in the capital, Kabul. Afghan Ambassador to Pakistan, Sardar Ahmad Shakeeb, met with the Chief Minister of Khyber …

After a years-long hiatus from the entertainment industry, actor-turned-painter and social media personality Naimal Khawar is reportedly making her return to television, alongside her husband, celebrated actor Hamza Ali Abbasi. Naimal, who rose to fame with her performance in the drama serial Anaa and made her film debut with Shoaib Mansoor’s Verna, had earlier announced her departure from acting, stating that it was …

Italy have made history by qualifying for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, marking their first-ever appearance at a cricket World Cup. Despite a defeat to the Netherlands at The Hague. The Netherlands also booked their place in next year’s showpiece event in India and Sri Lanka after chasing down Italy’s total of 134 with eight wickets in hand …

The Punjab government on Saturday decided to restore board examinations for eighth grade students across the province. The decision was announced following a meeting of the Board of Governors of the Punjab Assessment and Examination Commission (PACTA), chaired by Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat. The meeting deliberated on the structure of assessment and examination from classes five to eight …

Under conditions set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Ministry of Finance has released a comprehensive performance report of Pakistan’s government-owned enterprises (SOEs), revealing alarming levels of financial mismanagement and mounting liabilities. According to the report, the total losses of more than 15 major government institutions have now surpassed a staggering Rs5,893 billion. In just the first six months …

Inclusion of Indonesia in the BRICS vividly reflects President Prabowo’s strategic vision further diversifying its economy, exports, global supply chains, socio-economic integration and above all modernization and opening-up of its industrial cooperation. Most recently, President Prabowo Subianto attended the opening of the 2025 BRICS Summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil clearly demonstrating salient features of his country free and …