Nine passengers, all belonging to Punjab, were brutally shot dead after being abducted by terrorists affiliated with Fitna-ul-Hindustan in the Loralai district, officials confirmed on Thursday. All nine were shot dead in cold blood. The victims’ bodies were shifted to Rakhni Basic Health Unit (BHU) for identification and have since been sent to their native towns in Punjab. The bodies …

A recent study has revealed that the subtle language of love through symbols is far from new. The research traces the origins of “secret signals” used to express affection back over two centuries. Conducted by British cultural historian Dr Emily Thomas, the study delves into how 19th-century lovers navigated rigid class boundaries and societal expectations using carefully crafted symbolic languages. …

For the first time in its decades-long history, the iconic Barbie brand has introduced a doll with Type 1 diabetes aimed at promoting awareness and inclusion for children living with the condition. Unveiled during the three-day Breakthrough T1D Children’s Congress held in Washington, the new Barbie Fashionista doll is equipped with medical tools commonly used by Type 1 diabetes (T1D) …

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s former wife Jemima Goldsmith said on Thursday that the latter’s sons will be arrested if visit Pakistan. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Goldsmith said: “My children are not allowed to speak on the phone of their father. He has been in solitary confinement in prison for nearly 2 years.” “Pakistan’s government has now said …

The Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a weather alert, forecasting widespread heavy rains across the country from July 14 to 17, warning of potential urban flooding, landslides, and infrastructure damage. According to the Met Office, persistent rainfall during this period could lead to the inundation of low-lying areas in major cities, including Islamabad, Lahore, Faisalabad, Sialkot, Sargodha, Peshawar, and Nowshera. …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken strict notice of the National Tariff Commission’s (NTC) poor performance and has ordered immediate structural reforms. According to details surfaced on Thursday, during a high-level meeting chaired by the premier, it was decided that the NTC would undergo a complete legal and administrative restructuring. He directed that the commission be made more effective on …

The Pakistan Army has vowed to continue decisive and comprehensive operations at all levels against Indian-sponsored terrorist proxies, reaffirming that the safety and security of the Pakistani people remain its top priority. This was stated during the 271st Corps Commanders Conference held at the General Headquarters (GHQ), chaired by Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir. The high-level …

BEIJING: A team of Chinese geologists has created a Mars soil simulant that almost replicates Utopia Planitia soil, a scientific breakthrough that could be crucial for future explorations of the planet, including China’s ambitious Mars sample-return mission. The simulant, coded UPRS-1, comes very close to replicating the physical, chemical, spectral and mechanical properties of Martian soil based on in-situ data …

Senior lawyer and PTI leader Salman Akram Raja has strongly defended the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party’s democratic right to protest and criticized the government’s claims of having a two-thirds majority in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Speaking to the media outside the Islamabad High Court on Wednesday, Raja emphasized that the sons of the PTI founder have every right to participate in the …

BEIJING: With the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025) nearing conclusion, China has clocked up a series of landmark achievements, including a resilient economy, solid steps in green transition and unwavering opening up. At a press conference on Wednesday, Zheng Shanjie, head of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), described the five years as a period of “pioneering progress, transformative …

Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has accused India of adopting terrorism as a state policy against Pakistan during an interview with Al Jazeera. Addressing security concerns, Lt Gen Chaudhry further asserted Pakistan’s nuclear capabilities remain “invincible and fully secure.” “No one can dare target our nuclear program,” he said, adding that Pakistan’s strategic assets …

It seems the Prabowonomics flourishes in Indonesia transforming lives of common people through people’s friendly socio-economic policies and programs at the gross-root level. According to the 2025 edition of the Indonesia Economic Prospects Report (June 2025) despite challenging global conditions its economy remained stable and sustainable during the first quarter of 2025 in which robust macroeconomic policies, including low inflation, …

Torrential monsoon rains and resulting floods have claimed at least 79 lives across Pakistan in the last 12 days, according to a report issued by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Tuesday. The report, which covers the period from June 26 to July 7, reveals a grim toll: 29 fatalities were reported in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 24 in Punjab, 15 …

The number of Pakistanis applying for political asylum in European countries has declined in 2024, according to the latest EU asylum trends report. Italy remained the top destination for Pakistani asylum seekers, followed by France, Greece, and Germany. Asylum applications from Pakistani nationals had been steadily rising since 2020. The EU Asylum Report 2022 had already shown a significant increase, …

Actress Zara Noor Abbas has urged women to avoid using medications to enhance beauty or maintain a youthful appearance, emphasizing that aging is a natural process that should be embraced gracefully. In an Instagram post, she appealed to women, stating that aging is not a flaw and that no one can stop the passage of time, calling it a natural …

Novak Djokovic survived a scare to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals with a tense four-set victory over Alex de Minaur on Monday. Seven-time champion Djokovic endured a nightmare start to his last-16 match against the Australian 11th seed on Centre Court, but eventually battled back to win 1-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. Aged 38, Djokovic is aiming to win a record 25th …

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday announced the national squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Bangladesh. According to the official press release issued by the board, Salman Ali Agha will continue to captain the national side in the T20I format. The selection has been made by the Men’s National Selection Committee, keeping in view the team’s strategy …

President Donald Trump said the United States will send additional weapons to Ukraine, after Russia claimed new gains in its grinding war against its neighbour. Trump’s announcement followed Washington saying last week that it was halting some weapons shipments to Kyiv, leaving Ukrainian officials caught off guard and scrambling for clarity. “We’re going to have to send more weapons — …

Israel and Hamas did not achieve a breakthrough in their latest round of indirect talks on Tuesday in Doha for a Gaza ceasefire, a Palestinian official said. “No breakthrough has been achieved so far, and the negotiations are ongoing,” the source close to the negotiations told on the third day of talks aiming to bring an end to more than …

An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Quetta on Tuesday handed Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) chief Dr Mahrang Baloch and other organisers of the group into police custody for 10 days, extending their three-month detention. In March, Mahrang and other BYC members were arrested for “attacking” the Quetta Civil Hospital and “inciting people to violence”, a day after the group faced a …

The White House has responded to Pakistan’s decision to nominate US President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, calling it a recognition of his diplomatic efforts during a tense chapter in South Asia’s history. In a press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the nomination, saying Pakistan had acknowledged Trump’s role in helping defuse a potentially …

Adviser to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister on Information Barrister Muhammad Saif has urged Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman to show moral courage and refuse to accept the reserved seats. “If the opposition parties have even the slightest moral courage, they will refuse to take reserved seats which are only PTI’s right but have been put up for ‘auction’,” …

CHONGQING (Internews): The Chinese Embassy in Pakistan has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Pakistani films Deemak and Nayab for their remarkable achievements at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Film Festival 2025 held in Chongqing, China. In a statement shared on social media X on Tuesday, the embassy warmly commended the success of both films and expressed best wishes for the …

            Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, has a cordial conversation with workers at the Yangquan Valve Co., Ltd. in Yangquan City, north China’s Shanxi Province, July 7, 2025. Xi inspected the company here on Monday. (Xinhua/Yan Yan) YANGQUAN, …

LAHORE: Speaker Punjab Assembly Malik Ahmad khan said he cannot permit vulgar language on the assembly floor. Addressing a press conference in Lahore, the speaker said he has always tried to fulfill his responsibilities as a good custodian of the House. “I have always acted as a good custodian of the House, but I cannot permit the use of vulgar …

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced Pakistan’s first-ever Artificial Intelligence-based Customs Clearance and Risk Management System (RMS). During a meeting chaired by the prime minister held here to review the ongoing reforms measures by the FBR, it was informed that under this new system, estimation of cost and nature of goods during import and export will be …

DUBAI: Sanjog Gupta a senior official at India’s key broadcaster of the game named new ICC chief executive officer. Gupta, the ICC’s seventh CEO, succeeds Geoff Allardice, who resigned from the post in January after four years in office. ICC chairman Jay Shah said Gupta “brings extensive experience in sports strategy and commercialization, which will be invaluable for the ICC”. …

LONDON: Women’s top seed Aryna Sabalenka and men’s defending champion Carlos Alcaraz both survived tough tests to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals and Cameron Norrie kept alive British singles hopes after surviving a five-set thriller on Sunday. Sabalenka ruined home favourite Emma Raducanu’s dream in the previous round but had the Centre Court crowd cheering her on as she beat Elise …

Gaza: Israeli strikes a clinic in Gaza City where displaced Palestinians were sheltering. At least six people were killed and several wounded. “They told me that my brother-in-law was wounded and his son killed. His wife and daughter are in the ICU,” Umm Waseem, a displaced Palestinian and a witness to the attack, was quoted as saying. “The strike hit …

Rio de Janeiro : Brics leaders took aim at US President Donald Trump’s “indiscriminate” import tariffs and recent Israeli-US strikes on Iran. Voicing “serious concerns about the rise of unilateral tariff” measures, Brics members said the tariffs risked hurting the global economy, according to a summit joint statement. Earlier, Brics also offered symbolic backing to fellow member Iran, condemning a …

RAWALPINDI: The Instagram and Twitter accounts of several prominent Pakistani celebrities have once again been blocked in India, just a day after the restrictions were quietly lifted, sparking widespread speculation online. Insta handles of popular names including Yumna Zaidi, Danish Taimoor, Mawra Hocane and others are now once again inaccessible to Indian users. A message pops up stating, “Account not …

Punjabi film Sardaar Ji 3 continues to make waves internationally, securing the 11th spot in the list of top 12 films at the North American box office for the weekend of July 4 to July 6. According to Cinemania World, the film earned $751,660 in its second week, taking its total North American box office earnings to $2.76 million. Despite competing against …

Seven people lost their lives and seven others were injured in various incidents during the recent monsoon rains in Balochistan, according to a report issued by the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA). PDMA reported that heavy rains, strong winds, and lightning caused significant damage in several areas. In Washuk district, five houses were completely destroyed due to flooding. Damage was …

Former U.S. President Donald Trump aims to align with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on a framework to end the war in Gaza during their meeting at the White House on Monday, according to U.S. officials. Trump is looking to build on the recent Israel-Iran ceasefire to secure progress in Gaza talks, which have stalled for months. Negotiators from Israel …

The new business week began with a new record as the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) surged to an all-time high on Monday. For the first time in history, the stock market crossed the milestone of 133,000 points. During intraday trading, the market gained over 1,100 points. The benchmark KSE-100 index jumped by 1,160 points, reaching a record level of 133,109 …

The Pakistan Cricket Board announced the domestic cricket calendar for the 2025-26 season, with an emphasis on increased competitiveness, highlighted by an eight-team Quaid-e-Azam Trophy (first-class) tournament. The domestic season will commence on 15 August with the 12-team Hanif Mohammad Trophy (non-first-class) being staged in Karachi, Multan, Bahawalpur and Rahim Yar Khan. The teams are divided into two pools, with …

The Day of Ashura is being celebrated with religious devotion and respect across the country to pay homage to the Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions. The President’s message on the occasion of Ashura said that in the context of the challenges facing the country today, we as a nation need a Hussaini character. President Asif Ali Zardari and …

Pakistan Super League (PSL) management has finalized the schedule for the 11th edition of the tournament, sources confirmed on Sunday. According to sources, PSL 11 is set to take place in April and May next year, running parallel to the Indian Premier League (IPL), due to scheduling adjustments prompted by the T20 World Cup. The PSL management is also considering …

An Ashura night mourning ceremony was held on Saturday at the Husseiniyeh of Imam Khomeini in Tehran, attended by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, and a large gathering of people from diverse backgrounds. The ceremony focused on the themes of resistance, perseverance, and steadfastness in the face of oppression, especially in light of the recent …

Tech billionaire and former ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, Elon Musk, announced on Saturday the formation of a new political party in the United States, aiming to disrupt what he described as the country’s entrenched “one-party system.” Musk, who was once Trump’s largest political donor during the 2024 election cycle, has had a sharp fallout with the president over …