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 …

BEIJING (Internews): Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun has said that the 2025 World AI Conference & High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance was successfully held in Shanghai from July 26 to 28. Premier of the State Council Li Qiang attended and addressed the opening ceremony. The meeting achieved positive outcomes in the following four aspects. While responding to the …

Pakistan and New Zealand have expressed discontent with the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) qualification system for cricket at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. The ICC recently confirmed that Team GB will receive an automatic place in the men’s tournament at LA 2028, following the adoption of a regional qualifying format favoured by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The system …

Consumers in Pakistan may get some relief at the fuel pumps as prices of petroleum products are expected to drop from August 1, according to sources familiar with the matter. The ex-refinery price of petrol is projected to decrease by Rs9.7 per litre, while the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) is likely to fall by Rs3.73 per litre, sources said. …

The Auditor General of Pakistan has revealed a staggering Rs300 billion profit made from recent sugar price hikes, triggering a political firestorm during a meeting of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) held under the chairmanship of MNA Junaid Akbar. The revelation has exposed deep-rooted corruption in the country’s sugar industry, with top political families and elite businessmen being accused of …

STOCKHOLM: The Chinese and U.S. delegations convened here on Monday for a new round of economic and trade talks.

By Raja Kashif Hussain Maqpoon| Editor-in-Chief Daily K2 Gilgit-Baltistan – July 26, 2025 Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), known for its majestic mountains and sprawling glaciers, is facing increasingly dire consequences of climate change, as rising temperatures accelerate glacial melt, disrupt agriculture, and displace local communities. According to recent observations reported by Daily K2, temperatures in parts of Gilgit-Baltistan have increased significantly over …

As more people turn to grooming routines for aesthetics, hygiene, or personal comfort, hair removal treatments have seen a sharp rise in popularity. From razors and waxing kits to high-tech laser procedures, the question remains: Do these treatments actually work, and what are their long-term effects on the skin? A 2023 global survey by the Dermatological Health Institute revealed that over 70% …

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has cautioned users against relying on ChatGPT for therapy or emotional support, citing the absence of legal confidentiality protections when using artificial intelligence for personal matters. During a podcast, Altman highlighted a significant gap in current legal frameworks regarding AI interactions. He noted that while traditional relationships with doctors, therapists, or lawyers are protected under legal …

Renowned Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar has revealed that he faced significant emotional and social challenges during his childhood and teenage years due to his feminine mannerisms, saying he often felt excluded and stigmatised for being “different”. In a recent interview, the 52-year-old director and producer spoke at length about the pressures he faced in trying to conform to gender norms …

Pakistan’s celebrated actress, model and television host Juggan Kazim has issued a public apology to actress Alizeh Shah after the latter accused her of mocking a past fall, which left her deeply hurt. Alizeh Shah, known for her candid presence on social media, recently posted a video in which she called out several senior figures in the entertainment industry, accusing …