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 …

At least 43 people, including 15 children, have been confirmed dead following flash floods in central Texas, authorities said on Saturday as rescuers continued a frantic search for dozens more campers, vacationers and residents who were still missing. The casualty toll will likely rise, authorities said, as localities beyond the main site of the disaster in Kerr County were affected …

Youm-e-Ashura, the 10th of Muharram, is being observed with religious reverence and solemnity across Pakistan and around the world today to pay tribute to Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), the beloved grandson of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), and the other martyrs of Karbala. Processions featuring symbolic representations of the Alam (standard), Zuljanah (Imam Hussain’s horse), and Tazias are being taken out …

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested two persons and charged four others in a scandal of Pakistani visas to Afghan nationals on fake sponsorship letters, according to the firs information report (FIR) lodged by the anti-crime watchdog. Two government employees, one working in the Press Information Department and other in the Foreign Office, are among those involved in the …

An alarming rise in heart attacks and cardiac arrests among young people in Pakistan is raising serious concerns among health experts, as avoidable lifestyle habits and delayed diagnosis of diseases continue to claim lives that are far too young. The tragic death of a schoolteacher recently, who suffered a fatal cardiac arrest while delivering a lecture, has shocked the public …

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday rejected reports of a meeting between Nawaz Sharif and Imran Khan, calling them unfounded rumours. Speaking to reporters at Lahore’s Data Darbar, he dismissed rumours about Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif’s visit to Adiala Jail, saying “there is no truth in such talk”. Remarkably, the foreign minister subtly hinted at the …

Former Pakistani actress Zarnish Khan has publicly responded to host Nadia Khan’s recent video, calling her out for past behavior. Sharing Nadia’s viral video on Instagram, Zarnish emphasized that respect comes only by giving respect  a statement that quickly gained attention across social media. The controversy began when Nadia Khan made comments about actress Hania Aamir, which she later attempted …

Pakistan celebrated a major triumph at the Asian Junior Squash Championship 2025 in Korea, defeating traditional rivals India and securing a total of seven medals. The national junior squad returned home with two gold, two silver, one bronze, and two Plate Division titles, marking one of their strongest performances in recent years on the Asian circuit. In a standout performance …

It seems that emergence of new triad of Pakistan-Azerbaijan-Türkiye has become a balancing act in the region which multiplier socio-economic, geo-political and geo-strategic effects. The era of corridors and especially Middle Corridor have opened new window of opportunities for trans-regional prosperity, progress and integration. Thus the new emerging strategic cooperation of “Pakistan-Azerbaijan-Türkiye” would be a value addition for the CPEC …

The third and final season of Netflix’s globally popular Korean series ‘Squid Game’ has set a new record. According to foreign media reports, the third season of Netflix’s popular Korean series ‘Squid Game’ was released on June 27 and made waves around the world in the first 72 hours. In just three days, the season was viewed 61 million times, …

Lahore: Pakistan cricket team fielding coach Muhammad Masroor has stepped down from his responsibilities. Muhammad Masroor said that his chapter with the team is now over. He thanked all the players for their trust and the support of the staff. He stated that he will always be a part of Pakistan cricket and that he is leaving without any disappointment …

Former England captain Michael Vaughan stunned on Friday with the fiery ton of Jamie Smith against India on the third day of the second Test in Birmingham. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Vaughan praised the Smith’s batting prowess, saying, “Wow… Jamie Smith. We have witnessed a bit of genius. If you walked into the ground and saw the fields being …

Allegations of illegal appointments and corruption have emerged within the Sindh Public Service Commission (SPSC), raising serious concerns over transparency and governance. The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has launched an investigation against the former SPSC chairman and several other individuals in connection with these allegations. NAB has requested the SPSC’s current chairman to provide records of 16 officials, including former …

India’s aviation watchdog reprimanded Air India’s budget carrier in March for not timely changing engine parts of an Airbus A320 as directed by European Union’s aviation safety agency, and falsifying records to show compliance, a government memo showed. In a statement, Air India Express told Reuters it acknowledged the error to the Indian watchdog and undertook “remedial action and preventive …

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said on Friday that India wants war under the guise of terrorist attacks. In an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera, the former foreign minister said, “This attitude would not favour either Pakistan or India. The fear of war between the two nuclear powers has increased more than ever.” “We cannot punish the generations …

Federal Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry has asked the opposition to stop staging the “confrontational” politics. Speaking to media in Islamabad, Chaudhry said, “Political forces do always talk about moving forward by joining hands with each other. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has greeted Barrister Gohar and Asad Qaiser by himself approaching the opposition benches.” The premier has stressed the importance for …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, while addressing the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Summit in Khankandi, called for stronger regional cooperation, urgent climate action, and unity against destabilizing forces. In his keynote speech on Friday, PM Shehbaz congratulated Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev for successfully hosting the summit and expressed gratitude for the warm welcome and hospitality in the historic and beautiful city …