Information crisis a dire threat to prosperity & progress, but also a unique opportunity
Eleven leading economists, including two Nobel laureates, have urged governments to recognise and uphold the economic value of public interest…
PSG’s Dembele, Barca’s Bonmati win Ballon d’Or awards in Paris
Spain and Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal finishes second, PSG’s Vitinha takes third place Ousmane Dembele was named the world’s best…
3 injured as grenade explodes at scrap shop in KP’s Mardan: police
Three people were injured after a grenade exploded at a scrap shop in Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, police said on Tuesday.…
Toshakhana 2 case: Key witnesses admit undervaluing jewellery, taking double salary
PTI founder’s ex-principal secretary confesses to coercing private appraiser to undervalue Bulgari jewellery set RAWALPINDI: Key confessional statements in the…
IHC division bench suspends order of PTA chairman’s removal
An Islamabad High Court (IHC) division bench on Thursday suspended an earlier order of the removal of retired Major General…
Asia Cup: Pakistan gearing up for India rematch, says captain Salman Agha
Pakistan captain Salman Agha said his team were ready to face India in the next round of the Asia Cup…
PM Shehbaz Sharif departs for London after concluding Saudi Arabia visit
Most “cordial” talks with Saudi crown prince covered wide range of issues, says prime minister in social media post Prime…
Arshad Nadeem set for World Athletics Championships 2025 Javelin final
World No 1 Julian Weber, India’s Neeraj Chopra and other top athletes also vying for gold medal Pakistan’s star athlete…
‘Most cordial talks’ with Saudi crown prince covered regional challenges, bilateral cooperation: PM Shehbaz
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed gratitude to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman for the “heart-warming welcome” during his official…
Donald Trump cheers Jimmy Kimmel show suspension after earlier threat
Donald Trump said Jimmy Kimmel was next after ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ was cancelled two months ago US…
Cillian Murphy admits ‘Steve’ left him exhausted
‘Steve’ hits Netflix globally on October 3, 2025 Cillian Murphy says the anticipation around his new film Steve still has…
Kate Middleton, Prince William receive Donald Trump, Melania at Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world and family home to British monarchs for almost…
Pakistan spinners rise in latest ICC T20I rankings
Farhan, Haris, Abrar and Muqeem rise in ranking; Babar and Rizwan decline further DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has…
Rain forcasted in ISLAMABAD on 18 September
strong morning thunderstorm; sunny to partly cloudy and not as hot Probability of Precipitation55% Probability of Thunderstorms52% Probability of Thunderstorms52%
Poison killed Putin critic Navalny, wife says
The wife of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny revealed Wednesday that lab analysis of smuggled biological samples confirmed he was…
Sidra Amin’s fifth ODI century leads Pakistan
Sidra Amin‘s fifth ODI century leads Pakistan to 255/4 in the series opener against South Africa
Bill Gates wishes PM Modi Happy birthday
wish you good health and continued strength as you lead India’s fantastic, my best wishes to you on your 75th…
UK rolls out red carpet for Trump, and hopes to avoid red faces
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday began his unprecedented second state visit to Britain, combining royal pomp with key diplomatic…
Indian captain Suryakumar refuses Asia Cup trophy from Mohsin Naqvi
The Asia Cup controversy escalated after Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav reportedly refused to accept the trophy from PCB Chairman Mohsin…
Pemra clarifies that Ayesha Omar’s Lazawaal Ishq won’t air on TV
The upcoming Urdu-language reality dating show Lazawaal Ishq, hosted by Ayesha Omar, has been at the centre of online speculation…
Pakistan urges Taliban govt in Afghanistan to cut ties with TTP
Pakistan has urged Afghanistan to cut ties with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and fulfill its commitment to eliminate the group…
NASA says solar activity is increasing after decades-long lull
NASA reports a surprising increase in solar activity since 2008, reversing decades of decline and raising concerns about impacts on…
India’s gaming fans eye illegal sites after gambling ban
India’s ban on online gambling has shuttered a billion-dollar industry serving hundreds of millions of people and torpedoed the sponsorship…
Reko Diq secures over $5.5bn financing commitments from IFIs
ISLAMABAD: Marking a key breakthrough for Pakistan’s mining sector, Reko Diq Mining Company (RDMC) has secured over $5.5 billion in…
PM Shehbaz Sharif to embark on official visit to Saudi Arabia today
During the visit, premier will meet Saudi crown prince to strengthen ties and discuss regional developments Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif…
“Stop Killing Games” Campaign Nears EU Commission Action After 1.45 Million Signatures
The Stop Killing Games campaign is continuing to gain momentum after surpassing one million signatures in July. As of the…
PCB set to decide on Asia Cup 2025 future in aftermath of handshake controversy
Board pens second letter to ICC reaffirming its boycott stance over failure to remove match referee Andy Pycroft LAHORE: The…
Supreme Court Questions Parliament’s Authority to Impose Super Tax
Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail of the Supreme Court questioned whether the National Assembly has constitutional authority to impose taxes beyond…
PCB to take final call over Asia Cup today
DUBAI: The Pakistan Cricket Board will take a final call regarding the national team’s participation in the Asia Cup on…
Learning from the Qatar moment
Qatar, with its $19bn defence stockpile of air defence systems, fighter jets, drones, and missile batteries, watched helplessly as its…
PTA Opens Door for Starlink
The PTA has released a draft license framework for Fixed Satellite Services (FSS), paving the way for global providers like…
Resolution Submitted in Punjab Assembly Seeking Ban on TikTok
The resolution accuses TikTok of promoting vulgarity and immoral behavior among youth in Pakistan, especially through its live chat feature.…
SBP keeps policy rate unchanged at 11%
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday announced keeping the policy rate unchanged…
Rs200 prize bond draw Sept 2025
The National Savings Centre Multan announced the Rs200 prize bond draw results for September 2025, with bond number 41981 winning…
China finds Nvidia violated anti-monopoly law
China will carry out a further investigation into Nvidia after a preliminary probe found that the US chip giant had…
Security forces kill 31 terrorists in Lakki Marwat, Bannu operations: ISPR
Security forces killed 31 terrorists in two separate intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Lakki Marwat and Bannu districts, the…
How Bad Bunny made Puerto Rico’s economy boom during hurricane season
In 2023, Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny made the surprising decision to skip a U.S. mainland tour for his new…
With the economy faltering, Democrats in fall races focus on affordability
Democratic candidates’ central theme: They are emphasizing affordability as their main campaign message in top statewide races. New Jersey (Mikie…
‘Pure cinema’ — Gen Z can’t believe Pakistan’s UN ambassador told Israel it has no friends
Make way for Ambassador Asim Iftikhar, Pakistan’s permanent representative to the United Nations, who has become a hero to Pakistanis…
Rail car project connecting Islamabad and Rawalpindi
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved a rail car project to connect Islamabad and Rawalpindi, calling it a public welfare…
Sindh bans cigarettes, vape and other substances
The Sindh Education Department has banned cigarettes, vapes, chhalia, and gutka in all public and private educational institutions, applying to…
Karachi braces for more light showers
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast light rain and drizzle in Karachi over the next three days, with partly cloudy,…
Gandapur visits Afghan Embassy
K-P Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur visited the Afghan Embassy in Islamabad to offer condolences to Ambassador Sardar Ahmad Shakeeb…
BYC’s Mahrang Baloch granted bail by Karachi ATC in ‘terrorism and sedition’ case
Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) chief Dr. Mahrang Baloch was granted bail by an anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Karachi in a…
Asia Cup trophy ultimate goal, not just victory over India: Saim Ayub
Pakistan will play fearless cricket against all teams and maintain complete focus against India, says top-order batter DUBAI: A day…
Petrol price in Pakistan may see hike
Petroleum prices in Pakistan are expected to rise from September 16 for 15 days, with proposed hikes of Rs 1.54/litre…
Accused sniper jailed in Charlie Kirk killing awaits formal charges in Utah
The Utah trade school student jailed on suspicion of fatally shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk faces formal charges next week,…
Thousands gather in London for ‘Unite the Kingdom’ rally
Thousands have gathered in central London for a march organised by far-right activist Tommy Robinson, with a counter protest by…