Somali pirates release video of captured Pakistani crew; families demand action
The grainy, 30-second clip surfaced on social media late Tuesday, showing six Pakistani crew members sitting on a dusty floor, flanked by armed men. The men, who were abducted from…
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Iran’s President Holds Rare Private Talks with Supreme Leader
TEHRAN — President Masoud Pezeshkian met with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei…
Authorities Impose Section 144 in South Waziristan and Tank
TANK/SOUTH WAZIRISTAN — The district administrations in South Waziristan and Tank imposed…
Germany warns of escalating Russian ‘hybrid warfare’ threat
BERLIN — The German government is sounding a sharp alarm over a…
Iran’s President Holds Rare Private Talks with Supreme Leader
TEHRAN — President Masoud Pezeshkian met with Supreme Leader Ayatollah…
Punjab’s ‘Dial 1000’ Expands: From Emergency Aid to Mobility Support
LAHORE — The Punjab government’s ‘Dial 1000’ helpline, originally established…
The Mecca Agreement: A Fragile Path Through Deep-Rooted Divisions
The Mecca Agreement, intended to bridge the chasm between Fatah…
CEC signals mid-August window for stalled AJK Poonch division polls
The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of Azad Jammu and Kashmir…
Jamaat-e-Islami escalates protest campaign with Aug 16 sit-ins
Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) is taking its grievances to the streets again.…
Pakistan sanctions Rs10 billion for exporters to boost trade and competitiveness
The government of Pakistan has sanctioned Rs10 billion for exporters…
48% Vanaspati Ghee Samples Fail Quality Tests, Raising Public Health Concerns
ISLAMABAD: Nearly half of the vanaspati ghee samples tested across…
Eight Pakistani Business Groups, Four Foreign Firms Eye Fesco Stake in Privatisation Drive
ISLAMABAD, August 8, 2026: Eight prominent Pakistani business groups and…
Darshan Raval Returns with Monsoon Love Anthem ‘Barsaat Lagdi Ae’
Darshan Raval is back with a fresh monsoon-themed romantic track,…
Anayah Shahid credits Sajal Ali for support during ‘Zanjeerain’ debut
KARACHI: Actor Anayah Shahid has praised fellow actor Sajal Ali…
Naeema Butt Calls Out False Quote Circulating on Social Media
KARACHI: Actor Naeema Butt has spoken out against the spread…
Rubina Ashraf Urges Families to Support Women Facing Postpartum Challenges
KARACHI: Veteran actor Rubina Ashraf has urged husbands and in-laws…
Punjab Introduces New Practical Exam Policy
LAHORE: Punjab’s Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISEs) have…
Sindh Orders Action Against Absentee Teachers
KARACHI: The Sindh government has decided to take action against…
Private Schools Reject New School Timings in Sindh
KARACHI: The All Sindh Private Schools and Colleges Association has…
Pakistan, New Zealand Agree to Expand Cooperation in Agriculture and Education
WELLINGTON, August 8, 2026: Pakistan and New Zealand have agreed…
Gut bacteria treatment may ease severe peanut allergies
A daily dose of specific gut bacteria may offer a…
Climate & Weather
Indonesia shuts Mount Bromo as wildfires scorch Java’s highlands
Authorities have shuttered access to Mount Bromo, one of Indonesia’s most iconic volcanic peaks, after uncontrolled wildfires tore through the…
Sharjeel Memon moves NCCIA over claims linking him, son to Mir Raza Ali murder
Sindh Minister for Excise and Taxation Sharjeel Inam Memon has…
Forensic findings reveal acid traces on Mir Raza Ali’s shirt
Forensic investigators have confirmed the presence of acid traces on…
Lahore man fakes own kidnapping to squeeze ransom from family
LAHORE — Police have arrested a man who staged his…
Pakistan win silver at ITF Masters World Team Championships
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan produced its best-ever performance at the ITF Masters…
Karachi’s Water Crisis: Supply Disruptions Loom for Major Neighborhoods
Karachi residents in several districts should prepare for water shortages…
Traffic Diversions Announced for Karachi Chehlum Processions
Karachi police have finalized the traffic management plan for the…