Child Exploitation Ring Busted in Muzaffargarh; German National Allegedly Mastermind

ISLAMABAD – The National Cyber Crimes Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has busted an international child exploitation network operating in Muzaffargarh, Punjab, leading to the arrest of two suspects and the rescue of ten children. Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry revealed details of the operation during a press conference in Islamabad, calling it one of […]

Karachi Hit by 19 Mild Earthquakes in 3 Days, PMD Reports

KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) confirmed on Tuesday that 19 minor earthquakes have shaken Karachi since Sunday, with the latest tremor measuring 2.8 magnitude near Malir at 9:57am. The seismic activity has been concentrated in Landhi, Quaidabad, Malir, and Korangi, with depths ranging between 11 to 40 kilometres. The strongest recent quake, a 3.2 magnitude tremor, struck near Korangi early Tuesday at a shallow depth of 11 km. […]

Imran Khan Assumes PTI Patron-in-Chief Role, Gohar Retains Chairmanship Amid Party Turmoil

RAWALPINDI: Incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has declared himself the party’s patron-in-chief, while Barrister Gohar Ali Khan will remain chairman, ending speculation about leadership changes amid internal discord. The announcement came after a meeting between Gohar and Khan at Adiala Jail, where the former prime minister confirmed he would lead PTI’s upcoming anti-government protest movement. “The PTI founder will guide the protest campaign, […]

Aymen Saleem Slams TV Drama for Romanticizing Abuse: ‘This Isn’t Love, It’s Dangerous Storytelling

Pakistani actor Aymen Saleem has strongly criticized the normalization of abuse in TV dramas after a recent episode of Mann Mast Malang depicted a husband tying up his wife to prevent her from leaving—a scene framed as romantic and intense love. In the controversial episode, Danish Taimoor’s character Kabir binds his wife Riya (Sahar Hashmi) while calling her “meri jaan” (my love), with dramatic music playing in the background. The […]

Nigeria Floods Kill Over 200, Hundreds Missing as Climate and Infrastructure Failures Collide

MAKURDI, Nigeria – Flash floods in Nigeria’s Niger state have killed at least 200 people, with hundreds more still missing and feared dead, officials confirmed Tuesday. The disaster, triggered by torrential rains last Thursday, devastated the town of Mokwa, wiping out entire neighborhoods in what survivors called the worst flooding in living memory. Niger State Humanitarian Commissioner Ahmad Suleiman told local media that […]

Pakistan Pushes for SCO Development Bank, Highlights Economic Reforms at Beijing Meeting

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb has reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) economic agenda, advocating for deeper regional cooperation in trade, investment, and financial integration. Addressing the SCO Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting virtually from Islamabad due to the ongoing budget session, Aurangzeb emphasized Pakistan’s alignment with the “Shanghai Spirit” and called for […]

DG ISPR Rejects Separatist Agenda, Exposes India’s Role in Balochistan Unrest

ISLAMABAD: Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has categorically stated that Balochistan is an inseparable part of Pakistan, dismissing any notion of separation. Speaking at the Hilal Talks forum, attended by over 1,950 senior educators, the DG ISPR accused India of financing and sheltering the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), labeling the group as “Fitna-e-Hindustan” (India’s […]

PSX Hits Record High as Budget Optimism, IMF Tax Relief Talks Fuel Rally

Investor sentiment received a significant boost on Tuesday as the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) surged to a record high, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index closing at 120,450.87 points, up 1.32% from the previous session. The rally was driven by growing optimism ahead of the federal budget, with market participants reacting positively to speculation about tax […]

Pakistani-Origin Cricketer Muhammad Abbas Earns NZ Central Contract After Stellar Debut

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has awarded a 2025-26 central contract to Muhammad Abbas, the Lahore-born all-rounder, following his explosive ODI debut earlier this year. The 21-year-old is among four new faces in the Black Caps’ contracted squad, alongside Mitch Hay, Zak Foulkes, and Adithya Ashok. Abbas announced himself on the international stage with a record-breaking 52 off 26 balls against Pakistan—the fastest fifty by […]

Punjab Bans Pigeon Flying, Fireworks Near Airports Under Section 144 Ahead of Eid

The Punjab Home Department has imposed Section 144 within a 15-kilometer radius of all airports and air force bases across the province from June 5 to June 20 to ensure flight safety during Eidul Azha. The move comes as the improper disposal of sacrificial meat near airports attracts birds, posing a serious risk to aircraft. The ban also covers pigeon-flying, fireworks, drone usage, laser lights, and […]