National
A new report by Amnesty International has revealed that Saudi Arabia executed 155 Pakistani nationals for drug-related offenses over the past ten years, raising serious concerns about the Kingdom’s use of the death penalty. According to the report, nearly 600 people were executed in Saudi Arabia for drug
National
Junaid Safdar, son of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, has publicly praised Punjab Police for their professionalism after being fined for a traffic violation in Lahore. In a message posted to his Instagram story, Mr Safdar said he was impressed by the officers who stopped his car, wishing them safety
education
The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Quetta has released the results of the annual matriculation examinations, showing an overall pass rate of 68.10%. According to BISE Quetta Chairman Muhammad Ishaq, 148,114 students appeared in the exams this year, with 100,870 passing. The results revealed a
Technology
PayPal has launched a new artificial intelligence-driven scam detection system aimed at protecting users from increasingly complex online fraud. The update, which includes integration with Venmo in the US, forms part of the company’s broader push to stay ahead of cybercriminals using advanced technology. According to PayPal’s
Technology
OpenAI appears to be quietly testing a new feature called "Study Together" within ChatGPT, sparking interest among educators and tech enthusiasts alike. The tool has been noticed by some users in the drop-down menu of ChatGPT’s interface, although OpenAI has yet to officially announce its release.
weather
Pakistan witnessed its hottest June on record in 2025, with temperatures breaking long-standing records across multiple regions. The heatwave forms part of a larger global trend, as 12 countries— including Pakistan, Japan, Nigeria, and Spain — reported their warmest June in history. According to data compiled by the European Copernicus
Sports
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has revealed its 15-member squad for the upcoming T20I series against Bangladesh, which will take place from July 20 to 24 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. Salman Ali Agha will continue as captain, with the squad featuring several emerging players
Business
The Pakistani Rupee opened weaker in today’s currency market, as major international currencies including the US Dollar, Euro, and British Pound gained ground. According to updated exchange rates, the US Dollar maintained its dominance, with a buying rate of Rs285.3 and a selling rate of Rs286.5. The
Opinion
The German Consulate General in Karachi has announced a temporary closure from July 8 to July 11, 2025, citing operational reasons. The announcement was made through an official public notice, in which the consulate informed that all visa appointments scheduled during these four days would be rescheduled. Despite the short-
World
Russia’s Investigative Committee has said that former Transport Minister Roman Starovoit died by suicide just hours after being removed from office by President Vladimir Putin. According to reports, Starovoit’s body was discovered in his private car in the Odintsovo district near Moscow. Officials said he appeared to have
National
The controversy over oath-taking for women on reserved seats in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Assembly has reignited, with opposition parties voicing serious constitutional and democratic concerns. Opposition leaders have begun consulting legal experts to pressure the provincial government into convening an assembly session. According to sources, they argue that
Health
Federal Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal has announced a major step toward medicine safety and transparency in Pakistan. Speaking on Monday, he revealed that all medicines sold in the country will carry barcodes within the next three months, allowing consumers to verify authenticity, expiry dates, and other essential details using