World
22 Presumed Dead After Boat Capsizes in Nigeria
At least 22 people are feared dead after a boat carrying farmers and traders capsized in northwest Nigeria’s Sokoto state, the country’s emergency agency reported on
Sabahat Abid
Sports
Pakistan Cricket Team Reaches Dubai Ahead of Asia Cup 2025
Pakistan’s national T20 squad has arrived in Dubai to prepare for the upcoming Asia Cup and the Tri-Nation series, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on
National
Boy Dies After Friends Set Him on Fire in Sialkot
A teenage boy was killed in a horrific incident in Sialkot after two of his friends allegedly sprinkled petrol on him and set him on fire, 24NewsHD TV
Business
Gold Price Drops by Rs1,400 Per Tola in Pakistan
Gold prices in Pakistan dipped sharply on Wednesday, tracking a decline in international markets. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewelers Association, the price of 24-
entertainment
Hania Aamir and Bilal Abbas Pair Up in New Drama Serial
A first glimpse of Hania Aamir and Bilal Abbas Khan’s much anticipated drama has surfaced on social media, sparking excitement among fans. In the circulating photo, the
entertainment
Saima Noor Viral Dance Video Sparks Mixed Reactions
Pakistani film star Saima Noor has once again become the center of online debate after a dance video of hers went viral on social media, triggering both praise
entertainment
Court Extends Ducky Bhai’s Remand in Gambling Case
A magisterial court on Tuesday extended the physical remand of YouTuber Saadur Rehman, widely known as Ducky Bhai, for four more days in a case linked to the
World
Chinese FM Wang Yi Reaches Islamabad for Key Talks
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in Islamabad on Wednesday for a three-day official visit at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar,
Government
PM Shehbaz, COAS Munir Visit Flood-Hit K-P, Assure Relief
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir on Wednesday visited flood-affected districts of Swat, Buner, Shangla, and Swabi, pledging full national support for victims of
World
Can Trump End the Ukraine War If Putin Says No?
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he hopes to broker an end to the war in Ukraine but acknowledged that Russian President Vladimir Putin may reject
Business
Why Did Pakistan’s Internet Suddenly Drop to 20%?
Pakistan faced a severe internet disruption on Tuesday evening, with connectivity dropping to just 20% of normal levels nationwide, according to global internet observatory NetBlocks. Read more: Stock
National
Karachi Citizens Offer Shelter as Rains Leave Thousands Stranded
Torrential rains battered Karachi on Tuesday, crippling traffic, flooding roads, and leaving thousands stranded for hours across the city. Long queues of vehicles formed on major thoroughfares, while
National
Earthquake Tremors Felt in Islamabad and Northern Pakistan
Strong tremors were felt in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and several cities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) on Tuesday morning after a moderate earthquake struck the region, the Pakistan Meteorological
National
Heavy Rain Causes Flight Chaos at Karachi Airport
Flight operations at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport were thrown into disarray on Tuesday as torrential rain and thunderstorms battered the city, severely impacting visibility and passenger movement.
education
Karachi Schools Shut on Aug 20 After Heavy Rain Alert
The Sindh government has announced the closure of all public and private schools in Karachi on Wednesday, August 20, due to forecasts of further heavy rainfall. Sindh Education
education
CAIE O Level Results 2025 Announced in Pakistan
The wait is finally over for thousands of students across Pakistan as Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) announced the O Level results for the May–June 2025 session