National
At least seven people were shot dead in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Kohat district on Saturday night in what police described as a clash linked to a long-standing personal enmity. According to an FIR filed by complainant Zahid Noor, who was injured in the attack, the victims were ambushed in
World
British actor Terence Stamp, celebrated for his commanding screen presence and iconic role as General Zod in Superman (1978) and Superman II (1980), has died at the age of 87, his family announced on Sunday. In a statement to Reuters, Stamp’s family confirmed that he passed away on Sunday
Government
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday claimed that Pakistan possesses video evidence of the six Indian aircraft shot down during the May military confrontation between the two countries. Speaking at a seminar in Lahore, Naqvi said that while radar data was available at the time of the clashes, authorities waited
World
A French air traffic controller has been suspended after reportedly saying “Free Palestine” while communicating with Israeli pilots of an El Al aircraft departing from Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris on Monday. The Israeli airline condemned the remarks, calling them “unprofessional and inappropriate.” A spokesperson for El Al told
Business
The federal government has turned down a request for reduced gas tariffs aimed at benefiting export-oriented industries, citing concerns that similar concessions could trigger demands from other sectors. According to reports, the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC), during a recent meeting, noted that concessionary tariffs on gas and re-gasified
National
A claim circulating on social media suggests that Kasim Khan, son of imprisoned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, said in an interview that he was looking to Israel to help secure his father’s release. The claim originated from a video clip posted on X (formerly Twitter)
Technology
A new bill has been tabled in the Senate seeking to restrict social media use by individuals under the age of 16. The proposed legislation, titled the Social Media (Minimum Age for Users) Bill 2025, states that children below 16 will not be allowed to create or use accounts on
Sports
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a 17-member national squad for the upcoming T20 tri-series and Asia Cup, leaving out star players Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Naseem Shah. Salman Ali Agha will continue to lead the team, which includes key players Fakhar Zaman, Shaheen Shah Afridi,
entertainment
Popular Pakistani YouTuber Saad ur Rehman, better known as Ducky Bhai, was arrested early Sunday at Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport after authorities accused him of promoting illegal online gambling applications. According to media reports, the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) lodged a case against him under multiple
World
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck near the east coast of Australia on Saturday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported. The tremor, which was initially recorded as a 5.7 magnitude quake, hit Queensland state at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles). Geoscience Australia identified the
National
A mother of three was allegedly tortured to death by her husband in Rawalpindi on Friday in what police say was a case linked to domestic disputes. According to media reports, police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against the husband, Amir Abbas, and the couple’s three children
entertainment
For the first time in the pageant’s history, Palestine will be represented at the Miss Universe competition. Nadeen Ayoub, crowned Miss Palestine 2022, is set to take the global stage in Thailand on November 21. The 27-year-old announced her participation through an Instagram video, wearing a traditional