entertainment
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has initiated an inquiry against renowned fashion designer Maria B following a complaint that her recent social media posts amounted to hate speech targeting the transgender community. The complaint was filed by Naeem Butt, also known as Seema Butt, who alleged that Maria
Sports
Siddiqullah captured the bantamweight title at the Pakistan MMA Open after defeating Asghar Khan in a thrilling final, earning his spot at the upcoming IMMAF World Championships in Georgia. The event, held at DHA Phase 6 Sports Complex as part of Pakistan Combat Night 2025, featured amateur fighters from across
World
Gaza’s Health Ministry said on Sunday that at least 289 Palestinians, including 115 children, have died of starvation amid a deepening famine in the besieged enclave, warning that the crisis is worsening by the day. Munir al-Bursh, director of the ministry, told Al Jazeera that the situation requires
Government
The Punjab government has imposed a province-wide garbage tax under the Suthra Punjab (Clean Punjab) initiative, with the Cabinet Division approving its rollout. The levy will apply to both residential and commercial properties, starting with upscale urban and rural areas. In Lahore, tax collection will be managed by the
Business
The Economic Policy and Business Development (EPBD) think tank stressed that the economic case for provincial restructuring in Pakistan is compelling when analyzed through regional disparity reduction, fund utilization efficiency, and aggregate demand generation. The think tank in its report “Economic Analysis of Provincial Restructuring in Pakistan”, stated that the
National
At least 11 people, including three children, died, and 47 others were injured after torrential rains and a powerful windstorm swept through the Dera Ismail Khan and Lower Dir districts of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. According to officials, eight deaths were reported in Dera Ismail Khan and three in Lower Dir, pushing
Business
DeskOne is an office furniture company based in Willawong, Queensland, and has completed its first year in the furniture market and business. Founded in September 2023 by two students, the brand has quickly grown from a startup into a national supplier of ergonomic furniture for both homes and commercial offices.
National
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) have announced they will jointly contest the upcoming by-elections, agreeing not to field candidates against each other. The decision was made during a meeting at the Lahore residence of senior PPP leader and former prime minister Raja
Business
Gold prices in Pakistan soared on Saturday, mirroring a rally in the global bullion market as investors continued to flock to safe-haven assets amid economic uncertainty. Read more: Gold Recovers After Two-Day Decline Internationally, gold surged by $41 per ounce, reaching $3,371, driven by heightened investor demand
Business
The Reko Diq Mining Company is set to secure financial close after attracting nearly $6 billion in funding pledges, almost double the requirement for its first phase. The commitments include strong backing from the United States, Japan, and other international lenders, while the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and World Bank
Technology
Pakistan’s National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has declared 46 mobile applications illegal, targeting platforms linked to online gambling, unregulated forex trading, and data privacy violations. Read more: TikTok’s UK Jobs at Risk as AI Replaces Human Moderators The NCCIA said the banned apps were operating in violation
Sports
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has declared that Pakistan will maintain sporting ties with India only on equal terms, insisting that the days of pleading for talks are over. Speaking at a press conference in Lahore, Naqvi said Pakistan would not beg India for dialogue,