World
Russian oil supplies to Hungary and Slovakia face at least a five-day suspension after a Ukrainian strike on a pumping station in Russia, officials from both countries confirmed Friday. The attack targeted the Unecha oil pumping station, part of the Druzhba pipeline that supplies Europe. Ukraine said its military
World
Tragedy struck the set of Netflix’s popular series Emily in Paris when assistant director Diego Borella died during the filming of its fifth season in Italy. He was 47. According to Italian daily La Repubblica, Borella collapsed on Thursday evening while preparing scenes at Venice’s historic Hotel Danieli.
entertainment
Actress Amanda Bynes has debuted a new look after undergoing a lip filler procedure promoted by Kylie Jenner, sharing the results with fans on Instagram. The 39-year-old former Nickelodeon star, known for her roles in She’s The Man and Hairspray, posted a short video on her Stories
National
Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has stressed the importance of civil-military harmony, good governance, and inclusive development while reaffirming the Army’s support for the socio-economic uplift of Balochistan. According to an ISPR statement, the Army Chief made these remarks during his visit to
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The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has launched a new online service allowing citizens to check the status of their applications through its Pak ID mobile app. Read more: 11th NFC Formed as Centre, Provinces Head for Fiscal Clash According to a NADRA spokesperson, the feature eliminates the need
Business
Pakistan’s first-ever economic census has revealed striking contrasts in the country’s economic landscape, showing over 600,000 mosques but only 23,000 factories nationwide. Launched by Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal on Thursday, the report provides a detailed picture of Pakistan’s economy, filling a decades-long gap
National
President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday constituted the 11th National Finance Commission (NFC), setting the stage for tough negotiations between the Centre and provinces over a new resource distribution formula. A notification issued by the Ministry of Finance confirmed the formation of the commission under Article 160 of the Constitution.
entertainment
Dakota Johnson is stepping into theaters this week with Splitsville, a romantic comedy that not only showcases her acting skills but also highlights her growing presence as a film producer. Read more: ‘Aur Koi Kam Nhi Hai’: Hania Aamir’s Funny Reply Wins Fans In an interview with Reuters, Johnson
Sports
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a revised schedule for the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, with Navi Mumbai replacing Bengaluru as one of the host cities. The DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai will now stage up to five fixtures, including three league matches, a semifinal, and
Technology
TikTok is set to restructure its UK trust and safety operations, putting hundreds of jobs at risk as the platform shifts toward AI-assisted content moderation. The move is part of a global reorganisation by parent company ByteDance that will also impact moderator roles in South and Southeast Asia, including
Business
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended Friday’s session on a positive note as the benchmark KSE-100 index gained 258 points to close at 149,493, though trading remained volatile with mixed investor sentiment. Volumes dropped to 336 million shares from 426 million in the previous session, reflecting cautious
National
Journalist Khalid Jamil was arrested on Friday evening by the National Cyber Crimes Investigation Agency (NCCIA) from his residence in Media Town, Islamabad. In a brief statement, the agency confirmed the arrest, saying it was carried out after the “completion of official procedures,” with further details to be shared later.