National
Islamabad’s administration has stepped up efforts to combat air pollution by launching a fresh crackdown on vehicles that emit visible smoke. The campaign, which follows an earlier shutdown of brick kilns, now focuses on reducing vehicle-related air pollution. As part of the plan, free emissions testing is available
Sports
Indian film star Tamannaah Bhatia has spoken out for the first time against speculation linking her to cricketer Virat Kohli and ex-Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq. The actress addressed the matter during a recent interview, where she clarified that there was no truth to either rumour. She recalled that
Technology
Jazz has been developing a Large Language Model (LLM) in collaboration with NUST and the National Information Technology Board (NITB). This pioneering project, which is a private-sector- led effort, aims to address one of Pakistan’s biggest gaps in the AI space—the absence of AI-ready data in
Sports
Former Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik has questioned Ben Stokes' commitment to the ICC World Test Championship (WTC), suggesting the England captain does not take the tournament seriously. While speaking to British journalists during the fifth Test, Karthik said Stokes’ repeated concerns about the WTC points system and slow over
entertainment
Karachi: Pakistani actor Naeema Butt has ignited controversy on social media after posting a satirical video addressing the lack of acting roles offered to her in the local drama industry. The Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum star, who is currently not appearing in any ongoing television serials, remains active on her
Government
Rawalpindi: Incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former prime minister Imran Khan has said that his sons, Sulaiman Khan and Kasim Khan, will not participate in protests or politics. According to reports, Khan conveyed this during a phone conversation with his sons that lasted around 90 minutes, adding
Sports
Lahore: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has imposed a complete ban on Pakistani cricketers from participating in any future editions of the World Championship of Legends (WCL), citing “hypocrisy, bias, and political interference” in the tournament’s handling of matches involving Pakistan. The decision was taken during the 79th Board
weather
Islamabad: A fresh spell of monsoon rains will sweep across Pakistan starting Sunday, August 4, bringing intermittent showers to Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Sindh, and Balochistan, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) announced on Saturday. According to the forecast, several parts of KP will see persistent rainfall from August 4 to
entertainment
Karachi: Renowned Pakistani television actress and model Saba Qamar was rushed to a private hospital today after experiencing chest pain. According to hospital sources, a medical team led by senior cardiologist Dr. Mumtaz Shah conducted her examination and administered necessary treatment. Following the evaluation, Saba’s condition improved, and she
National
Islamabad: The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has announced that applications for Hajj 2026 will open on Monday, August 4, with the collection of dues commencing the same day. According to ministry spokesperson Muhammad Umar Butt, the registration process will operate on a “first-come, first-served” basis
World
Saudi Arabia has introduced a new rule on its Qiwa platform, giving foreign workers a 60-day grace period after the end of their employment contracts before they can be officially marked as “absent from work.” The policy, effective July 31, 2025, is aimed at creating a fairer and more
National
Renowned Pakistani businessman and tech entrepreneur Muzammil Karim Paracha, who made national headlines earlier this year for purchasing Pakistan’s most expensive vehicle number plate, has passed away in Dubai after a prolonged battle with cancer. He was 31 years old. Born on August 4, 1993, in Lahore, Paracha was