Bilawal demands fair distribution of river water – Pakistan
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari holds a tablet while inaugurating the Sindh jobs portal, on Friday.—White Star • Lauds security forces over successful rescue operation for train hostages• Launches ‘I Work for Sindh’ jobs portal KARACHI: Pledging to continue fighting for Sindh’s rightful share of water, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Friday demanded fair distribution of […]
Singer Naseebo Lal files police complaint against husband over alleged assault
Renowned Punjabi singer Naseebo Lal has filed a police case against her husband, accusing him of physically assaulting her at their home in Lahore, Express News reported on Saturday. According to the police report, the singer stated she was sitting in the courtyard of her residence in Shahdara Town when her husband, Naveed Hussain, arrived […]
Thieves steal solar panels from cricketers Kamran and Umar Akmal’s father’s home
Thieves broke into the farmhouse of Pakistani cricketers Kamran and Umar Akmal’s father in Lahore, stealing newly installed solar panels worth Rs500,000 in broad daylight. According to police, the incident took place in the jurisdiction of the Heyr police station, where unidentified suspects broke the main gate’s lock and entered the property. They removed and […]
IMF terms $7bn loan programme implementation ‘strong’ as review concludes – Business
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in the late hours of Friday termed Pakistan’s implementation of its $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) as “strong” as it gave its assessment conducted during a recent visit to the country. The statement comes hours after Pakistan and the IMF concluded the first biannual review of the $7 billion […]
Govt eyes next IMF tranche as review wraps up – Pakistan
• No additional revenue measures imposed; fiscal targets to be maintained through expenditure control• MEFP still being finalised ahead of staff-level agreement• IMF Executive Board approval expected by early next month ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday concluded the first biannual review of the $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) on […]
PlayStation Plus March lineup adds UFC 5, Prince of Persia, and more
Listen to article PlayStation has announced its latest lineup of games coming to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog in March, featuring a mix of action-packed adventures, sports simulations, and retro classics. Among the highlights are UFC 5, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, and Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions. All games will be available for PlayStation […]
UN Security Council condemns Jaffar Express attack – World
NEW YORK: The members of the UN Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the “heinous and cowardly terrorist attack” on the Jaffar Express travelling from Quetta to Peshawar near Sibi and the taking of passengers as hostages earlier this week. “This reprehensible act of terrorism resulted in the grievous loss of at least 25 […]
Apple issues urgent security update to fix serious iPhone and iPad flaw
Listen to article Apple has released an emergency security update for iPhones and iPads to address a newly discovered zero-day vulnerability, CVE-2025-24201, which could allow attackers to bypass security protections and access sensitive data. The flaw, located in WebKit—the browser engine that powers Safari, Mail, and the App Store—exploits an out-of-bounds write issue, enabling malicious web content […]
Putin calls for Kyiv to surrender in Kursk – World
• Remarks come after Trump urges Russian president to spare Ukrainian troops• G7 warns Moscow of new sanctions unless it accepts ceasefire• Putin, Saudi crown prince discuss Opec+ agreements, Ukraine crisis• Zelensky says there is now a good chance to end war WASHINGTON: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday called on Ukrainian troops fighting in […]
Terror suspect held, another injured on Lahore’s Barki Road – Pakistan
LAHORE: The security forces arrested a ‘possible’ suicide bomber and injured another after crossfire on Barki Road on Friday night. Identified as Hafiz Shams, the arrested suspect was stated to be a member of Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and a resident of Balochistan. They were planning a suicide attack A senior police official said his accomplice, […]