Submarine cable fault may cause intermittent internet disruption: PTA – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) said on Thursday it was closely monitoring internet traffic disruptions caused by a fault in the SEA-ME-WE 5 (SMW5) international submarine cable system, which was likely to cause intermittent degradation in service quality and connectivity. The telecom authority added that Transworld Associates (TWA) is coordinating with the SMW5 consortium […]
Spain power into World Cup last 16
INGLEWOOD: Spain coasted past Austria and into the World Cup last-16 on Thursday, thoroughly outclassing their opponents in a 3-0 knockout win with a brace from Mikel Oyarzabal and a Pedro Porro header. The European champions controlled possession and sliced through the Austrian defense in a typically dominant performance in Los Angeles, as Hollywood stars […]
The dysfunction effect
Why audiences can’t look away as streaming platforms continue to turn domestic turmoil into must-watch television Every family has its tensions, awkward silences and occasional rows around the dinner table. Yet television and films have long thrived on taking those everyday frictions to spectacular extremes. The latest crop of streaming dramas and comedies proves that […]
Govt decides to extend Murree Expressway by 70km to Muzaffarabad – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The government on Thursday decided to extend the Murree Expressway by 70 kilometres to Muzaffarabad during a National Highway Authority (NHA) meeting chaired by Communications Minister Abdul Aleem Khan. Work on the road has been ongoing under Khan’s tenure, including when he visited the expressway last November to review beautification, rehabilitation and improvement works […]
Nine Thai monks killed after boy drives truck into procession – World
An 11-year-old boy drove his parents’ truck into a Buddhist procession in Thailand on Thursday, killing nine monks and seriously injuring around 10 others, police and local authorities said. A group of 35 monks and five lay followers were walking along a roadside in northeastern Mukdahan province during a pilgrimage when the incident occurred. “I […]
FO says PM to visit Iran, Turkiye from July 3-5; to attend funeral of assassinated Iranian supreme leader – Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit Iran and Turkiye from July 3 to July 5, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi confirmed on Thursday. Addressing a weekly briefing, Andrabi said that during his visit to Iran, the premier would participate in the funeral of late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was assassinated in US-Israeli strikes […]
PTI criticises government over economy, governance and party leaders’ detention
Party secretary general says economic hardship, poor public services, political repression reflect governance failures LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Salman Akram Raja on Thursday criticised the federal government over what he described as worsening economic conditions, poor governance and the continued detention of the party’s leadership. Speaking at a press conference alongside PTI Lahore […]
Djokovic dismantles Tsitsipas to reach Wimbledon third round
Novak Djokovic was at his brilliant best against Stefanos Tsitsipas. Photo: AFP LONDON: Novak Djokovic sent out a warning to his Wimbledon title rivals with an impressive straight-sets victory over Stefanos Tsitsipasto reach the Wimbledon third round for the 20th time on Wednesday. The 39-year-old eased to a 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 win under the Centre Court roof […]
French foreign minister welcomes Lebanon-Israel framework agreement in call with Rubio
Jean-Noel Barrot reaffirms France’s readiness to contribute to implementation of the agreement France’s Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Noel Barrot speaks to the press as he arrives for the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels on February 23, 2026. Photo: AFP French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot welcomed the framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel in a phone […]
Pindi police to seek trial of heinous cases on jail premises – Pakistan
RAWALPINDI: Following escape of under-trial prisoners from a police prisoner van, the Rawalpindi police have devised a fresh Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for transportation of prisoners’ including their security, police safety, to prevent escapes and maintain order. The DSP Legal on behalf of Rawalpindi district police chief will request the provincial home secretary to allow […]