First phase of AJK polls begins in Mirpur division amid allegations of rigging – Pakistan
The first phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections have begun in the 13 constituencies of Mirpur division. Polling began at 8am and will continue till 5pm. Today (Monday) has been declared a public holiday in all three districts — Bhimber, Mirpur, and Kotli — of the division to facilitate polling. A total […]
Mass shooting kills 3, wounds 4 near Space Needle landmark in Seattle – World
A mass shooting near the Space Needle landmark in Seattle killed three people on Sunday and wounded at least four others, including a toddler, according to the police. Seattle Police said one suspect has been arrested and they are searching for another following the incident at a food festival in a popular tourist district of […]
As fashion stumbles, jewellery will help shape luxury’s winners
Sales of jewellery at Richemont soar by 24% in quarter till June 30, LVMH also expected to improve hard luxury sales The Cartier store in New York City, US, July 7, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS As luxury groups grapple with weak fashion sales and a hit to spending from the Middle East conflict, investors are increasingly […]
Shifting geopolitics of tech – Newspaper
The development and governance of artificial intelligence should be a global effort. It should not be a solo performance by any single country, but rather “a symphony of global cooperation”, Chinese President Xi Jinping said at the opening of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai on July 17. The remark encapsulated the broader message […]
First phase of AJK polls begins in Mirpur division – Pakistan
The first phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections have begun in the 13 constituencies of Mirpur division. Polling began at 8am and will continue till 5pm. Today (Monday) has been declared a public holiday in all three districts — Bhimber, Mirpur, and Kotli — of the division to facilitate polling. A total […]
Mass shooting kills two in Seattle: US media – World
A mass shooting near the Space Needle landmark in Seattle killed two people on Sunday and wounded at least four others, including a child, according to US media and a local hospital. Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson said one suspect has been taken into custody following the incident in a popular tourist district in the northwestern […]
Sindh declares July 29 public holiday for Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai Urs
The holiday will apply to all provincial government offices operating under administrative control of the Sindh The Sindh government declared a public holiday across the province on the occasion of the annual urs of renowned Sufi poet Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai on Wednesday, July 29. According to a notification issued on Monday by the Sindh Information […]
PSX opens week in the green, gains more than 4,000 points during early trade – Business
The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark index opened the week on a strong note, gaining more than 4,000 points during early trade. The KSE-100 index had gained 4,501.33 points to reach 175,522.53 points by 9:50am from the previous close of 171,021.20 points. Mettis Global, a web-based financial portal, attributed the rally to “easing geopolitical tensions […]
FO condemns Indian minister’s remarks on Kashmir issue, warns against underestimating resolve to thwart ‘any adventurism’ – Pakistan
The Foreign Office (FO) has condemned Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s “highly provocative and irresponsible comments” regarding the Kashmir dispute, saying that the neighbouring country must not underestimate Pakistan’s resolve to “thwart any Indian adventurism”. On Sunday, Singh had stated that there would be “no talks with Pakistan”. According to the Times of India, he […]
TikToker, friends booked for attacking women – Newspaper
LAHORE: Nawab Town police have registered a case against TikToker Rajab Butt and his accomplices for allegedly attacking some women and opening fire during an altercation at a cafe. The case was lodged on the complaint of a young woman, Ayesha Jutt, who accused Butt of attacking her and some others at a cafe on […]