Social media reactions to TikToker Sana Yousaf’s murder raise concerns as Society
While many expressed shock and sadness over her tragic death, some online reactions have sparked controversy. Some social media users criticised Sana over her TikTok use and even went as far as to express support for the act of violence. ان حرام زادون کو گرفتار کرنا چاہٸے ایک معصوم انسان کی جان لینے پہ یہ […]
Supporting Imran Khan Cost Maulana Tariq Jameel His Place in Tablighi Jamaat
In a surprising turn of events that’s stirred ripples across religious and political circles in Pakistan, Maulana Tariq Jameel, one of the most recognized Islamic scholars of our time — has reportedly been distanced from the Tablighi Jamaat, a group he’s long been associated with. The decision, though unofficially confirmed, appears to stem from his […]
Andrew Tate charged with rape and human trafficking in UK
British prosecutors have filed 21 criminal charges against Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan, including rape, actual bodily harm, and human trafficking. The charges, confirmed Tuesday by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), represent the most significant legal action against the controversial internet personalities in their home country to date, according to BBC News. The CPS […]
FIFA pays tribute to Shaheen Shah Afridi among footballing greats
FIFA has paid tribute to Pakistani pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi, featuring him alongside football greats Lionel Messi, Neymar Jr., and Luka Modrić in a social media post celebrating global athletes associated with the iconic number 10 jersey. The FIFA World Cup Instagram account posted an image on Tuesday highlighting Afridi with three of football’s biggest […]
What is Mark Zuckerberg building? $15 billion investment in Scale AI by Meta AI confirmed
Meta is making its largest bet yet on artificial intelligence, finalising a $14 billion deal to invest in Scale AI, a prominent startup in data labelling and AI model training. The move comes as Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg grows increasingly frustrated with the company’s standing in the fast-evolving AI race, with rivals like OpenAI seemingly […]
Anti-digital, pro-realty sector budget
Listen to article ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday unveiled a Rs17.6 trillion budget, which attempted to limit fiscal expansion but taxation measures were clearly self-contradictory that on one hand would promote cash economy and fossil fuels but discourage these too on the other. The government of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also introduced new taxes on […]
PM intervenes to raise pay, pensions
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif intervened on Tuesday to alter the budgetary proposal to increase the salaries of government employees by 10% during a cabinet meeting he chaired for the approval of the federal budget on Tuesday, sources said. The cabinet held a detailed discussion on various budgetary proposals, including pay and pensions. During the […]
Dakota Johnson reveals dating non-negotiable after Chris Martin breakup
Dakota Johnson has shared her must-have standard in any future relationship following her split from longtime partner Chris Martin. During a June 9 appearance on NBC’s Today show with her Materialists co-star Chris Evans, Johnson, 35, was asked about one dating non-negotiable. Her response was clear and direct: “Like, not an a–hole.” The candid moment […]
Family pension duration capped at 10 years following spouse’s death
Listen to article KARACHI: The federal government has introduced significant pension reforms as part of the Budget 2025–26, aiming to rationalise public spending and reduce the growing fiscal burden posed by the existing pension system. Unveiling the Budget 2025–26 in the National Assembly on Tuesday, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced that retired public servants rejoining government service […]
Misha Lakhani’s Spring Summer Couture collection
Misha Lakhani’s Spring Summer Couture Collection is master-crafted in modern day sensibilities steeped in age-old techniques. Expect polished separates and unexpected combinations. Whether you’re the bride or a guest, these versatile styles can be enjoyed for years to come. Discover the collection at our stores and online: LAHOREFebruary 3rd to 8th, 2025Gulberg Galleria ISLAMABADFebruary 10th […]
Malir Jail escapees hit 225, not 216
A recount of prisoners at Malir Jail has revealed that 225 prisoners, not 216 as initially reported, escaped on June 3, it emerged on Tuesday. The new jail administration conducted a thorough review and found that nine more prisoners, not included in the original report, had escaped the prison. The Superintendent of Malir Jail, Shahabuddin Siddiqi, wrote to […]
Unutilised property bars real estate sector from progress
LAHORE: The Hold on for Dear Life (HODL) mindset in the real-estate sector means that retail and institutional investors own more than one unutilised residential property. On purpose, they delay the sale of the property in order to benefit from the prospect of a higher sale price in the future. In Pakistan, laws are in […]
Palestinian death toll mounts with over 35 killed since dawn
Israeli attacks across Gaza since early Tuesday killed 37 Palestinians and wounded over 200, including 19 fatalities near an Israeli-backed aid distribution site, according to medics. At least 19 Palestinians were killed and over 200 others were injured when Israeli forces opened fire at civilians who gathered to receive aid from an Israeli-backed aid distribution point […]