Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to build an international cricket stadium in Jeddah, marking a major step in strengthening cricket infrastructure and expanding cooperation between the two countries. The agreement was signed by Prince Saud bin Mishal bin Mohammad Al Saud and Mohsin Naqvi, who also serves as Pakistan’s […]
Government raises carbon tax on petrol, diesel
The federal government has increased the carbon tax on petrol and diesel by Rs5 per litre, with the revised rate taking effect from midnight, according to an official notification. Under the new rates, the carbon tax on petrol and high-speed diesel has been increased from Rs2.5 to Rs5 per litre. The government has simultaneously reduced […]
Maryam, Punjab speaker meet to ease tensions
Maryam Nawaz and Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan held a one-on-one meeting in Lahore on Wednesday to address recent controversies involving the Punjab Assembly Speaker’s Office and clear up misunderstandings, according to official sources. The meeting followed political debate over two recent issues that placed the speaker under public scrutiny. One involved the Punjab Assembly’s Committee […]
Iran, US talks to resume after Khamenei funeral
Indirect negotiations between Iran and the US are set to resume after the funeral of Iran’s late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to Qatari officials, who said the latest round of discussions in Doha produced positive progress. Qatar, which has been facilitating dialogue between the two countries, said the talks focused on issues related […]
Rajab Butt, Dur-e-Fishan deny marriage rumours
Pakistani digital content creator Rajab Butt has dismissed social media rumours claiming that he is planning to marry actress Dur-e-Fishan Saleem, calling the reports false and baseless. The speculation began circulating across various social media platforms, where posts alleged that the two celebrities were secretly in a relationship and preparing to tie the knot. The […]
US declines to renew USMCA in current form
The US has declined to renew the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in its current form, citing ongoing trade deficits with Mexico and Canada, while confirming that the trade pact will remain in force as negotiations continue. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced the decision following a virtual meeting involving officials from the three North American […]
Four die during Mexico World Cup celebrations
Four people died during large-scale celebrations in Mexico City after Mexico national football team defeated Ecuador to qualify for the FIFA World Cup round of 16, health authorities said. According to the Mexico City Health Secretariat, two women aged 48 and 44 and a 19-year-old man were found unconscious near the Angel of Independence monument, […]
US Navy crew member missing after helicopter crash
A search operation is underway after a US Navy crew member went missing when an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter made an emergency landing in the Arabian Sea, according to the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet. The incident occurred early on Wednesday while the helicopter, assigned to the USS George H. W. Bush (CVN-77), was carrying four […]
US beats Bosnia to reach FIFA World Cup round of 16
US men’s national soccer team kept its FIFA World Cup campaign alive with a 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team in the round of 32, securing a place in the tournament’s round of 16. Folarin Balogun opened the scoring just before halftime with his third goal of the tournament after a well-worked […]
Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Kyiv, kill at least eight
At least eight people were killed and more than three dozen others injured after Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, overnight, causing widespread destruction across the city. The strikes triggered explosions that echoed for hours, damaging residential buildings, setting fires, and forcing thousands of residents to seek shelter in […]