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Spain PM urges EU to halt Israel deal, calls Gaza a “genocide” in strongest condemnation yet of Israeli offensive

PM praised Trump’s role in Iran-Israel ceasefire, thanked US for helping secure truce between Pakistan and India

He cites breaches of humanitarian law, civilian targeting, and food and water weaponization, without naming culprits

Applicants told to make social media accounts public for vetting

PMD forecasts more rains over the weekend, with urban flooding expected on June 27 and 28

US-brokered Israel-Iran truce sparks hope in Gaza after 20 months of war, widespread destruction, and malnutrition

Campaigners fear data center energy use may derail Big Tech’s 2030 net-zero goals as AI demand surges across the US

10-nation organisation fails to adopt joint statement

Broadcasts from combat zones or missile sites need written military censor approval, says Israeli press office

Netanyahu orders military to draft plan in 2 days to stop Hamas from seizing aid, joint statement says

The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee announced the Muharram moon sighting, marking the start of the new Islamic year

Experts say Iran likely moved near weapons-grade uranium from Fordow before US strike, hiding it from global monitors

PMD predicts more showers, thunderstorms over the next two days

Over 5,300 students were taking exams when a blast hit Bangui on Wednesday, in the capital of the impoverished nation

Opposition’s bid to delay Finance Bill 2025, outlining FY2025-26 proposals, was overwhelmingly rejected by the NA

Benchmark KSE-100 index drops over 700 points, settles at 122,046

Interior Minister Naqvi also chairs high-level meeting to review the nationwide security plan for Muharram

Says PPP backs federal budget after govt concedes to limit FBR arrest powers to sales tax forgery; exemption

Price of silver per tola increases by Rs 86, reaching Rs 3,850

PMD cautions citizens of potential flash floods, landslides in several regions

Black box data, airline violations under scrutiny during probe

Ronaldo reportedly set to stay at Al-Nassr on a new deal until 2027, which will see him play past his 42nd birthday

Pakistani duo secured a silver medal at the Championships in Malaysia, losing to India 2-1 in a hard-fought final

Reaffirms commitment to ensuring protection of human dignity on International Day in Support of Victims of Torture

The changes include amendments in DRS, saliva rule, stop-clock, and more across all three-formats of cricket

Fortnite players who were charged for unauthorized purchases can now apply for refunds after FTC settlement with Epic

Inter Milan will face Fluminense in the round of 16, while Liga MX side Monterrey will take on Borussia Dortmund

Any future attack will prompt strikes on US military bases in Middle East, warns Khamenei

Trump’s defense budget proposes troop pay raise, more missiles and drones, with cuts to Navy jobs and fighter jets

China's actions on fentanyl precursors show cooperation with US demands amid ongoing trade tensions over tariffs

On International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking they stress concerted efforts from all stakeholders

Guangxi’s Meilin township worst-hit as floodwaters rise over 4 metres above safe level, state media reports

One suspect killed, several arrested in crackdown

Initial investigations suggest the attack resulted from a prior feud.

The demonstrators called for Immediate release of pending pensions

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Cotton fee, professional tax, local cess and entertainment duty abolished

The SSP said that the authorities found the Indian colonel's number on their phones

Also passes Rs156b supplementary budget for outgoing fiscal

Sudden outbursts from lakes could trigger flash floods

Chinese Defence Minister Dong held individual meetings with his counterparts

PTI sees 'conspiracy', crowns Imran as 'irreplaceable'

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Govt reaches out to key ally on eve of budget approval

Says plugging tax leakages will help boost revenues without imposing additional taxes

New petrol price is Rs373.78, HSD is Rs378.78

Aurangzeb says inflation projected at 8.2%, budget deficit at 3.6% of GDP & primary surplus at 2% of GDP for FY26-27

Bilawal welcomes PM’s invitation to form G-B government, terms recognition of PPP mandate 'democratic'

Dismisses govt’s growth narrative, saying economic gains have not reached ordinary people

Heavy rains, fierce winds trigger widespread destruction, collapsing homes, walls

Says the budget aims at reducing the burden on the salaried class and promoting economic activity

Victims taken to DHQ Tajazai for treatment

At least five people wounded in two separate accidents on the Swat motorway

Says under national interest, PPP will be part of the budget process

MQM important coalition partner, role in promoting economic stability, public welfare acknowledged, says PMO

Both leaders reaffirm dialogue, diplomacy only viable means to resolve conflicts, achieve lasting peace and stability

Water Resources Division is the largest beneficiary with Rs103.80b, followed by Rs88b proposed for Power Division

Demanding all ad hoc relief allowances be merged into basic pay and revised pay scale for 2026 be introduced

He says Pakistan will work with partners to dismantle 'twisted ideology' of hate speech

KSE-100 gains 1.59% on easing geopolitical tensions, oil plunge

Finance minister says existing concessions for electric motorcycles, rickshaws and buses will remain in place

Aurangzeb says lower tax rate will help discourage informal fund transfers and strengthen formal channels

Says announcing these measures under the prime minister's directives

Brent crude futures fall $2.11, or 2.3%, to $88.27 a barrel

Customs duty exemptions drop 24% to Rs499b; FTA-related cost zero

KSE-100 surges 18.2% but only Rs16b raised via IPOs; analysts warn of limited fresh funds

KSE-100 edges higher by 276 points on banking, energy-sector support

Sugarcane output up 6.2%, livestock now 14.6% of GDP; meat exports target $700m by 2028

Solar energy fuels growth; agri-sector uses less electricity due to high costs

Rural poverty at 36.2%, more than double urban rate of 17.4%; income inequality widens

SBP holdings rise $25m to $17.22b; gold down Rs9,720/tola

Freelance remittances $856m, 5G auction raises $509m; experts warn of low-value trap

Per capita income up 9% to $1,901; remittances to cross $41b as fiscal deficit falls to 0.7%

Freelance remittances rise to $856m as 5G spectrum auction generates $509m

Pact introduces stricter border controls, faster case processing, increased deportations after decade of negotiations

Iranian media reveals details of 14-point draft memorandum with US

Tells networks exploiting desperate migrants they will face divine justice for every life lost, family deceived

At least 3 Indians killed after US forces targeted 3 vessels amid blockade of Strait of Hormuz: Indian government

Meeting to end with eight-point action plan urging permanent ceasefire, settlement halt, Gaza reconstruction

BGB, BSF call talks 'cordial and forward-looking' as Dhaka presses New Delhi to halt forced border crossings

Herat's morality police started arresting dozens of women on Saturday for not wearing body-cloaking chador, burqa

Provincial disaster chief says while search for missing continued, there was little hope of finding survivors

FO warns of fallout if India blocks water

Defamation: SC allows Imran to contest claim

Govt directs police, judiciary and administrative authorities to implement decision

• US president hints at signing in Europe • Believes supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei personally approved deal • Ira

Droughts, floods and heatwaves may intensify as weather pattern returns

Healey resigns following difference over govt's Defence Investment Plan

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The 23-year-old has played his only T20 international against the UAE

He was in charge for seven months

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa finishes runners-up in men's category

Her partner Mboko withdrew from the Queen following an injury

All England Club chiefs revealed the substantial cash boost for players

The 19-year-old is currently the youngest championship leader in F1 history

England will face Sri Lanka in the opening match

They staged a historic comeback to beat the San Antonio Spurs107-106

Calls Somali referee incident unfortunate, saying FIFA will review it, but cannot control governments

The team will reach Los Angeles a day before their World Cup opener

Hotels cut rates as fans stay away; soaring flight and match ticket prices have dampened World Cup demand

Mexico is grappling with chaotic teacher protests in its capital

The Open has a prestigious history dating back to 1904

He is under Atletico Madrid contract until June 2030

They will face New Zealand in Los Angeles