NATIONALPakistan and China agreed at a UN meeting in New York to strengthen cooperation on counterterrorism, border management and anti-drug efforts. Mohsin Naqvi also held separate talks with Sri Lanka on narcotics control, police training and illegal immigration.
NATIONALPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered the CAA, Pakistan Navy and PAF to intensify search efforts after a K2 Airways cargo plane disappeared over the Arabian Sea. The aircraft lost contact about 287 kilometres west of Karachi after reporting a navigation problem.
NATIONALA Lahore court has extended by five days the physical remand of four suspects in the alleged abduction and sexual assault case involving two foreign women. Prosecutors told the court police still need to recover key items linked to the investigation.
WorldThe US, Japan and South Korea have signed a cooperation agreement to accelerate small modular reactor deployment in other countries, initially focusing on the Indo-Pacific. The pact was signed on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara.
TechnologyNetflix has signed licensing deals with major US publishers to add short-form video content to its platform in selected markets from August 3. The move comes as the company faces growing competition from YouTube and TikTok.
After Portugal’s World Cup exit to Spain, Cristiano Ronaldo embraced Lamine Yamal. The respectful moment went viral, with fans praising sportsmanship between a teen star and a legend.
Pakistani actor Danish Taimoor honors Cristiano Ronaldo on Instagram after Portugal’s 2026 FIFA World Cup exit. He reflects on Ronaldo’s impact, work ethic, and final World Cup journey.
During Spain’s San Fermín festival in Pamplona, a massive “Destroy Israel” banner and pro-Palestinian inflatable balls went viral. Authorities reported no major disruption or arrests as the nine-day celebration continued.
NATIONALThe Ziarat SP has been suspended after the terrorist attack on the Mangi Dam police post. The Balochistan government has also formed a four-member inquiry committee to investigate the incident and submit a report within 15 days.
NATIONALThe father of nine-year-old Hania Ahmed has alleged that police falsely recorded that robbers fired during the Chakwal incident and pressured him to sign a blank paper. The DPO has ordered a fact-finding inquiry into the claims.
WorldSpain is altering work schedules and safety rules as extreme heat intensifies, with Barcelona introducing heat-monitoring wristbands for outdoor staff. Authorities have also expanded legal protections after heat-related worker deaths.
WorldFour oil and gas tankers turned back near the Strait of Hormuz after fresh vessel attacks pushed maritime threat levels to severe. Ship-tracking data showed three QatarEnergy LNG carriers and one Indian-flagged crude tanker reversing course.
