PoliticsA delegation of former PPP leaders and workers from Keamari joined the PML-F at a meeting in Karachi. PML-F Sindh Secretary General Sardar Abdul Rahim used the occasion to criticise civic conditions in the district.
NATIONALPolice have booked six people and arrested two after a female camel was allegedly tortured in Tharparkar, leaving her blind in one eye. Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah ordered immediate treatment and swift legal action.
NATIONALThe death of 17-year-old Eshal Fatima in Jhang has triggered public outrage and renewed demands for justice. Her case has also revived debate over women’s safety and accountability in Pakistan.
NATIONALThe Peshawar High Court has given the KP government three months to restore forest boundaries in Galiyat and submit a report by Sept 16. The court also sought action on encroachments and raised concern over hotel construction and record discrepancies.
WorldThe White House said no players or coaches have been denied US entry for the World Cup, but defended refusals affecting a Somali referee and some Iranian officials. Iran also warned it could halt matches over anti-team slogans or unofficial flags.
WorldThousands of protesters blocked a road leading to Azteca Stadium in Mexico City ahead of the 2026 World Cup opener. Authorities said the demonstration was peaceful and President Claudia Sheinbaum said the match would go ahead as scheduled.
HEALTHDr Mahnoor has undergone her first surgery at a private hospital in Karachi after the acid attack in Quetta. Doctors say her condition has improved, but the risk of infection remains.
EntertainmentSpeculation over the next Bond film has widened to the actress who could star opposite 007, with Margaret Qualley emerging as a leading contender in some betting markets. No official casting announcements have been made.
TechnologyNew industry data shows US gamers are getting older, with the average player now aged 37, while publishers are also reorganising release calendars around Grand Theft Auto VI. The shifts point to a more mature and concentrated gaming market.
WorldThe US and Iran carried out fresh attacks for a second day, straining an already fragile April ceasefire. The fighting has widened tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and continued alongside parallel hostilities in Lebanon.
CITYPolice in Karachi have registered two separate murder cases, one over the suspicious death of a man in Orangi Town and another after the death of an 18-year-old woman in Surjani Town. Families in both cases have levelled serious allegations in their FIRs.
WorldLuxury brands are seeking to rebuild exclusivity and customer appeal after a prolonged slowdown hit profits and shrank the sector's client base. Analysts say the industry is refocusing on craftsmanship, quality and high-end experiences.
