CITYA Bykea rider, Alayan Masih, was injured in Rawalpindi after Dolphin Force personnel allegedly mistook him for a suspect’s accomplice and opened fire. The CPO ordered an inquiry and suspended four officials.
SportsLionel Messi will captain Argentina at the 2026 World Cup after Lionel Scaloni named his 26-man squad. The 38-year-old is set for a record sixth appearance at the tournament.
SportsIga Swiatek beat Magda Linette in straight sets to reach the French Open last 16 and set up a meeting with Marta Kostyuk. In the men’s draw, top seed Jannik Sinner crashed out after struggling with illness against Juan Manuel Cerundolo.
SportsArsenal face holders Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final in Budapest, chasing the first European title in the club’s history. PSG are aiming to become the first side since Real Madrid to retain the trophy.
EducationPakistan has retained its position as the leading recipient of Erasmus Mundus scholarships for a fifth straight year. Pakistani students secured 98 fully funded awards in the 2026 cycle, according to official Erasmus+ data.
WorldUS Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth urged Asian allies at the Shangri-La Dialogue to raise military spending as China expands its military reach. He also said Washington was ready to resume strikes on Iran if diplomacy failed.
LAHOREHeavy rain fell across multiple parts of Lahore on Saturday, with Wasa reporting the highest rainfall in Nishtar Town. Rescue 1122 said two people were injured in Wapda Town after a wall collapsed onto a rickshaw.
NATIONALForbes has named seven Pakistanis to its 30 Under 30 Asia list this year, recognising achievements in technology, finance, science, social impact and entertainment. The honourees include founders, a scientist, a youth advocate, actress Hania Aamir and filmmaker Saman Kamraan.
WorldUS Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says Washington can resume strikes on Iran if talks fail. The White House also said President Donald Trump will only accept a deal that meets his red lines.
WorldAn Al Jazeera report cited by Geo News says Narendra Modi’s decade-long effort to isolate Pakistan has not succeeded. Analysts said Pakistan has instead strengthened ties with major powers and regional states.
WorldA provision in the US House version of the 2027 defence bill could greatly expand military cooperation with Israel, according to a report by Responsible Statecraft. The proposal is drawing criticism over transparency, political influence and its strategic implications.
WorldMeta plans to test an AI pendant within a year and expand its smart glasses lineup, according to a report. The move comes as the company tries to improve performance in its loss-making hardware unit.
