EntertainmentWil Wheaton has appeared in a new teaser for Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, the upcoming The Big Bang Theory spin-off. The HBO Max series premieres on July 23 and will run for 10 episodes.
NATIONALAt least one person was killed and 11 others were injured after an earthquake damaged houses in Jhelum's Pind Dadan Khan tehsil. Officials said rescue and assessment operations were under way.
EntertainmentShakira has released the video for Dai Dai, the official anthem of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, featuring Lionel Messi, Harry Kane, Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe. The project is also tied to an education fund supporting initiatives worldwide.
CITYEid-related visits to graveyards in Rawalpindi have become costlier as prices of flowers, grave coverings, rose water and incense rise. Residents have also raised concerns over poor maintenance and overgrown vegetation in many cemeteries.
CITYA last-minute Eidul Azha travel rush at Rawalpindi and Islamabad terminals left many passengers waiting for hours amid vehicle shortages and fare complaints. Authorities said action was under way against overcharging and overloading transporters.
HEALTHMedical experts have advised moderation in meat consumption during Eidul Azha amid severe heat and power outages. They warned that poor storage and overconsumption could lead to digestive illness and spoilage.
KARACHIKarachi animal buyers have complained that KMC is collecting a municipal services tax at cattle market exits before allowing vehicles to leave. KMC says the levy was approved by its council, but critics have questioned its legality and purpose.
NATIONALThe Balochistan government has banned proscribed organisations from collecting sacrificial hides ahead of Eidul Azha. Authorities also finalised security and sanitation plans for Quetta and other parts of the province.
EntertainmentA social media debate over actresses adopting short hairstyles has widened into a broader discussion about beauty standards, personal choice and public scrutiny of women in Pakistan’s entertainment industry.
ISLAMABADRising temperatures and approaching Eid have boosted demand for traditional drinks in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Vendors say Imli-Aloo Bukhara sharbat is drawing customers seeking a natural and affordable way to beat the heat.
NATIONALA passenger coach driver in Muzaffarabad drove his bus into the Jhelum River after receiving a Rs5,000 traffic challan, police said. Both the driver and a police officer on board escaped before the vehicle fell into the water.
LAHORELahore’s markets and salons are witnessing a pre-Eid rush as women take an increasingly visible role in Eidul Azha preparations. Shoppers are balancing festive fashion, heat-friendly clothing choices and even visits to cattle markets.
