Smugglers along the Afghanistan–Pakistan border reportedly use oversized handmade slingshots to catapult small, high-value packets across trenches and fences, avoiding direct crossings and reducing interception risk.
Ayesha Sana faces online backlash after an ex-friend allegedly revealed her US life details. Social media users defend her privacy, dignity, and right to earn honestly.
SportsHazara Region claimed the cricket trophy at the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Minority Sports Festival after defeating South Region in the final. The event featured several sports and recreational contests aimed at promoting inclusion and harmony among minority communities.
Alizeh Shah ignites an online debate over Pakistan’s viral short hair trend, alleging actresses use wigs or pins and warning fans not to rush drastic haircuts.
NATIONALThe Islamabad High Court has restrained authorities from evicting apartment owners at One Constitution Avenue until further orders. The order came during hearings on intra-court appeals by sub-lease holders challenging part of an earlier ruling.
WorldA local election in Italy’s Vigevano has brought immigration tensions within the ruling right to the surface. Muslim candidates on rival lists have also underscored the country’s changing political and social landscape.
NATIONALAt least 16 people were killed and seven injured after a passenger coach hit a parked bus on the Swat Motorway in Mardan. Officials said most victims were from Dir and Bajaur and were travelling home for Eid.
WorldIndia's BJP has ordered holding centres for undocumented Bangladeshis and Rohingyas in West Bengal after taking power in the state. The move has raised fears among minorities and drawn criticism from rights activists.
WorldIndia’s finance minister has called for a focus on fuel, fertiliser and foreign exchange as the Gulf crisis adds to economic pressure. She said higher crude, fertiliser and gold prices were creating external challenges.
NATIONALPunjab is preparing a waste-to-energy policy under its Suthra Punjab initiative, with plans to lease public land for biogas, recycling and renewable energy projects. A pilot bio-CNG plant at Lahore’s Lakhodair landfill has already started production.
BusinessA Pakistani private developer has won two titles at the Asia Pacific Property Awards 2026–2027, according to a press release. Faisal Town Group was recognised for Faisal Hills and HillWalk.
SportsKarachi runner Faisal Shafi has become the first Pakistan-based athlete to complete eight World Marathon stars after the 2026 Cape Town Marathon. British-Pakistani runner Huma Rehman also reached the provisional eighth-star milestone.
