PoliticsPTI has said it is ready to hold talks with the government, but only if party founder Imran Khan is released from jail. The statement came in the National Assembly as both sides welcomed a visiting Chinese delegation.
WorldThe WHO says the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo poses a high national and regional risk but a low global threat. The agency says confirmed and suspected cases are expected to rise as investigations continue.
EducationA leaked Cambridge mathematics paper and a wider misinformation campaign have triggered a cybercrime probe in Pakistan. A report also described alleged exam papers being openly marketed online through Discord-linked platforms.
WorldIsrael’s parliament has given initial approval to a bill to dissolve the Knesset, moving the country closer to a snap election. The step comes amid coalition tensions, war on multiple fronts and mounting pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Pakistani creator Bilal Hassan sparked a viral debate by pitching Saba Qamar for an on-screen adaptation of the alleged drug dealer Anmol Pinky, urging producers to act fast before Bollywood.
Pakistani actor Momina Iqbal says she and her family face cyberbullying and life threats linked to a PML-N-associated MPA. She claims FIA, NCCIA and Punjab Police failed to act and calls for protection and an impartial investigation.
Mahira Khan shared a playful reaction to Salman Khan’s viral hospital confrontation with paparazzi. Salman later criticised paparazzi culture, asking if “pic” matters more than personal life.
A Sialkot activist, Sheikh Saira, cried in a viral video after receiving an NCCIA notice in Islamabad over alleged online character assassination. She says she doesn’t know which post triggered the complaint and asks Rafique to intervene.
BusinessThe Pakistan Stock Exchange maintained its recovery on Wednesday as the KSE-100 index gained more than 1,900 points in intraday trade. Improved sentiment was linked to progress in US-Iran talks and a slight decline in global oil prices.
SportsBangladesh beat Pakistan by 109 runs in the second Test in Sylhet to complete a 2-0 series sweep. Taijul Islam took six wickets in the second innings, while Mohammad Rizwan’s 94 was not enough to keep Pakistan alive.
NATIONALRaja Pervaiz Ashraf told the National Assembly he was shocked after alleged drug suspect Anmol alias Pinky purportedly mentioned his name in a viral video. He denied any link, offered to face an inquiry and called for safeguards against media trials before investigations are completed.
EntertainmentActors Kinza Hashmi and Ali Raza drew attention during a Karachi mall appearance after Ali intervened when a fan came too close to Kinza. The video triggered mixed reactions and renewed debate over celebrity safety and event security.
