Varun Dhawan sparked online conversation after praising Pakistani dramas and music, sharing an Instagram video of his daughters using Urdu phrases. His remarks highlight the enduring popularity of Pakistani storytelling in India.
NATIONALDeputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi discussed regional developments, the US-Iran ceasefire and Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts, the Foreign Office said. The two sides agreed to remain in close contact.
CITYA Lahore court on Friday sent a woman accused of killing her three children to police custody on a five-day physical remand. Police say the children were allegedly slain by their mother amid a domestic dispute with her husband.
WorldPolish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has questioned whether the United States would remain a loyal NATO ally in the event of a Russian attack. He also called for the European Union to build stronger, practical defence capabilities.
WorldA viral video claiming to show Donald Trump falling asleep and hitting his head during a White House event was doctored, according to a fact-check by iVerify Pakistan. The original White House footage shows no such incident.
CITYKarachi will face a 250MGD water shortfall for 48 hours from Saturday due to interconnection work at Dhabeji Pumping Station. KWSC said several areas will see complete disruption or temporary shortages.
Luke Ronchi clashed with reporters at a PSL 2026 press conference after Islamabad United’s defeat to Rawalpindi. The exchange followed a disruptive interruption, reflecting frustration after a 137-run total.
SportsThe United States says Iran’s players can take part in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but individuals linked to the IRGC will not be allowed to enter with the team. Marco Rubio said Washington’s concern is with accompanying personnel, not the athletes.
WorldIndia has criticised a social media post shared by US President Donald Trump that referred to the country as a ‘hellhole’. New Delhi said the remarks were inappropriate and did not reflect the reality of India-US ties.
WorldChinese startup DeepSeek has launched DeepSeek-V4, saying the new AI model offers a one million-word context window with sharply lower computing and memory costs. The release comes as US-China competition over artificial intelligence continues to intensify.
WorldPope Leo said he condemned the killing of protesters in Iran and reiterated that he could not support war. He also lamented civilian deaths in the conflict and the collapse of US-Iran peace talks.
WorldWar in the Middle East has disrupted long-standing relationships across stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities, complicating investor strategy. Analysts say traditional hedges and market signals remain unreliable.
