A UK AI startup’s Narwhal Labs campaign was pulled after complaints to the ASA. Critics called the ads sexist and misogynistic, reigniting debate on AI bias and the “perfect worker.”
A viral clip shows Salman Naseer doing nazar utarna for Babar Azam as Peshawar Zalmi beat Quetta Gladiators in PSL 11. Babar’s 71* anchors the chase and Zalmi top the table.
NATIONALAJK police say they have arrested a suspected RAW agent in Rawalakot who was allegedly blackmailed into gathering information on sensitive sites. The claim was made by AJK IGP Liaqat Ali Malik, who said police worked with sensitive institutions to expose the network.
WorldAid agencies and medical workers say Gaza’s nearly 5,000 war amputees are facing severe shortages of prosthetic limbs because of restrictions on key materials. Children make up about a quarter of those affected.
Gohar Mumtaz says Sanjay Dutt called Jal Band to use their hit track ‘Aadat’ in his film, but it later went to a Bhatt production. Dutt also shared how he discovered the song.
WorldRussian drone and missile attacks killed at least 16 people across Ukraine, including four in Kyiv and nine in Odesa, officials said. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said 100 people were wounded and called for sustained pressure on Russia.
PoliticsThe Election Commission of Pakistan has directed MQM-P to hold its intra-party elections by October 15. The order came after the party sought a 90-day extension, saying it was finalising electoral lists.
EntertainmentA race is underway to produce the first hit AI-generated Bollywood film, with Maharaja in Denims described as a leading project. The development reflects growing experimentation with AI in the Indian film industry.
NATIONALThe Pakistan Navy has successfully conducted a live firing of a locally developed ship-launched anti-ship missile, the ISPR said. The military said the weapon accurately hit its target at high speed and extended range.
WorldShipping data showed a second US-sanctioned supertanker entered the Gulf despite the US blockade on vessels visiting Iranian ports. The move came after US-Iran talks in Islamabad failed to produce a deal.
NATIONALThree polio workers abducted in Bannu’s Jhandu Khel area during the anti-polio campaign have been recovered safely, police said. Officials said the recovery was made through joint efforts by police and local jirga elders.
NATIONALThe 41st Punjab Assembly session began after a delay of two hours and 39 minutes despite an austerity drive. The sitting saw opposition allegations of unlawful detention, treasury rebuttals and the introduction of two bills.
