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Mbappe scores twice as France breeze past Sweden into World Cup last 16

Mbappe scores twice as France breeze past Sweden into World Cup last 16

The France captain now has 18 World Cup goals in total, meaning he is just one behind Lionel Messi's overall record of 19.
Published 01 Jul, 2026 04:13am
Haaland scores winner to send Norway into last-16 Brazil clash

Haaland scores winner to send Norway into last-16 Brazil clash

It was the first time that Norway had won a knockout game in the history of the competition.
Published 01 Jul, 2026 12:12am
Tens of millions swelter as heat wave blasts US

Tens of millions swelter as heat wave blasts US

More than 60 million people are currently under heat alerts, weather service says.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 11:39pm

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Resecurity partners with BankIslami Pakistan to enhance digital risk monitoring and cyber threat intelligence

Resecurity partners with BankIslami Pakistan to enhance digital risk monitoring and cyber threat intelligence

The partnership marks a significant step in strengthening BankIslami's cybersecurity posture through cutting-edge intelligence capabilities.
Alif Holdings hosts Real Estate CEOs Conference with Bilal Yaseen live podcast by Mansoor Ali Khan

Alif Holdings hosts Real Estate CEOs Conference with Bilal Yaseen live podcast by Mansoor Ali Khan

Topics expected to be discussed include housing policy, urban development, investment confidence, infrastructure planning and the future outlook of Pakistan’s real estate industry.
PPP, JUI-F announce they will jointly contest upcoming AJK elections

PPP, JUI-F announce they will jointly contest upcoming AJK elections

“The alliance marks a new chapter in political cooperation between the two parties,” Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 10:55pm
Data centres emitting more CO2 than thought: study

Data centres emitting more CO2 than thought: study

Report warns data centres could require 1.3 to 1.8 trillion litres of water by 2030, comparable to Switzerland’s annual consumption.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 10:03pm
Govt expects easing inflationary pressure in new fiscal year following reopening of Strait of Hormuz

Govt expects easing inflationary pressure in new fiscal year following reopening of Strait of Hormuz

The Ministry of Finance says that the national economy was concluding FY2026 on a “stronger footing”.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 09:45pm
Pakistan becomes permanent member of International Olive Council

Pakistan becomes permanent member of International Olive Council

Olive cultivation is currently underway on 55,669 acres, with olive clusters expanding rapidly.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 08:26pm
Nasa plans robotic mission to save ageing space telescope

Nasa plans robotic mission to save ageing space telescope

Operation set to last several months, kicking off with launch of a robot designed to rescue Swift space telescope that’s currently falling towards Earth.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 08:39pm
Talks in Qatar after US-Iran deal: What we know

Talks in Qatar after US-Iran deal: What we know

Trump has claimed that direct Iran-US talks are happening this week in Doha, which the Iranian and Qatari representatives have denied.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 08:36pm
IHC reserves verdict on maintainability of petitions against Imran, Bushra’s alleged solitary confinement

IHC reserves verdict on maintainability of petitions against Imran, Bushra’s alleged solitary confinement

The prosecutor argued that neither Aleema nor Mubashara qualified as aggrieved persons and therefore lacked locus standi to invoke the court’s constitutional jurisdiction.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 07:31pm
14 children dead in Lahore tuition centre roof collapse: police

14 children dead in Lahore tuition centre roof collapse: police

Rescue 1122 says teacher, eight minors injured; rescue operation concludes; police say two taken into custody; PM expresses condolences; CM Maryam takes notice.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 11:03pm
In pictures: Football frenzy at fever pitch in Lyari as Brazil advances to round of 16

In pictures: Football frenzy at fever pitch in Lyari as Brazil advances to round of 16

Scenes from a screening at Lyari International Football Stadium in “Mini Brazil”, where joy filled the air as Brazil won.
Updated 01 Jul, 2026 12:30am
India's Cockroach party seeking education minister's ouster awaits cabinet reshuffle

India's Cockroach party seeking education minister's ouster awaits cabinet reshuffle

“With each passing day, more people are coming here from different parts of India,” says 30-year-old party founder Abhijeet Dipke.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 06:11pm
ECP reserves verdict on suspension of Senate by-poll schedule for Murad Saeed’s seat

ECP reserves verdict on suspension of Senate by-poll schedule for Murad Saeed’s seat

Counsel for petitioner argues that Murad did not take the oath of office, despite winning the Senate seat.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 05:56pm
Case registered against 14 prisoners who escaped from prison van bound for Rawalpindi's Adiala jail

Case registered against 14 prisoners who escaped from prison van bound for Rawalpindi's Adiala jail

Prisoners reportedly threw red chilli powder at police to facilitate their escape.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 04:38pm
Venezuela rescuers in final push to find survivors as families mourn

Venezuela rescuers in final push to find survivors as families mourn

The twin quakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 have likely damaged or destroyed 58,870 buildings, according to Nasa satellite data.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 03:51pm
Michael becomes highest-grossing biopic of all time

Michael becomes highest-grossing biopic of all time

The film based on the life of the pop superstar late Michael Jackson has raked in $977 million at the box office so far.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 03:45pm
Kate Middleton scales three peaks in the UK in 24 hours to raise awareness about deeper impact of cancer

Kate Middleton scales three peaks in the UK in 24 hours to raise awareness about deeper impact of cancer

The Princess of Wales is a cancer survivor herself and said the challenge gave her a chance to explore life beyond diagnosis and to give something back.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 02:47pm
Manhunt launched after Monaco blast that media say targeted Ukrainian-born oligarch

Manhunt launched after Monaco blast that media say targeted Ukrainian-born oligarch

Three people wounded; minister says the suspect is believed to have fled to France.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 02:36pm
US leads global CO₂ emissions increase in 2025, report finds

US leads global CO₂ emissions increase in 2025, report finds

Globally, renewable power generation climbed 9.1pc, led by a 30pc surge in solar.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 01:49pm
More cash, not enough weapons: Nato presses to produce more

More cash, not enough weapons: Nato presses to produce more

Nato summit in Ankara next week will reckon with the challenge of getting industry to produce enough weapons as the alliance struggles to transform funds into firepower.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 01:45pm
Juggun Kazim wants you to pick up your trash

Juggun Kazim wants you to pick up your trash

Leaving trash behind is damaging the environment, says the TV host after spotting piles of garbage on a trail in Nathia Gali.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 01:15pm
Melting mountains and returning floods — Swat’s climate emergency

Melting mountains and returning floods — Swat’s climate emergency

The current Glof warning again places Swat at a crossroads.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 01:07pm
A year after USAID shutdown, Americans still back foreign development aid, poll shows

A year after USAID shutdown, Americans still back foreign development aid, poll shows

MAGA voters, who started as the most sceptical of any group, show a 27-point swing toward supporting foreign aid.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 12:55pm
'Years to build, a moment to destroy': US-Israeli air campaign devastates some of Iran's most cherished monuments

'Years to build, a moment to destroy': US-Israeli air campaign devastates some of Iran's most cherished monuments

Ranging from shattered glass and broken tile to cracked walls and shaken foundations, the damage is mostly inflicted by bomb shock waves radiating out nearly 20 times faster than the speed of sound.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 12:51pm
Senate opposition leader files privilege motion against Bhara Kahu SHO over 'discourteous' conduct

Senate opposition leader files privilege motion against Bhara Kahu SHO over 'discourteous' conduct

Says he was stopped at a checkpoint and told in a "rude and discourteous manner" that he could not proceed further.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 12:27pm
Exhibition Karachi Cartographies allowed you to explore the city through archival maps, documents and art

Exhibition Karachi Cartographies allowed you to explore the city through archival maps, documents and art

The show at Koel Gallery and Canvas Gallery featured the extensive private collection of Dr Furqaan Ahmed.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 11:29am
Apple iPhone 18 Pro supplier list, parts and photos exposed in Indian supplier's data leak

Apple iPhone 18 Pro supplier list, parts and photos exposed in Indian supplier's data leak

The exposure threatens the carefully negotiated business of building the iPhone, which Apple assembles from a thicket of suppliers worldwide.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 05:05pm
Indus commissioner says he wrote to Indian counterpart 4 times over Chenab fluctuations, but no reply so far

Indus commissioner says he wrote to Indian counterpart 4 times over Chenab fluctuations, but no reply so far

Calls for immediate Indus Commission meeting, full restoration of data-sharing, resumption of general and special tours and inspections.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 10:45pm
Actor Teyana Taylor wins big at the 2026 BET Awards

Actor Teyana Taylor wins big at the 2026 BET Awards

She took home the Icon of the Year, Fashion Vanguard, Best Actress and Video Director of the Year awards.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 10:52am
Terrorists must not be called by any other name, says info minister

Terrorists must not be called by any other name, says info minister

Criticises Turkish media outlet on use of 'militants' rather than 'terrorists' to describe Rangers facility attackers.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 01:17pm
Asia's FIFA World Cup debacle: Record numbers, record failures and a continent in crisis

Asia's FIFA World Cup debacle: Record numbers, record failures and a continent in crisis

After Japan’s elimination at the hands of Brazil, all Asian teams are out of the FIFA World Cup.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 10:19am
A police force that never bowed is now on the defensive in KP

A police force that never bowed is now on the defensive in KP

Officials say that although police were equipped, the terrorists, too, had managed to acquire modern weaponry, mostly the leftovers in Afghanistan.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 10:19am
Morocco beat Netherlands on penalties to reach FIFA World Cup last 16

Morocco beat Netherlands on penalties to reach FIFA World Cup last 16

Ismael Saibari netted the decisive kick in the shootout for Morocco.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 09:04am
Punjab Assembly okays 38 supplementary budget grants for FY2025-26

Punjab Assembly okays 38 supplementary budget grants for FY2025-26

The session saw a face-off between the treasury and opposition members over regional development allocations, water scarcity, sewage infrastructure and public transit.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 08:38am
Punjab's controversial 'Raj-style' bill to be last nail in coffin of freedom of expression: opposition

Punjab's controversial 'Raj-style' bill to be last nail in coffin of freedom of expression: opposition

Speaker Malik Ahmad Khan assures lawmakers that their concerns about the bill are being addressed before it is taken up for consideration; HRCP expresses concern over the proposed law.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 08:30am
Week after budget's passage, exporters urge govt to fulfil key demands; seek refund of Rs327bn

Week after budget's passage, exporters urge govt to fulfil key demands; seek refund of Rs327bn

Reiterate demand for the removal of the cross-subsidy from the B3/B4 industrial power tariff.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 07:48am
UNSC warned of expanding Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories

UNSC warned of expanding Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories

Recent developments reflect a “systemic pattern” rather than isolated incidents, UN Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad tells Security Council.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 07:40am
Gold theft at temple built on site of razed Babri mosque may or may not become an electoral issue for BJP

Gold theft at temple built on site of razed Babri mosque may or may not become an electoral issue for BJP

Someone seems to badly need the plundered wealth amid deliberate opaqueness.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 07:31am
AJK Assembly passes Rs286bn budget for FY27

AJK Assembly passes Rs286bn budget for FY27

Rs250bn earmarked for recurring expenditure, Rs36bn for development; Rs26.28bn set aside for ongoing projects, Rs8.71bn for new schemes.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 07:24am
Are the govt's days in power numbered?

Are the govt's days in power numbered?

The populace perhaps has a shorter tolerance level and the establishment understands that.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 07:21am
Gulf turmoil hurting Pakistan’s economic outlook, say analysts

Gulf turmoil hurting Pakistan’s economic outlook, say analysts

Most analysts believe the risk is high for investing in Pakistan, despite stronger foreign exchange reserves and strong remittance growth.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 07:20am
Editorial: The attack on a Rangers facility in Karachi may point to the return of terrorism in urban centres

Editorial: The attack on a Rangers facility in Karachi may point to the return of terrorism in urban centres

This is the first major terrorist attack in Karachi this year, and marks a return to ‘action’ of the hitherto silent JuA.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 07:12am
Landi Kotal college students protest delay in exam

Landi Kotal college students protest delay in exam

Threaten to extend the protest to the CM’s secretariat in Peshawar if authorities fail to announce exam schedule within two days.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 10:40am
Medical teaching institutions outside Peshawar want more funds to improve services

Medical teaching institutions outside Peshawar want more funds to improve services

Hospital official says prices of medicines and equipment have increased by 50pc.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 10:39am
KP cabinet approves over Rs5bn for Tirah displaced people

KP cabinet approves over Rs5bn for Tirah displaced people

Okays law amendments to strengthen Health Care Commission; establishment of medical college in Khyber.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 10:20am
Minister rejects Auditor General of Pakistan report, says railways earned Rs115bn

Minister rejects Auditor General of Pakistan report, says railways earned Rs115bn

Adds the report "tried to limit the development" of railways.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 09:31am
Climate resource portal launched in Islamabad

Climate resource portal launched in Islamabad

Climate Sangat is a dedicated web portal designed to facilitate exchange of reliable information and resources on climate change.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 09:45am
NA body concerned over wastewater discharge into Islamabad’s natural streams

NA body concerned over wastewater discharge into Islamabad’s natural streams

Action is being taken against illegal discharges, ministry officials tell parliamentary committee.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 09:24am
PM Shehbaz orders setting up of JIT to probe Islamabad's One Constitution Avenue project issues

PM Shehbaz orders setting up of JIT to probe Islamabad's One Constitution Avenue project issues

Led by a National Accountability Bureau officer, the joint investigation team will submit its report to the prime minister in 60 days.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 09:14am
Woman tortured to death by husband over domestic issue in Toba Tek Singh

Woman tortured to death by husband over domestic issue in Toba Tek Singh

The Lundianwala police say he exchanges harsh words with his wife and hits her with wooden bars.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 09:43am
Two booked for raping boy, recording video in Sargodha

Two booked for raping boy, recording video in Sargodha

In another incident, Jhal Chakian police have booked five persons for allegedly killing a young man over old enmity at Chak 74 NB.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 09:47am
Punjab CM directs Pera to improve public complaint portal

Punjab CM directs Pera to improve public complaint portal

“Corruption and abuse of powers will not be tolerated under any circumstances,” she says.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 08:50am
Banker ‘involved in fraud’ held at Lahore airport

Banker ‘involved in fraud’ held at Lahore airport

The official says the suspect fraudulently obtains a cheque book in the account holder's name and withdraws Rs4 million using two cheques.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 08:48am
Two minor sisters die as house wall collapses in Muzaffargarh

Two minor sisters die as house wall collapses in Muzaffargarh

They were playing in their house in Mouza Bazwala in Alipur tehsil, when the boundary wall of the house collapsed on them.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 08:42am
Appointment of Sindh Public Service Commission chairman declared unlawful

Appointment of Sindh Public Service Commission chairman declared unlawful

SHC says Constitution and relevant laws, rules and regulations do not recognise any concept of "acting chairperson", "look-after charge", "current charge" or "caretaker chairperson" of the commission.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 09:05am
Ex-finance minister Miftah Ismail questions utility of NFC in absence of provincial finance body

Ex-finance minister Miftah Ismail questions utility of NFC in absence of provincial finance body

Says centralisation at one level may prove more effective if provinces don’t empower local governments.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 10:02am
Oil marketing firm executives booked for ‘multi-billion rupee customs fraud’ in Karachi

Oil marketing firm executives booked for ‘multi-billion rupee customs fraud’ in Karachi

FIA alleges bonded petroleum products were removed by GO Petroleum and sold without payment of Customs duties, taxes and petroleum levy; company maintains it is current on all payments, fully cooperating.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 08:55am
Man, son killed as trailer hits motorcycle in Karachi

Man, son killed as trailer hits motorcycle in Karachi

The motorcycle was taken into police custody; The trailer driver fled the scene along with the heavy vehicle.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 09:08am
SHC sets aside transfer of 10 high-profile graft cases from NAB to other forums

SHC sets aside transfer of 10 high-profile graft cases from NAB to other forums

Orders accountability courts to expedite trials in now restored corruption references.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 08:53am
14 children dead in Lahore tuition centre roof collapse: police

14 children dead in Lahore tuition centre roof collapse: police

Rescue 1122 says teacher, eight minors injured; rescue operation concludes; police say two taken into custody; PM expresses condolences; CM Maryam takes notice.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 11:03pm
PPP, JUI-F announce they will jointly contest upcoming AJK elections

PPP, JUI-F announce they will jointly contest upcoming AJK elections

“The alliance marks a new chapter in political cooperation between the two parties,” Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 10:55pm
IHC reserves verdict on maintainability of petitions against Imran, Bushra’s alleged solitary confinement

IHC reserves verdict on maintainability of petitions against Imran, Bushra’s alleged solitary confinement

The prosecutor argued that neither Aleema nor Mubashara qualified as aggrieved persons and therefore lacked locus standi to invoke the court’s constitutional jurisdiction.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 07:31pm
Govt expects easing inflationary pressure in new fiscal year following reopening of Strait of Hormuz

Govt expects easing inflationary pressure in new fiscal year following reopening of Strait of Hormuz

The Ministry of Finance says that the national economy was concluding FY2026 on a “stronger footing”.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 09:45pm
Senate opposition leader files privilege motion against Bhara Kahu SHO over 'discourteous' conduct

Senate opposition leader files privilege motion against Bhara Kahu SHO over 'discourteous' conduct

Says he was stopped at a checkpoint and told in a "rude and discourteous manner" that he could not proceed further.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 12:27pm
Pakistan becomes permanent member of International Olive Council

Pakistan becomes permanent member of International Olive Council

Olive cultivation is currently underway on 55,669 acres, with olive clusters expanding rapidly.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 08:26pm
Indus commissioner says he wrote to Indian counterpart 4 times over Chenab fluctuations, but no reply so far

Indus commissioner says he wrote to Indian counterpart 4 times over Chenab fluctuations, but no reply so far

Calls for immediate Indus Commission meeting, full restoration of data-sharing, resumption of general and special tours and inspections.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 10:45pm
Case registered against 14 prisoners who escaped from prison van bound for Rawalpindi's Adiala jail

Case registered against 14 prisoners who escaped from prison van bound for Rawalpindi's Adiala jail

Prisoners reportedly threw red chilli powder at police to facilitate their escape.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 04:38pm
ECP reserves verdict on suspension of Senate by-poll schedule for Murad Saeed’s seat

ECP reserves verdict on suspension of Senate by-poll schedule for Murad Saeed’s seat

Counsel for petitioner argues that Murad did not take the oath of office, despite winning the Senate seat.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 05:56pm
Terrorists must not be called by any other name, says info minister

Terrorists must not be called by any other name, says info minister

Criticises Turkish media outlet on use of 'militants' rather than 'terrorists' to describe Rangers facility attackers.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 01:17pm
PM Shehbaz directs major overhaul of agriculture sector

PM Shehbaz directs major overhaul of agriculture sector

National Agriculture Policy to be finalised in consultation with provinces; Ministry of National Food Security to be restructured on modern lines.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 07:53am
Fund created to mitigate oil price shocks

Fund created to mitigate oil price shocks

The government has established a Petroleum Price Stabilisation Fund to help cushion consumers from sudden fuel price shocks through more stable weekly price adjustments.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 07:59am
IT ministry unveils draft data governance policy

IT ministry unveils draft data governance policy

Govt data declared a strategic national asset held in trust for citizens; public bodies defined as custodians, not owners of government data.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 07:18am
Life begins returning to normal in AJK

Life begins returning to normal in AJK

The city’s major roads, deserted for weeks, witnessed the return of regular traffic, while passenger transport services resumed on local and inter-district routes.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 08:13am
PM Shehbaz orders setting up of JIT to probe Islamabad's One Constitution Avenue project issues

PM Shehbaz orders setting up of JIT to probe Islamabad's One Constitution Avenue project issues

Led by a National Accountability Bureau officer, the joint investigation team will submit its report to the prime minister in 60 days.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 09:14am
Protest held against Mahrang’s conviction in Quetta

Protest held against Mahrang’s conviction in Quetta

Dr Mahrang Baloch, the chief organiser of BYC, was detained with other leaders of the organisation last year in March.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 09:57am
Climate resource portal launched in Islamabad

Climate resource portal launched in Islamabad

Climate Sangat is a dedicated web portal designed to facilitate exchange of reliable information and resources on climate change.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 09:45am
NA body concerned over wastewater discharge into Islamabad’s natural streams

NA body concerned over wastewater discharge into Islamabad’s natural streams

Action is being taken against illegal discharges, ministry officials tell parliamentary committee.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 09:24am
KP cabinet approves over Rs5bn for Tirah displaced people

KP cabinet approves over Rs5bn for Tirah displaced people

Okays law amendments to strengthen Health Care Commission; establishment of medical college in Khyber.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 10:20am
Minister rejects Auditor General of Pakistan report, says railways earned Rs115bn

Minister rejects Auditor General of Pakistan report, says railways earned Rs115bn

Adds the report "tried to limit the development" of railways.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 09:31am
Medical teaching institutions outside Peshawar want more funds to improve services

Medical teaching institutions outside Peshawar want more funds to improve services

Hospital official says prices of medicines and equipment have increased by 50pc.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 10:39am
Landi Kotal college students protest delay in exam

Landi Kotal college students protest delay in exam

Threaten to extend the protest to the CM’s secretariat in Peshawar if authorities fail to announce exam schedule within two days.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 10:40am
AJK Assembly passes Rs286bn budget for FY27

AJK Assembly passes Rs286bn budget for FY27

Rs250bn earmarked for recurring expenditure, Rs36bn for development; Rs26.28bn set aside for ongoing projects, Rs8.71bn for new schemes.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 07:24am
A police force that never bowed is now on the defensive in KP

A police force that never bowed is now on the defensive in KP

Officials say that although police were equipped, the terrorists, too, had managed to acquire modern weaponry, mostly the leftovers in Afghanistan.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 10:19am
Two booked for raping boy, recording video in Sargodha

Two booked for raping boy, recording video in Sargodha

In another incident, Jhal Chakian police have booked five persons for allegedly killing a young man over old enmity at Chak 74 NB.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 09:47am
SHC sets aside transfer of 10 high-profile graft cases from NAB to other forums

SHC sets aside transfer of 10 high-profile graft cases from NAB to other forums

Orders accountability courts to expedite trials in now restored corruption references.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 08:53am
Woman tortured to death by husband over domestic issue in Toba Tek Singh

Woman tortured to death by husband over domestic issue in Toba Tek Singh

The Lundianwala police say he exchanges harsh words with his wife and hits her with wooden bars.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 09:43am
Ex-finance minister Miftah Ismail questions utility of NFC in absence of provincial finance body

Ex-finance minister Miftah Ismail questions utility of NFC in absence of provincial finance body

Says centralisation at one level may prove more effective if provinces don’t empower local governments.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 10:02am
Punjab's controversial 'Raj-style' bill to be last nail in coffin of freedom of expression: opposition

Punjab's controversial 'Raj-style' bill to be last nail in coffin of freedom of expression: opposition

Speaker Malik Ahmad Khan assures lawmakers that their concerns about the bill are being addressed before it is taken up for consideration; HRCP expresses concern over the proposed law.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 08:30am
Opposition protests after being denied passage to Azad Kashmir

Opposition protests after being denied passage to Azad Kashmir

Mustafa Khokhar says alliance to convene meeting soon to chalk out future strategy.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 08:09am
Oil marketing firm executives booked for ‘multi-billion rupee customs fraud’ in Karachi

Oil marketing firm executives booked for ‘multi-billion rupee customs fraud’ in Karachi

FIA alleges bonded petroleum products were removed by GO Petroleum and sold without payment of Customs duties, taxes and petroleum levy; company maintains it is current on all payments, fully cooperating.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 08:55am
Man, son killed as trailer hits motorcycle in Karachi

Man, son killed as trailer hits motorcycle in Karachi

The motorcycle was taken into police custody; The trailer driver fled the scene along with the heavy vehicle.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 09:08am
Appointment of Sindh Public Service Commission chairman declared unlawful

Appointment of Sindh Public Service Commission chairman declared unlawful

SHC says Constitution and relevant laws, rules and regulations do not recognise any concept of "acting chairperson", "look-after charge", "current charge" or "caretaker chairperson" of the commission.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 09:05am
Hands off bride’s jewellery, wedding gifts, Supreme Court says

Hands off bride’s jewellery, wedding gifts, Supreme Court says

Rules husband, in-laws can’t claim ornaments gifted to bride; withholding them is "unlawful deprivation".
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 08:11am
JKLF chief Mohammad Yasin Malik implicated in 35-year-old murder case

JKLF chief Mohammad Yasin Malik implicated in 35-year-old murder case

He was named by India’s State Investigation Agency as one of five men charge sheeted for the killing of Sarla Bhat.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 07:46am
Govt expects easing inflationary pressure in new fiscal year following reopening of Strait of Hormuz

Govt expects easing inflationary pressure in new fiscal year following reopening of Strait of Hormuz

The Ministry of Finance says that the national economy was concluding FY2026 on a “stronger footing”.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 09:45pm
PM Shehbaz directs major overhaul of agriculture sector

PM Shehbaz directs major overhaul of agriculture sector

National Agriculture Policy to be finalised in consultation with provinces; Ministry of National Food Security to be restructured on modern lines.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 07:53am
Fund created to mitigate oil price shocks

Fund created to mitigate oil price shocks

The government has established a Petroleum Price Stabilisation Fund to help cushion consumers from sudden fuel price shocks through more stable weekly price adjustments.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 07:59am
Gulf turmoil hurting Pakistan’s economic outlook, say analysts

Gulf turmoil hurting Pakistan’s economic outlook, say analysts

Most analysts believe the risk is high for investing in Pakistan, despite stronger foreign exchange reserves and strong remittance growth.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 07:20am
AJK Assembly passes Rs286bn budget for FY27

AJK Assembly passes Rs286bn budget for FY27

Rs250bn earmarked for recurring expenditure, Rs36bn for development; Rs26.28bn set aside for ongoing projects, Rs8.71bn for new schemes.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 07:24am
Ex-finance minister Miftah Ismail questions utility of NFC in absence of provincial finance body

Ex-finance minister Miftah Ismail questions utility of NFC in absence of provincial finance body

Says centralisation at one level may prove more effective if provinces don’t empower local governments.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 10:02am
Week after budget's passage, exporters urge govt to fulfil key demands; seek refund of Rs327bn

Week after budget's passage, exporters urge govt to fulfil key demands; seek refund of Rs327bn

Reiterate demand for the removal of the cross-subsidy from the B3/B4 industrial power tariff.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 07:48am
Oil marketing firm executives booked for ‘multi-billion rupee customs fraud’ in Karachi

Oil marketing firm executives booked for ‘multi-billion rupee customs fraud’ in Karachi

FIA alleges bonded petroleum products were removed by GO Petroleum and sold without payment of Customs duties, taxes and petroleum levy; company maintains it is current on all payments, fully cooperating.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 08:55am
Punjab Assembly okays 38 supplementary budget grants for FY2025-26

Punjab Assembly okays 38 supplementary budget grants for FY2025-26

The session saw a face-off between the treasury and opposition members over regional development allocations, water scarcity, sewage infrastructure and public transit.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 08:38am
Oil rises on war fears

Oil rises on war fears

Brent crude futures up $73.17 a barrel; US West Texas Intermediate crude rises $70.92; US and Iran attacks underscore fragility of the interim peace deal.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 07:34am
New Delhi offers cash to scrap old cars for electric vehicles

New Delhi offers cash to scrap old cars for electric vehicles

The Indian govt offers a cash incentive of over $1,000 to car owners in a move aimed at reducing high levels of air pollution.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 08:54am
Supreme Court rejects Trump’s attempt to sack Fed governor

Supreme Court rejects Trump’s attempt to sack Fed governor

In a separate ruling, the court upholds dismissal of a Federal Trade Commission member.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 08:51am
Stocks fall on renewed geopolitical concerns

Stocks fall on renewed geopolitical concerns

Topline Securities Ltd says KSE-100 index closes at 178,414.79 points, down 0.64pc.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 05:01am
Flour prices surge in Karachi despite bumper crop, cheap diesel

Flour prices surge in Karachi despite bumper crop, cheap diesel

Millers raise rates by up to Rs38 per kg since March; consumers pay far above official prices as crackdown fails to curb surge.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 07:26am
Govt formally transfers management control of PIA to Arif Habib-led consortium

Govt formally transfers management control of PIA to Arif Habib-led consortium

“PIA is now fully capitalised and ready to modernise the airline to elevate service standards and honour its rich heritage,” says the airline.
Updated 29 Jun, 2026 08:38pm
OGDCL commences oil production from well in Sindh's Sanghar district

OGDCL commences oil production from well in Sindh's Sanghar district

Bobi Deep-1 well is producing 2,000 barrels of oil per day; the state-run producer says it executed the project entirely through indigenous capabilities.
Published 29 Jun, 2026 08:22pm
Pakistan Railways' ML-3 project to be financed with $390m Reko Diq bridge loan

Pakistan Railways' ML-3 project to be financed with $390m Reko Diq bridge loan

Officials say upgraded corridor will boost mineral exports, strengthen regional connectivity with Iran and Turkiye, improve access to Gwadar Port.
Updated 29 Jun, 2026 08:30am
Provincial governments are treating fintech like a silver bullet for the farm sector

Provincial governments are treating fintech like a silver bullet for the farm sector

A high tech agri economy cannot be built while farmers face expensive diesel prices, volatile fertiliser markets, and a punitive energy tariff.
Published 29 Jun, 2026 08:42am
Woes sour Sindh’s mango season

Woes sour Sindh’s mango season

Disease-hit production, difficult marketing conditions, and the war in the Middle East have all contributed to a market glut.
Published 29 Jun, 2026 08:08am
From T-bills to green loans — how to revive the economy

From T-bills to green loans — how to revive the economy

Banks, with their $140bn balance sheets, could put in considerably more effort for lending, especially within a productive climate-smart framework.
Published 29 Jun, 2026 08:55am
Sindh Assembly passes Rs3.562tr deficit budget for financial year 2026-27

Sindh Assembly passes Rs3.562tr deficit budget for financial year 2026-27

Thanks to its numerical strength in the house, PPP rejects all cut motions of opposition parties; CM Murad calls budget a document of prudent financial discipline.
Published 29 Jun, 2026 08:36am
Karachi Port Trust sets cargo handling record in 138-year history: maritime minister

Karachi Port Trust sets cargo handling record in 138-year history: maritime minister

Surpasses record of 54.685 million tonnes set in FY17-18 as Karachi ports see increased maritime traffic due to Hormuz crisis.
Published 28 Jun, 2026 04:07pm
Pakistan mulling purchase of cheaper oil, gas from Iran: petroleum minister

Pakistan mulling purchase of cheaper oil, gas from Iran: petroleum minister

Ali Pervaiz Malik maintains that the reduction in local fuel prices is more than the decrease in international oil prices.
Published 28 Jun, 2026 08:26pm
Interior ministry tops AGP audit irregularities

Interior ministry tops AGP audit irregularities

Rs56m arms licence receipts "not deposited" in treasury; 399-page report exposes procedural violations across several ministries.
Published 28 Jun, 2026 07:04am
Federal Board of Revenue eyes new performance metrics

Federal Board of Revenue eyes new performance metrics

Considers swapping monthly tax collection targets with yearly evaluation to prevent chase of short-term revenue targets, focus more on annual collection outcomes.
Updated 28 Jun, 2026 09:08am
KP Assembly opposes imposition of taxes in Malakand, tribal districts

KP Assembly opposes imposition of taxes in Malakand, tribal districts

Passes unanimous resolution; approves Rs121 billion supplementary budget.
Updated 29 Jun, 2026 10:05am
Railways losses swell to Rs61bn

Railways losses swell to Rs61bn

AGP identifies Rs11.25bn irregularities in 2024-25.
Published 28 Jun, 2026 07:04am
Tobacco growers reject move to scrap price mechanism

Tobacco growers reject move to scrap price mechanism

Demand consultations before changes to tobacco laws; term official profit figures presented to cabinet "misleading".
Updated 28 Jun, 2026 09:26am
Governor Kundi calls for joint efforts to secure KP’s share under NFC

Governor Kundi calls for joint efforts to secure KP’s share under NFC

Says Centre ready to address province’s challenges.
Updated 28 Jun, 2026 11:03am
LPG shortage cripples Hyderabad bangle industry

LPG shortage cripples Hyderabad bangle industry

Key processes done by home-based workers remain incomplete.
Updated 28 Jun, 2026 09:16am
The platform economy has increasingly drawn women into the digital ecosystem

The platform economy has increasingly drawn women into the digital ecosystem

The expansion of online freelancing and access to e-commerce platforms has created a new impetus for female financial inclusion.
Published 29 Jun, 2026 08:07am
Smuggled diesel hurting local refineries

Smuggled diesel hurting local refineries

Industry players say low-quality Iranian fuel costs Rs220-240 per litre, but damages engines.
Published 28 Jun, 2026 07:04am
Soda Ash dumping case tests National Tariff Commission's consistency

Soda Ash dumping case tests National Tariff Commission's consistency

All Pakistan Glass Manufacturers Association asks NTC to reconsider its methodology for anti-dumping investigation into Soda Ash imports from Türkiye and Kenya.
Updated 28 Jun, 2026 09:21am
Minister says govt not giving preference to any sector after petrol, diesel prices kept unchanged

Minister says govt not giving preference to any sector after petrol, diesel prices kept unchanged

"The government is neither giving preference to any sector nor imposing any undue burden on the other,” he says.
Updated 27 Jun, 2026 01:18pm
Traders to resume business activities in Muzaffarabad from Sunday, distance themselves from JAAC

Traders to resume business activities in Muzaffarabad from Sunday, distance themselves from JAAC

Say committee demands have deviated from original objectives; residents in Poonch demand that JAAC activists remove road blockades.
Published 27 Jun, 2026 11:01pm
Venezuela rescuers in final push to find survivors as families mourn

Venezuela rescuers in final push to find survivors as families mourn

The twin quakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 have likely damaged or destroyed 58,870 buildings, according to Nasa satellite data.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 03:51pm
Nasa plans robotic mission to save ageing space telescope

Nasa plans robotic mission to save ageing space telescope

Operation set to last several months, kicking off with launch of a robot designed to rescue Swift space telescope that’s currently falling towards Earth.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 08:39pm
Tens of millions swelter as heat wave blasts US

Tens of millions swelter as heat wave blasts US

More than 60 million people are currently under heat alerts, weather service says.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 11:39pm
India's Cockroach party seeking education minister's ouster awaits cabinet reshuffle

India's Cockroach party seeking education minister's ouster awaits cabinet reshuffle

“With each passing day, more people are coming here from different parts of India,” says 30-year-old party founder Abhijeet Dipke.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 06:11pm
Manhunt launched after Monaco blast that media say targeted Ukrainian-born oligarch

Manhunt launched after Monaco blast that media say targeted Ukrainian-born oligarch

Three people wounded; minister says the suspect is believed to have fled to France.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 02:36pm
US leads global CO₂ emissions increase in 2025, report finds

US leads global CO₂ emissions increase in 2025, report finds

Globally, renewable power generation climbed 9.1pc, led by a 30pc surge in solar.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 01:49pm
Apple iPhone 18 Pro supplier list, parts and photos exposed in Indian supplier's data leak

Apple iPhone 18 Pro supplier list, parts and photos exposed in Indian supplier's data leak

The exposure threatens the carefully negotiated business of building the iPhone, which Apple assembles from a thicket of suppliers worldwide.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 05:05pm
A year after USAID shutdown, Americans still back foreign development aid, poll shows

A year after USAID shutdown, Americans still back foreign development aid, poll shows

MAGA voters, who started as the most sceptical of any group, show a 27-point swing toward supporting foreign aid.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 12:55pm
More cash, not enough weapons: Nato presses to produce more

More cash, not enough weapons: Nato presses to produce more

Nato summit in Ankara next week will reckon with the challenge of getting industry to produce enough weapons as the alliance struggles to transform funds into firepower.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 01:45pm
UNSC warned of expanding Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories

UNSC warned of expanding Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories

Recent developments reflect a “systemic pattern” rather than isolated incidents, UN Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad tells Security Council.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 07:40am
US court rejects Trump’s appeal against sex assault judgement

US court rejects Trump’s appeal against sex assault judgement

A civil court had told the president in 2023 to pay $5m to columnist Jean Carroll for defaming her.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 08:13am
JKLF chief Mohammad Yasin Malik implicated in 35-year-old murder case

JKLF chief Mohammad Yasin Malik implicated in 35-year-old murder case

He was named by India’s State Investigation Agency as one of five men charge sheeted for the killing of Sarla Bhat.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 07:46am
New Delhi offers cash to scrap old cars for electric vehicles

New Delhi offers cash to scrap old cars for electric vehicles

The Indian govt offers a cash incentive of over $1,000 to car owners in a move aimed at reducing high levels of air pollution.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 08:54am
Oil rises on war fears

Oil rises on war fears

Brent crude futures up $73.17 a barrel; US West Texas Intermediate crude rises $70.92; US and Iran attacks underscore fragility of the interim peace deal.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 07:34am
Funeral homes overwhelmed in Paris after record heatwave

Funeral homes overwhelmed in Paris after record heatwave

Head of the National Funeral Federation says funeral home occupancy — which typically ranges between 30 and 45pc during the summer — has climbed above 66pc nationwide.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 05:01am
WhatsApp messenger to offer usernames

WhatsApp messenger to offer usernames

Users will be able to pick unique usernames to share with others, in a move “designed to protect the privacy of your phone number".
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 08:43am
Supreme Court rejects Trump’s attempt to sack Fed governor

Supreme Court rejects Trump’s attempt to sack Fed governor

In a separate ruling, the court upholds dismissal of a Federal Trade Commission member.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 08:51am
Israel-Lebanon deal may entrench stalemate rather than end war, analysts say

Israel-Lebanon deal may entrench stalemate rather than end war, analysts say

The deal leaves the Lebanese state trapped between obligations it cannot meet and sovereignty it cannot fully reclaim, analysts say.
Published 29 Jun, 2026 08:34pm
At least 1,719 dead in Venezuela twin earthquakes as hope fades of finding survivors

At least 1,719 dead in Venezuela twin earthquakes as hope fades of finding survivors

Lawmaker says 5,043 injured in disaster, tens of thousands of people are still unaccounted for as the critical 72-hour window for rescuing trapped victims passes.
Updated 29 Jun, 2026 11:38pm
Six killed in German 'family tragedy' shooting: police

Six killed in German 'family tragedy' shooting: police

The deadly shooting spree sparked a major police operation in the northern city of Stade, about 50 kilometres from Hamburg.
Updated 29 Jun, 2026 10:11pm
Turkiye must be 'included' in Europe security structures: Erdogan ahead of Nato summit

Turkiye must be 'included' in Europe security structures: Erdogan ahead of Nato summit

At issue is Istanbul's access to an EU initiative; Turkish defence industry has been hit by US sanctions in recent years.
Published 29 Jun, 2026 05:11pm
Iran and US agree to halt attacks and renew talks, US official says

Iran and US agree to halt attacks and renew talks, US official says

Technical talks are scheduled to continue on all areas of the MoU; both sides will stand down for now, and vessels may move freely, the official says.
Updated 29 Jun, 2026 01:42pm
FO summons Afghan envoy, issues 'strong' demarche over terrorist attack on Karachi Rangers camp

FO summons Afghan envoy, issues 'strong' demarche over terrorist attack on Karachi Rangers camp

Foreign Office says "similar" demarche conveyed by Pakistani envoy to Afghan Mofa.
Updated 29 Jun, 2026 02:47pm
Humans and great apes show similar rhythmic pattern in laughter

Humans and great apes show similar rhythmic pattern in laughter

Researchers identify similarities among the species in the vocalisation as well as characteristics of laughter exclusive to people.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 05:01am
Azerbaijan slams ally Israel's recognition of Armenian genocide

Azerbaijan slams ally Israel's recognition of Armenian genocide

Tel Aviv's move is widely seen as a rebuke to Turkiye, which says both Armenians and Turks died as a result of World War I.
Published 29 Jun, 2026 01:53pm
'One-time opportunity': South Korea bets big on AI boom

'One-time opportunity': South Korea bets big on AI boom

Seoul announces massive investments, including for new semiconductor factories and AI data centres, led by South Korean chipmakers.
Published 29 Jun, 2026 02:00pm
Australia, Vanuatu sign deal barring foreign military base on Pacific island

Australia, Vanuatu sign deal barring foreign military base on Pacific island

The agreement commits Australia to $345m in support for Vanuatu, whose largest external creditor is China.
Published 29 Jun, 2026 11:53am
With time running out, Venezuelans comb rubble for survivors

With time running out, Venezuelans comb rubble for survivors

Death toll from deadly quakes rises to 1,450, with tens of thousands still missing; newborn, two boys pulled out alive from rubble after three days.
Updated 29 Jun, 2026 07:55am
US weighs shifting Gulf bases after strikes

US weighs shifting Gulf bases after strikes

May move some military assets in Middle East farther west, potentially to Israel; estimates suggest $5bn damage across 11 US military installations.
Updated 29 Jun, 2026 07:45am
Swiss talks hang in the balance as tit-for-tat strikes rattle Mideast

Swiss talks hang in the balance as tit-for-tat strikes rattle Mideast

US hits Iranian targets after tankers come under fire; IRGC hits US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain in retaliation.
Updated 29 Jun, 2026 07:41am
Europe swelters as heatwave moves east, excess deaths rise

Europe swelters as heatwave moves east, excess deaths rise

The heat remained intense across central and eastern Europe, with the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland hit hard as temperatures soared and records fell.
Published 29 Jun, 2026 07:46am
Ukrainian drone strikes target two Russian oil refineries

Ukrainian drone strikes target two Russian oil refineries

Kyiv’s increasingly frequent drone attacks cause fuel shortages in parts of Russia, one of the world’s largest oil producers, with queues and fuel rationing appearing at petrol stations.
Updated 29 Jun, 2026 07:50am
Iran's supreme leader says legal cases must be pursued against US, Israel over 'child killings, war crimes'

Iran's supreme leader says legal cases must be pursued against US, Israel over 'child killings, war crimes'

"What is definite is that these criminals must be [...] brought to justice," he says.
Published 28 Jun, 2026 09:30pm
Civilian plane crash kills 11 in France: local authorities

Civilian plane crash kills 11 in France: local authorities

Cause of crash not immediately clear, technical investigation launched.
Published 28 Jun, 2026 05:49pm
Aramco helicopter crash kills 14 in Saudi Arabia

Aramco helicopter crash kills 14 in Saudi Arabia

State news agency reports that investigations are under way to determine the cause of the crash.
Updated 29 Jun, 2026 11:19am
Mbappe scores twice as France breeze past Sweden into World Cup last 16

Mbappe scores twice as France breeze past Sweden into World Cup last 16

The France captain now has 18 World Cup goals in total, meaning he is just one behind Lionel Messi's overall record of 19.
Published 01 Jul, 2026 04:13am
Haaland scores winner to send Norway into last-16 Brazil clash

Haaland scores winner to send Norway into last-16 Brazil clash

It was the first time that Norway had won a knockout game in the history of the competition.
Published 01 Jul, 2026 12:12am
Asia's FIFA World Cup debacle: Record numbers, record failures and a continent in crisis

Asia's FIFA World Cup debacle: Record numbers, record failures and a continent in crisis

After Japan’s elimination at the hands of Brazil, all Asian teams are out of the FIFA World Cup.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 10:19am
Morocco beat Netherlands on penalties to reach FIFA World Cup last 16

Morocco beat Netherlands on penalties to reach FIFA World Cup last 16

Ismael Saibari netted the decisive kick in the shootout for Morocco.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 09:04am
Ayyoub Bouaddi: The maths student dictating Morocco's midfield in the FIFA World Cup

Ayyoub Bouaddi: The maths student dictating Morocco's midfield in the FIFA World Cup

The youngster's game is built less on physical dominance than on solving problems before they develop.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 06:57am
Germany dumped out by Paraguay in seismic World Cup shock

Germany dumped out by Paraguay in seismic World Cup shock

It marks the first time that Germany have ever lost a penalty shootout at a World Cup.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 04:58am
New Zealand thrash England to deny Stokes fairytale finish

New Zealand thrash England to deny Stokes fairytale finish

This was also England’s seventh defeat in nine Tests and a first series loss at home in three or more Tests since 2012.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 09:12am
PCB raises Quaid Trophy match fee to Rs100,000

PCB raises Quaid Trophy match fee to Rs100,000

Under the new structure, the match fee for Trophy players has been raised from Rs30,000 to Rs100,000 per match, while reserve players will receive Rs50,000 instead of Rs15,000.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 09:16am
Jannik Sinner avoids shock exit at start of Wimbledon title defence

Jannik Sinner avoids shock exit at start of Wimbledon title defence

Trailing by two sets to one, the Italian world number one dug deep to win his first five-set match in his last six attempts..
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 09:18am
Martinelli scores in 95th minute to send Brazil into World Cup last 16

Martinelli scores in 95th minute to send Brazil into World Cup last 16

The five-time champions will face either the Ivory Coast or Norway in New Jersey on Sunday after edging a captivating knockout encounter.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 12:25am
South Korea demands change after dismal FIFA World Cup exit

South Korea demands change after dismal FIFA World Cup exit

Team's early exit prompts coach Hong Myung-bo to quit and casts doubt over the international future of captain Son Heung-min.
Published 29 Jun, 2026 10:48am
Iran may have been eliminated from the FIFA World Cup but it won hearts around the world

Iran may have been eliminated from the FIFA World Cup but it won hearts around the world

The odds were stacked against them, but despite their loss, fans from across the globe are showing their love for the Iranian team.
Published 29 Jun, 2026 01:02pm
Zimbabwe dominate first day of Bangladesh Test

Zimbabwe dominate first day of Bangladesh Test

Nyamhuri took four wickets as Bangladesh collapsed to 140 all out at the Harare Sports Club.
Updated 29 Jun, 2026 09:26am
Serena Williams blasts drug test rules ahead of Wimbledon return

Serena Williams blasts drug test rules ahead of Wimbledon return

Tennis’ ‘whereabouts rules’ require players to give a location and time slot when they can be tested for each day of the year.
Updated 29 Jun, 2026 09:29am
Trayvon Bromell upsets Lyles to win 100m at Paris Diamond League

Trayvon Bromell upsets Lyles to win 100m at Paris Diamond League

“I’m good. The feeling at the start was not what I expected,” says Lyles.
Updated 29 Jun, 2026 09:25am
Canada reach World Cup last 16 as late strike sinks South Africa

Canada reach World Cup last 16 as late strike sinks South Africa

Stephen Eustaquio broke South African hearts with a clinical hit from just outside the area.
Published 29 Jun, 2026 02:28am
Highs and lows of England Test captain Ben Stokes' international career

Highs and lows of England Test captain Ben Stokes' international career

The English Test captain announced the end of his international career on Sunday.
Published 28 Jun, 2026 09:25pm
Australia knock India out to reach Women's T20 World Cup semis

Australia knock India out to reach Women's T20 World Cup semis

The defeat marks the second successive edition in which the Indian team has failed to reach the semi-finals.
Published 28 Jun, 2026 10:37pm
England Test captain Ben Stokes to retire from international cricket

England Test captain Ben Stokes to retire from international cricket

“Ben Stokes leaves the international game as one of England's greatest ever cricketers," says England and Wales Cricket Board chairman.
Updated 28 Jun, 2026 08:54pm
DR Congo advance but Iran out as wild World Cup group stage wraps

DR Congo advance but Iran out as wild World Cup group stage wraps

A chaotic finale to the tournament's expanded group phase saw Austria and Algeria fill the final two berths in the last 32 late on Saturday.
Published 28 Jun, 2026 12:07pm
Messi scores again as Argentina beat Jordan, head into FIFA World Cup last 32 on a high

Messi scores again as Argentina beat Jordan, head into FIFA World Cup last 32 on a high

Coach Lionel Scaloni says Messi could have played the full game "but he chose to let his teammates have minutes".
Published 28 Jun, 2026 11:50am
FIFA 2026: A World Cup group stage unlike any other

FIFA 2026: A World Cup group stage unlike any other

This World Cup has already given us shock, spectacle, and a reminder that football is never predictable. The beautiful chaos continues.
Published 28 Jun, 2026 11:22am
Colombia and Portugal advance after no-bore draw in Miami

Colombia and Portugal advance after no-bore draw in Miami

Cristiano Ronaldo, booed every time he touched the ball and starved of service, had barely a sniff of a chance.
Published 28 Jun, 2026 06:57am
Bellingham and Kane shine as England sink Panama to top group

Bellingham and Kane shine as England sink Panama to top group

England finished with seven points, ahead of Croatia on six, after their 2-1 win against Ghana, who ended on four.
Published 28 Jun, 2026 04:33am
Ireland beat India for first time in international cricket

Ireland beat India for first time in international cricket

“I think we scraped through that game,” Ireland captain Lorcan Tucker said at the post-match presentation ceremony.
Updated 28 Jun, 2026 11:04am
Pakistan get another mauling, end Pro League without a win

Pakistan get another mauling, end Pro League without a win

The resounding victory, which was England’s eighth, consolidated England’s second position in the Pro League standings with 34 points.
Published 28 Jun, 2026 07:04am
Pakistan women beat Dutch for consolation win

Pakistan women beat Dutch for consolation win

Pakistan captain Fatima Sana wrapped up the innings in style with a triple-wicket maiden in the final over, recording figures of 3-12 in three overs.
Published 28 Jun, 2026 07:04am
Wissa sends DR Congo into World Cup last 32 clash with England

Wissa sends DR Congo into World Cup last 32 clash with England

Wissa levelled from the penalty spot before Fiston Mayele’s goal sent the mainly Congolese crowd into a frenzy.
Published 28 Jun, 2026 06:51am
Canada and South Africa enter uncharted territory in first last-32 game

Canada and South Africa enter uncharted territory in first last-32 game

For Canada, it is the first time they have advanced past the group stage in three World Cup appearances.
Published 28 Jun, 2026 07:04am
Vlasic header sends Croatia into World Cup knockouts with 2-1 win over Ghana

Vlasic header sends Croatia into World Cup knockouts with 2-1 win over Ghana

Ghana, who finished third in the group, were already assured of qualification.
Published 28 Jun, 2026 04:46am
Iran fans on emotional rollercoaster after FIFA World Cup draw with Egypt

Iran fans on emotional rollercoaster after FIFA World Cup draw with Egypt

Following the 1-1 draw, Iran has missed the chance to directly qualify for the World Cup’s last 32.
Published 27 Jun, 2026 03:45pm
FIFA World Cup turns New York's Times Square into global fan hub

FIFA World Cup turns New York's Times Square into global fan hub

Amid a scent of beer and marijuana, many street vendors have descended on Times Square to sell flags, caps, vuvuzelas, fruit slices and churros.
Published 27 Jun, 2026 01:59pm
In Kansas City, Messi is the GOAT... at removing unwanted vegetation

In Kansas City, Messi is the GOAT... at removing unwanted vegetation

The little weed-mower was born just before the World Cup.
Published 27 Jun, 2026 03:44pm
Iran wait on FIFA World Cup progress after late goal disallowed in Egypt draw

Iran wait on FIFA World Cup progress after late goal disallowed in Egypt draw

Iran are third on three points and must wait for confirmation that they will go through as one of the eight best third-placed teams.
Published 27 Jun, 2026 10:33am
Belgium into FIFA World Cup last 32 with New Zealand rout

Belgium into FIFA World Cup last 32 with New Zealand rout

A double strike from Arsenal’s Leandro Trossard and goals from Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Saelemaekers carried the Red Devils into the last 32 in first place.
Published 27 Jun, 2026 10:25am

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Aisha Khan

Climate budget

Federal spending on climate action has generally declined.
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