Elon Musk, Chief Executive Officer of SpaceX and Tesla and owner of Twitter, gestures as he attends the Viva Technology conference dedicated to innovation and startups at the Porte de Versailles exhibition centre in Paris, France, June 16, 2023. — Reuters Billionaire Elon Musk is quietly putting the brakes on plans to start his new […]
US intel chief slashes payroll to root out ‘deep state actors’
Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard attends a House Intelligence Committee hearing about worldwide threats, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, March 26, 2025. — Reuters Gabbard says she will reduce ODNI by over 40% by 2025 end. Cutting bloated bureaucracy, rooting out deep state actors: Gabbard. Gabbard’s findings run up against […]
Mobile, data services restored in Quetta on court’s order: PTA
A representational image of a person using a mobile phone. — Reuters/File Mobile, data services restored in parts of Balochistan: PTA Petitioner says internet remains partially down in Quetta. Officials to be summoned again if services not restored: BHCIn compliance with the orders of the Balochistan High Court (BHC), the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) […]
Fresh rainfall hits Karachi, intensity likely to ease by tonight
People wade through a flooded street after heavy rainfall in Karachi on August 19, 2025. — AFP Flooding cripples Pakistan’s financial capital City received over 200 mm of rainfall from Aug 19 to 20. Death toll rises to 17 in recent Karachi rains. KARACHI: Several parts of Karachi received fresh monsoon showers on Thursday evening […]
No bilaterals, but Pakistan-India set for Asia Cup: Indian ministry
The Indian cricket team will not be stopped from playing the Asia Cup next month as it is a multi-lateral engagement, India’s Sports Ministry said on Thursday, but ruled out the continuation of any bilateral encounter. The ministry unveiled the new “unprecedented” policy related to India’s international engagements with emphasis on Pakistan, Indian news agency PTI reported. […]
Cricketer Haider Ali’s bail extended in rape investigation
Right-handed batter Haider Ali speaks during an interview at Kent County Cricket Ground. — Screengrab via Facebook/@PakistanCricketBoard/File LONDON: Pakistan batter Haider Ali has been given a two-week bail extension by the Greater Manchester Police after a British-Pakistani woman reported him for the alleged rape at a local hotel. Haider Ali was set to appear before […]
Pakistan Idol auditions draw huge crowd in Multan
A grand spectacle of Pakistan’s biggest music competition, Pakistan Idol, lit up Multan as aspiring singers gathered in large numbers at the Arts Council to participate in the auditions. Men and women, young students, and passionate music lovers thronged the venue, hoping to turn their melodious voices into a golden opportunity. Participants not only showcased […]
Cricketer Haider Ali’s bail extended in rape investigation
LONDON: Pakistan batter Haider Ali has been given a two-week bail extension by the Greater Manchester Police after a British-Pakistani woman reported him for the alleged rape at a local hotel. Haider Ali was set to appear before the police on August 20, 2025 but the police told him to appear after two weeks. Meanwhile, […]
Wasim Akram reveals his era’s top five cricketers
Former Pakistan captain and legendary pacer Wasim Akram has revealed his top five cricketers from his illustrious playing days, naming Sir Vivian Richards as the toughest batter he bowled to. Speaking on the Stick to Cricket podcast alongside England greats Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook, David Lloyd, and Phil Tufnell, Akram reflected on the highlights of his […]
Karachi weather forecast: Will it rain tomorrow?
KARACHI: Chief Meteorologist Amir Haider Laghari on Wednesday said that the spell of monsoon showers is expected to persist in Karachi until August 23. Laghari, speaking on Geo News’ programme “Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Kay Saath”, added that more rainfall is also likely in the city tomorrow (Thursday). According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), powerful monsoon currents […]