Scottish police charge man after apparent anti-Muslim attacks
Five men were injured in the attacks; three were hospitalised with non-life-threatening injuries The video…
Scottish police charge man after apparent anti-Muslim attacks
Five men were injured in the attacks; three were hospitalised with non-life-threatening injuries The video grab shows police arrested a suspect who allegedly attacked five Muslims in Edinburgh on June 19, 2026. PHOTO: VIDEO GRAB UK Politics X Scottish police said on Sunday they had charged a 36-year-old man after a series of attacks in…
UK’s Starmer considers political future, could decide as early as Monday
Facing very low ratings, Starmer may decide by Monday to quit or contest leadership against Burnham Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks to the members of the media on the sidelines of the G7 summit, in Thonon-les-Bains, France, June 17, 2026. REUTERS British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was considering his political future on Sunday, after…
PM forms committee to review Telecom Reorganization (Amendment) Bill; directs proposals submission on priority
Committee to review telecom right-of-way and private property, housing society operations before recommendations PM Shehbaz Sharif set a committee to review Telecommunication Reorganization (Amendment) Bill. PHOTO: APP Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday constituted a committee to review the Telecommunication Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill. The committee will be headed by Federal Minister for Law and…
Shahzad Nawaz says journalists should report, not judge artists
Actor criticises opinion-driven entertainment coverage, says journalists should refrain from sharing opinions Actor Shahzad Nawaz criticised opinion-driven entertainment coverage, arguing that journalists should focus on reporting facts. Speaking in a recent interview, the Doctor Bahu actor shared his views on journalism, awards, salaries and public perceptions within the entertainment industry. Discussing the role of critics and…
Key cricketers’ contracts being put on hold
Pakistan were in action against Australia. Photo: AFP KARACHI: Several star cricketers may have their central contracts placed on hold due to non-participation in domestic first-class matches. In this regard, PCB Director High Performance Aaqib Javedstated that even in previous contracts, it was mandatory for players to participate in first-class cricket, but this was not properly implemented. He emphasized…
Faysal Quraishi urges govt to protect entertainment industry and jobs
Actor expresses concern over policies benefiting foreign productions, argues drama industry provides thousands of jobs Actor Faysal Quraishi has voiced concerns about the future of the country’s entertainment industry, warning that policies favouring foreign productions could undermine local content creation and threaten thousands of jobs. In a video shared on Instagram with the caption, “First…
Auto financing hits record Rs369b
KARACHI: The auto sector in Pakistan is quickly returning to its previous upward trend as financing surged to an all-time high of Rs369 billion in May 2026, surpassing the previous record of Rs368 billion reached in June 2022, as lower borrowing costs, aggressive promotional offers by assemblers and banks, and pent-up consumer demand continued to…
Peshawar’s young squash stars strike gold at Asian Junior Championship
PESHAWAR: Two young players from the Peshawar captured gold medals at the Asian Junior Squash Championship in China, marking a significant milestone for Pakistan’s resurgence in the sport. In the Under-15 final, Peshawar’s Ahmad Rayan Khalil delivered a dominant performance to defeat Malaysia’s Vedoran Rotheran 3-0 and secure the Asian junior title. Pakistan added a…
University of Lahore wins All Pakistan Inter-University Women’s Football Championship
Hosts Islamia College Peshawar successfully hold five-day tournament featuring eight teams PESHAWAR: The University of Lahore (UoL) clinched the title of the All Pakistan Inter-University Women’s Football Championship after defeating Women University Lahore 2-1 in a closely contested final at the Peshawar Board Ground. Organized by the Directorate of Sports at Islamia College Peshawar, the…
Tariff cuts threaten tile industry
ISLAMABAD: The domestic ceramic tiles and glass industries have cautioned the government that massive reductions in import duties under the second phase of tariff rationalisation policy in the budget (2026-27) would result in total closure of local manufacturers. It has come to the notice of domestic producers that regulatory duty (RD) would be reduced by…
