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The Punjab government has officially declared all gardens and public parks across the province as no-smoking zones, banning the use and sale of cigarettes, vapes, and other tobacco products in areas managed by the Parks and Horticulture Authorities (PHAs). According to a letter issued by the Housing and Public Health Engineering Department, the ban will be strictly enforced in all parks under PHAs. The directive also prohibits the sale of tobacco products in public park canteens and nearby areas. Authorities have been instructed to install no-smoking awareness boards at prominent locations, including park entrances and exits, to ensure public awareness…

Islamabad Police conducted a late-night raid at multiple hostels of Quaid-e-Azam University (QAU), resulting in the arrest of over 50 students, according to sources on Tuesday. The operation, carried out reportedly on the request of the university administration, targeted hostels 6, 8, 9, and 11 — all of which were completely evacuated during the police action. Sources said approximately 55 to 60 students were detained and later shifted to the Secretariat Police Station. The police operation was reportedly called off after the targeted students were taken into custody.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is weighing formal recognition of a Palestinian state, two senior officials confirmed on Monday, amid intensifying domestic pressure and growing public outrage over the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The development marks a significant shift in British foreign policy and comes as more than 250 Members of Parliament — including several from the ruling Labour Party — have called on the government to recognise Palestine. The demand comes ahead of a key United Nations conference this week focused on reviving the two-state solution. According to government insiders who spoke on condition of anonymity, Starmer’s cabinet…

TikTok has launched a dedicated search guide aimed at helping users in Pakistan access verified information and support during the ongoing monsoon flood season, the social media platform announced on Tuesday. As part of its broader efforts to curb the spread of misinformation during emergencies, TikTok said the new feature is designed to connect users with authoritative sources such as the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). Users who search for flood-related content on the platform will now see a prominent banner encouraging them to verify information through official channels. The guide will also direct users to TikTok’s in-app Safety Center…

WhatsApp is introducing a night mode for its in-app camera interface, aimed at improving image quality in low-light environments, the messaging platform’s latest beta update has revealed. According to WABetaInfo, a reliable source for WhatsApp-related developments, the feature is currently available to selected Android beta testers and is expected to roll out to a wider user base in the coming weeks via the Google Play Store. The new functionality includes a moon-shaped button, positioned at the top of the in-app camera screen, which becomes visible when the app detects dim lighting conditions. Once activated by the user, the mode enhances…

England Test captain Ben Stokes has responded to mounting criticism following the conclusion of the fourth Test against India at Old Trafford, where a handshake controversy erupted after Indian batters Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar declined to draw the match while approaching their centuries. The incident sparked heated debate across cricketing circles and social media, with former cricketers and fans weighing in on what many have termed a breach of the “spirit of cricket.” According to reports, on the final day of the Test, with India recovering from a 311-run deficit and safely out of danger, Stokes offered to draw…

Popular YouTuber and vlogger Rajab Butt has once again found himself at the centre of a major controversy, after a series of indecent private videos allegedly featuring him and several close associates surfaced online. The videos, which have rapidly circulated on various social media platforms, are said to show Butt in compromising situations, including alleged involvement with TikToker Zahra Malik. This has led to widespread speculation about his personal life, particularly in regard to his relationship with his pregnant wife, Iman. Rajab Butt, known for his family-friendly vlogs and regular content uploads, has frequently been in the news for controversial…

As monsoon rains continue to lash large parts of the country, Punjab’s flood-hit regions remain in distress, while water levels are rising at major barrages in Sindh and fresh alerts have been issued for Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir. According to officials and local media reports, a significant number of villages in southern Punjab districts — including Rajanpur, Taunsa, D.G. Khan, Layyah, and Jhang — have been inundated, with thousands evacuated from low-lying areas. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has warned of further riverine and urban flooding due to a new wave of monsoon rains expected to persist…

A resurfaced video clip of veteran actress Rubina Ashraf criticising fellow actor Alizeh Shah has sparked a fresh round of backlash on social media, with users accusing the senior artist of harbouring a personal grudge. The clip, taken from a talk show aired during Eid festivities, features Rubina Ashraf reviewing Alizeh Shah’s performance in the telefilm Chand Raat Aur Chandni. In the segment, Ashraf dismisses Shah’s acting abilities altogether, stating: “She is zero. Not just in this drama, but in every drama.” Ashraf went on to argue that any praise for Shah should go to the director and writer, and remarked…

US President Donald Trump has said there is “real starvation” in Gaza, contradicting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s claims that there is no hunger crisis in the besieged enclave. Speaking during a meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Scotland, Mr Trump said, “I don’t know… those children look very hungry… that’s real starvation stuff.” The remarks were made in response to a question about Mr Netanyahu’s recent statement calling allegations of hunger in Gaza a “bold-faced lie.” The president added, “Nobody’s done anything great over there. The whole place is a mess… I told Israel maybe they have to…