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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly dismissed the rumours suggesting that President Asif Ali Zardari may be asked to step down or that Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir has any ambition to assume the presidency. Terming such claims as “mere speculation,” the premier assured that there was no truth to the reports circulating in certain sections of the media. Speaking to The News on Friday, the prime minister categorically stated: “Field Marshal Asim Munir has never expressed any desire to become the president, nor is there any such plan in the offing.” He emphasised that the trio…

ISLAMABAD : The Supreme Judicial Council is holding a significant meeting today under the leadership of Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Yahya Afridi. Supreme Court’s senior-most judge Justice Mansoor Ali Shah and Justice Munib Akhtar will attend the meeting in their capacity as Council members. Lahore High Court Chief Justice Aalia Neelum and Sindh High Court Chief Justice Junaid Ghaffar will also participate. Sources said the Council is expected to conduct a comprehensive review of complaints received against members of the judiciary, along with an assessment of the existing rules and procedures. In addition, the judicial code of conduct will…

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) maintained its bullish momentum for the third consecutive week, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index posting a notable gain of 2,350 points during the outgoing business week. The index closed the week at 134,299 points, rising from the previous week’s close amid sustained investor confidence and improving macroeconomic indicators. According to market data, the benchmark index moved within a range of 2,605 points over the course of the week, recording an intra-week low of 132,326 points and a high of 134,931 points. During the five-session week, trading activity remained robust. A total of 4.73 billion shares…

The Punjab government on Saturday decided to restore board examinations for eighth grade students across the province. The decision was announced following a meeting of the Board of Governors of the Punjab Assessment and Examination Commission (PACTA), chaired by Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat. The meeting deliberated on the structure of assessment and examination from classes five to eight and resolved to initiate wide-ranging reforms in internal testing mechanisms. Speaking to the media after the meeting, the Education Minister confirmed that board examinations for grade eight would resume under the supervision of PACTA. “I am restoring the board exams…

After a years-long hiatus from the entertainment industry, actor-turned-painter and social media personality Naimal Khawar is reportedly making her return to television, alongside her husband, celebrated actor Hamza Ali Abbasi. Naimal, who rose to fame with her performance in the drama serial Anaa and made her film debut with Shoaib Mansoor’s Verna, had earlier announced her departure from acting, stating that it was a personal decision made well before her marriage. “I quit acting nine months before my wedding. It was entirely my own decision, made without any pressure,” she had said in a social media post following her 2019 marriage to Hamza…

Italy have made history by qualifying for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, marking their first-ever appearance at a cricket World Cup. Despite a defeat to the Netherlands at The Hague. The Netherlands also booked their place in next year’s showpiece event in India and Sri Lanka after chasing down Italy’s total of 134 with eight wickets in hand and 22 balls to spare. The victory also meant that Jersey, despite a dramatic one-wicket win over Scotland earlier in the day, failed to advance. Italy and Jersey both ended the tournament with five points, but Italy progressed owing to…

Samsung has unveiled three new models at its Unpacked 2025 event — the premium Galaxy Z Fold 7, the stylish Galaxy Z Flip 7, and the much-anticipated Z Flip 7 FE, the company’s first affordable foldable under its Fan Edition banner. With this launch, Samsung is not only raising the bar for flagship innovation but also opening the door for more users to experience foldables without breaking the bank. Z Fold 7:  Powerhouse that folds innovation into every inch Samsung’s Z Fold 7 is the flag-bearer of next-gen productivity. With bigger screens, slimmer design, and a massive 200MP main camera,…

As anticipation builds for Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 series, a new leak has surfaced detailing the expected colour options for two models—while the company’s broader 2026 product strategy hints at major releases, including a budget iPhone and refreshed iPads and Macs. According to a leak posted by the reputable source, images of camera lens protector rings, which are usually colour-matched to the device casing, have offered the first glimpse into what the colour options for the iPhone 17 and the iPhone 17 Air will look like. iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air colours revealed If the leaked components are accurate,…

OpenAI has once again delayed the release of its highly anticipated open AI model, citing the need for further safety testing. The move comes just weeks after the company had already pushed back the release schedule, originally set for earlier this summer. The delay was confirmed by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, where he said the model would not be released next week as previously expected. “We need time to run additional safety tests and review high-risk areas. We are not yet sure how long it will take us,” Altman stated. “While…

At least 90 people have lost their lives and 158 others have been injured across Pakistan since June 26 as a result of intense monsoon rains and flash floods, officials confirmed on Saturday. The ongoing spell, which experts say is being intensified by rapid environmental changes and unchecked urbanisation, is expected to continue well into August. According to Irfan Virk, Deputy Director at the Pakistan Meteorological Department, the unusually heavy rainfall is being driven by a combination of rising temperatures, urban heat islands, and changes in local weather dynamics. “When your urban areas expand, the amount of concrete increases while…