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MNA and First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari has strongly condemned the brutal murder of young social media star Sana Yousuf, calling it a “punishment for saying no” and a painful reflection of the growing violence against women in Pakistan.  In a statement, Aseefa Bhutto expressed her condolences to Sana Yousuf’s family and urged society to reflect on the shameful treatment meted out to the young woman. She lamented that the murder was not merely a tragic incident of violence, but a chilling message against a woman’s right to refuse. “The murder of Sana Yousuf is not just a violent…

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) soared to an all-time high on Tuesday as investor sentiment turned bullish ahead of the federal budget presentation, with the benchmark KSE-100 index surging more than 900 points during intraday trade. Resuming activity after the extended Eid holidays, the market opened on a strong footing and maintained upward momentum throughout the day. At 11:30am, the KSE-100 index was seen trading at 122,161.81 — up 520.81 points or 0.43 per cent. It later climbed to a record 122,558 points, setting a new benchmark in the bourse’s history. The rally was driven by robust buying interest in…

The post-Hajj repatriation operation for Pakistani pilgrims will formally commence on Wednesday (June 11), with the first flight scheduled to land at Islamabad International Airport in the early hours of the day. According to the Chief Executive Officer of Islamabad International Airport, Aftab Gilani, all necessary arrangements have been finalised to ensure a smooth and dignified return of pilgrims. The first flight, carrying 307 pilgrims under the government’s short-term Hajj scheme, will depart from Jeddah at 11:50 pm on Tuesday and is expected to arrive in Islamabad at 3 am on Wednesday. The post-Hajj operation will continue till July 10,…

Former Pakistan women’s cricket captain Sana Mir has become the first female cricketer from the country to be inducted into the prestigious ICC Hall of Fame,  announced the International Cricket Council. Mir joins an elite list of seven inductees for 2024, which includes India’s Mahendra Singh Dhoni, South Africa’s Graeme Smith and Hashim Amla, Australia’s Matthew Hayden, New Zealand’s Daniel Vettori and England’s Sarah Taylor. The induction ceremony was held at London’s iconic Abbey Road Studios — famed for its association with The Beatles — located near Lord’s Cricket Ground, where the ICC World Test Championship final is set to…

Pakistan’s fast-bowling spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi leads a high-profile contingent of players from the country who have confirmed their availability for the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) Draft, scheduled to take place on June 19. Afridi, alongside fellow national teammates Mohammad Rizwan, Haris Rauf, and Shadab Khan, is among more than 600 overseas cricketers who have registered for selection in the men’s and women’s BBL drafts, ahead of the 2025 season. With no international fixtures lined up for Pakistan between November and February, these players are set to be available for the full season — a prospect that has generated…

Key details of the federal budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 surfaced ahead of its formal presentation, indicating a projected budget deficit of Rs6,501 billion — nearly 5 per cent of the gross domestic product (GDP). The upcoming budget, expected to be unveiled by the Finance Minister in the National Assembly later today, outlines major allocations, including Rs2,550 billion for defence expenditures. According to sources familiar with the budget documents, the federal government has proposed total expenditures amounting to Rs17,573 billion, while federal revenue is projected at Rs19,298 billion. After provincial transfers — estimated at Rs8,206 billion — the net…

With Eid al-Adha now behind us, many households are still enjoying the leftovers and special dishes prepared from sacrificial meat. Among the most talked-about items during the Eid feasts were liver, kidney, heart, and brain—organ meats often enjoyed right after qurbani. While some people eagerly consumed these nutrient-rich parts, others stayed away, assuming they were too fatty or unhealthy. But the truth is, these traditional delicacies may offer surprising health benefits when eaten in moderation. Organ meats—such as liver, kidneys, heart, brain, tongue, and pancreas—are sometimes called nature’s multivitamins. They are rich in essential nutrients including iron, phosphorus, copper, magnesium,…

Top United States and Chinese officials resumed trade talks for a second consecutive day in London on Tuesday, in an effort to resolve escalating tensions over critical export controls — particularly concerning rare earth materials — which have threatened to disrupt global supply chains and weigh on economic growth. The high-level negotiations are being held at Lancaster House, a historic diplomatic venue in the British capital. Tuesday’s talks follow a preliminary session on Monday, during which both sides sought to iron out disagreements stemming from a provisional trade agreement reached last month in Geneva. The ongoing discussions are viewed as…

British-Albanian pop sensation Dua Lipa has ignited fresh speculation about her engagement to actor Callum Turner after sharing an affectionate tribute and a series of intimate photographs featuring a prominent diamond ring on her left hand. The 29-year-old singer took to Instagram on Monday, June 9, posting a carousel of pictures alongside Turner, 34, in which the two appeared close and affectionate. Lipa captioned the post with “That’s amoreeee…,” fuelling rumours that the couple may have taken their relationship to the next level. In the first image, Turner can be seen embracing the One Kiss hitmaker, who appears relaxed and content. Observant…

Israeli authorities have begun deportation proceedings for 12 international activists, including prominent climate campaigner Greta Thunberg and a French Member of the European Parliament, after their vessel attempting to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza was intercepted in international waters and forcibly towed to Ashdod Port. The activists were part of the Madleen mission, launched by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) in an effort to draw global attention to the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where over two million Palestinians are facing what rights groups describe as famine-like conditions. The boat had departed from Sicily on June 1 and was seized by…