Pakistan

JCP approves amendments to judges' appointment rules

Judicial Commission of Pakistan approves rule changes for judges appointments, constitutional benches, and forms committee for High Court selections.

LHC declares inheritance value irrelevant for succession certificate appeal forum

Rana Sanaullah reiterates offer of political consultations to opposition

Storms, heavy rains kill 10 across Pakistan

World

Israel steps up Lebanon attacks with strikes that kill 15

Residents and media said Israeli airstrikes and shelling hit several towns in Nabatieh district overnight and into early Friday, in a bombardment that NNA said was among the heaviest in recent weeks

Republicans blast Trump's Iran agreement as details emerge

Iran war leaves Islamic republic intact and opponents divided

Andy Burnham's election to parliament sets up bid to oust UK PM Starmer

Sports

Argentina's Scaloni faces striker dilemma after opening win

Alvarez was the regular starter heading into the tournament, but Scaloni opted for Martinez echoing their triumphant Qatar 2022 campaign, when he began as first-choice striker but Alvarez took over

Ton-up Nicholls turns the screw for New Zealand against England

West Indies Women edge Scotland by seven runs in T20 World Cup

England captain Stokes strikes for Durham as Test recall looms

Business

Gold prices in Pakistan tumble for second consecutive day

In the international market, gold prices decreased by $149 per ounce, settling at $4,156 per ounce.

Chinese pharmaceutical firms invited to Karachi investment moot

Minister Muqam, FinMin Aurangzeb discuss taxation issues in KP

SpaceX shares fall as post-IPO frenzy loses steam

Entertainment

Nauman Ijaz responds to social media user criticizing showbiz earnings

Nauman Ijaz remains one of Pakistans most prominent television actors

Singing show 'Pakistan Idol' expected to air on August

Rap Icon Pakistan gains immense popularity as debut episodes air

'Lilo & Stitch' star Daveigh Chase passes away at 35

Technology

PTA issues advisory to strengthen digital security, prevent cyber fraud

PTA emphasized the importance of using strong and unique passwords for online accounts

OpenAI introduces enhanced usage analytics, AI spending controls for ChatGPT Enterprise

US court rules Ohio can restrict children's use of social media

ChatGPT introduces task scheduling feature for paid users

Crime

Suspect in selling sensitive data to foreign agencies held in Karachi

The FIA stated that the accused used online communication channels to stay in contact with foreign handlers and exchange sensitive information.

Suspected outlaw arrested after 'encounter' in Bahawalnagar

Capital witnesses increase in crimes in last five months

Two drug smugglers arrested in Jacobabad

Weird

Britain's iconic Major Oak declared dead after surviving for 1,000 years

The Major Oak attracted thousands of visitors annually and was renowned for its enormous size

Ugliest shark filmed for first time in rare encounter

New UFO files describe spinning discs, glowing orbs and one object shaped like a potato

Police seize venomous scorpions in South Africa airport