India test-fires Agni-5 missile

NEW DELHI: India said on Wednesday it had successfully test-fired an intermediate-range ballistic missile which, when operational, should be capable of carrying a nuclear warhead to any part of China. The Agni-5 missile was successfully launched in India’s eastern Odisha state, with authorities saying it “validated all operational and technical parameters.” India and China, the … Read more

Tanveer voices concerns over water wastage

[ LAHORE: United Business Group (UBG) Patron-in-Chief SM Tanveer has expressed concerns over wastage of a staggering 1.5 million acre feet (MAF) of water in just seven days from the Kotri Barrage, enough to sustain the agricultural water requirement of 16.4 million acres of land for an entire year. “This alarming wastage highlights the need … Read more

Aubrey Plaza opens up about life as widow

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During an appearance on her longtime friend Amy Poehler’s podcast Good Hang, Aubrey Plaza shared candid thoughts about navigating life after the death of her husband, filmmaker Jeff Baena, by suicide earlier this year. Baena, a writer and director, died on January 3, 2025, at the age of 47. Plaza, 41, admitted that she is … Read more

PSX reaches new peak above 150,500

[ KARACHI: Bulls continued to maintain their firm grip over the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday as the KSE-100 index roared past 150.5k points, a historic high that came on the back of Moody’s ratings upgrade for banks and encouraging corporate-sector earnings. Robust interest from local institutions in stock buying and a modest current … Read more

Israel calls up reservists to ‘conquer’ Gaza City

JERUSALEM: Israel’s defence minister approved a plan on Wednesday for the conquest of Gaza City and authorised the call-up of around 60,000 reservists, piling pressure on Hamas as mediators push for a ceasefire. Defence Minister Israel Katz’s move, confirmed to AFP by a spokesperson, came as mediators awaited an official Israeli response on their latest … Read more

RDA inflows cross $10.7 billion

[ KARACHI: Remittances through the Roshan Digital Account (RDA) reached $10.748 billion by the end of July 2025, up from $10.563 billion at the close of June, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). Inflows during July came in at $185 million, slightly higher than remittances of $182 million in June, but lower than … Read more

Google’s latest Pixel phones packed with AI unveiled

NEW YORK: Google on Wednesday unveiled new Pixel 10 smartphones that promise more artificial intelligence capabilities, as it seeks to elbow out competition in the emerging AI-assistant market. Comedian Jimmy Fallon hosted a launch event in Brooklyn that blended Google product pitches with stars such as The Jonas Brothers band and Stephen Curry of the … Read more

Russia seeks say in Ukraine peace deal

MOSCOW: Russia said on Wednesday it had to be part of any discussion on security guarantees for Ukraine and downplayed the likelihood of an imminent summit with President Volodymyr Zelensky, tempering hopes for a quick peace deal. NATO military chiefs meanwhile held a virtual summit on security guarantees for Ukraine, the latest in a flurry … Read more

Mahira Khan recounts terrifying experience amid floods and rains

Renowned actress Mahira Khan has spoken about a frightening personal experience linked to the recent heavy rains and floods in Khyber Pakhtunkkhwa (K-P) in a post shared on Instagram. The actress revealed that she felt deeply anxious and helpless while returning from the tourist destination of Nathia Gali in Abbottabad. She said she feared at … Read more