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Sports
Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football with the Argentina national team, bringing an extraordinary chapter of his career toward its conclusion. Messi’s journey with Argentina has been defined by remarkable performances, major international achievements, and countless m
Technology
An iPhone 17 Pro has reportedly achieved a Guinness World Record after surviving a dramatic 100,418-foot drop onto natural land in Kiruna, Sweden. As part of the experiment, the smartphone was attached to a weather balloon and lifted into the stratosphere, reaching an altitude of more than 100,000 f
Sports
Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Abbas has earned a place on the famous Lord’s Honours Board after taking five wickets in an innings against England in the second Test. The achievement came on August 30, during Pakistan’s heavy defeat at the historic London ground. Abbas finished England’s second innin
Sports
Pakistan is set to make major changes to its squad after losing the first two Tests against England. Reports on August 31 say wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan and opener Imam-ul-Haq are expected to return home before the third Test. Salman Agha is yet to be considered. Rizwan struggled with the b
International
On Monday, the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague has ruled that the Indus Waters Treaty between Pakistan and India remains fully in force. The court rejected India’s position that it could unilaterally suspend the 1960 agreement. It said India must continue following its obligations under
Startups
A German startup has developed a backpack concept that can unfold into a portable sleeping shelter for people experiencing homelessness. The design combines a backpack, insulated sleeping space and small solar power system in one product. It is intended to provide basic protection for people who hav
Sports
Pakistan’s recent Test record away from home has become a major concern. The team has won only one of its last 11 Tests outside Pakistan, with the sole victory coming against the West Indies in Port of Spain earlier this month. Pakistan won that match by eight wickets, ending an eight-match losing s
Health
LAHORE: With more than 1 billion people living with obesity worldwide, health experts in Lahore on August 31 called for treating obesity as a chronic disease and expanding access to medical and surgical care in Pakistan. Obesity has emerged as a major public health challenge. The World Health Organi
Politics
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader and former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif left Pakistan on Monday for a four-day visit to Singapore and China. He departed from Lahore on a special aircraft, according to reports published on August 31. Nawaz Sharif is travelling with his sons, Hassan Nawaz a
International
Court rules India cannot suspend or terminate treaty.Neutral expert to rule on India's projects by July 2027.Pakistan initiated proceedings against India in August 2016.In a major boon for Pakistan in its dispute over the...
Economy
Pakistan’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector maintained strong growth momentum during 2025–26, with export remittances rising 19.7 percent year-on-year and generating a $2.91 billion trade surplus, according to the Pakistan Economic Survey. Moreover, the number of IT and IT-enabl
Automotive
Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has launched its “Mechanic on Wheels” service to help motorists facing vehicle problems on roads across the federal capital. The service operates under the slogan, “Where your car stops, help arrives.” Motorists can use the service for issues such as flat tyres, batter
