Business

Government trims petrol by Rs0.50 and diesel by Rs0.19; new rates take effect Aug 28

The federal government has cut petrol prices by Rs0.50 per litre and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs0.19 per litre, bringing petrol to Rs342.60/litre and HSD to Rs371.61/litre. The Petroleum Division notification says the revision is effective Aug 28. The move comes amid a period of price volatility attributed by officials to tensions in the Middle East and follows earlier policy changes giving OGRA a role in daily price-setting.

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Entertainment

New Pokémon Anime Film 'Pokémon: Wild Card' Set for 2027, Will Feature Mimikyu

The Pokémon Company announced a new feature-length anime, Pokémon: Wild Card, during the closing ceremony of the 2026 Pokémon World Championships. Produced by CloverWorks and directed by Katsuhiko Kitada, the film is scheduled for a worldwide release in 2027 and will centre on a Pokémon Trading Card Game player and their partner Mimikyu. Detailed release information and a fuller plot have not yet been disclosed.

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Sports

Monaco climb to top of Ligue 1 with 2-0 win over Marseille; Paris FC, Rennes also victorious

Monaco moved to the summit of Ligue 1 after a 2-0 victory against Marseille, with 20-year-old Paris Brunner scoring both goals. Paris FC beat Nice 3-0 under Lionel Rosenior and Rennes edged Le Mans 3-2 thanks to a late penalty from Esteban Lepaul.

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Sports

Fernandes hat-trick fires Man United to 5-2 comeback win over Ipswich

Bruno Fernandes scored a hat-trick as Manchester United recovered from a goal down to beat Ipswich Town 5-2 on Sunday. United overturned an early Leif Davis strike, with Fernandes producing three goals and an assist as Michael Carrick's side responded after last week's defeat to Hull.

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Pakistan

Mohammad Abbas urges patience after Pakistan's 194-run defeat at Lord's

Senior pacer Mohammad Abbas acknowledged Pakistan's shortcomings following a 194-run loss to England at Lord's, while urging fans and media to support a young side he says is beginning to adjust. Abbas took nine wickets in the match and highlighted dropped catches, batting failures and player inexperience as key issues.

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Entertainment

CD Projekt Confirms Boxed Edition for The Witcher 4; Disc Presence Unclear as PlayStation Plans End Disc Production in 2028

CD Projekt has said The Witcher 4 will receive a boxed physical edition when it launches in 2028, but the company acknowledged the package may not include a traditional game disc if platform holders cease disc manufacturing. Sony has announced plans to stop producing PlayStation game discs in January 2028. No firm release date for the game has been given.

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Sports

Flick says Lamine Yamal is regaining form ahead of Rayo Vallecano match

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has expressed confidence that teenage winger Lamine Yamal is returning to his best after a hamstring layoff and mixed early-season performances. Flick praised Yamal's progress in training and in Barcelona's second league game, and also commented on the club's striker situation ahead of Monday's La Liga fixture with Rayo Vallecano.

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Science

NASA launches Roman Space Telescope aboard SpaceX Falcon Heavy to create new cosmic map

NASA has launched the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope from Kennedy Space Center on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. The infrared observatory, developed over more than a decade at a cost above $4 billion, will survey large swathes of the sky from a halo orbit about 1.5 million kilometres from Earth to study dark matter, dark energy, exoplanets and supernovae.

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Technology

Google Maps shows ‘Lake America’ to US users after Trump renaming; Canadian maps retain ‘Lake Ontario’

Google displayed the label “Lake America” for Lake Ontario to users in the United States after President Donald Trump announced he was renaming the lake, while Canadian users continued to see the traditional name. Google said the change reflects the U.S. Geographic Names Information System; Apple Maps did not show the new name as of the same report.

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World

Death toll reaches 750 as Himalayan flood leaves thousands missing; rescue work hampered by weather and dammed lakes

Authorities in Nepal and Tibet report a combined 750 dead and 3,044 missing after a glacier collapse triggered mudslides and flooding. Rescue operations are focused on hydropower tunnels and have been interrupted by heavy rain and fears that a newly formed cross-border lake could spill. The Red Cross says more than 90,000 people are likely affected.

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World

Manhunt under way after shooting at Aarau techno event leaves one woman dead, five injured

Swiss police say a 22-year-old woman was killed and five people injured in a shooting in Aarau during a techno event. Authorities have launched a large-scale manhunt, cordoned off parts of the town and appealed for images from the public. Witness reports and a media outlet place the shooting at about 2:30am.

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Pakistan

Lahore anti-rape court sentences man to 10 years for rape of wife

A special anti-rape court in Lahore has convicted Muhammad Farooq under Section 376 of the Pakistan Penal Code for raping his wife and sentenced him to 10 years' imprisonment, a Rs50,000 fine (or six months additional jail if unpaid) and Rs300,000 compensation for the victim, a court warrant shows.

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Pakistan

India's aviation boom under scrutiny after safety lapses and financial strain

A string of incidents at Air India and IndiGo, including a recent midair plunge and a prior Dreamliner crash, has intensified scrutiny of safety standards in India’s rapidly expanding domestic aviation market. Financial pressures from higher fuel costs and the closure of Pakistani airspace have compounded operational challenges.

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Pakistan

Alibaba Cloud and Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz hold talks in China on AI partnership for public services

During a visit to China, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz met a senior Alibaba Cloud delegation that, according to a provincial press release reported by Dawn, expressed interest in Punjab’s information technology sector and praised the province’s AI-based governance initiatives. The meeting covered potential use of artificial intelligence in agriculture, healthcare, socio-economic programmes and climate forecasting, and explored a possible strategic partnership.

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Entertainment

Trump says NBC’s Kristen Welker should be reported to FCC after dispute over endorsements

Former President Donald Trump used his Truth Social account to criticise NBC journalist Kristen Welker for saying his candidate endorsements had produced “mixed results” and said he would report her to the Federal Communications Commission for “rebuke or punishment”. NBC defended Welker, and legal experts note the FCC’s authority to sanction broadcasters for viewpoint-based speech is contested.

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Health

Sources: Mustafa Kamal Offered Resignation After PIMS Fire; Asked to Remain Pending Inquiry

Anonymous sources tell Geo News that Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal tendered his resignation hours after a fire at PIMS, and was asked to stay until an inquiry concludes. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar says he has no information about any resignation.

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Business

Iran Says It Struck US Military Sites in Jordan After US Strike on Larak Island; Claims Also Target UAE Base — Some Claims Disputed

Tehran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it fired ballistic missiles at two US air bases in Jordan in retaliation for American strikes on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz. Jordan reported intercepting eight missiles but did not identify their origin. Iran and the IRGC also claimed a drone attack on the UAE’s Al Minhad Air Base; the UAE denied a missile attack while saying it intercepted an Iranian drone over its waters. The US said it struck Iranian rocket launchers on Larak to stop an imminent mine-laying threat.

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World

Nepal-China border floods: Death toll reaches 919 as nearly 4,800 remain missing

Authorities say flash floods and mudslides triggered by a glacier collapse on Mount Langtang Lirung have left 919 people dead and about 4,793 missing across Nepal and China’s Tibet region. Search-and-rescue operations continue amid efforts to reach stranded hydropower workers.

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