Rescuers were struggling to retrieve bodies from debris after flash floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains across northern Pakistan killed at least 321 people in the past 48 hours, authorities said on Saturday.

Russian President Vladimir Putin made a rare public switch to English to invite US President Donald Trump to Moscow for the next round of peace talks,

US President Donald Trump has described his summit in Alaska with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, as a “warm meeting,” and suggested that the Ukraine conflict is close to being resolved.

Hasan Raheem has reportedly tied the knot for real this time, with videos from his nikkah and mehndi flooding social media. Fans are congratulating the singer — though many can’t help recalling his April wedding prank.

Top honours went to COAS Field Marshal Asim Munir, PAF Chief Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, and Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari for their leadership in battle and diplomacy.

On Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day, the nation honored its Air Force heroes for their decisive victories in the May conflict with India, including the downing of multiple enemy aircraft and strategic assets.

Police have detained Aleema Khan and Noreen Khan, sisters of PTI founder Imran Khan, near Adiala Jail during a protest demanding a meeting with him.

Over 30,000 Afghan nationals have been sent back to Afghanistan in less than a month as Pakistan intensifies operations against illegal residents. Authorities emphasize coordinated, peaceful repatriation with special care for women and children while strengthening inter-agency collaboration.

PTI’s Shah Mahmood Qureshi has been granted bail and issued release warrants in May 9 riot cases but still faces six more legal challenges. Party leadership confirms he will act only under Imran Khan’s directives, amid criticism of the country’s judicial independence.

Madonna has called on Pope Leo to visit Gaza, urging him to bring hope and relief to starving Palestinian children. The pop icon’s plea comes amid rising civilian casualties, mass starvation, and international calls for a ceasefire.

Condemnations poured in from the United Nations, the EU and media rights groups Monday after an Israeli strike killed an Al Jazeera news team in Gaza, as Palestinians mourned the journalists and Israel accused one of them of being a Hamas militant.

India has condemned a set of nuclear threats that were reportedly made by Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir on Sunday, calling them “irresponsible.”