♦ No letup in Israel atrocities; 1.1 million Palestinians threatened to leave Gaza; all set to intensify offensive; Tanks, artillery to be used in fresh blitz; in Gaza City, says Israeli Army; United Nations demands Israel withdraw ultimatum as evacuate of 1.1 million people in 24 hours not possible
♦ Israeli bombing devastating Gaza strip; nothing safe; homes, schools and hospitals being attacked; the number of Palestinian martyrs hits 1800; more than 500 children among martyrs; 6,000 bombs dropped in 6 days; no one allowed to say Friday prayers; Heartbreaking shots of critically injured children make
♦ Hamas has created history; Vets’ moral still high; rocket attacks on Israeli cities; Israelis death toll hits 1,500
♦ Britain follows America; Announces sending Royal Navyships, special flights for the evacuation of US citizens; After the American foreign minister, the defense minister also reached Israel; Antony Blanken expected to meet the Palestinian president, Jordan's king
♦ Hizballah backs Hamas; ChiIf the attacks on Gaza are not stopped, the front may open, Iran; War crimes may result in front opening, Iran
The Palestinian issue is the centre of the Middle East conflict, China
♦ Millions rally in Pakistan to show solidarity with Palestinians; Rallies against Israeli atrocities; Demos in cities including Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Quetta; participants raise anti-Israel slogans; demonstrators demand UN to lasso Israel
♦ Nawaz's return will bring development and prosperity, says Shahbaz Sharif; Nawaz will reduce inflation, provide employment and laptops; Shahbaz Sharif's address at a rally in Sheikhupura; journey of development stopped by the fraud voting in 2023
♦ Punjab CM says terrorism is not allowed in the name of religion; Mohsin Naqvi visit to Nankana Sahib; Inaugurates of Punjab Police Command and Control Centre; Safe City project extended to Nankana; Security of Sikh brothers is important, says CM; Chief Minister reaches Gurudwara Janam Asthan; Sikhs accord warm welcome
♦ Fake tax receipts scam; 200 companies found involved; investigation extended to tax offices;
♦ Operation against illegal currency exchange bear fruit; Dollar value falls to Rs277. 50 in interbank; boom in Pakistan stock market;
♦ World Cup biggest battle tomorrow; Pakistan, India ready; Captain Babar Azam is committed to good performance; praises Shaheen Afridi's skills; No big stadium pressure on players; Skipper says fans will back Green Shirts in India
♦ fresh rainy spell forecast for most parts; Rain expected in KP, Islamabad, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Kashmir; Lahore, Pindi, Gujranwala, Sargodha, and Sahiwal likely to receive rain; Met office points to the chance of snowfall in mountains, hail in plains
♦ Legendary music maestro Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan remembered on his birthday