Govt challenges Supreme Court order to move Imran Khan from jail to hospital
Pakistan's government challenges a Supreme Court order to move jailed ex-PM Imran Khan from Adiala Jail to hospital for treatment
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Grammys reconsider Asian Pop category after BTS Grammys boycott
The Recording Academy is reconsidering its new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category after BTS declined to submit music for the 2027 Grammy Awards
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Pakistan sees possible signs of political thaw as court orders Imran Khan's hospital transfer
Kamran Khan says the Supreme Court’s decision to transfer Imran to Shifa International Hospital could open the door to political reconciliation and ease tensions
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Why healthy food is becoming unaffordable in Pakistan
Kamran Khan says rising inequality is shrinking consumption of staples and raising concerns over nutrition and long-term health
Aug 18, 2026
Aug 18, 2026
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UAE accuses Iran of firing ballistic missiles at shipping and halts commercial trade
The UAE accused Iran of launching two ballistic missiles targeting Gulf shipping lanes, prompting Abu Dhabi to suspend all trade and financial dealings with Tehran
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UAE accuses Iran of firing 2 ballistic missiles
The UAE says Iran fired two ballistic missiles toward its territory, with one landing in its territorial waters after months without reported attacks.
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Syria foreign minister to visit Pakistan on Wednesday: sources
Syria foreign minister Asaad al-Shaibani will visit Pakistan on Aug. 19-20 for talks on defense, economic cooperation and reconciliation.
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Hutchison Ports Pakistan announces $76m investment to modernize terminal
Hutchison Ports Pakistan unveils a $76m investment to modernise its Karachi terminal, with total spending set to top $690m by 2026
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American Actress Hayden Panettiere dead at 36 as family confirms tragic passing
Actress Hayden Panettiere dead at 36, her father, Skip Panettiere, confirmed in a family statement as law enforcement investigates her passing
Aug 17, 2026
Aug 17, 2026
Pakistan cricket team’s packed home season to feature Sri Lanka, England
With T20Is, seven ODIs and two Tests spread across October and November, Pakistan’s home season promises a sustained run of international cricket and a major test for the team across all three formats.
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Nick Kyrgios provisionally suspended after testing positive for cocaine
Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for cocaine at an ATP event in Mallorca, admitting he made a "huge mistake."
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Shaheen Afridi’s seven-for fires Pakistan Gold to National Champions Cup title
Shaheen was named Player of the Match, while his performance also earned him the Best Bowler award for the tournament with nine wickets
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Turkey rejects Israeli claims following airstrike on Syrian airbase
Turkey rejected Israeli allegations that its military deployment in Syria posed a security threat, calling the claims a pretext to justify unlawful airstrikes on the Abu Duhur airbase
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