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Pakistan Army Mi-17 helicopter crashes near Muzaffarabad, no survivors

Pakistan Army Mi-17 helicopter crashes near Muzaffarabad, no survivors

Pakistan Army Mi-17 helicopter crashed near Muzaffarabad on Wednesday due to a suspected technical fault shortly after take-off, killing all on board

India says it is working to stop water flowing into Pakistan

India says it is working to stop water flowing into Pakistan

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Is Pakistan's budget killing businesses with 60% tax burden?play icon

Is Pakistan's budget killing businesses with 60% tax burden?

Faheem ur Rehman Saigol says rising taxes and energy costs are squeezing Pakistan's businesses

Repeated budget delays signal policy uncertaintyplay icon

Repeated budget delays signal policy uncertainty

Kamran Khan said the repeated changes in the budget timeline reflect deeper uncertainty in the budget-making process rather than a simple scheduling adjustment

Acid attack on woman doctor sparks fear and protests across Pakistan

Acid attack on woman doctor sparks fear and protests across Pakistan

A man threw acid at Dr Mahnoor Nasir at her Quetta hospital on Saturday, burning seven percent of her body and triggering nationwide protests over hospital security.

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UAE
Dubai single-entry tourist visas available within 48 working hours

Dubai single-entry tourist visas available within 48 working hours

Dubai's GDRFA says single-entry tourist visas for 30 or 60 days are issued within 48 working hours once all required documents are submitted

Britain’s Harrow School advances Dubai expansion as construction nears completion

Britain’s Harrow School advances Dubai expansion as construction nears completion

Harrow International School Dubai, operated by Taaleem, is 85% complete and set to open in September 2026 on Hessa Street with fees starting at AED 80,000 a year

UAE expands satellite network with three new Earth observation spacecraft

UAE expands satellite network with three new Earth observation spacecraft

Dubai's first-time home buyer program helps over 3,200 residents become homeowners

Dubai's first-time home buyer program helps over 3,200 residents become homeowners

Pakistan
Pakistan says 26 militants killed in strikes inside Afghanistan after deadly attacks

Pakistan says 26 militants killed in strikes inside Afghanistan after deadly attacks

Pakistan struck militant camps in three Afghan provinces, killing 26, after a wave of deadly TTP attacks

Pakistan extends austerity measures to June 30, eases grocery store hours

Pakistan extends austerity measures to June 30, eases grocery store hours

Pakistan has extended fuel conservation and austerity measures until June 30 and allowed kiryana stores to stay open until 10 p.m. daily, the government announced

Pakistan ship breakers seek tariff reforms, tighter import controls ahead of federal budget

Pakistan ship breakers seek tariff reforms, tighter import controls ahead of federal budget

The Pakistan Ship Breakers Association has called for customs duty changes and stricter import oversight to protect Gadani's ship recycling industry and 500,000 jobs

Business
Pakistan's NEC approves Rs3.66 trillion development budget, prioritizes defense and IMF reforms

Pakistan's NEC approves Rs3.66 trillion development budget, prioritizes defense and IMF reforms

Pakistan's National Economic Council approved a Rs3.66 trillion development framework for FY2026-27, with PM Shehbaz Sharif prioritising defence, counterterrorism and IMF reforms

Lifestyle
Mehwish Hayat gets her kicks in Pakistan's first zombie thriller

Mehwish Hayat gets her kicks in Pakistan's first zombie thriller

From Zumba routines to viral outbreaks, the Zombeid star on the role that pushed her to her limits.

Dominating Dananeer: How ‘Mera Lyari’ Became a One Woman Showplay icon

Dominating Dananeer: How ‘Mera Lyari’ Became a One Woman Show

Pakistan’s latest sports drama serves up raw talent and fierce street football but struggles to cross the finish line.

Jaafar Jackson: The Hollywood star who found inspiration in Pakistan

Jaafar Jackson: The Hollywood star who found inspiration in Pakistan

Exploring the 2020 Cultural Visit of the Man Now Bringing Michael Jackson Back to Life

Sports
Sahibzada Farhan to lead as Pakistan announces squad for Asian Games 2026

Sahibzada Farhan to lead as Pakistan announces squad for Asian Games 2026

Sahibzada will captain Pakistan's 15-member T20 squad at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, with Abdul Samad named vice-captain

Pakistan football’s long road back

Pakistan football’s long road back

From FIFA suspensions and years of inactivity to a historic final appearance, Pakistan football is finally finding its footing again

Perez re-elected as Real Madrid president, paving way for Mourinho return

Perez re-elected as Real Madrid president, paving way for Mourinho return

Florentino Perez won 65% of the vote to beat challenger Enrique Riquelme, clearing the path for Jose Mourinho to be named Real Madrid manager

World
Belfast stabbing suspect in court as anti-immigration riots erupt across the city

Belfast stabbing suspect in court as anti-immigration riots erupt across the city

Sudanese man faces attempted murder charges after a Belfast knife attack on video sparked a night of riots, arson, and anti-immigration protests across Northern Ireland

Iran warns Gulf states of 'legal and moral responsibility' to halt US, Israeli operations

Iran warns Gulf states of 'legal and moral responsibility' to halt US, Israeli operations

Iran warns Gulf neighbors they bear a 'legal and moral responsibility' to block US and Israeli strikes as fighting escalates near the Strait of Hormuz

Philippines earthquake death toll rises to 46 after supermarket rescue

Philippines earthquake death toll rises to 46 after supermarket rescue

Rescuers in southern Philippines recovered a body from a collapsed supermarket Wednesday, raising the death toll from the 7.8-magnitude Mindanao earthquake to 46.