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PTI leader Hammad Azhar arrested in May 9 cases

PTI leader Hammad Azhar arrested in May 9 cases

Azhar arrested in the May 9 violence cases, as the party calls his detention political revenge and state coercion.

Indian police publicly beat man accused of killing partner

Indian police publicly beat man accused of killing partner

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Sindh approves more land for 25-year-old Karachi Education Cityplay icon

Sindh approves more land for 25-year-old Karachi Education City

Kamran Khan says the stalled project has expanded to nearly 15,000 acres without a single school opening

The fall of Hashwani’s Pearl Continental (PC) empireplay icon

The fall of Hashwani’s Pearl Continental (PC) empire

In this Nukta exclusive deep dive, we unpack the behind-the-scenes legal battle involving Pakistan Services Limited (PSL), AKD Group, Dawood Jan Muhammad, and Thatta Cement (THCCL)

Sindh’s unity debate raises bigger questions over governanceplay icon

Sindh’s unity debate raises bigger questions over governance

Kamran Khan says Sindh’s division debate must not overshadow people’s rights and governance

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UAE
UAE president pardons son of late Muslim Brotherhood leader Al-Qaradawi

UAE president pardons son of late Muslim Brotherhood leader Al-Qaradawi

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed pardons Abdul Rahman Yusuf Al-Qaradawi, days after a 10-year jail sentence for undermining public security.

UAE, US discuss efforts to advance tolerance, coexistence and dialogue

UAE, US discuss efforts to advance tolerance, coexistence and dialogue

UAE and US officials meet in Abu Dhabi to advance tolerance, coexistence and dialogue, and boost cooperation against antisemitism and extremism

Trump, UAE president discuss ties and Middle East in phone call

Trump, UAE president discuss ties and Middle East in phone call

Iran's army says it attacked US bases in Kuwait and UAE

Iran's army says it attacked US bases in Kuwait and UAE

UAE property market to add over 69,000 homes in 2026 as supply surges

UAE property market to add over 69,000 homes in 2026 as supply surges

Pakistan
Army chief reviews security situation in Balochistan during Quetta visit

Army chief reviews security situation in Balochistan during Quetta visit

Army Chief Asim Munir reviews the Balochistan security situation during a Quetta visit, briefed on operational readiness

Pakistan minister renews 'system reset' call, says public must decide on new administrative units

Pakistan minister renews 'system reset' call, says public must decide on new administrative units

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi renews his call for a system reset, saying new administrative units must reflect public will

Exclusive: PC Hotels may be split under proposed settlement in Pakistan Services ownership battle

Exclusive: PC Hotels may be split under proposed settlement in Pakistan Services ownership battle

Five PC hotels could be divided between Thatta Cement and Fauji Foundation under an unannounced settlement following a year-long battle over control of Pakistan Services Limited, sources say.

Business
Pakistan consumer confidence falls to two-year low amid inflation, job fears

Pakistan consumer confidence falls to two-year low amid inflation, job fears

Pakistan's consumer confidence index falls 24.4% to a two-year low of 65.3, as inflation and job fears grip households

Lifestyle
NCCIA launches fresh probe after Pakistani actress rejects report clearing lawmaker in cyber harassment

NCCIA launches fresh probe after Pakistani actress rejects report clearing lawmaker in cyber harassment

Actor Momina Iqbal vowed to continue her legal battle against PML-N MPA Saqib Chadhar after a Lahore sessions court disposed of the lawmaker's bail plea following a National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency report that declared him and his wife innocent of cyber harassment and death threats

American country music legend Dolly Parton dies at 80 after brief battle with cancer

American country music legend Dolly Parton dies at 80 after brief battle with cancer

Country music legend, philanthropist, and business mogul Dolly Parton died at age 80 following a brief battle with cancer, touching off global tributes for her six-decade career in entertainment.

Grammys reconsider Asian Pop category after BTS Grammys boycott

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

Sports
Clinical India crush Pakistan by seven wickets in Women's Asia Cup

Clinical India crush Pakistan by seven wickets in Women's Asia Cup

Shree Charani and Prema Rawat took three wickets each as India chase down 56 in just 8.4 overs

Man in a green shirt with star logo, sitting pensively at a press conference.

Hesson says Pakistan players used to 'chaos' after squad shake-up

Mike Hesson says Pakistan's players are used to chaos as a revamped squad prepares for the third Test against England at Edgbaston.

India vs Pakistan Women’s Asia Cup 2026 clash takes centre stage in Dubai

India vs Pakistan Women’s Asia Cup 2026 clash takes centre stage in Dubai

India face Pakistan in a high-stakes Women's Asia Cup 2026 Group A match on Saturday, with the green shirts chasing a semi-final spot

World
Lebanon raises toll to 4 dead in overnight Israeli strikes

Lebanon raises toll to 4 dead in overnight Israeli strikes

Lebanon raises the toll to 4 dead in overnight Israeli strikes, with 32 wounded across the south and east

US military says destroys Iranian oil tankers after missile attacks

US military says destroys Iranian oil tankers after missile attacks

US forces destroy three Iranian oil tankers after Iran's failed missile attacks on Navy warships in the six-month war

Fresh Yemen clashes kill more than 60: report

Fresh Yemen clashes kill more than 60: report

Fresh Yemen clashes between government forces and Houthi rebels kill more than 60 people, including civilians, sources say