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Pakistan urges world to press Afghan regime on counterterrorism commitments

Pakistan urges world to press Afghan regime on counterterrorism commitments

PM Shehbaz Sharif says the scourge of terrorism is raising its head yet again from Afghanistan

Litigant dies at Pakistan Supreme Court after hearing postponed

Litigant dies at Pakistan Supreme Court after hearing postponed

Gaza civil defense says 13 dead as heavy rains batter territory

Gaza civil defense says 13 dead as heavy rains batter territory

Traders alarmed as transporters' strike continues in Pakistan

Traders alarmed as transporters' strike continues in Pakistan

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Trump adviser predicts more Muslim states will join Abraham Accordsplay icon

Trump adviser predicts more Muslim states will join Abraham Accords

Kamran Khan says momentum behind the Abraham Accords grows as more Muslim states weigh formal ties with Israel

Pakistani filmmaker files police case after armed men storm set, actress held hostage

Pakistani filmmaker files police case after armed men storm set, actress held hostage

Sangeeta urges Punjab authorities for urgent action, asking, 'If this can happen to senior artists, who is safe?'

$6 billion investment stalled amid Pakistan refinery upgrade delaysplay icon

$6 billion investment stalled amid Pakistan refinery upgrade delays

CEO of Attock Refinery Limited says local refineries are ready to move forward but government hurdles and missed ministry deadlines have frozen progress

Shorts
UAE
Pakistan’s deputy PM to attend UAE summit on regional peace, economic cooperation

Pakistan’s deputy PM to attend UAE summit on regional peace, economic cooperation

Dar will meet global leaders to discuss regional stability, sustainable development, and economic partnerships

UAE-EU free trade talks advancing rapidly, UAE state minister says

UAE-EU free trade talks advancing rapidly, UAE state minister says

EU is the UAE's second-largest trading partner, accounting for 8.3% of UAE's total non-oil trade

UAE, Russia launch inaugural business forum in Dubai

UAE, Russia launch inaugural business forum in Dubai

UAE aims to boost LNG exports as global demand outpaces supply, minister says

UAE aims to boost LNG exports as global demand outpaces supply, minister says

UAE sees strong rise in skilled women and leaders in private sector

UAE sees strong rise in skilled women and leaders in private sector

Pakistan
IPO of Qatar-backed insurer sees 3.2 times oversubscription

IPO of Qatar-backed insurer sees 3.2 times oversubscription

The company plans to use proceeds from the IPO for capital requirements, product development

Pakistan allows crypto firms Binance, HTX to set up shops

Pakistan allows crypto firms Binance, HTX to set up shops

Both companies will lay regulatory groundwork under supervision of authorities

Pakistan’s weekly inflation down 0.03% in second week of Dec

Pakistan’s weekly inflation down 0.03% in second week of Dec

On a yearly basis, the Sensitive Price Index went up by 3.90%

Business
Pakistan consumer confidence dips amid inflation and job concerns

Pakistan consumer confidence dips amid inflation and job concerns

Pakistan’s Consumer Confidence Index fell 10% to 86.4 in Q1 FY2025‑26 but remains up 18.5% year-on-year

Lifestyle
Pakistani dramas are speaking Arabic, and the Middle East is obsessed

Pakistani dramas are speaking Arabic, and the Middle East is obsessed

How Urdu storytelling, short formats, and emotional depth are unlocking a brand-new global audience

  • Pakistani dramas are blowing up in the Middle East through Arabic dubbing.
  • The short, fast-paced format makes them super bingeable.
  • Universal themes help them connect instantly with Arab audiences.
Meesha Shafi makes powerful return to Lahore stage

Meesha Shafi makes powerful return to Lahore stage

Meesha Shafi’s first full solo show at Lahore’s Alhamra marked a powerful homecoming and a milestone for live music

Aik Aur Pakeezah: A drama that mirrors the silent struggles of Pakistani womenplay icon

Aik Aur Pakeezah: A drama that mirrors the silent struggles of Pakistani women

From cyber harassment to legal failure, the drama tells a survivor’s harrowing journey for justice

Sports
Messi to unveil 21-metre statue of himself on India 'GOAT' tour

Messi to unveil 21-metre statue of himself on India 'GOAT' tour

The 38-year-old Argentina and Inter Miami superstar will unveil the monument virtually rather than in person for security reasons

Duffy takes 5-38 as NZ thrash West Indies for 1-0 Test series lead

Duffy takes 5-38 as NZ thrash West Indies for 1-0 Test series lead

After winning the second Test in Wellington, New Zealand lead the three-match series 1-0, with the last game to be played from December 18

Hay fifty on debut helps put New Zealand on top in West Indies Test

Hay fifty on debut helps put New Zealand on top in West Indies Test

At stumps, the Windies are 32-2 in their second innings, still trailing by 41 runs

World
Erdogan pushes Putin for 'limited ceasefire' in Ukraine conflict

Erdogan pushes Putin for 'limited ceasefire' in Ukraine conflict

Erdogan’s comments followed Black Sea attacks on Russia-linked tankers, including drone strikes claimed by Kyiv

India's cabinet approves opening up of nuclear, insurance sectors, sources say

India's cabinet approves opening up of nuclear, insurance sectors, sources say

India is easing rules to end a state monopoly and attract private and foreign tech partners

Series of Israeli strikes hit Lebanon

Series of Israeli strikes hit Lebanon

Lebanon's state-run National News Agency reports strikes in around a dozen locations

Sci-Tech
Why X is back in Pakistan’s crosshairs

Why X is back in Pakistan’s crosshairs

Authorities may block X amid probing Imran Khan posts, warning of Brazil-style curbs

US launches pact for AI supply chains to face China

US launches pact for AI supply chains to face China

Washington signs a new supply-chain pact with allies to counter China’s control of critical AI minerals

Oil-rich UAE turns to AI to grease economy

Oil-rich UAE turns to AI to grease economy

Microsoft announces $17.5B investment in India, its 'largest ever' in Asia

Microsoft announces $17.5B investment in India, its 'largest ever' in Asia

Australia social media ban set to take effect, sparking a global crackdown

Australia social media ban set to take effect, sparking a global crackdown

Videos
Videos

Pakistan’s energy sector burdened by soaring circular debt

Kamran Khan says Pakistan faces an LNG oversupply crisis as circular debt pressures continue mounting

Markets

Corporate earnings of OGDC, LUCK, and ILP

Watch the full analysis in this video

Videos

Pakistan’s cybercrime scandal: Ducky Bhai, NCCIA & the deep system

What began as a gambling probe has widened into claims of bribery, torture, and influence within cybercrime agencies

From brinkmanship to partnership: Pakistan-Iran ties deepen after 2024 crisis

From brinkmanship to partnership: Pakistan-Iran ties deepen after 2024 crisis

Trade targets, border security and regional politics now define Pakistan-Iran ties, according to Kamran Khan

From too little to too much: Pakistan's gas oversupply explained

From too little to too much: Pakistan's gas oversupply explained

This explainer breaks down how the country went from LNG shortages and desperate negotiations to a rare gas oversupply crisis

Pakistan’s economy shows stability in data but stagnation on ground

Pakistan’s economy shows stability in data but stagnation on ground

Despite better inflation and reserves, Kamran Khan says country's economy remains stuck in low growth amid rising taxes and debt

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