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Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan defence pact creates new security alliance in Middle East

Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan defence pact creates new security alliance in Middle East

Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan defence pact establishes a mutual defence agreement to address Iranian threats and shifting reliance on the United States

Nepal rescuers find bodies of five climbers killed last year

Nepal rescuers find bodies of five climbers killed last year

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Sindh government faces Rs26 billion damages claim over Karachi BRT contract

Sindh government faces Rs26 billion damages claim over Karachi BRT contract

Dispute Board ruled Sindh's termination of the Karachi BRT Red Line contractor unlawful, deepening delays on the $600 million project

Makkah defense pact could reshape ties among Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkeyplay icon

Makkah defense pact could reshape ties among Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey

Kamran Khan says the pact marks a new phase in Pakistan-Saudi-Turkey defense cooperation

Will the Strait of Hormuz finally reopen?play icon

Will the Strait of Hormuz finally reopen?

Kamran Khan explores Iran, Oman and US talks that could reshape global oil and shipping

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UAE
UAE urges residents to verify messages before sharing

UAE urges residents to verify messages before sharing

UAE's TDRA urges residents to verify messages before sharing, warning that forwarding fake content can carry legal liability

ADNOC Distribution posts record first-half profit as fuel volumes hit new high

ADNOC Distribution posts record first-half profit as fuel volumes hit new high

ADNOC Distribution's net profit rose 59% to $568 million in H1 2026 as fuel volumes hit a record high and the board approved a $175 million dividend

Dubai holiday rental revenue falls 46.5%, but returns beat long-term rentals

Dubai holiday rental revenue falls 46.5%, but returns beat long-term rentals

Dubai's Centre for Harboring supports nearly 11,700 residency violators in 2026

Dubai's Centre for Harboring supports nearly 11,700 residency violators in 2026

UAE floating hospital provides prosthetic limbs to 51 Palestinian amputees

UAE floating hospital provides prosthetic limbs to 51 Palestinian amputees

Pakistan
Mir Raza Ali post-mortem report reveals severe torture

Mir Raza Ali post-mortem report reveals severe torture

Mir Raza Ali post-mortem report reveals antemortem fractures and severe physical trauma, strengthening murder claims after the exhumation in Karachi

OIC backs Pakistan-Saudi-Turkey defense pact as boost to regional security

OIC backs Pakistan-Saudi-Turkey defense pact as boost to regional security

OIC backs the new Pakistan-Saudi-Turkiye defense pact, calling it a major step toward regional security and stability

Sindh Health Department restores original panel for exhumation of Mir Raza Ali

Sindh Health Department restores original panel for exhumation of Mir Raza Ali

Sindh authorities restored the original eight-member medical board for the exhumation of Mir Raza Ali after family objections halted proceedings

Business
IFC announces $20 million loan to Pakistan's Novatex to boost packaging and recycling

IFC announces $20 million loan to Pakistan's Novatex to boost packaging and recycling


IFC announces a $20 million loan to Pakistan's Novatex to finance raw material imports and expand recycled PET capacity in the country's packaging industry

Lifestyle
The Unstoppable Atif Aslam: A 20-Year Legacy and a Brand New Chapter

The Unstoppable Atif Aslam: A 20-Year Legacy and a Brand New Chapter

As Subah Aye Na drops on July 31, Spotify celebrates the artist’s staggering 8 billion streams and a trans-generational appeal that defies borders.

Atif Aslam has amassed nearly 8 billion Spotify streams with listeners across 184 countries.

96% of his Spotify streams over the past year came from outside Pakistan, highlighting his worldwide appeal.

His eight-track album Subah Aye Na arrives on July 31, marking the next chapter in his musical journey.

Trailer for ‘I Play Rocky’ offers look at Sylvester Stallone’s rise from hardship to Hollywood fame

Trailer for ‘I Play Rocky’ offers look at Sylvester Stallone’s rise from hardship to Hollywood fame

Anthony Ippolito stars as a young Stallone in a film focused on persistence before Hollywood fame

Log off and look up: How Hirani’s Pritam and Pedro hacks into modern parenting

Log off and look up: How Hirani’s Pritam and Pedro hacks into modern parenting

The legendary director’s streaming debut tackles the dark web of social media and dangerous online games, proving his heart is in the right place, even if the pacing belongs in a feature film.

Sports
Bangladesh says star cricketer Shakib will not play again after Hasina event

Bangladesh says star cricketer Shakib will not play again after Hasina event

Bangladesh says cricketer Shakib Al Hasan will not play again after he joined a media event with ousted leader Sheikh Hasina

Women's T20 Asia Cup fixtures announced, India to face Pakistan on September 5

Women's T20 Asia Cup fixtures announced, India to face Pakistan on September 5

One of the most anticipated fixtures of the tournament is the India-Pakistan showdown, scheduled for September 5 in Group A

England squad announced for first two Pakistan Tests

England squad announced for first two Pakistan Tests

The series between England and Pakistan gets underway at Headingley in Leeds on August 19

World
Spain to establish border controls on travelers from Italy amid migration dispute

Spain to establish border controls on travelers from Italy amid migration dispute

Spain to establish border controls on travellers from Italy from Saturday, amid an escalating dispute over the Ceuta migrant crisis

EU tells Meta, TikTok to boost monitoring, fact-checking after Ceuta crisis

EU tells Meta, TikTok to boost monitoring, fact-checking after Ceuta crisis

EU tells Meta and TikTok to boost monitoring and fact-checking after disinformation fuelled a deadly migrant surge into Spain's Ceuta

Typhoon Dolphin hits Japan's Okinawa as China shuts ports ahead of landfall

Typhoon Dolphin hits Japan's Okinawa as China shuts ports ahead of landfall

Typhoon Dolphin injures five and cuts power to 14,000 buildings in Okinawa, as China shuts ports and cancels ferries ahead of landfall this weekend