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Rahul Gandhi detained during opposition protest against India's Election Commission

Rahul Gandhi detained during opposition protest against India's Election Commission

Rahul Gandhi detained briefly in New Delhi as opposition MPs marched on the Election Commission, demanding its chief resign over voter roll changes

Pakistan spends PKR 61.3 billion on federal development projects in Q1

Pakistan spends PKR 61.3 billion on federal development projects in Q1

Makkah alliance moves to implement collective defense pact

Makkah alliance moves to implement collective defense pact

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Over 3,500 runners take over Lahore’s historic streets in 7km heritage run

Over 3,500 runners take over Lahore’s historic streets in 7km heritage run

From Lahore Fort to Hazuri Bagh, the third Lahore Heritage Run turned Androon Lahore into a celebration of fitness, culture and the city’s timeless landmarks

US midterms 2026: 470 seats, $12 billion and one absent president

US midterms 2026: 470 seats, $12 billion and one absent president

The US midterms decide control of Congress, 36 governorships and thousands of state seats, with about $12 billion in ads and no Trump on the ballot

Naqvi says KP government backed out of counterterrorism commitments

Naqvi says KP government backed out of counterterrorism commitments

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi says the KP government backed out of counterterrorism commitments as talks with PTI ended in deadlock before the Oct. 4 march.

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UAE
Gold prices in Dubai fall as 14K gold drops below $81 per gram

Gold prices in Dubai fall as 14K gold drops below $81 per gram

Dubai gold prices lost Dh35.75 in a month, with 24K at Dh498 per gram and 14K below Dh300

Dubai parents told not to take photos on school campuses under new privacy rules

Dubai parents told not to take photos on school campuses under new privacy rules

Dubai parents are being told not to take photos on school campuses without consent from other families. See what the new privacy rules cover and why schools issued them.

Flydubai co-pilot planned attack before being hired by airline, officials say

Flydubai co-pilot planned attack before being hired by airline, officials say

GCC worker remittance outflows hit record USD 161 billion in 2025

GCC worker remittance outflows hit record USD 161 billion in 2025

UAE says Flydubai co-pilot planned 'terrorist act' and attacked captain with axe

UAE says Flydubai co-pilot planned 'terrorist act' and attacked captain with axe

Pakistan
ICMA urges Pakistan to diversify beyond record remittances

ICMA urges Pakistan to diversify beyond record remittances

Institute says USD 41.59 billion in fiscal year 2025-26 inflows strengthened external stability but cannot substitute for exports, investment and broader foreign-exchange earnings

Pakistan security forces kill militant after peace committee member killed in Tank attack

Pakistan security forces kill militant after peace committee member killed in Tank attack

A peace committee member was killed and two others wounded in a militant attack in Tank, Pakistan, before security forces killed the attacker in a gunbattle

PTI long march moves towards Kohat on second day after talks fail

PTI long march moves towards Kohat on second day after talks fail

The PTI long march moved towards Kohat on day two after talks failed, as Sohail Afridi accused the federal government of allowing militancy to worsen

Business
Pakistan prequalifies nine bidders for GEPCO stake in privatization drive

Pakistan prequalifies nine bidders for GEPCO stake in privatization drive

Nine prequalified parties will now proceed to the next stage, which includes access to a virtual data room for detailed due diligence.

Lifestyle
Ed Sheeran breaks silence on Gaza conflict, calling situation 'unjustifiable' amid tour boycott controversy

Ed Sheeran breaks silence on Gaza conflict, calling situation 'unjustifiable' amid tour boycott controversy

British pop star Ed Sheeran addressed the Gaza conflict during his Philadelphia concert, describing the situation as "catastrophic and unjustifiable" after tour supporting acts withdrew following the removal of rapper Macklemore

Four artists quit Ed Sheeran's tour in support of Macklemore and Palestine

Four artists quit Ed Sheeran's tour in support of Macklemore and Palestine

Ed Sheeran denied responsibility for Macklemore’s removal from his "Loop Tour," attributing the decision to promoter Messina Touring Group following venue threats, while remaining opening acts, including Finneas and Aaron Rowe, withdrew in solidarity

Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran's US tour following 'free Palestine' speech at concert

Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran's US tour following 'free Palestine' speech at concert

American rapper Macklemore has been removed from singer Ed Sheeran's US "Loop Tour" after venue owners and promoters threatened to cancel stadium dates following his on-stage pro-Palestinian remarks at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey

Sports
Pakistan announce squads for Sri Lanka T20Is, ODI tri-series

Pakistan announce squads for Sri Lanka T20Is, ODI tri-series

Sahibzada Farhan has replaced Salman Ali Agha as captain for the upcoming three-match series against Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka announce ODI squad for Pakistan tri-series

Sri Lanka announce ODI squad for Pakistan tri-series

Kusal Mendis has been named captain as Sri Lanka look to build a settled ODI combination ahead of the global tournament

Hasan Nawaz’s 96 unable to lift Pakistan to gold as India take title

Hasan Nawaz’s 96 unable to lift Pakistan to gold as India take title

India beat Pakistan by 19 runs to win Asian Games cricket gold. Hasan Nawaz's 96 was not enough as India posted 211-6 in a pulsating final in Nagoya

World
US Treasury warns foreign banks against transacting with Iran or face immediate secondary sanctions

US Treasury warns foreign banks against transacting with Iran or face immediate secondary sanctions

The US Department of the Treasury issued a stern warning to foreign financial institutions to immediately terminate all transactions with Iran's banking sector and shadow financial networks or face unannounced secondary sanctions

Trump signs executive order allowing tax-free red-dyed diesel on public roads to curb fuel costs

Trump signs executive order allowing tax-free red-dyed diesel on public roads to curb fuel costs

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order deferring taxes on red-dyed diesel for highway use, a move designed to alleviate record-high fuel prices for commercial and everyday drivers ahead of the November midterm elections

UN rights council slams Taliban's 'oppression' of women

UN rights council slams Taliban's 'oppression' of women

UN rights council unanimously urged the Taliban to repeal all practices restricting women and girls, saying the discrimination should shock humanity