Pakistan's capital holds its breath with US-Iran talks in limbo
Growing number of Islamabad residents are weary of the mounting personal and economic costs imposed by stringent security measures
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Spotlight
Trump's messaging on Iran grows increasingly erratic
Twice in recent days, White House has been forced to correct statements made by US president during calls
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Are memes the new battlefield? Inside Iran’s digital influence strategy
Amber Shamsi explores propaganda’s shift from cinema reels to AI-driven social media, contrasting Pakistan’s memes with Iran’s digital strategy
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Pakistan pushes mediation as US-Iran talks hinge on Hormuz blockade
Kamran Khan highlights rising confusion as ceasefire deadline approaches with no final agreement
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Shorts
Clarified: UAE does not require external financial backing
Al Otaiba describes UAE as one of the world’s most financially resilient economies, citing over $2 trillion in sovereign investment assets
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OIC reaffirms solidarity with UAE after foiled security threat plot
OIC General Secretariat says it supports all measures taken by UAE to safeguard its sovereignty, territorial integrity and internal stability
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Pakistan aims for 30% electric vehicles in five years, targets $4.5B in fuel savings
Government employees up to Grade 16 to be provided electric motorcycles
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Pakistan freelancers boost earnings to $856M amid connectivity challenges
Strong global demand drives growth despite outages and slow internet
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The Melody Falls Silent: Legendary Singer Asha Bhosle Passes Away at 92
India loses its most versatile voice as the iconic playback singer succumbs to multi-organ failure in Mumbai, leaving behind an unmatched legacy of over 12,000 songs.
Legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle passed away at age 92 in Mumbai due to multi-organ failure.
She leaves behind an unmatched eight-decade career, having recorded over 12,000 songs across more than 20 languages.
Her last rites will be performed with full state honors at Shivaji Park in Mumbai.
Apr 12, 2026
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Nawaz faces PCB probe following positive test for recreational drug use
The positive result stems from testing conducted during this year’s T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka
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Curacao, tiny island with big dreams of World Cup glory
The qualification is expected to give tourism on the paradisical island of white sand beaches, which received 1.5 million visitors last year, a boost
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Rawalpindiz falter for eighth successive time as Sultans script six-wicket victory
Multan Sultans now have 12 points after winning six of their eight matches, sitting second on the PSL 2026 points table
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Maritime agency reports two separate attacks on merchant vessels near Iran and Oman
British maritime agency says two ships are caught up in separate shooting incidents in the Gulf region
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