Trump signals Iran deal near, hails 'brilliant day for world'
US president thanked Pakistan's 'fantastic" Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and army chief Asim Munir for brokering Iran negotiations
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US-Iran peace deal near as Hormuz reopens, markets rally
Kamran Khan says fresh moves on Hormuz and Lebanon signal a US-Iran peace deal may be near
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Iranian currency: Opportunity or risky bet?
Expert breaks down the hype around Iranian rial, weighing its investment potential against its risks and volatility
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Pakistan emerges as key diplomatic bridge as US-Iran talks gain momentum
Kamran Khan says high-level visits and backchannel diplomacy are accelerating prospects of a US Iran understanding
Apr 16, 2026
Apr 16, 2026
Shorts
Dubai says first flying taxi station completed
Located near the city’s international airport, the station will serve as the main Air Taxi hub and handle up to 170,000 passengers a year
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Pakistan moves to clear $3B UAE debt in days as fresh funding lines up
Saudi deposits, IMF payout and new borrowing aimed at boosting reserves
Apr 16, 2026
Apr 16, 2026
Pakistan returns to global bond markets after four years with $500M Eurobond
Rate of return on 3-year bonds at 6.975%
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Pakistan collects over PKR 180B in petroleum levy in 6 weeks
PDL receipts cross PKR 1.23 trillion this fiscal year amid higher consumption and steady rates
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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
Apr 12, 2026
Usman, Rossouw powers Gladiators to dominant win over subdued Qalandars
Following a six-wicket defeat to the Quetta Gladiators, Lahore Qalandars sit second-last on the points table with just two wins from six matches
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Judgement day for Man City and Arsenal in title showdown
Mikel Arteta's side travel to the Etihad Stadium on Sunday nursing a a six-point lead over second-placed City as they target a first English title since 2004
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FIFA Series: Pakistan show fight despite 2-0 loss to Côte d’Ivoire
Resolute defensive display and standout goalkeeping highlight a promising end to FIFA Series campaign
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More than 38,000 women, girls killed in Gaza war by end of 2025: UN
UN Women agency's spokeswoman says says the figure includes over 22,000 women and 16,000 girls, amounting to an average of at least 47 women and girls killed every day
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