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Pakistan’s Balochistan worst hit as poverty rises to 47%

Pakistan’s Balochistan worst hit as poverty rises to 47%

Pakistan’s economic inequality hits historic 32.7%, higher in urban (34.4%) than rural areas (29.2%)

US Supreme Court strikes down Trump's global tariffs

US Supreme Court strikes down Trump's global tariffs

Tehran prepares counterproposal as Trump weighs strikes

Tehran prepares counterproposal as Trump weighs strikes

Spotlight
Pakistan-US relations show diplomatic warmth but limited tangible gainsplay icon

Pakistan-US relations show diplomatic warmth but limited tangible gains

Kamran Khan says US praise does not translate into meaningful trade, investment, or defense support for Pakistan

From Peshawar to Bollywood: Dilip Kumar’s forgotten family houseplay icon

From Peshawar to Bollywood: Dilip Kumar’s forgotten family house

Bollywood legend's birthplace in Peshawar is being restored with World Bank support and may soon open as a public museum

Punjab’s development surge highlights governance gap with other provincesplay icon

Punjab’s development surge highlights governance gap with other provinces

Kamran Khan notes that Punjab’s growth, paired with social and cultural initiatives, sharply contrasts with other provinces

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UAE
Abu Dhabi real estate market sees record growth in 2025

Abu Dhabi real estate market sees record growth in 2025

Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector hit AED142 billion in 42,814 transactions in 2025

UAE to deploy 8 exaflop AI supercomputer in India

UAE to deploy 8 exaflop AI supercomputer in India

The 8-exaflop supercomputer positions India as a regional AI hub, boosting secure development and deployment of advanced AI

UAE, US discuss strategic ties, regional crises in Washington meeting

UAE, US discuss strategic ties, regional crises in Washington meeting

UAE develops first homegrown rocket after two years of trials

UAE develops first homegrown rocket after two years of trials

UAE announces additional $1.2B for Gaza support at Board of Peace meeting in Washington

UAE announces additional $1.2B for Gaza support at Board of Peace meeting in Washington

Pakistan
Pakistan’s securities regulator expands digitization of unlisted firms’ shares

Pakistan’s securities regulator expands digitization of unlisted firms’ shares

SECP says move will reduce risks associated with paper certificates, including loss, theft, forgery and damage

Pakistan’s poverty climbs after years of progress, minister warns

Pakistan’s poverty climbs after years of progress, minister warns

New report highlights seven-year setback and calls for district-level data

Size of wallet determines delivery room for Pakistani mothers

Size of wallet determines delivery room for Pakistani mothers

Private hospitals expand among wealthy as one in five births happen outside health facilities

Business
Auto financing in Pakistan jumps 36% as car sales hit 3.5-year high

Auto financing in Pakistan jumps 36% as car sales hit 3.5-year high

Vehicle loans rise to PKR 328 billion while January sales surge 74% month-on-month

Lifestyle
Indian writer Roy quits Berlin Film Festival over Gaza row

Indian writer Roy quits Berlin Film Festival over Gaza row

Roy slams Gaza remarks by festival jury, withdraws from Berlin event

In Karachi, sober raves offer Gen Z a new kind of nightlife

In Karachi, sober raves offer Gen Z a new kind of nightlife

In Pakistan, a growing number of Gen Z are opting for 'sober socializing', joining a global trend as young people increasingly opt for healthier lifestyles

Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 Just Got Explosive

Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 just got explosive: ‘Aag Lage Basti Main’ leads a cinematic triple threat

Fahad Mustafa and Mahira Khan’s film takes center stage as multiple local and international releases line up for Eid-ul-Fitr 2026

Sports
Pakistan to face New Zealand as T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight kicks off

Pakistan to face New Zealand as T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight kicks off

Pakistan’s squad selection is also under scrutiny

United States earn gold, revenge in OT win over Canada

United States earn gold, revenge in OT win over Canada

Megan Keller netted the winner to dethrone their arch rivals in an instant classic in women's ice hockey at the Milano Cortina Olympics

Australia coach defends World Cup planning, puts blame on players

Australia coach defends World Cup planning, puts blame on players

Australia crashed out of the group stage following losses to Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka, triggering acrimony on the home front

World
UK monarchy reels from Andrew's stunning arrest

UK monarchy reels from Andrew's stunning arrest

At least nine UK police forces say they are reviewing Epstein-related claims, many linked to Prince Andrew

India chases 'DeepSeek moment' with homegrown AI

India chases 'DeepSeek moment' with homegrown AI

Analysts say the country is unlikely to see a near-term 'DeepSeek moment' due to gaps in compute power, talent scale and funding

Turkey, Saudi sign major solar power deal

Turkey, Saudi sign major solar power deal

Saudi firm Acwa will build two 2,000 MW solar plants in Sivas and Karaman, Turkey, powering 2.1 million homes