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Vast oil wealth, limited production: Venezuela’s energy paradox

Vast oil wealth, limited production: Venezuela’s energy paradox

Despite holding 17% of global reserves, output rivals that of small U.S. states

Pakistan, China unveil CPEC 2.0 plan at high-level Beijing talks

Pakistan, China unveil CPEC 2.0 plan at high-level Beijing talks

India top court denies bail to Muslim student activist

India top court denies bail to Muslim student activist

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PSX opens 2026 with strong uptrendplay icon

PSX opens 2026 with strong uptrend

Nukta’s Shuja Qureshi and Shahbaz Ashraf sit down with Dr. Amjad Waheed, CEO of NBP Funds, to unpack the outlook for PSX in 2026

Karachi's Hawke's Bay housing scheme: 57,000 families waiting after 36 years of delaysplay icon

Karachi's Hawke's Bay housing scheme: 57,000 families waiting after 36 years of delays

Authorities collected over PKR 8 billion but never provided basic utilities

First plots allocated in 1990, last balloting held in 2012

Government reclaimed 5,000 acres now valued over PKR 50B

No electricity, gas or water despite buyers paying in full

What is Neuro-Linguistic Programming and does it actually work?play icon

What is Neuro-Linguistic Programming and does it actually work?

From corporate trainings to coaching sessions and classrooms, NLP is gaining attention in Pakistan, especially in urban spaces

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UAE
UAE's Deputy PM receives phone call from US Secretary of State Rubio

UAE's Deputy PM receives phone call from US Secretary of State Rubio

UAE and US leaders discussed Gaza, Yemen and regional stability in a call, reaffirming strong strategic ties

UAE concludes military presence in Yemen

UAE concludes military presence in Yemen

Ministry of Defence says decision taken 'in light of recent developments and their potential implications for the safety and effectiveness of counterterrorism missions'

UAE issues federal law to regulate higher education, scientific research

UAE issues federal law to regulate higher education, scientific research

As UAE shows interest, what's the true size of listed Fauji group companies?

As UAE shows interest, what's the true size of listed Fauji group companies?

UAE, Iran foreign ministers discuss Yemen, regional stability in phone call

UAE, Iran foreign ministers discuss Yemen, regional stability in phone call

Pakistan
SECP clears Signature Residency REIT IPO amid pickup in listings

SECP clears Signature Residency REIT IPO amid pickup in listings

Offering becomes fifth main-board listing on PSX in FY26

Pakistan stocks outperform frontier markets with 331% gain since Dec 2022

Pakistan stocks outperform frontier markets with 331% gain since Dec 2022

Macroeconomic stability and easing rates lift KSE-100, JS Global says

Pakistan urges restraint as U.S. seizes Venezuelan President

Pakistan urges restraint as U.S. seizes Venezuelan President

Islamabad calls for de-escalation following unprecedented American military strike

Business
Pakistan stock market could hit $100B market cap in 2026: report

Pakistan stock market could hit $100B market cap in 2026: report

AKD Securities forecasts the KSE-100 Index to climb to 263,800 points by December

Lifestyle
Mic drop: Why Indian Idol creates superstars and Pakistan Idol struggles

Mic drop: Why Indian Idol creates superstars and Pakistan Idol struggles

Equal talent, unequal platforms: Why Pakistan Idol lags behind its neighbor

Indian Idol offers superior visual engagement and dynamic hosting compared to Pakistan's flat presentation

Pakistani singers lack the stage confidence and versatility instilled in their Indian counterparts

The show fails to celebrate local legends or attract Gen Z with trending hits

Stranger Things is ending but Hawkins will never really let us go

Stranger Things is ending but Hawkins will never really let us go

After nearly a decade, Netflix’s defining series signs off, leaving behind more than monsters, memories, and bikes in the dark

From Mughal cure to comfort classic: The story of nihariplay icon

From Mughal cure to comfort classic: The story of nihari

Nihari began as medicine for Mughal laborers before evolving into one of South Asia’s favorite dishes

Sports
Khawaja hopes to inspire the 'different' after calling time on Test career

Khawaja hopes to inspire the 'different' after calling time on Test career

"I'm a proud Muslim colored boy from Pakistan who was told that he would never play for the Australian cricket team. Look at me now. You can do the same"

Premier League rings in New Year with goal drought as Man City lose ground in title race

Premier League rings in New Year with goal drought as Man City lose ground in title race

Liverpool's attack was also found wanting as they drew 0-0 at home to Leeds United while there were no goals at Brentford as they ground out a draw with Tottenham Hotspur

Australia's Khawaja to retire after Ashes finale, slams 'racial stereotyping'

Australia's Khawaja to retire after Ashes finale, slams 'racial stereotyping'

The 39-year-old will pad up for the last time, should he be selected, when the Test gets under way in Sydney on Sunday, ending months of speculation about his future

World
China says it cannot accept countries acting as 'world judge' after US captures Maduro

China says it cannot accept countries acting as 'world judge' after US captures Maduro

Sovereignty of all countries must be protected, foreign minister says

Cuba says 32 of its citizens killed in Maduro extraction

Cuba says 32 of its citizens killed in Maduro extraction

Havana announces mourning after saying Cuban forces died during US operation

Trump says Iran will 'get hit very hard' if protesters killed

Trump says Iran will 'get hit very hard' if protesters killed

Washington is monitoring events closely and would act if Iranian authorities repeat past violence