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Pakistan minister calls out PTI over security and governance in KP

Pakistan minister calls out PTI over security and governance in KP

Attaullah Tarar accused PTI of neglecting Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governance and security while pursuing Imran Khan’s release

Pakistan pledges firm support for Saudi Arabia’s security at UN

Pakistan pledges firm support for Saudi Arabia’s security at UN

Panama earthquake: 7.7-magnitude quake injures at least 27

Panama earthquake: 7.7-magnitude quake injures at least 27

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India's 'cockroach' movement chief detained ahead of major protest: party

India's 'cockroach' movement chief detained ahead of major protest: party

Abhijeet Dipke, head of the Cockroach Janata Party, was detained in Delhi ahead of a major protest over alleged voter-roll irregularities, the party said

South African judge Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

South African judge Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

Navi Pillay wins the Nobel Peace Prize for helping ensure genocide and war crimes are prosecuted, the Norwegian Nobel Committee said in Oslo on Friday.

Hijacked at Sea: Yasir Khan tells the story of Somali pirate captivityplay icon

Hijacked at Sea: Yasir Khan tells the story of Somali pirate captivity

Six months in captivity with Somali pirates, followed by a terrifying fight for survival at sea.

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UAE
UAE raises minimum jail term to 15 years in murder cases where qisas is waived

UAE raises minimum jail term to 15 years in murder cases where qisas is waived

UAE murder jail term rises to 15 to 20 years when heirs waive qisas under amended Crimes and Penalties Law. See what changes and what forgiveness means.

UAE GDP reaches AED961.9 billion in H1 2026, non-oil GDP up 1.8%

UAE GDP reaches AED961.9 billion in H1 2026, non-oil GDP up 1.8%

UAE GDP hit AED961.9 billion in the first half of 2026, up 0.4%. See how non-oil growth, the Q2 dip and top sectors shaped the results.

Dubai new street signs: QR codes and new designs in 186 areas by 2030

Dubai new street signs: QR codes and new designs in 186 areas by 2030

UAE decriminalizes attempted suicide, tightens penalties for aiding it

UAE decriminalizes attempted suicide, tightens penalties for aiding it

Abu Dhabi deploys AI vehicle to spot crashes, fallen trees and faulty signals

Abu Dhabi deploys AI vehicle to spot crashes, fallen trees and faulty signals

Pakistan
Pakistan faces winter gas shortfall risk as LNG disruptions persist

Pakistan faces winter gas shortfall risk as LNG disruptions persist

Uncertain Qatari deliveries, costly spot cargoes and limited scope to raise domestic production could force gas load management during peak winter demand

Saudi-led coalition says destroyed more than 100 Houthi targets

Saudi-led coalition says destroyed more than 100 Houthi targets

The Saudi-led coalition launched a large-scale operation in Yemen on Saturday, destroying 136 Houthi military targets amid escalating cross-border attacks.

PTI march heads towards Swabi as CM Afridi outlines next steps

PTI march heads towards Swabi as CM Afridi outlines next steps

KP CM Sohail Afridi urges supporters from across Pakistan to gather at Swabi Interchange on October 12

Business
Pakistan’s remittances rise 13% to USD 3.6 billion in September

Pakistan’s remittances rise 13% to USD 3.6 billion in September

First-quarter inflows jump 14% to USD 10.9 billion, with Saudi Arabia remaining the largest source of overseas transfers.

Lifestyle
Anne Carson wins Nobel Prize in Literature for modern spin on classics

Anne Carson wins Nobel Prize in Literature for modern spin on classics

Anne Carson wins the Nobel Prize in Literature for giving Greek mythology a modern twist, the Swedish Academy said, praising her bold and inventive oeuvre.

Veteran Bollywood actor Nana Patekar dies at 75

Veteran Bollywood actor Nana Patekar dies at 75

Legendary Indian actor Nana Patekar died of a cardiac arrest at 75 in Goa on Thursday, October 8, 2026, just four days after reflecting on mortality, personal purpose, and civil dissent during his final public appearance in Dona Paula

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

Sports
Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat fifties power Pakistan to four-wicket win over Sri Lanka in first T20I

Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat fifties power Pakistan to four-wicket win over Sri Lanka in first T20I

Lahiru Udara’s 91 helped Sri Lanka post 182-8, but the hosts chased down the 183-run target in 18.5 overs to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series

Farhan confirms Fakhar as opening partner, reveals Pakistan’s bowling plans for Sri Lanka T20Is

Farhan confirms Fakhar as opening partner, reveals Pakistan’s bowling plans for Sri Lanka T20Is

Farhan and Fakhar shared a remarkable 176-run opening partnership against Sri Lanka during the 2026 T20 World Cup, providing Pakistan with an explosive start

Pakistan announce squad for Hong Kong Sixes 2026

Pakistan announce squad for Hong Kong Sixes 2026

Pakistan enter the tournament as defending champions after beating Kuwait by 43 runs in the 2025 final

World
China says can avoid 'escalation' after EU trade talks

China says can avoid 'escalation' after EU trade talks

China EU trade talks were “successful”, Beijing says, with escalation avoidable. See the hybrid car export deal and rare earth supply commitments

Trump signals Iran war could end soon as regional tensions mount

Trump signals Iran war could end soon as regional tensions mount

Trump says the Iran war will end “very quick, one way or the other” as Houthi attacks and IRGC shipping threats raise regional security fears

US plan to livestream military execution faces uncertainty

US plan to livestream military execution faces uncertainty

President Donald Trump expressed uncertainty Friday over Pentagon plans to publicly broadcast the military firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan.