US bypasses Congress to approve $8.6B in arms sales to Middle East allies
Trump administration bypassed congressional review to approve $8.6 billion in military sales to Israel, Qatar, Kuwait and the UAE
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Is Punjab losing control of its dog bite crisis?
Punjab reports 1.3m dog bites in 5 years as rabies deaths persist annually
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Pakistan says anti-terror gains grow as Iran-US diplomacy moves through Islamabad
Kamran Khan says falling militant attacks and Pakistan’s mediation role mark key regional developments
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12 nations condemn Israeli assault on Global Sumud Flotilla, demand immediate release of activists
Foreign ministers from 12 nations, including Pakistan and Türkiye, condemn Israel's raid on the Global Sumud Flotilla and demand activists' release
May 01, 2026
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Shorts
UAE visitors can open digital bank accounts in minutes with new ‘Tourist Identity’ initiative
UAE's new Tourist Identity lets visitors open digital bank accounts instantly on arrival using biometrics, access debit cards and make cashless payments.
Apr 30, 2026
Apr 30, 2026
What's next for OPEC after the UAE's withdrawal?
While the United Arab Emirates is not the first country to leave OPEC, it is by far the biggest oil producer to do so
Apr 30, 2026
Apr 30, 2026
IMF warns Middle East conflict could slow Pakistan economy, urges reforms to maintain stability
The IMF says the Middle East conflict poses rising risks to Pakistan's growth, inflation and remittances, while urging continued reforms under its program.
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Rising fuel cost pushes Pakistan's inflation to 10.9% in April, highest in 20 months
The number is up sharply from 7.3% in March
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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
Hunain Shah’s final-over heroics sends Hyderabad into HBL PSL 2026 final
Hyderabad Kingsmen beat Islamabad United by 2 runs in Eliminator 2 and will face Peshawar Zalmi in the final on Sunday
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Pakistan U16 end UEFA campaign with 1–0 loss to Azerbaijan
Pakistan U16 lost 1–0 to Azerbaijan in their final UEFA Under-16 Development Tournament match in Kazakhstan, finishing bottom but earning valuable experience
Apr 30, 2026
Apr 30, 2026
Clinical Hyderabad ends Multan’s HBL PSL 11 campaign
Hyderabad Kingsmen secure an 8-wicket victory on the back of 64 each from Usman Khan and Maaz Sadaqat
Apr 29, 2026
Apr 29, 2026
Iran supreme leader Khamenei calls for economic battle to 'disappoint and defeat' enemies
Mojtaba Khamenei urged Iranians to wage economic and cultural jihad as inflation tops 50%, the rial hits record lows and US-Iran peace talks remain frozen.
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