Islamabad Red Zone sealed ahead of possible US-Iran talks
Offices shut fourth day; ceasefire holds as Pakistan pushes mediation
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Spotlight
Trump signals fresh US-Iran talks as Hormuz blockade stalls peace
Kamran Khan highlights Trump extending ceasefire while Iran demands blockade be lifted first
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Why Afghanistan’s flag keeps changing
Afghanistan’s flag has repeatedly changed with its shifting political regimes, reflecting the country’s evolving identity and power struggles
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Trump's messaging on Iran grows increasingly erratic
Twice in recent days, White House has been forced to correct statements made by US president during calls
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Shorts
UAE orders banks to stop using WhatsApp for financial services
Banks face sanctions if they fail to end messaging app use by April 30
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Dubai unveils $9 billion Gold Line metro expansion to link city center with suburbs
Gold Line metro expansion will boost connectivity and cut congestion across the emirate
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Pakistan aims for 30% electric vehicles in five years, targets $4.5B in fuel savings
Government employees up to Grade 16 to be provided electric motorcycles
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Pakistan's Sitara Petroleum launches IPO to raise up to PKR 4.83B
The Lahore-based fuel distributor is seeking funds to expand retail network, and storage infrastructure
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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
Unbeaten Peshawar Zalmi outclass Karachi Kings by seven wickets
For Peshawar, Kusal Mendis and Farhan Yousaf scored unbeaten 80 and 58 respectively to help them chase down 183 in 18.5 overs
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Nawaz faces PCB probe following positive test for recreational drug use
The positive result stems from testing conducted during this year’s T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka
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Curacao, tiny island with big dreams of World Cup glory
The qualification is expected to give tourism on the paradisical island of white sand beaches, which received 1.5 million visitors last year, a boost
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Iran says seized two ships seeking to cross Strait of Hormuz
Naval incidents escalate as US blockade and Iran controls tighten over vital oil transit route
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