PM Shehbaz Sharif departs for four-day China visit to advance CPEC and trade ties
PM Shehbaz Sharif has left for a four-day China visit, with stops in Hangzhou and Beijing to meet Xi Jinping and push forward CPEC's second phase
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Spotlight
Pakistan’s mediation efforts gain momentum as US-Iran talks near breakthrough
Kamran Khan says Pakistan is playing a central role as hopes grow for a US-Iran agreement
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Are teens in Pakistan safe on Discord and Reddit amid rising online risks?
Nukta spoke to Pakistani teens and digital rights experts about rising risks of harassment and manipulation on anonymous platforms
May 22, 2026
May 22, 2026
Pakistan intensifies mediation efforts as US-Iran peace signals reemerge
Kamran Khan says regional diplomacy is accelerating to prevent another Iran conflict escalation
May 21, 2026
May 21, 2026
Shorts
UAE official gives '50-50' odds on US-Iran deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
UAE presidential adviser Anwar Gargash put even odds on a US-Iran Strait of Hormuz agreement, warning Tehran not to overplay its hand in ongoing negotiations.
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Dubai motorists to get 6-day free parking for Eid Al Adha 2026
Dubai's RTA has announced free public parking across the emirate from May 25 to 29 for Eid Al Adha 2026, with metro and bus timings also updated
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Pakistan Business Council proposes sweeping tax reforms for budget FY27
Calls for phased fiscal overhaul to cut business costs, widen tax base and ease investment barriers
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AGP Ltd plans mega merger to enter Pakistan's top 10 pharma firms
The consolidation of three subsidiaries would lift AGP's revenue to PKR 37.5 billion
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Dominating Dananeer: How ‘Mera Lyari’ Became a One Woman Show
Pakistan’s latest sports drama serves up raw talent and fierce street football but struggles to cross the finish line.
Dananeer anchors the film entirely on her own with a flawless local dialect and fierce physical commitment.
A sudden title change from Behnaz to Mera Lyari reflects the confusing execution of the film, which relies too heavily on flashbacks.
Rushed pacing and an abrupt ending leave the audience entirely without a resolution.
May 12, 2026
May 12, 2026
Palmer and Foden left out of England's 2026 World Cup squad as Toney earns surprise call-up
Cole Palmer and Phil Foden are out of England's World Cup squad, with Ivan Toney the surprise pick as Tuchel makes bold selections for the USA
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Esports World Cup 2026 moved from Riyadh to Paris amid Middle East conflict
The 2026 Esports World Cup moves from Riyadh to Paris, with over $75 million in prize money across 24 titles from 6 July to 23 August
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Babar Azam returns as Pakistan name 16-member ODI squad for Australia series
Mohammad Rizwan has been left out, with Shaheen Afridi set to continue as captain and Salman Ali Agha named vice-captain.
May 22, 2026
May 22, 2026
US Green Card seekers must now apply from home countries
Trump administration says most green card applicants must now leave the U.S. and apply from their home countries, upending the process for hundreds of thousands
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