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Iran urges BRICS to condemn US and Israel, exposing bloc's  divisions

Iran urges BRICS to condemn US and Israel, exposing bloc's  divisions

Iran's foreign minister urged BRICS nations in New Delhi to condemn US and Israeli actions, laying bare sharp divisions within the expanded bloc over the conflict

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Pakistan retail system under strain as FBR shifts model play icon

Pakistan retail system under strain as FBR shifts model

Kamran Khan discusses Pakistan’s tax challenges as authorities consider a structural shift amid widespread retail sector underreporting

Cambridge postpones A-level maths exam in Pakistan after confirming second paper leak

Cambridge postpones A-level maths exam in Pakistan after confirming second paper leak

Cambridge confirms AS-level Mathematics Paper 52 was leaked in Pakistan, postponing the May 15 A-level exam. A new date will be announced by May 22.

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UAE
UAE schools offer flexible fee plans as families face financial strain

UAE schools offer flexible fee plans as families face financial strain

UAE schools are offering flexible fee plans, instalments and discounts as job losses and economic uncertainty squeeze household budgets

UAE denies reports of secret Netanyahu visit

UAE denies reports of secret Netanyahu visit

UAE called reports of a secret Netanyahu visit ‘entirely unfounded’, contradicting Israel's own claims

Flydubai suspends flights to Islamabad, Lahore and Peshawar until Oct. 26

Flydubai suspends flights to Islamabad, Lahore and Peshawar until Oct. 26

UAE adds 16 individuals and five entities linked to Hezbollah to terrorism list

UAE adds 16 individuals and five entities linked to Hezbollah to terrorism list

Trump, UAE president discuss strategic ties and Middle East developments

Trump, UAE president discuss strategic ties and Middle East developments

Pakistan
APTMA urges Punjab to halt plan to convert CCRI Multan land into gymkhana club

APTMA urges Punjab to halt plan to convert CCRI Multan land into gymkhana club

Textile body warns move would undermine cotton research, worsen production decline and increase reliance on costly imports

Pakistan PSDP spending rises to 56.1%, economy shows broad-based recovery

Pakistan PSDP spending rises to 56.1%, economy shows broad-based recovery

Pakistan’s development spending, industrial output and remittances all post gains in FY26

Five Pakistani troops including major killed in Balochistan operation

Five Pakistani troops including major killed in Balochistan operation

Pakistan's military says five security personnel were killed and seven militants eliminated during a sanitization operation in Barkhan, Balochistan on May 13.

Business
Intellectual property violations cost Pakistan PKR 860B a year, OICCI survey finds

Intellectual property violations cost Pakistan PKR 860B a year, OICCI survey finds

Pakistan loses PKR860bn annually to IPR violations, OICCI's latest survey finds. Trademark breaches dominate, while dispute resolution takes over three years on average

Lifestyle
Dominating Dananeer: How ‘Mera Lyari’ Became a One Woman Show

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.

Jaafar Jackson: The Hollywood star who found inspiration in Pakistan

Jaafar Jackson: The Hollywood star who found inspiration in Pakistan

Exploring the 2020 Cultural Visit of the Man Now Bringing Michael Jackson Back to Life

The Melody Falls Silent: Legendary Singer Asha Bhosle Passes Away at 92

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.

Sports
Karachi gears up for One Run half-marathon

Karachi gears up for One Run half-marathon

Karachi joins a global field of 245,000 runners participating in the race worldwide

Who will Babar Azam replace in Pakistan's second Test against Bangladesh?

Who will Babar Azam replace in Pakistan's second Test against Bangladesh?

Babar is fit for Pakistan's second Test against Bangladesh, but his return raises a tough selection call. Who drops out to make way?

Nahid Rana's five-wicket haul leads Bangladesh to historic Test win over Pakistan

Nahid Rana's five-wicket haul leads Bangladesh to historic Test win over Pakistan

Nahid Rana took five wickets as Bangladesh beat Pakistan by 104 runs in Mirpur, securing their first-ever home Test win against Pakistan in a gripping Day 5 finish

World
Iran war and oil crisis to dominate BRICS foreign ministers meeting in India

Iran war and oil crisis to dominate BRICS foreign ministers meeting in India

BRICS foreign ministers meet in New Delhi as the Iran war and oil shock reshape the bloc's agenda. Here's what's at stake for India and the wider group

Lebanon, Israel to hold new talks in US as ceasefire nears end

Lebanon, Israel to hold new talks in US as ceasefire nears end

Lebanon and Israel meet in Washington as their ceasefire nears expiry, with Israeli strikes killing 22 people the day before talks began

Xi tells Trump US and China should be 'partners, not rivals'

Xi tells Trump US and China should be 'partners, not rivals'

Trump told Xi it was 'an honor to be your friend' as high-stakes talks began in Beijing on trade, Iran and Taiwan