US and Iran agree 60-day ceasefire deal framework, pending Trump approval
US and Iranian negotiators have agreed on 60-day ceasefire extension framework, including Hormuz shipping guarantees and a nuclear commitment, pending Trump's approval
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Spotlight
Mehwish Hayat gets her kicks in Pakistan's first zombie thriller
From Zumba routines to viral outbreaks, the Zombeid star on the role that pushed her to her limits.
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How a rooftop setup became a thriving 400-cow farm
AR Mani explains how a few rooftop goats grew into a thriving farm with more than 400 cows in Pakistan
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Pakistan's state-owned enterprises are bleeding the economy dry. Can privatization save them?
Kamran Khan on PKR 6.5 trillion in SOE losses and whether Pakistan's privatization push can fix a broken system.
May 27, 2026
May 27, 2026
Shorts
UAE researcher develops AI platform Deepy to detect deepfakes in images, videos and audio
Emirati researcher Bashayer Al Salami has built Deepy, an AI deepfake detection platform for journalists, government bodies and everyday users verifying online content
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UAE waives AED 834 million in loan interest for low-income retirees
The UAE's Defaulted Debts Settlement Fund has waived AED 834 million in accrued loan interest for 2,339 low-income retirees, ahead of Eid Al Adha.
May 26, 2026
May 26, 2026
Pakistan's fuel exports jump 55% in April
Refineries shipped 151,520 tonnes of furnace oil in April as LNG supply from Qatar resumed
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Pakistan FY27 budget to lean on exemption cuts, farm tax, fuel levy: report
Topline Securities says government aims to raise additional revenue worth 0.6% of GDP, or about PKR 860 billion, in FY27
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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
Arteta urges Arsenal to make Champions League history after Premier League title triumph
Mikel Arteta challenged Arsenal to win the Champions League after lifting the Premier League trophy. The Gunners face PSG in Budapest on Saturday
May 25, 2026
May 25, 2026
Messi exits Inter Miami game in injury scare weeks before World Cup
Lionel Messi left Inter Miami's MLS win over Philadelphia clutching his left leg. Coach Hoyos says fatigue is to blame, but no medical report has been issued
May 25, 2026
May 25, 2026
Travis Head and wife Jessica targeted with online abuse after Virat Kohli spat
Travis Head and wife Jessica face vile online abuse after his on-field spat with Virat Kohli during an IPL match. Jessica says friends and family were also targeted
May 25, 2026
May 25, 2026
Israeli strikes in Beirut leave 14 dead
Israeli strikes killed at least 14 people across southern Lebanon on Thursday, as a separate airstrike hit near Beirut ahead of US-brokered ceasefire talks
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