US threatens renewed strikes, blockade if Iran rejects peace deal
Pakistan mediates as Washington pushes talks, warns of force amid nuclear dispute and Gulf tensions
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Spotlight
‘We can be one of the best in Asia’: Layla Banaras sets ambitious target for Pakistan
Pakistan star Layla Banaras believes increased game time and stronger team chemistry can propel the national side into Asia’s elite
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Trump signals broader geopolitical role for Islamabad
Amber Shamsi examines Islamabad’s emerging role in high-stakes diplomacy and its implications for Pakistan
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11h
Hope rises for US-Iran ‘grand deal’ amid renewed diplomacy
Kamran Khan says Islamabad emerges as likely venue for potential deal that could bring end to more than six weeks of hostilities
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23h
Shorts
Pakistan moves to clear $3B UAE debt in days as fresh funding lines up
Saudi deposits, IMF payout and new borrowing aimed at boosting reserves
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8h
UAE emerges as leading AI hub in Stanford AI Index 2026
Report highlights the UAE’s strong AI readiness, driven by national strategies, governance frameworks and public awareness
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10h
Pakistan minister apologizes for power outages, blames gas, hydel shortage
Leghari says load-shedding is being implemented uniformly across urban and rural areas
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Pakistan’s reform drive earns IMF praise, ratings stability
IMF chief commends Pakistan’s economic reforms, saying strong implementation sustains stability and investor confidence.
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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
HBL PSL 11 dedicates April 16 to breast cancer awareness with Pink Day initiative
Players, officials, and fans unite as Pakistan cricket leverages PSL’s platform to promote awareness, early detection, and solidarity with breast cancer patients across the country
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7h
Babar racks up 100 T20 fifties as flawless Zalmi tame Gladiators
Babar Azam becomes the first Pakistani and fourth batter overall to reach 100 T20 half-centuries, joining David Warner, Virat Kohli and Jos Buttler
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Atletico resist Barca comeback to reach Champions League semis
Diego Simeone's side returned to the semi-finals for the first time since 2017 by holding on against the La Liga champions in a compelling and bloody battle
Apr 15, 2026
Apr 15, 2026
US to blockade Iran ports 'as long as it takes', says Hegseth
‘If Iran chooses poorly, then they will have a blockade and bombs dropping on infrastructure, power and energy’
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