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Huge crowds expected at Khamenei funeral procession in Tehran

Huge crowds expected at Khamenei funeral procession in Tehran

Massive crowds are expected in Tehran for the funeral procession of slain Iranian leader Ali Khamenei, five weeks after the war with Israel and the US

Spotlight
As India threatens Indus Waters Treaty suspension, The Story Behind examines Pakistan's optionsplay icon

As India threatens Indus Waters Treaty suspension, The Story Behind examines Pakistan's options

This weekend's episode also covers Pakistan's amended telecom bill and the ongoing funeral ceremonies for Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Foreign women rape case puts Punjab government under scrutinyplay icon

Foreign women rape case puts Punjab government under scrutiny

Amber Rahim Shamsi examines the Lahore case and asks whether it will test Punjab's transparency and justice.

America at 250: How the US became a global superpowerplay icon

America at 250: How the US became a global superpower

Discover how America evolved from a young nation in 1776 into one of the world's leading superpowers

Shorts
UAE
Dubai Chambers hosts Shanghai roundtable to woo Chinese investors under D33 economic agenda

Dubai Chambers hosts Shanghai roundtable to woo Chinese investors under D33 economic agenda

Dubai Chambers hosted a targeted roundtable in Shanghai to pitch high-value D33 economic agenda opportunities to prominent Chinese investors

India, UAE groups ink pact for $11.5 bn Indian aluminium project

India, UAE groups ink pact for $11.5 bn Indian aluminium project

Adani Group and UAE's IHC sign pact for $11.5 billion aluminium project in Odisha, India's largest FDI in metallurgy.

Indian expats in UAE face passport delays as consular services shift providers

Indian expats in UAE face passport delays as consular services shift providers

UAE oil exports hit record high after OPEC exit, data shows

UAE oil exports hit record high after OPEC exit, data shows

UAE's first passenger train arrives in Abu Dhabi, marking rail milestone

UAE's first passenger train arrives in Abu Dhabi, marking rail milestone

Pakistan
Pakistan-Türkiye strategic partnership reinforced with a five billion dollar bilateral trade target

Pakistan-Türkiye strategic partnership reinforced with a five billion dollar bilateral trade target

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Erdoğan strengthened the Pakistan-Türkiye strategic partnership, setting an annual trade goal of $5 billion

Sworn statement reveals details in Lahore foreign women assault case

Sworn statement reveals details in Lahore foreign women assault case

A 40-year-old Spanish victim recorded a sworn statement detailing a home invasion and rape in the high-profile Lahore foreign women assault case

Silkway Impex Strengthens China–Pakistan Trade Platform

Silkway Impex Strengthens China–Pakistan Trade Platform

The first is an equity transfer agreement under which Silkway Impex has acquired a 30% shareholding in Cento Link International Trade (Hainan) Co., Ltd

Business
Pakistan cement dispatches rise 7.2% in FY2025-26 on stronger domestic demand

Pakistan cement dispatches rise 7.2% in FY2025-26 on stronger domestic demand

Pakistan cement dispatches rose 7.2% in FY2025-26 as domestic demand climbed 9.5%, offsetting a decline in exports, APCMA data shows.

Lifestyle
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry at Madison Square Garden in star-studded ceremony

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry at Madison Square Garden in star-studded ceremony

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce officially married Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York, officiated by Adam Sandler, in a star-studded ceremony

Spider-Man is swinging back with tickets on sale now

Spider-Man is swinging back with tickets on sale now

The announcement has sent fans across the globe into a frenzy, with social media buzzing over the web-slinger's next adventure

Pakistan's Got Talent Premieres July 4: Star Studded Panel Ready to Uncover the Nation's Best

Pakistan's Got Talent Premieres July 4: Star Studded Panel Ready to Uncover the Nation's Best

Ali Zafar, Mehwish Hayat, Tabish Hashmi, and Shark Tank's Usman Bashir take the judges' seats in the highly anticipated debut season.

Sports
Babar Azam returns as Pakistan Test captain for West Indies, England tours

Babar Azam returns as Pakistan Test captain for West Indies, England tours

Pakistan Test squads for the West Indies and England tours are out, with Babar Azam returning as Test captain after replacing Shan Masood

Argentina survive Cape Verde scare to advance at World Cup as Egypt beat Australia

Argentina survive Cape Verde scare to advance at World Cup as Egypt beat Australia

Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time in a World Cup thriller, while Egypt knocked out Australia on penalties to set up a last-16 clash

Spain crush Austria 3-0 to secure first FIFA World Cup knockout-stage win since 2010 final

Spain crush Austria 3-0 to secure first FIFA World Cup knockout-stage win since 2010 final

Spain and Portugal will lock horns in a tantalising 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash at Dallas Stadium on July 7 after Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1

World
Houthi attack kills 14 Yemen government troops near Hodeidah

Houthi attack kills 14 Yemen government troops near Hodeidah

A Houthi attack killed 14 Yemen government troops near Hodeidah on Saturday, as pro-government forces repelled the assault after hours of fighting

'Very dangerous' super typhoon nears US Pacific islands

'Very dangerous' super typhoon nears US Pacific islands

Super Typhoon Bavi, a category 5-equivalent storm, is nearing Guam and the Northern Marianas, prompting mass evacuations across US Pacific islands

Iran envoy says friendly nations to get special Hormuz fee treatment

Iran envoy says friendly nations to get special Hormuz fee treatment

Iran's envoy to China says Tehran will impose new Strait of Hormuz fees, but friendly nations that stood by Iran will receive special treatment