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Erdogan eyes expansion of Turkey-Saudi-Pakistan defense pact

Erdogan eyes expansion of Turkey-Saudi-Pakistan defense pact

Erdogan wants more nations to join the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement, the Turkey-Saudi-Pakistan pact signed as Mideast tensions from the US-Iran war spread.

Iran denies talks with US to extend ceasefire

Iran denies talks with US to extend ceasefire

China's C919 jet makes first international commercial flight

China's C919 jet makes first international commercial flight

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Makkah defense pact signals shifting regional alliancesplay icon

Makkah defense pact signals shifting regional alliances

Kamran Khan examines how the Pakistan-Saudi-Turkey pact could reshape regional power dynamics

Karachi’s K-IV water project: 24 years of delaysplay icon

Karachi’s K-IV water project: 24 years of delays

Karachi has waited 24 years for K-IV water. Why has the project faced delays, waste and quality concerns?

Makkah pact sparks debate in India over Pakistan’s growing regional roleplay icon

Makkah pact sparks debate in India over Pakistan’s growing regional role

Kamran Khan says the pact prompts India to reassess its regional strategy as Pakistan deepens ties with key Middle Eastern powers

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UAE
UAE extradites suspected cartel boss Kinahan to Ireland

UAE extradites suspected cartel boss Kinahan to Ireland

The UAE extradited alleged cartel boss Daniel Kinahan to Ireland to face trial, ending years of legal battles over his extradition.

UAE urges residents to verify messages before sharing

UAE urges residents to verify messages before sharing

UAE's TDRA urges residents to verify messages before sharing, warning that forwarding fake content can carry legal liability

ADNOC Distribution posts record first-half profit as fuel volumes hit new high

ADNOC Distribution posts record first-half profit as fuel volumes hit new high

Dubai holiday rental revenue falls 46.5%, but returns beat long-term rentals

Dubai holiday rental revenue falls 46.5%, but returns beat long-term rentals

Dubai's Centre for Harboring supports nearly 11,700 residency violators in 2026

Dubai's Centre for Harboring supports nearly 11,700 residency violators in 2026

Pakistan
Pakistan briefs Iran on Makkah defense pact during Tehran talks

Pakistan briefs Iran on Makkah defense pact during Tehran talks

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi briefed Iranian leaders in Tehran on Makkah defense pact, delivering messages from PM Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Munir

Pakistan condemns Houthi attack that killed three nationals in Red Sea

Pakistan condemns Houthi attack that killed three nationals in Red Sea

Pakistan's foreign minister confirmed three nationals were killed and one injured in a Houthi attack on a commercial vessel in the Red Sea on Wednesday

Pakistan military says five militants killed in Balochistan security operation

Pakistan military says five militants killed in Balochistan security operation

Pakistan's security forces killed five militants in a Balochistan operation on Aug. 10, the military said, targeting an India-backed group

Business
SBP sees gradual recovery for Pakistan as external pressures ease

SBP sees gradual recovery for Pakistan as external pressures ease

Lower inflation, gradual economic recovery and stronger reserves improve the outlook, but Middle East conflict, climate shocks, global tariffs and slow reforms remain key risks

Lifestyle
Germany to scrap 'accompanied drinking' for 14- and 15-year-olds

Germany to scrap 'accompanied drinking' for 14- and 15-year-olds

Berlin plans to end "accompanied drinking," the rule letting 14- and 15-year-olds drink alcohol with their parents, citing health risks to teens.

The Unstoppable Atif Aslam: A 20-Year Legacy and a Brand New Chapter

The Unstoppable Atif Aslam: A 20-Year Legacy and a Brand New Chapter

As Subah Aye Na drops on July 31, Spotify celebrates the artist’s staggering 8 billion streams and a trans-generational appeal that defies borders.

Trailer for ‘I Play Rocky’ offers look at Sylvester Stallone’s rise from hardship to Hollywood fame

Trailer for ‘I Play Rocky’ offers look at Sylvester Stallone’s rise from hardship to Hollywood fame

Anthony Ippolito stars as a young Stallone in a film focused on persistence before Hollywood fame

Sports
PCC Select XI squad announced for three-day fixture against Pakistan

PCC Select XI squad announced for three-day fixture against Pakistan

The fixture will provide Pakistan with valuable preparation ahead of their challenging Test series in England.

Cristiano Ronaldo marries long-time partner Georgina Rodríguez in Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo marries long-time partner Georgina Rodríguez in Portugal

Ronaldo shared the news on Instagram by posting a photograph of two hands, believed to be his and Rodríguez’s, with both wearing wedding rings

Fakhar Zaman powers PCB Greens to five-wicket win in National Champions Cup opener

Fakhar Zaman powers PCB Greens to five-wicket win in National Champions Cup opener

PCB Greens made a flying start, with Fakhar and Sameer Minhas putting together 90 runs for the opening wicket in 14 overs.

World
Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji passes away from illness

Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji passes away from illness

Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji, architect of market reforms that fueled China's economic rise, died from illness in Beijing on Wednesday.

North Korea fires ballistic missile ahead of US-South Korea drills

North Korea fires ballistic missile ahead of US-South Korea drills

North Korea fired a ballistic missile toward the Sea of Japan on Wednesday, just days before the US and South Korea begin their annual joint military drills

Car bomb kills Haftar intel chief in eastern Libya

Car bomb kills Haftar intel chief in eastern Libya

A car bomb killed Haftar intel chief Fawzi al-Mansouri in Benghazi, deepening fears over Libya's fragile push to reunify its rival governments