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Internal schisms shake Pakistan’s radical religious party amid govt crackdown

Internal schisms shake Pakistan’s radical religious party amid govt crackdown

Several key TLP leaders from Lahore and central Punjab have quit the party, pledging loyalty to the state and rejecting its violent, anti-state stance

Germany offers to pay Afghans to drop relocation plans

Germany offers to pay Afghans to drop relocation plans

Putin says Russia considers resuming nuclear tests after Trump comments

Putin says Russia considers resuming nuclear tests after Trump comments

German nurse given life sentence for murdering 10 patients

German nurse given life sentence for murdering 10 patients

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New York elects Zohran Mamdani as its first Muslim mayor, marking a democratic resurgenceplay icon

New York elects Zohran Mamdani as its first Muslim mayor, marking a democratic resurgence

Kamran Khan says Zohran Mamdani’s election shows that when justice fails, people rise to reclaim it

Sindh’s wheat scandal: Billions lost, hunger risingplay icon

Sindh’s wheat scandal: Billions lost, hunger rising

Rotting wheat and rising debt fuel alarm in Sindh as experts urge a third-party probe into losses and mismanagement

Pakistan economic team says stability returned, but key challenges persistplay icon

Pakistan economic team says stability returned, but key challenges persist

Kamran Khan says Pakistan’s economy needs real investment and export growth despite government claims of stability

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UAE
Pakistan promotes food tech and export potential at Gulfood Manufacturing 2025 in Dubai

Pakistan promotes food tech and export potential at Gulfood Manufacturing 2025 in Dubai

Pakistan’s consul general in Dubai inaugurated the pavilion featuring 11 TDAP-backed companies from food packaging and ingredients sectors

UAE unveils first AI-designed business complex in Sharjah

UAE unveils first AI-designed business complex in Sharjah

Developed by Al Marwan Developments, the project seeks to reshape commercial spaces through innovation and sustainability

UAE to become key hub in Microsoft’s global AI expansion

UAE to become key hub in Microsoft’s global AI expansion

UAE marks Flag Day with ceremonies honoring national unity and pride

UAE marks Flag Day with ceremonies honoring national unity and pride

Pakistan, UAE expected to attend Gaza meeting on ceasefire, says Turkey

Pakistan, UAE expected to attend Gaza meeting on ceasefire, says Turkey

Pakistan
Pakistan raises PKR 793 billion through PIB auction

Pakistan raises PKR 793 billion through PIB auction

SBP data show increased yield for short-term bonds, no bid received for bonds with longer maturity

Date for manual tax filing extended till Nov 30 in Pakistan

Date for manual tax filing extended till Nov 30 in Pakistan

FBR sets up cells to assist taxpayers in submitting manual returns

Pakistan, Qatar pledge stronger defense and economic cooperation

Pakistan, Qatar pledge stronger defense and economic cooperation

Zardari and Qatar’s amir agree to boost cooperation in security, economy and development during a meeting in Doha

Business
Pakistan cuts profit rates on National Savings schemes, hitting millions of small investors

Pakistan cuts profit rates on National Savings schemes, hitting millions of small investors

Returns on key instruments such as Bahbood and Pensioner’s Benefit Certificates reduced by up to 24 basis points

Lifestyle
Disney networks go dark on YouTube TV after failed talks

Disney networks go dark on YouTube TV after failed talks

  • Disney networks include FX, Nat Geo, and Disney Channel
  • YouTube TV's failed negotiations with Disney follow similar disputes with NBCUniversal, Fox, and Paramount
  • Disney claims Google's terms benefit Hulu + Live TV over YouTube TV
A Pakistani Theatre Play Without Dialogue Wins Best Script Award at Kish International Festival

A Pakistani Theatre Play Without Dialogue Wins Best Script Award at Kish International Festival

Karachi’s Ashmal Lalwany leads innovative play Tayraak to international acclaim amid unique festival setting

Pakistan-China Friendship Blossoms Through Historic Film Industry Exchange

Pakistan-China Friendship Blossoms Through Historic Film Industry Exchange

Ne Zha 2, the Chinese animated blockbuster, premieres in Pakistan as Islamabad and Beijing deepen cultural ties alongside diplomatic and economic relations.

Sports
Australia selector Bailey defends age profile of Ashes squad after Waugh criticism

Australia selector Bailey defends age profile of Ashes squad after Waugh criticism

Waugh said on Tuesday that Bailey needed to make tough calls to regenerate the side and had failed to do so in the past, putting Australia's future at risk

Konstas dropped, uncapped Weatherald included in Australia's Ashes squad

Konstas dropped, uncapped Weatherald included in Australia's Ashes squad

Marnus Labuschagne was recalled in the 15-man squad after starting the domestic season with five centuries in a major return to form

Liverpool down Real Madrid in Champions League, Bayern edge PSG

Liverpool down Real Madrid in Champions League, Bayern edge PSG

For previously unbeaten Madrid, it was first defeat in any competition since September's 5-2 reversal at Atletico Madrid

World
Man rams car into pedestrians in France, wounding 10: prosecutor

Man rams car into pedestrians in France, wounding 10: prosecutor

Police arrested the suspect on attempted murder charges, though his motive remains unclear, prosecutor said

Bangladesh offers reward for stolen guns before polls

Bangladesh offers reward for stolen guns before polls

An estimated 6,000 firearms were stolen from police armories during the deadly August 2024 unrest

Former Iraq PM Maliki could heavily influence election despite troubled past

Former Iraq PM Maliki could heavily influence election despite troubled past

As leader of influential State of Law, he is seen as having enough clout to decide who will become Iraq's next prime minister after a parliamentary election on November 11

Sci-Tech
Trump re-nominates Musk ally and private astronaut Jared Isaacman as NASA chief

Trump re-nominates Musk ally and private astronaut Jared Isaacman as NASA chief

The shakeup came during a turbulent year for NASA, which has faced massive budget cuts and layoffs

Pakistan launches first Google Chromebook assembly line in major digital milestone

Pakistan launches first Google Chromebook assembly line in major digital milestone

Dar said local Chromebook production will make digital access cheaper and more inclusive, especially for education

Trump says China, other countries can't have Nvidia's top AI chips

Trump says China, other countries can't have Nvidia's top AI chips

Pakistan only recycles 4% to 9% of its plastic waste, report warns

Pakistan only recycles 4% to 9% of its plastic waste, report warns

Saudi chases AI ambitions with homegrown firm pitched to global investors

Saudi chases AI ambitions with homegrown firm pitched to global investors

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Videos

Ruling alliance shows cracks over proposed constitutional amendment in Pakistan

Kamran Khan warns coalition strains are emerging over possible changes to provincial powers and NFC distribution

Sports

Nolberto Solano praises diaspora players after Afghanistan clash

Solano also said that Pakistan was unlucky not to win the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers against Afghanistan

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Flat or land: What’s the smarter move with PKR 7.5 million?

Watch to discover which side of Karachi’s property market truly makes sense for 2025

Pakistan Stock Exchange trims weekly slide to 1%

Pakistan Stock Exchange trims weekly slide to 1%

Watch for an unpacking of investor concerns beyond geopolitics and assess their short-term impact on market sentiment

Afghan refugees: Threats or scapegoats

Afghan refugees: Threats or scapegoats

Pakistan deported over 1 million Afghan refugees over the past two years, citing terrorism and crime concerns.

Everything you need to know about US government shutdown

Everything you need to know about US government shutdown


Nukta breaks down what's behind the shutdown and the economic toll it's taking.

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