Pakistan court remands alleged drug queenpin Anmol alias Pinky in police custody till May 22
Karachi magistrate remanded alleged drug queenpin Anmol alias Pinky in police custody till May 22 in a narcotics case, one of 15 heard on Saturday
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Spotlight
Trump's geopolitical brinkmanship has hit a wall with Iran
Trump's coercive diplomacy has worked elsewhere, but analysts say his maximalist demands and inflammatory rhetoric are making an Iran deal harder to reach
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Pakistan’s expanding global role amid rising security pressures
Kamran Khan says growing global visibility amid renewed terrorism is raising concerns over Pakistan’s internal stability
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Saudi-led push for Iran peace deal could reshape Middle East order
Kamran Khan says Saudi Arabia is leading efforts for a new regional peace framework after the war
May 15, 2026
May 15, 2026
Shorts
UAE says all of its actions were defensive measures to protect sovereignty, vital infrastructure
UAE says its actions against Iran were purely defensive, rejecting Iranian allegations days after a WSJ report claimed it conducted military operations in April
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Abdullah bin Zayed, British MP discuss strategic UAE-UK relations
UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed met British MP Nigel Farage in London to strengthen bilateral ties and address Iranian attacks on UAE soil
May 15, 2026
May 15, 2026
IMF says Pakistan should let rupee absorb external shocks, continue FX market reforms
Fund warns reserves are too low to support fixed exchange rate, flags risks in banking and microfinance sectors
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SBP launches Go Cashless campaign in 96 cattle markets for Eid-ul-Azha
SBP has raised digital transaction limits from May 14 to June 5 to promote cashless payments
May 15, 2026
May 15, 2026
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
Madonna, Shakira and BTS to headline first-ever World Cup final halftime show
Madonna, Shakira and BTS will headline FIFA's first-ever World Cup final halftime show on July 19 at MetLife Stadium, supporting children's education worldwide
May 15, 2026
May 15, 2026
Pakistan seeks redemption as Bangladesh eyes historic series win in Sylhet Test
Pakistan face Bangladesh in the Sylhet Test trailing 1-0, with Babar Azam returning and rain threatening to disrupt a historic series decider
May 15, 2026
May 15, 2026
UAE raises medal tally to 11 at GCC Games Doha 2026
UAE climbed to 11 medals at the GCC Games Doha 2026, with gold in taekwondo, silver in equestrian and bronze across fencing, swimming and athletics.
May 14, 2026
May 14, 2026
European countries in talks with Iran over Strait of Hormuz passage
European nations have begun negotiations with Iran's Revolutionary Guards navy over Strait of Hormuz transit rights, as Tehran expands its new toll system for the waterway
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