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Iran Guards hail US withdrawal from Iraq as 'historic victory'

Iran Guards hail US withdrawal from Iraq as 'historic victory'

Iran Guards hail US withdrawal from Iraq as a "historic victory" and urge American troops to leave the Middle East after the anti-IS coalition ended its mission

UAE says investigation launched into Flydubai incident

UAE says investigation launched into Flydubai incident

India to face Pakistan for Asian Games men's cricket gold

India to face Pakistan for Asian Games men's cricket gold

Pakistan pushes bond-market reforms as SECP seeks broader investor base

Pakistan pushes bond-market reforms as SECP seeks broader investor base

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Pakistan conducts precision airstrikes in Afghanistan, killing 22 militants

Pakistan conducts precision airstrikes in Afghanistan, killing 22 militants

Pakistan says airstrikes on militant safe havens in Afghanistan killed 22 militants linked to Fitna al Khwarij and Fitna al Hindustan during Operation Ghazab lil Haq

US launches broad AI safety probe into OpenAI and Anthropic following agentic security breaches

US launches broad AI safety probe into OpenAI and Anthropic following agentic security breaches

US Federal Trade Commission has initiated a broad inquiry into AI safety practices at leading developers OpenAI and Anthropic, evaluating consumer protection compliance following recent autonomous agent security incidents and model cancellations

KP emergency option raises stakes for federal-provincial tiesplay icon

KP emergency option raises stakes for federal-provincial ties

Kamran Khan says the key question is whether dialogue can defuse the standoff or Pakistan is heading towards a wider constitutional crisis

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UAE
Flydubai suspends Israel flights after cockpit incident

Flydubai suspends Israel flights after cockpit incident

Flydubai suspends Israel flights while authorities investigate a flight deck altercation on FZ 1073, which was diverted to Tabuk and landed safely.

UAE Customs foils crystal meth smuggling hidden in vehicle tyre

UAE Customs foils crystal meth smuggling hidden in vehicle tyre

UAE Customs foiled an attempt to smuggle 16.2 kg of crystal meth hidden in a vehicle tyre at a land border crossing. Here is how inspectors found it.

UAE economy will see 'counter-attack year' in 2027, says minister

UAE economy will see 'counter-attack year' in 2027, says minister

Pakistan
Pakistan’s economic recovery broadens across key sectors, Finance Ministry says

Pakistan’s economic recovery broadens across key sectors, Finance Ministry says

Manufacturing, agriculture and external-sector indicators improve as remittances, IT exports and stronger reserves support activity, while high oil prices remain the main risk

Pakistan raises PKR853 billion in T-bill auction as yields jump

Pakistan raises PKR853 billion in T-bill auction as yields jump

Government exceeds PKR700 billion target as three-, six- and 12-month cutoff yields rise by 49–75 basis points

FBR extends income tax return deadline by 15 days

FBR extends income tax return deadline by 15 days

FBR tax collection expected to reach PKR 3.07 trillion in first quarter of fiscal year as government works toward its PKR 15.26 trillion annual revenue target

Business
Pakistan weighs container vessel to ease export shipping costs

Pakistan weighs container vessel to ease export shipping costs

Pakistan is weighing a PNSC container vessel to cut export shipping costs after exporters flagged longer routes, higher freight and slower transit times

Lifestyle
Ed Sheeran breaks silence on Gaza conflict, calling situation 'unjustifiable' amid tour boycott controversy

Ed Sheeran breaks silence on Gaza conflict, calling situation 'unjustifiable' amid tour boycott controversy

British pop star Ed Sheeran addressed the Gaza conflict during his Philadelphia concert, describing the situation as "catastrophic and unjustifiable" after tour supporting acts withdrew following the removal of rapper Macklemore

Four artists quit Ed Sheeran's tour in support of Macklemore and Palestine

Four artists quit Ed Sheeran's tour in support of Macklemore and Palestine

Ed Sheeran denied responsibility for Macklemore’s removal from his "Loop Tour," attributing the decision to promoter Messina Touring Group following venue threats, while remaining opening acts, including Finneas and Aaron Rowe, withdrew in solidarity

Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran's US tour following 'free Palestine' speech at concert

Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran's US tour following 'free Palestine' speech at concert

American rapper Macklemore has been removed from singer Ed Sheeran's US "Loop Tour" after venue owners and promoters threatened to cancel stadium dates following his on-stage pro-Palestinian remarks at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey

Sports
Pakistan crush India 3-0 to reach Asian Games volleyball semi-finals for first time

Pakistan crush India 3-0 to reach Asian Games volleyball semi-finals for first time

Pakistan's emphatic win over India keeps their campaign alive and puts them just one victory away from a place in the gold-medal match

Before the records, Virat Kohli’s Pakistan chapter began in Lahore

Before the records, Virat Kohli’s Pakistan chapter began in Lahore

A Pakistani family witnessed the young Indian star’s intensity, ambition and warmth during the 2006 U19 tour

Can Pakistan end 10-year hockey losing streak against India?

Can Pakistan end 10-year hockey losing streak against India?

The 2026 Asian Games hockey semi-final between the two teams will be played on Thursday at 12:30pm (PKT)

World
Israel PM hails Indian pilot and Israeli plumber for averting flydubai disaster

Israel PM hails Indian pilot and Israeli plumber for averting flydubai disaster

Benjamin Netanyahu hails Indian pilot Smit Machchhar and an Israeli plumber for stopping a cockpit attack on a flydubai flight carrying 174 people to Tel Aviv

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham reopens Brexit debate as Emmanuel Macron welcomes potential EU return

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham reopens Brexit debate as Emmanuel Macron welcomes potential EU return

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham suggested the UK could "go all the way" and consider rejoining the European Union to reverse low economic growth, drawing an enthusiastic "Welcome back" from French President Emmanuel Macron amid fierce pushback from domestic political rivals

Gunmen attack bus carrying workers in Syria's Homs, killing seven passengers

Gunmen attack bus carrying workers in Syria's Homs, killing seven passengers

Seven people were killed and four others wounded in a targeted shooting on a company bus in Homs province, marking the latest in a series of violent security incidents and infrastructure sabotage across Syria