Trump warns US may need to hit Iran again as deal deadline looms
US president tells reporters at the White House that he was ‘an hour away’ from making the decision
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Spotlight
Gulf states push diplomacy as Trump delays possible Iran attack
Kamran Khan says Arab leaders warned Washington that a strike on Iran could destabilize the entire Middle East.
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Pakistan’s FY27 budget dilemma: Relief for citizens or another wave of taxes?
IMF pressure, fiscal gaps and tax reforms dominate debate as govt finalizes crucial FY27 budget plans.
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Hague ruling deals blow to India’s water push
Amber Shamsi discusses the Hague ruling on the Indus Waters Treaty and the latest developments in the high-profile 'Pinky' narcotics case
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Shorts
UAE says drones that targeted Barakah nuclear power plant came from Iraqi territory
UAE air defenses intercepted six hostile drones targeting the Barakah nuclear power plant and other sites, with all attacks traced back to Iraqi territory
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Pakistan reaffirms commitment to deepening ties with UAE, praises role of diaspora
Deputy PM Ishaq Dar met Pakistan's UAE ambassador on the sidelines of a diplomatic conference in Islamabad, reaffirming strong Pakistan-UAE ties and diaspora support
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SLM Tires IPO shatters records with PKR 69.4 billion in investor bids
The transaction marks the highest amount ever raised by any IPO at the Pakistan Stock Exchange
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Pakistan's Islamic banking assets projected to hit PKR 19T by December
Deposits could reach PKR 14.5 trillion and branches expand to 7,800 by year-end
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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
Bangladesh on brink of 2-0 Test series sweep against Pakistan
While chasing a daunting 437 in the second Test, Pakistan are 316-7 at the end of day four as Taijul Islam’s four-wicket haul put Bangladesh firmly in control
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Jannik Sinner primed for career Grand Slam at Roland Garros
Jannik Sinner enters Roland Garros as overwhelming favourite to complete a career Grand Slam, with rival Alcaraz ruled out through injury
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Mushfiqur ton leaves Pakistan needing record run chase to beat Bangladesh
Mushfiqur Rahim's record 14th Test century powered Bangladesh to set Pakistan a 437-run target in the second Test in Sylhet
May 18, 2026
May 18, 2026
Iran army warns it will 'open new fronts' against US if attacks resume
Iran's army threatened to open new fronts against the US with new weapons and methods, as Trump paused a planned strike amid active nuclear deal negotiations.
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