Iran sends new peace talks proposal to US via Pakistan as Hormuz standoff drags on
Iran handed Pakistan a new negotiating text Thursday as US-Iran peace talks remain frozen, markets reel and debate over Trump's war powers intensifies.
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12 nations condemn Israeli assault on Global Sumud Flotilla, demand immediate release of activists
Foreign ministers from 12 nations, including Pakistan and Türkiye, condemn Israel's raid on the Global Sumud Flotilla and demand activists' release
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Oil surge threatens Pakistan economy amid Iran talks deadlock
Kamran Khan warns oil surge may trigger inflation spike, higher import bill and pressure on Pakistan’s currency
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What's next for OPEC after the UAE's withdrawal?
While the United Arab Emirates is not the first country to leave OPEC, it is by far the biggest oil producer to do so
Apr 30, 2026
Apr 30, 2026
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UAE visitors can open digital bank accounts in minutes with new ‘Tourist Identity’ initiative
UAE's new Tourist Identity lets visitors open digital bank accounts instantly on arrival using biometrics, access debit cards and make cashless payments.
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UAE worker housing rules: MOHRE mandates free internet, 24-hour clinics and safer living conditions
New standards for worker housing to be effective April, 2026; employers to ensure accommodation meets minimum welfare standards across country
Apr 30, 2026
Apr 30, 2026
Rising fuel cost pushes Pakistan's inflation to 10.9% in April, highest in 20 months
The number is up sharply from 7.3% in March
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Global gold demand hits record $193 billion in Q1 2026 as investors rush to safe haven
Global gold demand rose 2% year-on-year to 1,231 tonnes in the first quarter of 2026, according to the World Gold Council
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The Melody Falls Silent: Legendary Singer Asha Bhosle Passes Away at 92
India loses its most versatile voice as the iconic playback singer succumbs to multi-organ failure in Mumbai, leaving behind an unmatched legacy of over 12,000 songs.
Legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle passed away at age 92 in Mumbai due to multi-organ failure.
She leaves behind an unmatched eight-decade career, having recorded over 12,000 songs across more than 20 languages.
Her last rites will be performed with full state honors at Shivaji Park in Mumbai.
Apr 12, 2026
Apr 12, 2026
Pakistan U16 end UEFA campaign with 1–0 loss to Azerbaijan
Pakistan U16 lost 1–0 to Azerbaijan in their final UEFA Under-16 Development Tournament match in Kazakhstan, finishing bottom but earning valuable experience
Apr 30, 2026
Apr 30, 2026
Clinical Hyderabad ends Multan’s HBL PSL 11 campaign
Hyderabad Kingsmen secure an 8-wicket victory on the back of 64 each from Usman Khan and Maaz Sadaqat
Apr 29, 2026
Apr 29, 2026
Omar Khalid makes NCAA history as first Pakistani golfer named to All-Conference Team
Pakistani golfer Omar Khalid earned NCAA All-Conference honors after a podium finish in Illinois, marking a historic milestone for Pakistan’s golf legacy
Apr 29, 2026
Apr 29, 2026
King Charles completed US visit with jokes, pointed messages to Congress, and diplomatic tensions
Diplomatically sensitive trip included White House dinner with President Donald Trump, historic address to Congress, and several moments that tested boundaries of royal protocol and UK-US relations
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