US launches 'powerful' retaliatory strikes on Iran
US forces hit Iran with retaliatory strikes after Tehran's attack on American bases in Jordan, ending a week-long lull in the Middle East war
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Pakistan’s economic recovery explained: Why poverty and unemployment persist
Dr Salman Shah explains why economic stability has not translated into jobs and prosperity
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AJK election battle overshadows deepening political unrest
Kamran Khan says PPP and PML-N put politics ahead of AJK's worsening security and political crisis
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K2 Airways victims’ families break silence over crash investigation
Victims' families accuse K2 Airways of poor communication after the fatal cargo plane crash
Jul 29, 2026
Jul 29, 2026
Shorts
Dubai holiday rental revenue falls 46.5%, but returns beat long-term rentals
One-bedroom holiday homes delivered a 7.2% average gross yield in Q2, versus 5.2% for traditional rentals, as longer stays helped cushion weaker demand
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Dubai's Centre for Harboring supports nearly 11,700 residency violators in 2026
Dubai's GDRFA says its Centre for Harboring combines immigration enforcement with healthcare, meals and travel support for residency violators.
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Seven police killed in TTP attack on Hangu checkpoint in northwest Pakistan
TTP claims responsibility for Hangu attack that killed seven police officers as security forces launch counteroffensive in Pakistan.
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US effective tariff rate falls to 7.4% as import mix shifts
Fitch says rate would have fallen to 8.4% from tariff changes alone, with electronics imports surging and China shipments dropping 43%
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The Unstoppable Atif Aslam: A 20-Year Legacy and a Brand New Chapter
As Subah Aye Na drops on July 31, Spotify celebrates the artist’s staggering 8 billion streams and a trans-generational appeal that defies borders.
Atif Aslam has amassed nearly 8 billion Spotify streams with listeners across 184 countries.
96% of his Spotify streams over the past year came from outside Pakistan, highlighting his worldwide appeal.
His eight-track album Subah Aye Na arrives on July 31, marking the next chapter in his musical journey.
Jul 23, 2026
Jul 23, 2026
Pakistan collapse again as West Indies seal 90-run Test victory
Chasing 211 on a deteriorating surface, Pakistan were never truly in control and slipped to 71-9 before Mohammad Abbas and Babar Azam added 49 for the final wicket
Jul 28, 2026
Jul 29, 2026
International hockey returns to Pakistan after nearly two decades
Korea’s national hockey team will play a four-match FIH-approved international Test series against Pakistan
Jul 28, 2026
Jul 28, 2026
Pakistan pacers keep first West Indies Test evenly poised
Abbas finished as Pakistan's standout performer with outstanding figures of three for 14 in 13 economical overs
Jul 28, 2026
Jul 28, 2026
Israel army hit Gaza mosque, alleges Hamas operated from site
Israel's military says it struck a Gaza mosque used by Hamas as a weapons site, as ceasefire violence continues daily
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