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Second Qatari LNG tanker exits Strait of Hormuz after going dark, tracking data shows

Second Qatari LNG tanker exits Strait of Hormuz after going dark, tracking data shows

A second Qatari LNG tanker has crossed the Strait of Hormuz and entered the Gulf of Oman after going dark, with Pakistan listed as its destination.

Taliban detain two TOLOnews journalists in Kabul

Taliban detain two TOLOnews journalists in Kabul

Qatar says Iran should not use Hormuz to 'blackmail' Gulf

Qatar says Iran should not use Hormuz to 'blackmail' Gulf

Spotlight
Why multinational corporations are leaving Pakistan

Why multinational corporations are leaving Pakistan

Major multinationals including P&G, Shell, and Microsoft have scaled back in Pakistan. Here's what's driving the exits and what the data shows about FDI.

Pakistan’s LNG gamble backfires as summer power crunch deepens play icon

Pakistan’s LNG gamble backfires as summer power crunch deepens

Amber Rahim Shamsi examines Pakistan’s LNG policy reversal as the country scrambles for emergency cargoes amid mounting power shortages

Trump rejects Iran counterproposal as Pakistan pushes to keep US-Iran diplomacy alive play icon

Trump rejects Iran counterproposal as Pakistan pushes to keep US-Iran diplomacy alive

Kamran Khan says Pakistan, China and Gulf states are working to prevent collapse of peace efforts

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UAE
Dubai private schools to close for Eid al-Adha from May 25 to 29

Dubai private schools to close for Eid al-Adha from May 25 to 29

Dubai's KHDA confirms Eid al-Adha holidays for private schools from May 25 to 29, with classes resuming Monday, June 1, 2026

Modi to visit UAE and four European nations in push for energy and trade ties

Modi to visit UAE and four European nations in push for energy and trade ties

Modi begins a five-nation tour on May 15, visiting the UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy amid rising oil prices linked to Middle East tensions

Abu Dhabi infrastructure summit unites developers behind $57 billion pipeline

Abu Dhabi infrastructure summit unites developers behind $57 billion pipeline

Dubai unveils AI-powered smart bus station with 24/7 digital services

Dubai unveils AI-powered smart bus station with 24/7 digital services

Non-oil sector drives balanced growth in GCC economies: GCC-Stat

Non-oil sector drives balanced growth in GCC economies: GCC-Stat

Pakistan
Pakistan top court lifts ban on converting residential plots for commercial use in Karachi

Pakistan top court lifts ban on converting residential plots for commercial use in Karachi

FCC disposes of a long-running illegal construction case, withdraws earlier restrictions

Pakistan's fiscal deficit falls to 0.7% of GDP for the first time ever

Pakistan's fiscal deficit falls to 0.7% of GDP for the first time ever

Pakistan posted its lowest-ever nine-month fiscal deficit alongside a 3.2% primary surplus

SBP flags inflation spike and external risks amid middle east conflict

SBP flags inflation spike and external risks amid middle east conflict

Despite short-term stability, SBP flags medium-term risks to growth, remittances, and fiscal balance

Business
Pakistan proposes tighter tax rules for international NGOs

Pakistan proposes tighter tax rules for international NGOs

FBR amendments would require embassy verification, security clearance, and expanded disclosure of foreign funding and ownership

Lifestyle
Dominating Dananeer: How ‘Mera Lyari’ Became a One Woman Show

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.

Jaafar Jackson: The Hollywood star who found inspiration in Pakistan

Jaafar Jackson: The Hollywood star who found inspiration in Pakistan

Exploring the 2020 Cultural Visit of the Man Now Bringing Michael Jackson Back to Life

The Melody Falls Silent: Legendary Singer Asha Bhosle Passes Away at 92

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.

Sports
Nahid Rana's five-wicket haul leads Bangladesh to historic Test win over Pakistan

Nahid Rana's five-wicket haul leads Bangladesh to historic Test win over Pakistan

Nahid Rana took five wickets as Bangladesh beat Pakistan by 104 runs in Mirpur, securing their first-ever home Test win against Pakistan in a gripping Day 5 finish

Bangladesh tighten grip on Mirpur Test as Pakistan face 179-run deficit heading into day five

Bangladesh tighten grip on Mirpur Test as Pakistan face 179-run deficit heading into day five

Bangladesh finished day four on 152-3 with Shanto unbeaten on 58 as bad light ends play early

Australia name limited-overs squads for Pakistan and Bangladesh series

Australia name limited-overs squads for Pakistan and Bangladesh series

Australia name squads for Pakistan and Bangladesh tours, with Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood all absent. Three uncapped players earn first call-ups

World
US consumer inflation hits three-year high fueled by Iran war

US consumer inflation hits three-year high fueled by Iran war

US CPI jumped to 3.8% in April, its highest in nearly three years, as the Iran war drives energy prices sharply higher, BLS data shows.

Stung by Iran war, Trump heads to Beijing in need of wins

Stung by Iran war, Trump heads to Beijing in need of wins

Trump meets Xi Jinping in Beijing on May 14-15 seeking limited trade deals and China's help on Iran, as analysts say his leverage has weakened significantly

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem says group's weapons not part of Lebanon-Israel talks

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem says group's weapons not part of Lebanon-Israel talks

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem says the group's weapons are not part of Lebanon-Israel negotiations, calling it an internal matter, as Washington talks near