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Iran denies Trump ceasefire claim as Hormuz remains shut

Iran denies Trump ceasefire claim as Hormuz remains shut

Iran foreign ministry calls Trump’s ceasefire claim 'false' as strikes hit Tehran and region

UN warns of rights clampdown in Iran, across Mideast amid war

UN warns of rights clampdown in Iran, across Mideast amid war

Spotlight
Housefull shows and big laughs: ‘Aag Lage Basti Mein’ shines this Eid

Housefull shows and big laughs: ‘Aag Lage Basti Mein’ shines this Eid

Directed by Bilal Atif, the film sustains momentum with pop-culture references, measured songs and strong ensemble turns

US-Iran tensions over Kharg Island threaten global energy securityplay icon

US-Iran tensions over Kharg Island threaten global energy security

The Blue Newsroom, hosted by Amber Shamsi, examines Kharg Island’s strategic stakes, US troop deployments, historical parallels and Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts

Trump considers military action to seize Iran’s uraniumplay icon

Trump considers military action to seize Iran’s uranium

Kamran Khan says Trump’s threats could trigger global economic shock

Shorts
UAE
UAE petrol jumps 30 pct as Mideast war bites

UAE petrol jumps 30 pct as Mideast war bites

Monthly rates set by the UAE's fuel price committee put petrol up 31-33 percent for April, with the highest grade at 3.39 AED ($0.92)

Abu Dhabi launches ADEED platform to bolster supply chain resilience

Abu Dhabi launches ADEED platform to bolster supply chain resilience

New AI-powered platform aims to protect Abu Dhabi’s trade flows and industrial inputs

Bangladeshi worker killed in UAE’s Fujairah after drone debris falls on farm

Bangladeshi worker killed in UAE’s Fujairah after drone debris falls on farm

Putin, UAE president discuss Iran war, call for swift end to fighting

Putin, UAE president discuss Iran war, call for swift end to fighting

Pakistan
Pakistan cement dispatches reach 3.7 million tons due to export gains

Pakistan cement dispatches reach 3.7 million tons due to export gains

Local cement dispatches during March this year totaled 3.1 million tons, down 0.2% year on year

Renowned doctor critically injured in shooting in Pakistan's Peshawar

Renowned doctor critically injured in shooting in Pakistan's Peshawar

Police say unidentified motorcyclists shot senior urologist Dr Asif Malik near his home in provincial capital

Digital economy could contribute up to 7% to GDP by 2030, new report says

Digital economy could contribute up to 7% to GDP by 2030, new report says

OICCI report warns infrastructure constraints, other bottlenecks hampering digital growth

Business
Pakistan's tax system blocking foreign investment, says OICCI

Pakistan's tax system blocking foreign investment, says OICCI

More than PKR 100 billion in tax refunds owed to OICCI member companies are currently stuck, secretary general claims

Lifestyle
Pakistan court orders Meesha Shafi to pay damages to Ali Zafar

Pakistan court orders Meesha Shafi to pay damages to Ali Zafar

A local court orders PKR 5 million in damages over 2018 harassment allegations dispute

Acting vs tailoring: Khush Naseebi stars test their skills in a Darzi Speed Challengeplay icon

Acting vs tailoring: Khush Naseebi stars test their skills in a Darzi Speed Challenge

From quick stitching tasks to rapid fashion questions, cast has to prove if they can actually survive in a tailor’s shop before Eid

Bohemia and Talha Anjum posing on set of Rap Icon

Pakistan’s first rap reality show ‘Rap Icon’ brings Karachi’s street sound to national spotlight

From Lyari’s underground cyphers to a televised stage, Karachi’s rap movement to go mainstream after Eid

Sports
Messi on target as Argentina down Zambia in World Cup send-off

Messi on target as Argentina down Zambia in World Cup send-off

Messi is firmly expected to captain Argentina into what will be a record sixth World Cup finals as the South American giants target back-to-back titles

Fakhar Zaman gets two-match HBL PSL ban for ball tampering

Fakhar Zaman gets two-match HBL PSL ban for ball tampering

The PCB charged the left-handed batter, who denied ball tampering, at a disciplinary hearing with match referee Roshan Mahanama of Sri Lanka

PCB fines Naseem Shah PKR 20 million for central contract and social media breaches

PCB fines Naseem Shah PKR 20 million for central contract and social media breaches

The incident stemmed from a social media post involving Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz

World
Macron lauds Europe's 'predictability' in seeming contrast to Trump

Macron lauds Europe's 'predictability' in seeming contrast to Trump

France’s leader highlights stability and energy cooperation during Japan visit as global tensions rise

Israel strikes Iran's capital as Trump set to address US on war

Israel strikes Iran's capital as Trump set to address US on war

Iran’s FM Araghchi says he still receives messages from US envoy Witkoff but this 'does not mean we are in negotiations'

Pakistan and Afghan Taliban resume talks in China as Beijing mediates

Pakistan and Afghan Taliban resume talks in China as Beijing mediates

Sources say dialogue in Urumqi seeks to enhance coordination, reduce tensions and explore pathways for strengthened cooperation between the two sides