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Pakistan nominates Musadik Malik to attend SCO dialogue in New Delhi

Pakistan nominates Musadik Malik to attend SCO dialogue in New Delhi

Climate Minister Musadik Malik will represent Pakistan at the SCO dialogue in New Delhi from November 20 to 22, as member states discuss cultural ties and exchanges

Iran says US cannot portray itself as victim while waging war

Iran says US cannot portray itself as victim while waging war

Pakistan to host FIH Nations Cup in Lahore in 2027

Pakistan to host FIH Nations Cup in Lahore in 2027

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Overseas job opportunities narrow for Pakistanisplay icon

Overseas job opportunities narrow for Pakistanis

The decline could challenge Pakistan’s goal of doubling annual remittances to $80 billion over five years.

Wilmar-Unity dispute exposes alleged Rs54 billion accounting irregularitiesplay icon

Wilmar-Unity dispute exposes alleged Rs54 billion accounting irregularities

Kamran Khan examines fraud allegations, regulatory failures and a business dispute now before courts

Pakistan’s fuel price policy: Is refinery investment at risk?play icon

Pakistan’s fuel price policy: Is refinery investment at risk?

Pakistan’s new petrol pricing policy offers consumer relief but raises concerns over refinery profits, investment and future energy security

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UAE
UAE announces three-day Eid Al Etihad break for federal employees in 2026

UAE announces three-day Eid Al Etihad break for federal employees in 2026

The UAE has announced a three-day Eid Al Etihad break for 2026 from December 2 to 4, giving federal employees a five-day holiday with the weekend.

Fujairah Crown Prince leads funeral prayer for victim of crash that killed 14

Fujairah Crown Prince leads funeral prayer for victim of crash that killed 14

Fujairah Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi led the funeral prayer for a victim of the Fujairah crash, which killed 14 and injured 30 in a 23-vehicle pileup.

UAE property sector sees broad-based growth as foreign investment rises

UAE property sector sees broad-based growth as foreign investment rises

Two men ordered to pay investor Dh4.7 million over fake UAE Golden Visa

Two men ordered to pay investor Dh4.7 million over fake UAE Golden Visa

Pakistan
Provinces receive PKR 1.895 trillion under NFC Award in Q1 FY27

Provinces receive PKR 1.895 trillion under NFC Award in Q1 FY27

NFC Award rise to PKR 1.895 trillion in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026–27, with Punjab, Sindh, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa posting combined budget surpluses while Balochistan recorded a PKR 16 billion deficit

World Bank approves $300m for rural Sindh water and sanitation project to combat child stunting

World Bank approves $300m for rural Sindh water and sanitation project to combat child stunting

The World Bank is aiming to deliver climate-resilient water supply, sanitation, and hygiene services to 1.5 million people in rural Sindh while generating over 14,000 jobs

Islamabad to host 30th ECO Foreign Ministers’ meeting on November 15–16 under Pakistan’s chairmanship

Islamabad to host 30th ECO Foreign Ministers’ meeting on November 15–16 under Pakistan’s chairmanship

Pakistan will host the 30th Meeting of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Council of Foreign Ministers in Islamabad on November 15–16 under its 2026–27 chairmanship

Business
ICCI urges removal of business barriers to attract investment

ICCI urges removal of business barriers to attract investment

ICCI urges removal of business barriers after visiting the SIFC one-window facility, saying simpler procedures could revive industry and boost exports

Lifestyle
Surtaal Music Academy: Meet the young voices of androon Lahore

Surtaal Music Academy: Meet the young voices of androon Lahore

From learning the fundamentals of singing to performing in front of audiences at the Pakistan Super League, these young artists are already taking their first steps towards bigger stages

Can AI change the future of Pakistani cinema?play icon

Can AI change the future of Pakistani cinema?

From generating scenes and directing AI performances to getting Urdu dialogue and emotional nuance right, the filmmakers discuss the creative possibilities and technical challenges of AI filmmaking

Inside Collected XX: How unconventional fabrics become wearable fashionplay icon

Inside Collected XX: How unconventional fabrics become wearable fashion

Can old fabrics become the future of fashion? Collected XX is making a case for looking at what we already have a little differently

Sports
Mike Hesson calls for pink ball to be considered for future Tests in Pakistan

Mike Hesson calls for pink ball to be considered for future Tests in Pakistan

Bad light forced early stumps on each of the first four days of the opening Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi

Pakistan, Sri Lanka settle for draw after Saud Shakeel misses century in first Test

Pakistan, Sri Lanka settle for draw after Saud Shakeel misses century in first Test

Saud Shakeel departed after scoring 97 from 210 balls, striking seven boundaries in a determined innings that helped Pakistan establish a comfortable position

Mahli Beardman takes six as Australia thrash England by seven wickets in first ODI

Mahli Beardman takes six as Australia thrash England by seven wickets in first ODI

England were dismissed for just 132 in 33.4 overs before Australia comfortably chased down the target in 23.3 overs to take a 1-0 lead in the series

World
Two oil tankers catch fire in Strait of Hormuz as Iran warns ships off unauthorized routes

Two oil tankers catch fire in Strait of Hormuz as Iran warns ships off unauthorized routes

Two commercial oil tankers explode after striking naval mines in the southern sector of the Strait of Hormuz, prompting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy to issue a stern warning to international shipping companies against bypassing

US airspace reopens after major disruption as officials rule out cyberattack

US airspace reopens after major disruption as officials rule out cyberattack

A major aviation disruption forced the Federal Aviation Administration to issue a rare nationwide ground stop affecting thousands of flights across the United States

Microsoft outage disrupts Outlook worldwide, no timeline for full fix

Microsoft outage disrupts Outlook worldwide, no timeline for full fix

A global Microsoft outage has disrupted Outlook and Teams, with recovery improving in Europe and North America but no timeline for a full fix