Trump tells aides to prepare for extended Strait of Hormuz blockade, WSJ reports
Washington weighs sustained pressure on Iran while avoiding escalation, targeting its oil exports by intercepting vessels to and from its ports
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Pakistan and BRICS: Where Islamabad stands in a shifting global order
Amber Rahim Shamsi examines rising BRICS divisions over Israel-Palestine language and Iran-UAE tensions shaping the bloc’s cohesion
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UAE’s exit from OPEC sparks global oil shock
Kamran Khan says UAE’s exit, amid Strait of Hormuz tensions disrupting Gulf oil exports, challenges the bloc’s cohesion and leadership
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Gulf conflict: How US and China gain while Pakistan bears the cost
Evolving US-Israel-Iran conflict is reshaping geopolitics while driving up energy prices and straining economies like Pakistan
Apr 28, 2026
Apr 28, 2026
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UAE leaves OPEC and OPEC+ in major blow to oil producers' group
The move will weaken the group amid the Iran war and US pressure on Gulf oil producers
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Iran needs 'credible guarantees' against attacks before Gulf can be stable, envoy says
Iran's UN envoy complains that countries only criticized Iran and not a naval blockade declared by the United States
Apr 28, 2026
Apr 28, 2026
Pakistan's Judicial Commission approves transfer of three IHC judges in contentious meeting
JCP voted 11-4 to transfer justices Kayani, Babar Sattar and Saman Rafat Imtiaz out of the IHC, with Chief Justice Afridi among those opposing the move.
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Pakistan moves to license crypto exchange companies under new regulatory framework
Pakistan is rolling out a phased crypto licensing plan, with exchange companies set to obtain NOCs from PVARA before opening accounts and beginning regulated transactions
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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
Babar Azam’s ton powers Peshawar Zalmi into HBL PSL 2026 final
Babar Azam scored a stunning 103 to lead Peshawar Zalmi into the HBL PSL 2026 final after a dominant win over Islamabad United in Karachi
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Team-first Kane propelling Bayern to glory as PSG showdown looms
Harry Kane's team-first approach is driving Bayern Munich's Champions League charge as a semi-final against holders PSG looms in Paris on Tuesday
Apr 27, 2026
Apr 27, 2026
United outclass Sultans to finish second on HBL PSL 2026 points table
Islamabad United will meet the table toppers Peshawar Zalmi in the Qualifier on Tuesday at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi
Apr 26, 2026
Apr 26, 2026
Trump becomes first sitting US president to feature on American passports
State Department will release limited-edition passports featuring Donald Trump's image as Democrats condemn the move
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