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Pakistan welcomes US role in Afghanistan talks, but demands verifiable action from Kabul

Pakistan welcomes US role in Afghanistan talks, but demands verifiable action from Kabul

Pakistan welcomes US role in Afghanistan talks after Rubio's offer, but says dialogue must be tied to verifiable action against militants in Afghanistan.

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Karachi’s Rs1.5bn Nehr-e-Khayyam project raises flooding concernsplay icon

Karachi’s Rs1.5bn Nehr-e-Khayyam project raises flooding concerns

Residents fear narrowed waterways, sewage pollution and encroachments as Nukta investigates the canal's redevelopment.

From Karachi to Cayman Islands: The untold story of K-Electricplay icon

From Karachi to Cayman Islands: The untold story of K-Electric

From its 2005 privatisation and Cayman Islands offshore structure to the rise and fall of Arif Naqvi's Abraaj Group, Shaheryar Chishty's AsiaPak entry, and why China's Shanghai Electric eventually walked away from a USD 1.77 billion mega-deal

Surtaal Music Academy: Meet the young voices of androon Lahoreplay icon

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

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UAE
Dubai Police revamp forensic medical examination system to speed up investigations

Dubai Police revamp forensic medical examination system to speed up investigations

Dubai Police forensic examinations get a revamp: simplified workflows, case categorization and more medical staff aim to speed up reports for investigators

Mohammed bin Rashid invites Saudi Crown Prince to UN Water Conference 2026

Mohammed bin Rashid invites Saudi Crown Prince to UN Water Conference 2026

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid invited Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the UN Water Conference 2026, set for December 8 to 10 in Abu Dhabi.

Dubai Police arrest 6 in AED2.6 million cryptocurrency fraud case

Dubai Police arrest 6 in AED2.6 million cryptocurrency fraud case

Abu Dhabi to open Ramhan Island bridge network linking Jubail Island to E12 in 2027

Abu Dhabi to open Ramhan Island bridge network linking Jubail Island to E12 in 2027

Pakistan
Sialkot stampede: One killed, 14 injured at TikToker Mr Patlo's mehndi

Sialkot stampede: One killed, 14 injured at TikToker Mr Patlo's mehndi

A Sialkot stampede at TikToker Mr Patlo's mehndi killed one and injured 14 after prize announcements drew thousands. Police have opened an inquiry.

AdalFi plans PKR 652 million IPO to fund Islamic and small-business lending

AdalFi plans PKR 652 million IPO to fund Islamic and small-business lending

Lahore-based digital lender, which says it would be the first fintech on the PSX, has facilitated over PKR 110 billion in loans since 2021

Pakistan's listed banks post PKR 505 billion profit, down 1% in nine months

Pakistan's listed banks post PKR 505 billion profit, down 1% in nine months

Higher non-interest income and lower taxes help cushion earnings as operating costs rise and banks adjust their balance sheets

Business
PTCL Group returns to profit despite Rs1bn revenue hit from network closures

PTCL Group returns to profit despite Rs1bn revenue hit from network closures

PTCL Group returned to profit in the July-September quarter despite an estimated Rs1bn revenue hit from network closures in AJK, helped by subscriber growth

Lifestyle
Sir Patrick Stewart, star of 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men', dies at 86

Sir Patrick Stewart, star of 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men', dies at 86

Famous British actor Sir Patrick Stewart dies at 86 after battling Alzheimer’s and Lewy body dementia

Tiger Shroff shooting: Three suspects held after Mumbai attack, police say

Tiger Shroff shooting: Three suspects held after Mumbai attack, police say

Three suspects detained in Rajasthan after gunmen opened fire as he left a Mumbai event. Police say the Bollywood actor is safe.

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

Sports
Fakhar, Arafat star as Pakistan chase 326 to beat Sri Lanka in tri-series final

Fakhar, Arafat star as Pakistan chase 326 to beat Sri Lanka in tri-series final

Pakistan chase 326 to win the ODI tri-series final: Fakhar Zaman hits 127 and Arafat Minhas 61 off 31 as they beat Sri Lanka by three wickets

Mendis century powers Sri Lanka to 325 in tri-series final despite Pakistan's late fightback

Mendis century powers Sri Lanka to 325 in tri-series final despite Pakistan's late fightback

Kamindu Mendis' 131 off 128 balls and Pavan Rathnayake scored 77 before Pakistan struck back with six wickets in the final 10 overs

Pakistan bowl against Sri Lanka in tri-series final

Pakistan bowl against Sri Lanka in tri-series final

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka tri-series final: Pakistan won the toss and chose to bowl at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, with Faheem Ashraf replacing Shadab Khan

World
Iran proposes two-day implementation period to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Iran proposes two-day implementation period to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Araghchi says talks with Qatari mediators cut Iran’s reopening plan from five days to two, with conditions including sanctions relief

Pakistan cautiously optimistic about Iran-US mediation, military spokesperson says

Pakistan cautiously optimistic about Iran-US mediation, military spokesperson says

Pakistan is cautiously optimistic about Iran-US mediation, military spokesperson Lt. Gen. Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry told Reuters, citing two visits to Iran

Qatari mediators hold marathon Tehran talks to avert post-midterm US strike on Iran: Axios

Qatari mediators hold marathon Tehran talks to avert post-midterm US strike on Iran: Axios

Qatari envoys conclude 12+ hours of talks in Tehran, drafting an emergency framework to revive U.S.-Iran diplomacy and avert a potential U.S. military offensive