Trump orders US Navy to destroy boats laying mines in Strait of Hormuz
US president says military will act without hesitation, adds mine sweepers are clearing Strait now
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Spotlight
Trump shifts Iran conflict to economic blockade
Kamran Khan says Trump ended open war but is using a naval blockade to force Iran into a deal
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Are Iranian memes actually funnier than Pakistani memes?
Digital propaganda evolves from film reels to AI memes, reshaping how nations compete for influence globally
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Trump looks for way out on war, but Iran may not oblige
Opposed to intervention, Trump faces political fallout as Iran asserts control over the Strait of Hormuz, driving up oil and US fuel prices ahead of elections
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Shorts
Abu Dhabi delegation wraps up Milan visit focused on finance and trade ties
Milan meetings focused on capital flows, cross-border expansion and Abu Dhabi growth priorities
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UAE, Syria presidents discuss ties, regional security in Abu Dhabi talks
Both sides review Middle East developments and their impact on regional stability, global security, maritime routes, and the global economy
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Pakistan's capital market holds up in Q3 despite war-driven selloff and foreign outflows
The KSE-100 fell 14.54% over the quarter but domestic investors absorbed PKR 111.55 billion in foreign outflows, cushioning the blow
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Business confidence turns negative in Pakistan as energy costs, tensions rise: Gallup
Survey shows worsening outlook, with majority of firms expecting conditions to deteriorate
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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
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Rawalpindiz beat United to end eight-match losing streak
After outclassing Islamabad United by six wickets, the Rawalpindiz have finally registered their first-ever HBL PSL win
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Trump envoy wants Italy to replace Iran at World Cup: report
Italy missed out on the World Cup for the third successive time after losing a penalty shootout to Bosnia and Herzegovina in their qualifying playoff final
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AI table tennis robot can beat 'elite' players, Sony says
Previous table tennis playing robots could hold rallies, but never went beyond the amateur level, Sony AI said
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US eases access to marijuana for medical use
Marijuana has been reclassified as having moderate to low addiction potential
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