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Pakistan asks Saudi Arabia to extend $1.2 billion oil credit deal

Pakistan asks Saudi Arabia to extend $1.2 billion oil credit deal

Two-year repayment period sought as talks continue

Son of Libya's late ruler Kadhafi killed by armed gang

Son of Libya's late ruler Kadhafi killed by armed gang

US shoots down Iranian drone approaching aircraft carrier, official says

US shoots down Iranian drone approaching aircraft carrier, official says

Ukraine, Russia, US negotiators gather in Abu Dhabi for war talks

Ukraine, Russia, US negotiators gather in Abu Dhabi for war talks

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Trump’s tariff cut for India: Bad news for Pakistan’s exports?play icon

Trump’s tariff cut for India: Bad news for Pakistan’s exports?

Pakistan’s exports touch $3.06B, but a Trump-led tariff shift gives Indian rivals a sudden advantage

Cricket, cash and consequences: Pakistan’s high-stakes stand against Indiaplay icon

Cricket, cash and consequences: Pakistan’s high-stakes stand against India

Pakistan’s India boycott triggers ICC clauses, legal risks and massive losses. Who wins and who loses?

Everything you need to know about PSX's new settlement cycleplay icon

Everything you need to know about PSX's new settlement cycle

Jawad Haider Hashmi, Chief Operating Officer at PSX breaks down what the new cycle is, what will change, and why it's being done

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UAE
World Governments Summit, FTI Consulting launch report on creative economy growth

World Governments Summit, FTI Consulting launch report on creative economy growth

The report points to a paradigm shift in economic planning, arguing that cultural and creative industries are no longer peripheral sectors

UAE researchers develop sustainable method to improve sandy soils

UAE researchers develop sustainable method to improve sandy soils

Innovation boosts water retention, soil strength, and nutrients in arid regions

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala wins €700M arbitration against Austria’s Signa

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala wins €700M arbitration against Austria’s Signa

Middle East needs long-term solution, UAE says ahead of US-Iran crisis talks

Middle East needs long-term solution, UAE says ahead of US-Iran crisis talks

UAE grants Pakistan one-month rollover on $2 billion loan

UAE grants Pakistan one-month rollover on $2 billion loan

Pakistan
Pakistan court closes suo moto probe into journalist Arshad Sharif's killing

Pakistan court closes suo moto probe into journalist Arshad Sharif's killing

Pakistan court rules further oversight unnecessary as Pakistan and Kenya pursue case via diplomatic, legal channels

Concerns grow over economic impact of Pakistan’s super taxplay icon

Concerns grow over economic impact of Pakistan’s super tax

Kamran Khan says the ruling may help revenue but could pressure industry liquidity and growth

Pakistan’s cement sales jump 12.5% in January as exports surge

Pakistan’s cement sales jump 12.5% in January as exports surge

Cement sales in the first seven months of FY26 reach 30.58 million tons

Business
Pakistan moves toward local vaccine manufacturing with Saudi support

Pakistan moves toward local vaccine manufacturing with Saudi support

Government cites rising population and future funding risks

Lifestyle
Tehreem Chaudhary at UK Forum

From Pakistan to a global cultural spotlight

Pakistani voices, women-led narratives, and cultural storytelling take center stage at Westminster

Pakistani media marked a rare presence at the UK Forum on Cultural Diplomacy 2026 at the House of Lords

Women’s leadership and representation in storytelling took center stage

Cultural identity, faith, and ambition emerged as interconnected themes

Viral transformation or hard reality? What really goes into dramatic weight lossplay icon

Viral transformation or hard reality? What really goes into dramatic weight loss

What does it really take to transform a body? Trainers and experts explain health, weight loss, and risks

HWLA 2026: Voices of women shaping Pakistan

HWLA 2026: Voices of women shaping Pakistan

At the HUM Women Leaders Awards red carpet, women leaders spoke candidly about courage, self-belief and breaking barriers

Sports
Pakistan’s India boycott: A glimpse into the background, reasons, and financial stakes

Pakistan’s India boycott: A glimpse into the background, reasons, and financial stakes

On February 1, the government confirmed Pakistan would participate in the T20 World Cup 2026 but would not play their match against India on February 15 in Colombo

Australia's Hazlewood unlikely to be fit for half of World Cup, Cummins says

Australia's Hazlewood unlikely to be fit for half of World Cup, Cummins says

Hazlewood, arguably the squad's most important bowler, has struggled with hamstring and Achilles injuries

Winter Olympics to showcase Italian venues and global tensions

Winter Olympics to showcase Italian venues and global tensions

The first Olympics since the re-election of US President Donald Trump are set to be buffeted by global turbulence

World
Iran demands changes in venue and scope of talks with US, source says

Iran demands changes in venue and scope of talks with US, source says

Trump signs spending bill that ends four-day government shutdown

Trump signs spending bill that ends four-day government shutdown

Legislation restores lapsed funding for defense, healthcare, labor, education, housing and other agencies

Turkey's Erdogan visits Saudi as ties between former rivals warm

Turkey's Erdogan visits Saudi as ties between former rivals warm

Anadolu reports the talks will focus on deepening cooperation and regional and global issues