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Karachi police probe alleged foreign links in 'Cocaine Queen' Pinky drug network

Karachi police probe alleged foreign links in 'Cocaine Queen' Pinky drug network

Karachi police say African nationals in Lahore may be linked to Anmol alias Pinky's drug network as investigators expand a high-profile narcotics probe

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Real estate sector in Pakistan faces questions over black money, pricing gaps play icon

Real estate sector in Pakistan faces questions over black money, pricing gaps

Kamran Khan says much of Pakistan’s real estate, from plots and files to luxury apartments and housing schemes, still operates outside the tax net

US reports challenge Trump claims of decisive Iran war victory play icon

US reports challenge Trump claims of decisive Iran war victory

Kamran Khan says rising fuel prices and military costs are fueling US public anger over the Iran war

Pakistan retail system under strain as FBR shifts model play icon

Pakistan retail system under strain as FBR shifts model

Kamran Khan discusses Pakistan’s tax challenges as authorities consider a structural shift amid widespread retail sector underreporting

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UAE
Modi arrives in UAE at the start of his Gulf-Europe tour

Modi arrives in UAE at the start of his Gulf-Europe tour

Modi landed in Abu Dhabi on Friday for talks with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, focusing on energy security, trade and supply chain partnerships

UAE to fast-track West-East pipeline project to double oil export capacity by 2027

UAE to fast-track West-East pipeline project to double oil export capacity by 2027

UAE is accelerating its West-East Pipeline to double ADNOC's export capacity through Fujairah by 2027, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz entirely

India seeks trade, energy stability on Modi's UAE-Europe tour

India seeks trade, energy stability on Modi's UAE-Europe tour

UAE raises medal tally to 11 at GCC Games Doha 2026

UAE raises medal tally to 11 at GCC Games Doha 2026

Pakistan
Pakistan's weekly inflation eases to 14.5% in first decline since Feb

Pakistan's weekly inflation eases to 14.5% in first decline since Feb

Week-on-week, Sensitive Price Indicator rises by 0.47%

Pakistan jewellers propose special income tax regime to simplify taxation

Pakistan jewellers propose special income tax regime to simplify taxation

Plan under Income Tax Ordinance Section 99C calls for turnover-based system, simplified returns and weight-based inventory reporting

IMF says Pakistan economy vulnerable to Middle East war spillovers

IMF says Pakistan economy vulnerable to Middle East war spillovers

Heavy reliance on GCC fuel imports leaves Pakistan exposed to higher oil prices, supply disruptions and weaker remittances

Business
Fitch says Europe faces uneven ability to absorb Iran conflict-driven energy shock

Fitch says Europe faces uneven ability to absorb Iran conflict-driven energy shock

High debt limits stimulus capacity as oil prices are projected to spike under a prolonged Strait of Hormuz closure

Lifestyle
Dominating Dananeer: How ‘Mera Lyari’ Became a One Woman Show

Dominating Dananeer: How ‘Mera Lyari’ Became a One Woman Show

Pakistan’s latest sports drama serves up raw talent and fierce street football but struggles to cross the finish line.

Dananeer anchors the film entirely on her own with a flawless local dialect and fierce physical commitment.

A sudden title change from Behnaz to Mera Lyari reflects the confusing execution of the film, which relies too heavily on flashbacks.

Rushed pacing and an abrupt ending leave the audience entirely without a resolution.

Jaafar Jackson: The Hollywood star who found inspiration in Pakistan

Jaafar Jackson: The Hollywood star who found inspiration in Pakistan

Exploring the 2020 Cultural Visit of the Man Now Bringing Michael Jackson Back to Life

The Melody Falls Silent: Legendary Singer Asha Bhosle Passes Away at 92

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.

Sports
Pakistan seeks redemption as Bangladesh eyes historic series win in Sylhet Test

Pakistan seeks redemption as Bangladesh eyes historic series win in Sylhet Test

Pakistan face Bangladesh in the Sylhet Test trailing 1-0, with Babar Azam returning and rain threatening to disrupt a historic series decider

Karachi gears up for One Run half-marathon

Karachi gears up for One Run half-marathon

Karachi joins a global field of 245,000 runners participating in the race worldwide

Who will Babar Azam replace in Pakistan's second Test against Bangladesh?

Who will Babar Azam replace in Pakistan's second Test against Bangladesh?

Babar is fit for Pakistan's second Test against Bangladesh, but his return raises a tough selection call. Who drops out to make way?

World
India charges 10 over deadly 2025 Delhi car bomb near Red Fort

India charges 10 over deadly 2025 Delhi car bomb near Red Fort

India's NIA has charged 10 men over the 2025 Delhi car bomb that killed 11 people near the Red Fort, linking them to an Al-Qaeda-inspired group

Trump says he and China's Xi agree Iran cannot have nuclear weapons

Trump says he and China's Xi agree Iran cannot have nuclear weapons

Trump says he and Xi agreed Iran must never get a nuclear weapon and the Strait of Hormuz must reopen, as U.S.-Iran diplomacy remains stalled

Trump says made 'fantastic trade deals' with Xi at Beijing summit

Trump says made 'fantastic trade deals' with Xi at Beijing summit

Trump claims "fantastic trade deals" after two days of talks with Xi in Beijing, including a Boeing jet purchase and Chinese pledges on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz