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Pakistani court acquits rights activist Mahrang Baloch in sedition case

Pakistani court acquits rights activist Mahrang Baloch in sedition case

Despite her acquittal, Baloch remains in custody due to other pending cases

Pakistan to broadcast PIA privatization bidding live on Dec 23

Pakistan to broadcast PIA privatization bidding live on Dec 23

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What’s behind TTP’s new nationalist shift?

What’s behind TTP’s new nationalist shift?

TTP emphasizes tribal identity and Pashtun grievances, signaling a shift toward local-rights nationalism

Stock analysis: PNSC’s bold expansion storyplay icon

Stock analysis: PNSC’s bold expansion story

PNSC’s earnings have jumped from PKR 11 to PKR 103 per share, driven by strong freight rates, cost discipline, and massive cash reserves

Pakistan’s NFC formula faces scrutiny as federal-provincial divide strains financesplay icon

Pakistan’s NFC formula faces scrutiny as federal-provincial divide strains finances

Kamran Khan says proposed 28th Amendment could reshape Pakistan’s NFC Award, reducing provincial shares for the first time

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UAE
Pakistan leaders felicitate UAE on National Day

Pakistan leaders felicitate UAE on National Day

PM Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari highlight Pakistan-UAE partnership

UAE pledges $1 billion to boost Yemen’s energy sector

UAE pledges $1 billion to boost Yemen’s energy sector

Yemeni PM Salem bin Braik praised UAE support for Yemen’s growth, stability, and development

Microsoft boosts UAE footprint with AI, skills and data-center investments

Microsoft boosts UAE footprint with AI, skills and data-center investments

Dubai to host first UAE-Russia Business Forum on December 10

Dubai to host first UAE-Russia Business Forum on December 10

UAE pledges $1B investment in electricity for Yemen

UAE pledges $1B investment in electricity for Yemen

Pakistan
Pakistan regulator okays merger of Maple Leaf Cement and Pioneer Cement

Pakistan regulator okays merger of Maple Leaf Cement and Pioneer Cement

Maple Leaf Cement already holds an 18.6% stake in its competitor

Business confidence climbs to over 22% in Pakistan: OICCI

Business confidence climbs to over 22% in Pakistan: OICCI

Survey shows sharp rise in optimism, AI adoption, hiring plans and investment sentiment despite persistent economic concerns

SBP ends export development surcharge after government abolishes levy

SBP ends export development surcharge after government abolishes levy

Move eliminates 0.25% charge on export proceeds, easing cash-flow pressures and reducing transaction costs for exporters

Business
Goldman Sachs sees gold prices jumping 20% in 2026 despite market volatility

Goldman Sachs sees gold prices jumping 20% in 2026 despite market volatility

Weak jobs data, rising inflation and heavy central bank buying set the stage for a surge

Lifestyle
Inside Jama Taqseem’s Mirror of Society

Inside Jama Taqseem’s Mirror of Society

A closer look at the generational clashes, and relationship pressures that shape life inside Pakistani joint families.

  • A drama that exposes the emotional politics hidden inside the joint family system.
  • Highlights how small daily moments become power struggles over control and boundaries.
  • Sparks a national debate on tradition, autonomy, and what truly makes a home peaceful.
    • Lahore’s most creative café has a robot!play icon

    Lahore’s most creative café has a robot!

    Trio By Maham is redefining café culture with books, flowers and a robot server

    Jama Taqseem: The reality of joint familiesplay icon

    Jama Taqseem: The reality of joint families

    The drama is a mirror, exposing control, boundaries, gender roles, money, and the unspoken politics of joint families.

    Sports
    Trump, Infantino bromance in spotlight ahead of World Cup draw

    Trump, Infantino bromance in spotlight ahead of World Cup draw

    At a 2020 dinner in Davos, Infantino described Trump as "definitely a sportsman," comparing the US leader's character to that of elite athletes

    Australia's Cummins, Inglis in frame for second Ashes Test

    Australia's Cummins, Inglis in frame for second Ashes Test

    Australia have won 12 out of 13 pink ball Tests at home

    Haaland makes history as Man City hold off charging Fulham in wild 5-4 victory

    Haaland makes history as Man City hold off charging Fulham in wild 5-4 victory

    Haaland made history in the 17th minute with a blistering left-footed shot from Jeremy Doku's cross, scoring his 100th goal in his 111th game, 13 fewer than the previous fastest centurion Alan Shearer

    World
    Delhi records over 200,000 respiratory illness cases due to toxic air

    Delhi records over 200,000 respiratory illness cases due to toxic air

    Delhi, with its sprawling metropolitan region of 30 million residents, is regularly ranked among the world's most polluted capitals

    Israel says remains Hamas handed over on Tuesday are not those of a Gaza hostage

    Israel says remains Hamas handed over on Tuesday are not those of a Gaza hostage

    Hamas hands over remains described by the Red Cross as those of one of the last two deceased hostages still in Gaza

    Malaysia says search for long-missing flight MH370 to resume

    Malaysia says search for long-missing flight MH370 to resume

    The Boeing 777 carrying 239 people vanished from radar screens on March 8, 2014, while en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing in one of aviation's greatest enduring mysteries

    Sci-Tech
    Apple to resist India order to preload state-run app as political outcry builds

    Apple to resist India order to preload state-run app as political outcry builds

    India orders smartphone makers to preload state-owned cyber safety app

    India orders smartphone makers to preload state-owned cyber safety app

    The order gives major smartphone companies 90 days to ensure that the government's Sanchar Saathi app is pre-installed on new mobile phones

    Brazil approves world's first single-dose dengue vaccine

    Brazil approves world's first single-dose dengue vaccine

    US senators call for probe of scam ads on Facebook and Instagram

    US senators call for probe of scam ads on Facebook and Instagram

    Malaysia says it plans to ban social media for under-16s from 2026

    Malaysia says it plans to ban social media for under-16s from 2026

    Videos
    Videos

    Proposed 28th amendment could devolve power to local governments

    Kamran Khan says that the amendment could mark Pakistan’s first full devolution of power

    Videos

    Roshan Residencia Karachi: Corner luxury apartment review

    A detailed walkthrough and expert market insights

    Videos

    Inside Pakistan’s gutters: The hidden dangers sanitation workers face

    From toxic fumes to life-threatening injuries, Pakistani sanitation workers recount the dangers of every descent into the gutter

    2026 investment outlook: PSX triggers and risks explained

    2026 investment outlook: PSX triggers and risks explained

    PSX could reach 203,000 points by December 2026, delivering returns of 25-26 percent

    Pakistan’s sky-high taxes, super tax blamed for sluggish investment growth

    Pakistan’s sky-high taxes, super tax blamed for sluggish investment growth

    Kamran Khan says IMF urges Pakistan to simplify taxes, cut rates and ensure SIFC transparency

    Ufone–Telenor merger approved: What it means for Pakistan’s telecom future

    Ufone–Telenor merger approved: What it means for Pakistan’s telecom future

    The development places Pakistan Telecommunication Corporation Limited aka PTCL as one of the most dominant players in the country's telecom sector

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