Pakistan says Iran-US talks to resume in Switzerland next week
Pakistan says Iran-US technical talks will resume in Switzerland next week after a brief pause, with Islamabad and Doha continuing to mediate
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Spotlight
Massive SOE losses force Pakistan toward privatization
Prime Minister’s Adviser on Privatization Muhammad Ali explains how Pakistan plans more SOE sales after PIA amid losses of PKR 832.8 billion
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Pakistan gains strategic relevance as US-Iran diplomacy reshapes region
Kamran Khan says the key question is how Pakistan can turn its geographic position and connectivity into real gains in trade, investment and economic activity
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Can Pakistan's peacekeeping role in Iran war give it an economic dividend?
Pakistan's peacekeeping role in the Iran war has won global praise, but can it turn that diplomatic capital into real economic gains?
Jun 23, 2026
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Shorts
Dubai launches Flexi Rent scheme allowing tenants to pay monthly
Dubai's new Flexi Rent initiative lets tenants choose monthly, quarterly or semiannual payment plans. The DLD has partnered with 12 real estate firms to roll out the scheme
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UAE to launch first passenger train this month: statement
UAE will launch its first passenger train this month, with Etihad Rail's Abu Dhabi-Fujairah route starting June 30
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Cnergyico books first US crude cargo for FY27 amid weak fuel demand
Refiner imported 7.1 million barrels of US crude worth USD 745 million in FY26; first FY27 cargo due in July
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Pakistan passes PKR 18.77 trillion budget after opposition walkout
Pakistan's parliament passed an PKR 18.77 trillion budget for FY2026-27 after an opposition walkout over the finance bill
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Why Imtiaz Ali’s ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’ is the Emotional Reset We Didn’t Know We Needed
Blending modern dating dilemmas with the timeless heartbreak of the Partition, this cinematic masterpiece asks: Can we ever truly move on from the places and people, we leave behind?
A brilliant contrast between today’s fleeting, complicated romances and the enduring, life-long loyalty of a bygone era.
A masterclass in storytelling where a simple smartphone screen achieves the impossible, reconnecting a shattered heart to its ancestral roots.
A soul-stirring finale track that serves as a powerful, tear-jerking anthem against the devastating human cost of borders and wars.
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Ronaldo double lifts Portugal, Ghana earn draw against England
Cristiano Ronaldo's double sent Portugal top of form with a 5-0 win, while Ghana held England to a goalless draw at the World Cup
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Australia crush Pakistan by 113 runs in Women's T20 World Cup
Ellyse Perry's all-round display sealed Australia's 113-run win over Pakistan in the Women's T20 World Cup, extending their unbeaten run
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Relegation was inevitable: Pakistan hockey's Pro League disaster exposes deep-rooted failures
The latest setback came in a painful 4-3 defeat to arch-rivals India at the Lee Valley Hockey & Tennis Centre in London on Tuesday
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India tightens FCRA rules for NGOs, bars foreign nationals as key functionaries
India has amended FCRA rules, requiring NGOs to declare activities, disclose social media accounts, and bar foreign nationals as key functionaries from receiving overseas funds
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