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Migrants vanish in Libya, leaving Pakistani families searching for answers

Migrants vanish in Libya, leaving Pakistani families searching for answers

Families in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa seek answers after 37 Pakistani migrants vanished in Libya following crackdown operations along Mediterranean routes

Nine dead in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon

Nine dead in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon

India's Modi woos youth with free coaching, AI training

India's Modi woos youth with free coaching, AI training

Spotlight
Self-reliance starts with health: Haleon Pakistan CEOplay icon

Self-reliance starts with health: Haleon Pakistan CEO

Qawi Naseer highlights the difference between responsible self-care and the risks of self-medication.

Pakistan's date workers toil through rising heat

Pakistan's date workers toil through rising heat

Pakistan's date workers battle record heat in Sindh's Khairpur district, risking heatstroke and illness as temperatures soar past 42°C this summer

Fauji Cement, Lucky Cement, Meezan Bank: Who won Q4FY26?play icon

Fauji Cement, Lucky Cement, Meezan Bank: Who won Q4FY26?

Fauji Cement, Lucky Cement and Meezan Bank reported strong earnings and dividends, with margin gains shaping their latest results. Here’s what their numbers mean for investors and the PSX.

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UAE
UAE state oil company says vessel attacked in Hormuz strait

UAE state oil company says vessel attacked in Hormuz strait

UAE's ADNOC says one of its vessels was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, the latest incident as Iran keeps up strikes on shipping

UAE says Iran attacked two ADNOC vessels in Hormuz strait

UAE says Iran attacked two ADNOC vessels in Hormuz strait

UAE blames Iran for attacks on two ADNOC vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, reporting no injuries as tensions in the waterway escalate

UAE extradites suspected cartel boss Kinahan to Ireland

UAE extradites suspected cartel boss Kinahan to Ireland

UAE urges residents to verify messages before sharing

UAE urges residents to verify messages before sharing

ADNOC Distribution posts record first-half profit as fuel volumes hit new high

ADNOC Distribution posts record first-half profit as fuel volumes hit new high

Pakistan
Chief of Army Staff hosts Independence Day reception for Pakistan Army veterans

Chief of Army Staff hosts Independence Day reception for Pakistan Army veterans

Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir hosted a reception for Pakistan Army veterans on Independence Day to honor their national service

Two suspects in Lahore police killings shot dead in encounter, third escapes

Two suspects in Lahore police killings shot dead in encounter, third escapes

Three suspects were allegedly involved in two separate attacks on police in Lahore on Thursday

Pakistan marks 79th Independence Day with calls for unity, reforms and regional peace

Pakistan marks 79th Independence Day with calls for unity, reforms and regional peace

Pakistan's 79th Independence Day began with a 31-gun salute in Islamabad as leaders called for national unity, economic reform and regional stability

Business
Pakistan approves PKR 1.34 per litre increase in fuel dealers' margins

Pakistan approves PKR 1.34 per litre increase in fuel dealers' margins

Pakistan's ECC approves a PKR 1.34 per litre hike in fuel dealers' margins, raising the rate to PKR 9.98

Lifestyle
Pakkay Dost season 4 returns on August 22 with new characters and fresh songs

Pakkay Dost season 4 returns on August 22 with new characters and fresh songs

Bilal Maqsood's Urdu children's puppet show Pakkay Dost is back for season 4 on August 22, with two new characters and weekly episodes on YouTube

Germany to scrap 'accompanied drinking' for 14- and 15-year-olds

Germany to scrap 'accompanied drinking' for 14- and 15-year-olds

Berlin plans to end "accompanied drinking," the rule letting 14- and 15-year-olds drink alcohol with their parents, citing health risks to teens.

The Unstoppable Atif Aslam: A 20-Year Legacy and a Brand New Chapter

The Unstoppable Atif Aslam: A 20-Year Legacy and a Brand New Chapter

As Subah Aye Na drops on July 31, Spotify celebrates the artist’s staggering 8 billion streams and a trans-generational appeal that defies borders.

Sports
Will the 2026 FIH Men’s World Cup spur Pakistan hockey’s revival?

Will the 2026 FIH Men’s World Cup spur Pakistan hockey’s revival?

After years of decline, Pakistan hockey enters the 2026 World Cup with a new setup, fresh backing and a point to prove

Asian Games 2026: India, Pakistan can meet only in medal matches

Asian Games 2026: India, Pakistan can meet only in medal matches

Unlike ICC competitions, where India and Pakistan are often placed in the same group, the Asian Games draw has kept the two teams apart in the early stages

Farhan, Moqim and Hasan star as Pakistan Blues make winning start in National Champions Cup

Farhan, Moqim and Hasan star as Pakistan Blues make winning start in National Champions Cup

Sahibzada Farhan produced the defining performance of the match, scoring 102 from 101 deliveries to register his ninth List A century.

World
Iran asserts sovereignty over Strait of Hormuz and rejects Trump territory claims

Iran asserts sovereignty over Strait of Hormuz and rejects Trump territory claims

Iran asserts full sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, rejecting Donald Trump's threat to declare the strategic energy waterway a US territory

State media says Israeli strike in south Lebanon kills seven people in Ansar

State media says Israeli strike in south Lebanon kills seven people in Ansar

A deadly Israeli strike in south Lebanon killed seven people in Ansar, marking the worst casualty toll since a June framework deal was reached

Ex-Cambridge professor Jason Arday found dead following plagiarism controversy

Ex-Cambridge professor Jason Arday found dead following plagiarism controversy

Former Cambridge professor Jason Arday was found dead in London following a high-profile plagiarism scandal, resignation, and allegations of harassment