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Pakistani man briefly abducted over viral video of girl playing cricket

Pakistani man briefly abducted over viral video of girl playing cricket

Viral video features eight-year-old Aina Wazir from North Waziristan demonstrating her cricketing skills

Global summit calls for 'secure, trustworthy and robust AI'

Global summit calls for 'secure, trustworthy and robust AI'

US, Pakistan commit to boosting trade and investment at high-level meeting

US, Pakistan commit to boosting trade and investment at high-level meeting

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Did Punjab government really purchase a Rs10 billion luxury jet?play icon

Did Punjab government really purchase a Rs10 billion luxury jet?

Authorities’ explanation has drawn pushback, with critics questioning its credibility

Pakistan-US relations show diplomatic warmth but limited tangible gainsplay icon

Pakistan-US relations show diplomatic warmth but limited tangible gains

Kamran Khan says US praise does not translate into meaningful trade, investment, or defense support for Pakistan

From Peshawar to Bollywood: Dilip Kumar’s forgotten family houseplay icon

From Peshawar to Bollywood: Dilip Kumar’s forgotten family house

Bollywood legend's birthplace in Peshawar is being restored with World Bank support and may soon open as a public museum

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UAE
UAE authorities warn of AI-powered e-begging scams during Ramadan

UAE authorities warn of AI-powered e-begging scams during Ramadan

Officials say scammers are exploiting AI to fabricate medical crises and trick the public into donating

UAE and Bahrain send 100 tons of emergency aid to Gaza for Ramadan

UAE and Bahrain send 100 tons of emergency aid to Gaza for Ramadan

Shipment, organized by Bahrain’s RHF and the Emirates Red Crescent, is en route to Gaza through Rafah via Al-Arish Airport

Abu Dhabi real estate market sees record growth in 2025

Abu Dhabi real estate market sees record growth in 2025

UAE to deploy 8 exaflop AI supercomputer in India

UAE to deploy 8 exaflop AI supercomputer in India

UAE, US discuss strategic ties, regional crises in Washington meeting

UAE, US discuss strategic ties, regional crises in Washington meeting

Pakistan
Pakistan’s Punjab province waives stamp duty on court-ordered transfers, mergers

Pakistan’s Punjab province waives stamp duty on court-ordered transfers, mergers

The move follows an order by the Lahore High Court to address the issue

Pakistan reinstates Karachi traffic police chief a month after removal

Pakistan reinstates Karachi traffic police chief a month after removal

Peer Muhammad Shah was replaced in January after the Gul Plaza fire killed 80, amid reports of traffic mismanagement during the emergency

Pakistan launches new electronics policy after assembly model falls short

Pakistan launches new electronics policy after assembly model falls short

Seven-year plan targets manufacturing and exports as past regime failed on localization

Business
Solar makers race to cut silver use after 130% price surge

Solar makers race to cut silver use after 130% price surge

Shift to copper could unlock billions in savings as metal costs squeeze panel margins

Lifestyle
Indian writer Roy quits Berlin Film Festival over Gaza row

Indian writer Roy quits Berlin Film Festival over Gaza row

Roy slams Gaza remarks by festival jury, withdraws from Berlin event

In Karachi, sober raves offer Gen Z a new kind of nightlife

In Karachi, sober raves offer Gen Z a new kind of nightlife

In Pakistan, a growing number of Gen Z are opting for 'sober socializing', joining a global trend as young people increasingly opt for healthier lifestyles

Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 Just Got Explosive

Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 just got explosive: ‘Aag Lage Basti Main’ leads a cinematic triple threat

Fahad Mustafa and Mahira Khan’s film takes center stage as multiple local and international releases line up for Eid-ul-Fitr 2026

Sports
Pakistan v New Zealand T20 World Cup match washed out

Pakistan v New Zealand T20 World Cup match washed out

The teams earned one point each from the abandoned first fixture of the tournament's Super Eight stage

Babar Azam’s World Cup power-play strike rate falls short of team’s needs: coach

Babar Azam’s World Cup power-play strike rate falls short of team’s needs: coach

Hesson says Babar’s World Cup power-play strike rate under 100 doesn’t meet team expectations

Vaughan calls for probe into reports Pakistan stars sidelined from Hundred

Vaughan calls for probe into reports Pakistan stars sidelined from Hundred

BBC reports the issue may affect next month’s Hundred player auction

World
Brazil, India eye critical minerals deal as leaders meet

Brazil, India eye critical minerals deal as leaders meet

The two countries have set a trade target of $20 billion to be achieved by 2030

Trump pushes US toward war with Iran as advisers urge focus on economy

Trump pushes US toward war with Iran as advisers urge focus on economy

Trump has ordered a huge buildup of forces in the Middle East and preparations for a potential multi-week air attack on Iran

Virus kills dozens of tigers in Thailand park

Virus kills dozens of tigers in Thailand park

Chiang Mai livestock office confirms canine distemper and respiratory bacterial infections