How quadcopter drones are reshaping militancy in northwest Pakistan
Police data shows 246 militant drone attacks in KP this year, with Bannu reporting the highest number
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Spotlight
Netanyahu’s Pakistan remark fuels debate over Israel’s global media narrative
Amber Shamsi discusses Israel’s digital outreach strategy, including reports on its 2026 Hasbara budget allocation
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Gulf states push diplomacy as Trump delays possible Iran attack
Kamran Khan says Arab leaders warned Washington that a strike on Iran could destabilize the entire Middle East.
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Pakistan’s FY27 budget dilemma: Relief for citizens or another wave of taxes?
IMF pressure, fiscal gaps and tax reforms dominate debate as govt finalizes crucial FY27 budget plans.
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Shorts
UN Security Council condemns drone attack on UAE nuclear plant
UN Security Council unanimously condemned the drone strike on UAE's Barakah nuclear plant. Abu Dhabi says the drones came from Iraq
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UAE says drones that targeted Barakah nuclear power plant came from Iraqi territory
UAE air defenses intercepted six hostile drones targeting the Barakah nuclear power plant and other sites, with all attacks traced back to Iraqi territory
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Pakistan restarts offshore oil and gas exploration after nearly two decades
Government has signed 23 agreements with up to $1 billion in potential investment across two phases
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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.
May 12, 2026
May 12, 2026
Arsenal crowned Premier League champions for first time in 22 years
Arsenal became Premier League champions for the first time since 2004 after Man City drew at Bournemouth
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Bangladesh on brink of 2-0 Test series sweep against Pakistan
While chasing a daunting 437 in the second Test, Pakistan are 316-7 at the end of day four as Taijul Islam’s four-wicket haul put Bangladesh firmly in control
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Jannik Sinner primed for career Grand Slam at Roland Garros
Jannik Sinner enters Roland Garros as overwhelming favourite to complete a career Grand Slam, with rival Alcaraz ruled out through injury
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Israel says 430 Gaza flotilla activists being transferred to Israel
Israeli forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla bound for Gaza, detaining 430 activists
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