IMF reaches staff-level agreement with Pakistan, unlocking $1.2 billion
Deal covers key program reviews as Fund warns of risks from Middle East conflict
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Spotlight
Strait of Hormuz disruption exposes global oil dependence
Gulf exporters lead supply, while China, India, Japan and South Korea drive demand, making them most exposed to disruptions
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Trump extends Iran strike pause as G7 weighs Hormuz crisis
Kamran Khan highlights a deepening US-Iran deadlock as Trump extends strike deadline by 10 days
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Karachi’s BRT Red Line project plagued by delays, rising costs
Karachi’s 23-km BRT Red Line is just 37% complete, costs $600M, and faces delays to December 2027 amid disputes and mismanagement
Mar 27, 2026
Mar 27, 2026
Shorts
Frontline UAE hardens stance over Iran war
Analyst says Iran’s focus on the UAE makes the conflict deeply personal and dangerous, while the country seeks a stable end to the war
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UAE intercepts missiles, UAVs in latest Iranian attack
Since the start of the recent Iranian attacks, UAE defenses have engaged a total of 378 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,835 UAVs
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Pakistan cyber agency files case against Kashmir protest leader
NCCIA alleges Shoukat Nawaz Mir’s viral speech sought to incite fear and hostility toward state institutions
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Mideast war leaves 6,000 tons of tea stuck at Kenya port
Around 65 percent of the east African tea market has been affected by the war
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Acting vs tailoring: Khush Naseebi stars test their skills in a Darzi Speed Challenge
From quick stitching tasks to rapid fashion questions, cast has to prove if they can actually survive in a tailor’s shop before Eid
Mar 21, 2026
Mar 21, 2026
Hasan takes four as Kings stand tall against Gladiators in a thriller
Moeen Ali was adjudged the player of the match for his crucial knock of 48 off 29 balls and his important contribution with the ball, giving away just 26 runs
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Lahore to host National Women's T20 Tournament
Five teams will compete in the 17-day tournament, with Stars, Challengers, Conquerors, Invincibles and Strikers all in contention
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Fakhar, Raza star as Qalandars fly-high in HBL PSL 2026 opener
Chasing 200, Hyderabad Kingsmen were bundled out for 130, with all Qalandars’ bowlers contributing after a brilliant batting performance
Mar 26, 2026
Mar 27, 2026
Ukraine, Saudi signed air defense deal: senior officials
Ukraine has proposed swapping its interceptors for vastly more expensive air-defense missiles that Gulf countries are using to down Iranian drones
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