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Trump says ‘good chance’ of Iran deal as he threatens strikes over Strait of Hormuz

Trump says ‘good chance’ of Iran deal as he threatens strikes over Strait of Hormuz

US president issues stark warning after rescue operation while regional war disrupts oil shipping and escalates tensions

Afghanistan seeks to boost trade with Central Asia to $10 bn

Afghanistan seeks to boost trade with Central Asia to $10 bn

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Karachi’s PKR 1.5B People’s Square stands emptyplay icon

Karachi’s PKR 1.5B People’s Square stands empty

Once meant as a modern public space, Karachi’s People’s Square now stands empty despite heavy investment

Pakistan Idol Season 2 on hold amid tensions, dispute settled

Pakistan Idol Season 2 on hold amid tensions, dispute settled

Photographer Ahsan Qureshy retains official role as The Merchant Holdings (Private) Limited confirms amicable resolution amid ongoing uncertainty.

Dispute between Ahsan Qureshy and MHL resolved through mutual understanding

Qureshy continues as official photographer for Pakistan Idol

Season 2 finale still delayed due to prevailing national and regional tensions

Visually impaired girls in Peshawar face an educational dead end

Visually impaired girls in Peshawar face an educational dead end

In Pakistan’s northwest, blind girls must choose between staying home or chasing dreams that have no classroom

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UAE
Iran strikes hit energy infrastructure across Gulf states

Iran strikes hit energy infrastructure across Gulf states

Gulf countries have faced repeated drone and missile salvos from Iran over past weeks in response to US and Israeli strikes that began at the end of February

Fire breaks out at Abu Dhabi petrochemical plant after intercepted attack, authorities say

Fire breaks out at Abu Dhabi petrochemical plant after intercepted attack, authorities say

UAE halts operations at a Borouge plant after falling debris sparked fires during intercepted aerial attacks

Shrapnel hits Dubai Internet City building after aerial interception; no injuries reported

Shrapnel hits Dubai Internet City building after aerial interception; no injuries reported

Abu Dhabi gas complex shut after intercepted attack injures 12

Abu Dhabi gas complex shut after intercepted attack injures 12

Dubai Catholic churches suspend all masses amid safety directives: report

Dubai Catholic churches suspend all masses amid safety directives: report

Pakistan
Pakistan’s KP declares energy emergency amid regional conflict pressures

Pakistan’s KP declares energy emergency amid regional conflict pressures

Authorities impose early market closures and lighting curbs as fuel costs rise due to Iran-US-Israel war

Pakistan approves its first Shariah-compliant credit risk-sharing product

Pakistan approves its first Shariah-compliant credit risk-sharing product

Move will enable Islamic financial institutions to expand financing to small businesses, farmers

Pakistan rejects misleading reports on UAE deposits, calls transaction routine

Pakistan rejects misleading reports on UAE deposits, calls transaction routine

Pakistan clarifies UAE deposit repayment is routine, reaffirms deep bilateral partnership

Business
Pakistan cuts petrol by PKR 80 a day after record price hike

Pakistan cuts petrol by PKR 80 a day after record price hike

PM says cabinet will donate six months’ salary to national exchequer

Lifestyle
Housefull shows and big laughs: ‘Aag Lage Basti Mein’ shines this Eid

Housefull shows and big laughs: ‘Aag Lage Basti Mein’ shines this Eid

Directed by Bilal Atif, the film sustains momentum with pop-culture references, measured songs and strong ensemble turns

Pakistan court orders Meesha Shafi to pay damages to Ali Zafar

Pakistan court orders Meesha Shafi to pay damages to Ali Zafar

A local court orders PKR 5 million in damages over 2018 harassment allegations dispute

Acting vs tailoring: Khush Naseebi stars test their skills in a Darzi Speed Challengeplay icon

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

Sports
Sameer Minhas stars as Islamabad rout Rawalpindiz in twin city derby

Sameer Minhas stars as Islamabad rout Rawalpindiz in twin city derby

Rawalpindiz remain winless after three matches in their debut HBL PSL season

Naeem, Emon's batting blitz help Qalandars sail past Sultans

Naeem, Emon's batting blitz help Qalandars sail past Sultans

After handing Multan Sultans their first loss, Lahore Qalandars rise to second on the HBL PSL 2026 points table, with both teams on four points from three games, winning two and losing one

Azam’s belligerent 74 helps Karachi Kings cruise past Rawalpindiz

Azam’s belligerent 74 helps Karachi Kings cruise past Rawalpindiz

For the first time since 2018, the Kings kick off their HBL PSL campaign with three straight wins after a dramatic victory over the Pindiz

World
Eight Israelis arrested after overnight settler assault on Palestinian village in West Bank

Eight Israelis arrested after overnight settler assault on Palestinian village in West Bank

Police detain suspects over arson and attack in Qusra as rising settler violence draws Israeli criticism

US media says commandos probed deep into Iran to rescue downed airman

US media says commandos probed deep into Iran to rescue downed airman

American commandos converging on the officer fired their weapons to keep Iranian forces away from the rescue site

Taiwan opposition leader to make 'peace' visit to China, first in 10 years

Taiwan opposition leader to make 'peace' visit to China, first in 10 years

Cheng Li-wun, who will become the first sitting chairperson of the Kuomintang (KMT) to travel to China in a decade, says she wants to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping to build cross-strait 'peace'