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Pakistan urges restraint, dialogue in call with Iran amid Gulf tensions

Pakistan urges restraint, dialogue in call with Iran amid Gulf tensions

Ishaq Dar urges restraint and dialogue with Iran's FM as Gulf tensions escalate, citing the June 2026 Islamabad MoU amid rising regional risk

US Senator and Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies at 71

US Senator and Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies at 71

India says 10 rescued, one missing after vessel attacked off Oman

India says 10 rescued, one missing after vessel attacked off Oman

Qatar's former ruler Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies

Qatar's former ruler Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies

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How Valika Hospital became the center of an HIV outbreak in Pakistanplay icon

How Valika Hospital became the center of an HIV outbreak in Pakistan

A hospital-linked HIV outbreak affected over 100 children and exposed serious patient safety concerns

Pakistan's retail problem: what's keeping local brands from going globalplay icon

Pakistan's retail problem: what's keeping local brands from going global

Asfandyar Khattak, Chairman of the Chainstore Association of Pakistan, breaks it down

Pakistan, Qatar step up diplomacy as US-Iran fighting easesplay icon

Pakistan, Qatar step up diplomacy as US-Iran fighting eases

Kamran Khan says technical talks continue despite clashes, keeping hopes alive for the Islamabad MoU

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UAE
Iran strikes Gulf neighbors after new US attacks

Iran strikes Gulf neighbors after new US attacks

Iran strikes Gulf neighbours after new US attacks on its forces, closing the Strait of Hormuz and firing missiles at Qatar, the UAE and Bahrain

UAE President's Kuwait visit underscores regional solidarity after air defenses intercept Iranian missiles

UAE President's Kuwait visit underscores regional solidarity after air defenses intercept Iranian missiles

The UAE President's Kuwait visit on Thursday reinforces bilateral solidarity after Kuwaiti air defenses successfully intercepted an Iranian missile barrage

UAE adviser says Iran failing to commit to de-escalation after Gulf attacks

UAE adviser says Iran failing to commit to de-escalation after Gulf attacks

Arada launches Arada Capital, targets $5 billion in assets

Arada launches Arada Capital, targets $5 billion in assets

UAE real estate sector maintains strong momentum in H1 2026

UAE real estate sector maintains strong momentum in H1 2026

Pakistan
Pakistan raises petrol price, hikes petroleum levy to record PKR 80 per liter

Pakistan raises petrol price, hikes petroleum levy to record PKR 80 per liter

Pakistan raised petrol and diesel prices from July 12, pushing the petroleum levy on petrol to a record PKR80 per litre to meet IMF revenue targets

Operation Shaban: 88 militants killed in Balochistan since July 5 as operation continues

Operation Shaban: 88 militants killed in Balochistan since July 5 as operation continues

Nine more militants were killed in Operation Shaban in Balochistan on Saturday, raising the total since July 5 to 88, according to state media

Pakistan Sukuk issuance hits record PKR 3.5 trillion in FY2026 as debt reforms advance

Pakistan Sukuk issuance hits record PKR 3.5 trillion in FY2026 as debt reforms advance

Pakistan's sovereign Sukuk issuance nearly doubled to a record PKR 3.5 trillion in FY2026 as the government deepens Islamic debt markets and reforms debt management

Business
Pakistan’s gas sector burden grows as circular debt reaches PKR 3.6 trillion

Pakistan’s gas sector burden grows as circular debt reaches PKR 3.6 trillion

Late payment surcharges rise to PKR 1.723 trillion, nearly matching the principal outstanding amount, while tariff differential claims remain the largest driver of debt

Lifestyle
Asim Azhar tops charts in India as Diljit's film gets banned

Asim Azhar tops charts in India as Diljit's film gets banned

Asim Azhar's latest track, Aarzu, becomes his second-highest-charting song on Spotify India, whereas Diljit Dosanjh's film Satluj has been removed from ZEE5 just two days after its release.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry at Madison Square Garden in star-studded ceremony

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry at Madison Square Garden in star-studded ceremony

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce officially married Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York, officiated by Adam Sandler, in a star-studded ceremony

Spider-Man is swinging back with tickets on sale now

Spider-Man is swinging back with tickets on sale now

The announcement has sent fans across the globe into a frenzy, with social media buzzing over the web-slinger's next adventure

Sports
Spain into World Cup semi-final against France after Merino's late winner beats Belgium

Spain into World Cup semi-final against France after Merino's late winner beats Belgium

Mikel Merino struck in the 88th minute to send Spain past Belgium 2-1 and into a World Cup semi-final against France on Tuesday

Mbappe fires France past Morocco and into the World Cup semi-finals

Mbappe fires France past Morocco and into the World Cup semi-finals

France beat Morocco 2-0 at the World Cup 2026 quarter-finals, with Mbappe scoring after missing a penalty, setting up a last-four clash

Zverev beats Fritz to reach maiden Wimbledon semi-final

Zverev beats Fritz to reach maiden Wimbledon semi-final

Alexander Zverev ended his Fritz curse in straight sets to book a first Wimbledon semi-final spot, where he will face British wildcard Arthur Fery

World
South Korea issues first emergency heatwave warning under new rating system

South Korea issues first emergency heatwave warning under new rating system

South Korea issued its first emergency heatwave warning under a new alert system, as officials work to address longer and more intense heatwaves

Police arrest 28-year-old suspect in Ann Widdecombe murder case

Police arrest 28-year-old suspect in Ann Widdecombe murder case

A 28-year-old man is in custody over the Ann Widdecombe murder case, days after the former Conservative minister was found dead in Devon

Political violence shadows Bangladesh's new government

Political violence shadows Bangladesh's new government

Political violence in Bangladesh continues six months after new PM Tarique Rahman vowed to end state-backed killings and impunity