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Mecca pact in spotlight as Shehbaz, Munir share top spot among most influential Muslims

Mecca pact in spotlight as Shehbaz, Munir share top spot among most influential Muslims

PM Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir share the top spot in the 2027 list of most influential Muslims, recognizing the Mecca defense pact.

Pakistan stocks face volatile week amid geopolitical risks

Pakistan stocks face volatile week amid geopolitical risks

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Overseas job opportunities narrow for Pakistanisplay icon

Overseas job opportunities narrow for Pakistanis

The decline could challenge Pakistan’s goal of doubling annual remittances to $80 billion over five years.

Wilmar-Unity dispute exposes alleged Rs54 billion accounting irregularitiesplay icon

Wilmar-Unity dispute exposes alleged Rs54 billion accounting irregularities

Kamran Khan examines fraud allegations, regulatory failures and a business dispute now before courts

Pakistan’s fuel price policy: Is refinery investment at risk?play icon

Pakistan’s fuel price policy: Is refinery investment at risk?

Pakistan’s new petrol pricing policy offers consumer relief but raises concerns over refinery profits, investment and future energy security

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UAE
UAE announces three-day Eid Al Etihad break for federal employees in 2026

UAE announces three-day Eid Al Etihad break for federal employees in 2026

The UAE has announced a three-day Eid Al Etihad break for 2026 from December 2 to 4, giving federal employees a five-day holiday with the weekend.

Fujairah Crown Prince leads funeral prayer for victim of crash that killed 14

Fujairah Crown Prince leads funeral prayer for victim of crash that killed 14

Fujairah Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi led the funeral prayer for a victim of the Fujairah crash, which killed 14 and injured 30 in a 23-vehicle pileup.

UAE property sector sees broad-based growth as foreign investment rises

UAE property sector sees broad-based growth as foreign investment rises

Two men ordered to pay investor Dh4.7 million over fake UAE Golden Visa

Two men ordered to pay investor Dh4.7 million over fake UAE Golden Visa

Pakistan
Army major among 4 troops martyred, 24 terrorists killed in Balochistan, KP

Army major among 4 troops martyred, 24 terrorists killed in Balochistan, KP

Army major among 4 troops martyred, 24 terrorists killed in Balochistan and North Waziristan, ISPR says, as security forces face armed drone attacks

Zardari, Shehbaz discuss political, economic and security situation

Zardari, Shehbaz discuss political, economic and security situation

Zardari and Shehbaz discuss the political, economic and security situation in Lahore, reaffirming coalition cooperation and economic stability

KP suspends gold mining across province, orders judicial probe into illegal operations

KP suspends gold mining across province, orders judicial probe into illegal operations

KP halts gold mining across the province after the Kohat police attack, as Governor Kundi orders an inquiry into who shielded illegal operators

Business
ICCI urges removal of business barriers to attract investment

ICCI urges removal of business barriers to attract investment

ICCI urges removal of business barriers after visiting the SIFC one-window facility, saying simpler procedures could revive industry and boost exports

Lifestyle
Surtaal Music Academy: Meet the young voices of androon Lahore

Surtaal Music Academy: Meet the young voices of androon Lahore

From learning the fundamentals of singing to performing in front of audiences at the Pakistan Super League, these young artists are already taking their first steps towards bigger stages

Can AI change the future of Pakistani cinema?play icon

Can AI change the future of Pakistani cinema?

From generating scenes and directing AI performances to getting Urdu dialogue and emotional nuance right, the filmmakers discuss the creative possibilities and technical challenges of AI filmmaking

Inside Collected XX: How unconventional fabrics become wearable fashionplay icon

Inside Collected XX: How unconventional fabrics become wearable fashion

Can old fabrics become the future of fashion? Collected XX is making a case for looking at what we already have a little differently

Sports
Pakistan edge Bangladesh to reach SAFF Championship final

Pakistan edge Bangladesh to reach SAFF Championship final

Abdul Samad's strike in the 86th minute proves decisive as Pakistan set up title clash against arch-rivals India

Pakistan U17 beat Laos 3-0 to keep Asian Cup Qualification hopes alive

Pakistan U17 beat Laos 3-0 to keep Asian Cup Qualification hopes alive

Muhammad Essa scores twice as Young Shaheens defeat hosts Laos to move level on points with Iran in Group D

India beat Pakistan to win U19 Asia Cup 2026

India beat Pakistan to win U19 Asia Cup 2026

Usman Khan’s magnificent century helped defending champions Pakistan to set 338-run target for India in the U19 Asia Cup 2026 final

World
Pakistan nominates Musadik Malik to attend SCO dialogue in New Delhi

Pakistan nominates Musadik Malik to attend SCO dialogue in New Delhi

Climate Minister Musadik Malik will represent Pakistan at the SCO dialogue in New Delhi from November 20 to 22, as member states discuss cultural ties and exchanges

Iran says US cannot portray itself as victim while waging war

Iran says US cannot portray itself as victim while waging war

Iran accuses US of aggression at the UN, demanding an end to the war and the naval blockade while warning of an immediate response to any new attack

Two oil tankers catch fire in Strait of Hormuz as Iran warns ships off unauthorized routes

Two oil tankers catch fire in Strait of Hormuz as Iran warns ships off unauthorized routes

Two commercial oil tankers explode after striking naval mines in the southern sector of the Strait of Hormuz, prompting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy to issue a stern warning to international shipping companies against bypassing