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Pakistan marks 79th Independence Day with calls for unity, reforms and regional peace

Pakistan marks 79th Independence Day with calls for unity, reforms and regional peace

Pakistan's 79th Independence Day began with a 31-gun salute in Islamabad as leaders called for national unity, economic reform and regional stability

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Fauji Cement, Lucky Cement, Meezan Bank: Who won Q4FY26?play icon

Fauji Cement, Lucky Cement, Meezan Bank: Who won Q4FY26?

Fauji Cement, Lucky Cement and Meezan Bank reported strong earnings and dividends, with margin gains shaping their latest results. Here’s what their numbers mean for investors and the PSX.

Pakistan at 80: Can new provinces fix its governance crisis?play icon

Pakistan at 80: Can new provinces fix its governance crisis?

Kamran Khan says Pakistan needs to rethink how governance is delivered and power is distributed as debate over new provinces and administrative reforms grows

Pakkay Dost season 4 returns on August 22 with new characters and fresh songs

Pakkay Dost season 4 returns on August 22 with new characters and fresh songs

Bilal Maqsood's Urdu children's puppet show Pakkay Dost is back for season 4 on August 22, with two new characters and weekly episodes on YouTube

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UAE
UAE extradites suspected cartel boss Kinahan to Ireland

UAE extradites suspected cartel boss Kinahan to Ireland

The UAE extradited alleged cartel boss Daniel Kinahan to Ireland to face trial, ending years of legal battles over his extradition.

UAE urges residents to verify messages before sharing

UAE urges residents to verify messages before sharing

UAE's TDRA urges residents to verify messages before sharing, warning that forwarding fake content can carry legal liability

ADNOC Distribution posts record first-half profit as fuel volumes hit new high

ADNOC Distribution posts record first-half profit as fuel volumes hit new high

Dubai holiday rental revenue falls 46.5%, but returns beat long-term rentals

Dubai holiday rental revenue falls 46.5%, but returns beat long-term rentals

Dubai's Centre for Harboring supports nearly 11,700 residency violators in 2026

Dubai's Centre for Harboring supports nearly 11,700 residency violators in 2026

Pakistan
Lahore rocked by attacks on police, three officers killed

Lahore rocked by attacks on police, three officers killed

Three police officers were killed in Lahore attacks targeting personnel, prompting tighter security ahead of Independence Day events

Beer bust in Islamabad leads to major cybercrime and trafficking investigation

Beer bust in Islamabad leads to major cybercrime and trafficking investigation

A routine Islamabad beer seizure led investigators to a major cybercrime and human trafficking probe involving hundreds of foreign nationals

Pakistanis most value hospitality, food and natural beauty, survey finds

Pakistanis most value hospitality, food and natural beauty, survey finds

New Ipsos survey finds Pakistanis most value hospitality, food and natural beauty, offering an upbeat view ahead of Independence Day

Business
Pakistan records strongest fiscal performance in over two decades in FY26

Pakistan records strongest fiscal performance in over two decades in FY26

Pakistan's fiscal deficit fell to 2.6% of GDP in FY26 while the primary surplus hit a 26-year high, marking the country's best fiscal performance in decades

Lifestyle
Germany to scrap 'accompanied drinking' for 14- and 15-year-olds

Germany to scrap 'accompanied drinking' for 14- and 15-year-olds

Berlin plans to end "accompanied drinking," the rule letting 14- and 15-year-olds drink alcohol with their parents, citing health risks to teens.

The Unstoppable Atif Aslam: A 20-Year Legacy and a Brand New Chapter

The Unstoppable Atif Aslam: A 20-Year Legacy and a Brand New Chapter

As Subah Aye Na drops on July 31, Spotify celebrates the artist’s staggering 8 billion streams and a trans-generational appeal that defies borders.

Trailer for ‘I Play Rocky’ offers look at Sylvester Stallone’s rise from hardship to Hollywood fame

Trailer for ‘I Play Rocky’ offers look at Sylvester Stallone’s rise from hardship to Hollywood fame

Anthony Ippolito stars as a young Stallone in a film focused on persistence before Hollywood fame

Sports
Asian Games 2026: India, Pakistan can meet only in medal matches

Asian Games 2026: India, Pakistan can meet only in medal matches

Unlike ICC competitions, where India and Pakistan are often placed in the same group, the Asian Games draw has kept the two teams apart in the early stages

Farhan, Moqim and Hasan star as Pakistan Blues make winning start in National Champions Cup

Farhan, Moqim and Hasan star as Pakistan Blues make winning start in National Champions Cup

Sahibzada Farhan produced the defining performance of the match, scoring 102 from 101 deliveries to register his ninth List A century.

PCC Select XI squad announced for three-day fixture against Pakistan

PCC Select XI squad announced for three-day fixture against Pakistan

The fixture will provide Pakistan with valuable preparation ahead of their challenging Test series in England.

World
Iran calls for compensation after Hormuz oil spill reaches Qeshm island

Iran calls for compensation after Hormuz oil spill reaches Qeshm island

Iran is demanding compensation after an oil spill in the Strait of Hormuz reached its Qeshm island, blaming a foreign bulk carrier

Heavy rain soaks eastern Japan, prompting highest-level warning

Heavy rain soaks eastern Japan, prompting highest-level warning

Heavy rain soaked eastern Japan, flooding homes and prompting Chiba's first-ever highest-level warning from weather officials

Iran rejects Trump claims of US control over Hormuz as 'lies'

Iran rejects Trump claims of US control over Hormuz as 'lies'

Iran's military rejected as "lies" Trump's claim of US control over the Strait of Hormuz, saying the waterway is fully under Iranian control