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AJK elections: Polling begins in Mirpur division under tight security

AJK elections: Polling begins in Mirpur division under tight security

AJK elections polling opened in Mirpur division on Monday, with 288 candidates contesting as security forces deploy across 2,316 stations

Oil prices sink as US-Iran pause fuels fresh Hormuz hopes

Oil prices sink as US-Iran pause fuels fresh Hormuz hopes

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Naya Nazimabad REIT IPO explained: Invest from PKR 2,500play icon

Naya Nazimabad REIT IPO explained: Invest from PKR 2,500

CEO Muhammad Ejaz explains the Naya Nazimabad REIT IPO, pricing, returns, and investor risks

PML-N, PPP clash over AJK polls despite coalition ties, as PTI plans August 5 long marchplay icon

PML-N, PPP clash over AJK polls despite coalition ties, as PTI plans August 5 long march

Party leaders debate the battle for 45 constituencies and 12 refugee seats on The Story Behind, as worsening floods and wildfires expose a widening global climate emergency.

Can Pakistan mediate the Iran-US-Houthi conflict?play icon

Can Pakistan mediate the Iran-US-Houthi conflict?

The latest on Red Sea tensions and the viral movement challenging India's political establishment

Shorts
UAE
Dubai real estate cooldown lets residents upgrade as war rattles market

Dubai real estate cooldown lets residents upgrade as war rattles market

Dubai real estate prices are easing amid Mideast war fallout, letting residents like Steve upgrade homes for 15% less rent

UAE, Canada conclude trade pact talks in record time

UAE, Canada conclude trade pact talks in record time

Canada and the UAE have concluded CEPA free trade negotiations in record time, aiming to cut tariffs and expand economic ties

Pakistan, UAE and six Muslim states condemn Israeli actions at Al-Aqsa Mosque

Pakistan, UAE and six Muslim states condemn Israeli actions at Al-Aqsa Mosque

DP World to develop two new Fujairah terminals under 50-year concession deal

DP World to develop two new Fujairah terminals under 50-year concession deal

Saudi, UAE ministers use social media to signal unity after months of tension

Saudi, UAE ministers use social media to signal unity after months of tension

Pakistan
Woman dies, 25 sick after suspected food poisoning at KP charity meal

Woman dies, 25 sick after suspected food poisoning at KP charity meal

A woman has died and 25 others fell ill after suspected food poisoning at a charity meal in Kohat, as police test samples for toxic contamination.

‘Same old parties, same old promises’: Aleem Khan vows change in Azad Kashmir if IPP is given a chance

‘Same old parties, same old promises’: Aleem Khan vows change in Azad Kashmir if IPP is given a chance

Says future of AJK depends on responsible leadership capable of delivering tangible results rather than repeating unfulfilled commitments

Pakistan stocks fall for third straight week as Middle East tensions, oil prices weigh on sentiment

Pakistan stocks fall for third straight week as Middle East tensions, oil prices weigh on sentiment

Investors await earnings and a central bank rate decision as the KSE-100 extends weekly losses

Business
Lifestyle
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.

Atif Aslam has amassed nearly 8 billion Spotify streams with listeners across 184 countries.

96% of his Spotify streams over the past year came from outside Pakistan, highlighting his worldwide appeal.

His eight-track album Subah Aye Na arrives on July 31, marking the next chapter in his musical journey.

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

Log off and look up: How Hirani’s Pritam and Pedro hacks into modern parenting

Log off and look up: How Hirani’s Pritam and Pedro hacks into modern parenting

The legendary director’s streaming debut tackles the dark web of social media and dangerous online games, proving his heart is in the right place, even if the pacing belongs in a feature film.

Sports
Pakistan’s disciplined bowling restricts West Indies to 194-3 on rain-hit opening day

Pakistan’s disciplined bowling restricts West Indies to 194-3 on rain-hit opening day

Bad light brought an early end to the day after 67 overs

Pakistan reset under Babar Azam as Windies hold home edge in Test series

Pakistan reset under Babar Azam as Windies hold home edge in Test series

Both Pakistan and West Indies enter the series searching for consistency rather than dominance.

Pakistan to tour England for five ODIs ahead of World Cup 2027

Pakistan to tour England for five ODIs ahead of World Cup 2027

Pakistan is currently ranked fifth in the ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings, while England sit seventh

World
India's Modi to reform exam system, as education minister resigns

India's Modi to reform exam system, as education minister resigns

Narendra Modi sets up a task force to overhaul the exam system, a day after his education minister resigned amid mass protests.

Gas facility fire worsens Bangladesh energy crunch

Gas facility fire worsens Bangladesh energy crunch

Bangladesh's gas crisis deepens after a fire at a key LNG terminal cuts supply, hitting homes, factories and electricity generation nationwide.

New PM Burnham vows to put 'Britain's interest first' in Trump ties

New PM Burnham vows to put 'Britain's interest first' in Trump ties

Andy Burnham says he may disagree with Trump and will always put Britain's interest first, in his first broadcast interview.