Several Israeli strikes hit south Lebanon despite Middle East peace deal
Israeli warplanes struck south Lebanon's Nabatieh al-Fawqa and Kfar Tebnit on Wednesday, defying a regional peace deal, state media said
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The Indian workers training AI robots to take their jobs
Indian workers earn $2.60 an hour filming chores so AI robots learn to move like humans, a job that may erase their own
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Pakistan shifts focus from stability to growth, but challenges remain
Kamran Khan says stronger economic indicators must now translate into exports, jobs and investment
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Why SBP kept interest rates unchanged
SBP kept rates unchanged as easing inflation and lower oil prices reduced near-term economic risks
Jun 16, 2026
Jun 16, 2026
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UAE busts drug trafficking plot, arrests 24 suspects
UAE authorities dismantled a drug trafficking network, arresting 24 suspects across emirates and seizing large quantities of narcotics
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Trump hails UAE President as ‘warrior’, says Iran deal bars nuclear weapon
Trump confirmed the US-Iran memorandum bars Iran from developing a nuclear weapon, praising UAE's Sheikh Mohamed as a 'warrior' at the G7 summit in France
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Pakistan posts $459 million current account surplus in May
Monthly surplus widens from a year earlier, but cumulative FY26 surplus shrinks sharply amid rising import demand
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Pakistan IT exports rise 13% year-on-year in May despite Eid-related slowdown
Pakistan's IT exports hit $373m in May 2026, up 13% year-on-year. Cumulative FY26 earnings reach $4.2bn, keeping the $4.5bn annual target within reach
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Mehwish Hayat gets her kicks in Pakistan's first zombie thriller
From Zumba routines to viral outbreaks, the Zombeid star on the role that pushed her to her limits.
May 28, 2026
May 28, 2026
Messi equals World Cup goals record with hat-trick as Argentina rout Algeria 3-0
Lionel Messi scored his first World Cup hat-trick to equal Miroslav Klose's all-time record of 16 goals as Argentina beat Algeria 3-0 in Kansas City
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Iran snatch draw in World Cup opener as Spain stunned by Cape Verde
Iran fought back twice to draw 2-2 with New Zealand, while Spain were held 0-0 by debutants Cape Verde in a day of World Cup shocks
Jun 16, 2026
Jun 16, 2026
PCB Introduces Format-Based Central Contracts System From 2026
The PCB has overhauled its central contracts system, replacing A-D grades with five format-based tracks to create fairer pathways for Test, ODI and T20 players
Jun 15, 2026
Jun 15, 2026
Elon Musk's AI tool Grok was used in strikes against Iran: US govt
US government filing reveals Elon Musk's Grok AI was used in military strikes against Iran through the Pentagon's Project Maven
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