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Pakistan summons US diplomat over ambassador's Kashmir remarks

Pakistan summons US diplomat over ambassador's Kashmir remarks

Pakistan has summoned a US diplomat and lodged a strong demarche after Ambassador Sergio Gor called Jammu and Kashmir "part of India."

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Pakistan’s political crisis demands consensus, not another round of confrontationplay icon

Pakistan’s political crisis demands consensus, not another round of confrontation

Kamran Khan says Pakistan’s political crisis is part of a broader challenge as the state enters a phase of institutional and administrative overhaul

Grammys reconsider Asian Pop category after BTS Grammys boycott

Grammys reconsider Asian Pop category after BTS Grammys boycott

The Recording Academy is reconsidering its new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category after BTS declined to submit music for the 2027 Grammy Awards

Pakistan sees possible signs of political thaw as court orders Imran Khan's hospital transferplay icon

Pakistan sees possible signs of political thaw as court orders Imran Khan's hospital transfer

Kamran Khan says the Supreme Court’s decision to transfer Imran to Shifa International Hospital could open the door to political reconciliation and ease tensions

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UAE
US and UAE discuss Strait of Hormuz, Lebanon among other regional security issues

US and UAE discuss Strait of Hormuz, Lebanon among other regional security issues

Secretary Rubio and UAE adviser Sheikh Tahnoon discussed Strait of Hormuz security, Lebanon and holding Iran accountable

UAE accuses Iran of firing ballistic missiles at shipping and halts commercial trade

UAE accuses Iran of firing ballistic missiles at shipping and halts commercial trade

The UAE accused Iran of launching two ballistic missiles targeting Gulf shipping lanes, prompting Abu Dhabi to suspend all trade and financial dealings with Tehran

UAE accuses Iran of firing 2 ballistic missiles

UAE accuses Iran of firing 2 ballistic missiles

Pakistan
Pakistani freelancers earn $175 million in July 2026

Pakistani freelancers earn $175 million in July 2026

Pakistani freelancers earned $175.44 million in July 2026, up 45.5% year on year, as freelance exports keep climbing.

Bilawal says PPP will withhold legislative support until govt addresses concerns

Bilawal says PPP will withhold legislative support until govt addresses concerns

Bilawal Bhutto says PPP will withhold legislative support from the government until its concerns with PML-N are addressed

Govt challenges Supreme Court order to move Imran Khan from jail to hospital

Govt challenges Supreme Court order to move Imran Khan from jail to hospital

Pakistan's government challenges a Supreme Court order to move jailed ex-PM Imran Khan from Adiala Jail to hospital for treatment

Business
Hutchison Ports Pakistan announces $76m investment to modernize terminal

Hutchison Ports Pakistan announces $76m investment to modernize terminal

Hutchison Ports Pakistan unveils a $76m investment to modernise its Karachi terminal, with total spending set to top $690m by 2026

Lifestyle
American Actress Hayden Panettiere dead at 36 as family confirms tragic passing

American Actress Hayden Panettiere dead at 36 as family confirms tragic passing

Actress Hayden Panettiere dead at 36, her father, Skip Panettiere, confirmed in a family statement as law enforcement investigates her passing

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

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.

Sports
England in command after bowling out Pakistan for 171 on opening day of Leeds Test

England in command after bowling out Pakistan for 171 on opening day of Leeds Test

England reached 112/2 at stumps, trailing Pakistan by just 59 runs with eight wickets still in hand

Pakistan bow out of Hockey World Cup after 5-3 defeat to India

Pakistan bow out of Hockey World Cup after 5-3 defeat to India

Pakistan finished third in Pool D with one point from three matches

Pakistan cricket team’s packed home season to feature Sri Lanka, England

Pakistan cricket team’s packed home season to feature Sri Lanka, England

With T20Is, seven ODIs and two Tests spread across October and November, Pakistan’s home season promises a sustained run of international cricket and a major test for the team across all three formats.

World
Israel army admits firing on car in death of five-year-old Hind Rajab

Israel army admits firing on car in death of five-year-old Hind Rajab

Israel's military has admitted its troops fired on the car carrying five-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza and ordered a criminal probe.

Sri Lanka unearths 17 gold-plated Buddha statues in ancient capital

Sri Lanka unearths 17 gold-plated Buddha statues in ancient capital

Sri Lankan archaeologists have unearthed 17 gold-plated Buddha statues at a UNESCO site in Anuradhapura, dating back over 1,000 years.

Yemen warns Houthis are planning to seize Bab al-Mandab coast

Yemen warns Houthis are planning to seize Bab al-Mandab coast

Yemen's government says Houthi rebels are moving to seize the Bab al-Mandab coast, tightening their grip on one of the world's busiest shipping lanes.