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Government-PPP delegation to hold PTI talks ahead of Oct. 4 march

Government-PPP delegation to hold PTI talks ahead of Oct. 4 march

A government-PPP delegation will hold PTI talks on Friday as tensions rise over the Oct. 4 march toward Islamabad and security in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

UAE says investigation launched into Flydubai incident

UAE says investigation launched into Flydubai incident

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Iran war exposes growing US-Israel tensions as regional risks mountplay icon

Iran war exposes growing US-Israel tensions as regional risks mount

Kamran Khan examines how the seven-month conflict has weakened Iran, strained US ties and divided Arab states

Pakistan conducts precision airstrikes in Afghanistan, killing 22 militants

Pakistan conducts precision airstrikes in Afghanistan, killing 22 militants

Pakistan says airstrikes on militant safe havens in Afghanistan killed 22 militants linked to Fitna al Khwarij and Fitna al Hindustan during Operation Ghazab lil Haq

US launches broad AI safety probe into OpenAI and Anthropic following agentic security breaches

US launches broad AI safety probe into OpenAI and Anthropic following agentic security breaches

US Federal Trade Commission has initiated a broad inquiry into AI safety practices at leading developers OpenAI and Anthropic, evaluating consumer protection compliance following recent autonomous agent security incidents and model cancellations

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UAE
Etihad to seek legal advice after Premier League's Man City verdict

Etihad to seek legal advice after Premier League's Man City verdict

Etihad will seek legal counsel after the Premier League's Man City findings. The airline rejects any link to improper commercial arrangements.

Flydubai suspends Israel flights after cockpit incident

Flydubai suspends Israel flights after cockpit incident

Flydubai suspends Israel flights while authorities investigate a flight deck altercation on FZ 1073, which was diverted to Tabuk and landed safely.

UAE Customs foils crystal meth smuggling hidden in vehicle tyre

UAE Customs foils crystal meth smuggling hidden in vehicle tyre

UAE economy will see 'counter-attack year' in 2027, says minister

UAE economy will see 'counter-attack year' in 2027, says minister

Pakistan
Khaadi plans to raise up to PKR 8.3 billion ahead of PSX listing

Khaadi plans to raise up to PKR 8.3 billion ahead of PSX listing

Fashion retailer combines pre-IPO placement with upcoming public offering as it funds Experience Store expansion and targets higher profits

REEV adoption could save Pakistan over USD 1 billion in fuel imports, analysts say

REEV adoption could save Pakistan over USD 1 billion in fuel imports, analysts say

Adding 30,000 range-extended electric vehicles annually over five years could displace 1.2 billion litres of petrol

Pakistan inflation eases to 10.26% in September as energy costs rise

Pakistan inflation eases to 10.26% in September as energy costs rise

Annual CPI slows from 11.15% in August but prices rise 1.27% during the month, with electricity and motor fuel costs remaining key pressure points

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Pakistan revises National Savings rates, raises returns on most schemes

Pakistan revises National Savings rates, raises returns on most schemes

Special Savings sees largest increase of 74 basis points, while three-month short-term savings rate falls by 6 basis points

Lifestyle
Ed Sheeran breaks silence on Gaza conflict, calling situation 'unjustifiable' amid tour boycott controversy

Ed Sheeran breaks silence on Gaza conflict, calling situation 'unjustifiable' amid tour boycott controversy

British pop star Ed Sheeran addressed the Gaza conflict during his Philadelphia concert, describing the situation as "catastrophic and unjustifiable" after tour supporting acts withdrew following the removal of rapper Macklemore

Four artists quit Ed Sheeran's tour in support of Macklemore and Palestine

Four artists quit Ed Sheeran's tour in support of Macklemore and Palestine

Ed Sheeran denied responsibility for Macklemore’s removal from his "Loop Tour," attributing the decision to promoter Messina Touring Group following venue threats, while remaining opening acts, including Finneas and Aaron Rowe, withdrew in solidarity

Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran's US tour following 'free Palestine' speech at concert

Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran's US tour following 'free Palestine' speech at concert

American rapper Macklemore has been removed from singer Ed Sheeran's US "Loop Tour" after venue owners and promoters threatened to cancel stadium dates following his on-stage pro-Palestinian remarks at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey

Sports
India to face Pakistan for Asian Games men's cricket gold

India to face Pakistan for Asian Games men's cricket gold

India to face Pakistan for Asian Games men's cricket gold on Saturday after Pakistan beat Bangladesh and India thrashed Sri Lanka in the semi-finals

Pakistan crush India 3-0 to reach Asian Games volleyball semi-finals for first time

Pakistan crush India 3-0 to reach Asian Games volleyball semi-finals for first time

Pakistan's emphatic win over India keeps their campaign alive and puts them just one victory away from a place in the gold-medal match

Before the records, Virat Kohli’s Pakistan chapter began in Lahore

Before the records, Virat Kohli’s Pakistan chapter began in Lahore

A Pakistani family witnessed the young Indian star’s intensity, ambition and warmth during the 2006 U19 tour

World
Hegseth says US cut number of generals, admirals by 20%

Hegseth says US cut number of generals, admirals by 20%

Defense secretary says the US cut its generals and admirals by 20%, calling the move 'accountability' as he also announced a Musk-co-led future of warfare project

Iran Guards hail US withdrawal from Iraq as 'historic victory'

Iran Guards hail US withdrawal from Iraq as 'historic victory'

Iran Guards hail US withdrawal from Iraq as a "historic victory" and urge American troops to leave the Middle East after the anti-IS coalition ended its mission

US sees Chinese invasion of Taiwan unlikely next year despite 2027 timeline

US sees Chinese invasion of Taiwan unlikely next year despite 2027 timeline

A Chinese invasion of Taiwan before 2028 is increasingly unlikely, US officials say, citing military readiness delays and Taiwan's 2028 election