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Iran denies negotiating with US after Trump announces talks

Iran denies negotiating with US after Trump announces talks

Iran denies negotiating with US talks announced by Trump, saying its only active discussions are with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz

Capacity payments remain 61% of Pakistan’s power purchase cost

Capacity payments remain 61% of Pakistan’s power purchase cost

PML-N wins 14 seats in AJK election count as PPP secures four

PML-N wins 14 seats in AJK election count as PPP secures four

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Why electricity is so expensive in Pakistanplay icon

Why electricity is so expensive in Pakistan

Why does Pakistan pay Rs 58 per unit? Discover the real reasons behind soaring electricity costs

PSX faces geopolitical risks as economic outlook improvesplay icon

PSX faces geopolitical risks as economic outlook improves

Stock Watch analyzes geopolitical risks, Pakistan's economic outlook and five long-term PSX stocks with economist Arsalan Soomro.

Why Pakistan's Parsi community is disappearingplay icon

Why Pakistan's Parsi community is disappearing

Dinshaw Avari discusses why Pakistan's Parsi community has dwindled to fewer than 700 members

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UAE
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

One-bedroom holiday homes delivered a 7.2% average gross yield in Q2, versus 5.2% for traditional rentals, as longer stays helped cushion weaker demand

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

Dubai's GDRFA says its Centre for Harboring combines immigration enforcement with healthcare, meals and travel support for residency violators.

UAE floating hospital provides prosthetic limbs to 51 Palestinian amputees

UAE floating hospital provides prosthetic limbs to 51 Palestinian amputees

Dubai real estate cooldown lets residents upgrade as war rattles market

Dubai real estate cooldown lets residents upgrade as war rattles market

UAE, Canada conclude trade pact talks in record time

UAE, Canada conclude trade pact talks in record time

Pakistan
Pakistan inflation falls to 9.2% in July as fuel prices ease

Pakistan inflation falls to 9.2% in July as fuel prices ease

First single-digit reading since March masks persistent food and core price pressures, with geopolitical and supply risks clouding the outlook

Cotton prices hit PKR 19,300 as supply disruptions tighten Pakistan market

Cotton prices hit PKR 19,300 as supply disruptions tighten Pakistan market

Punjab prices reach PKR 19,300 per maund as slower fresh arrivals and disrupted imports offset a 32% increase in season-to-date cotton arrivals

Suicide bombing at Swat police station kills 14, injures over 18

Suicide bombing at Swat police station kills 14, injures over 18

Death toll from suicide bombing outside Swat's Kabal police station rises to 14, Rescue 1122 confirms, as rescue operation continues.

Business
IPAK Group plans European expansion with Portugal subsidiary

IPAK Group plans European expansion with Portugal subsidiary

The new wholly owned entity will serve as the group’s commercial hub in the European Union, bringing it closer to customers and strengthening its overseas presence

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 claim five wickets as Greaves guides West Indies recovery in second Test

Pakistan claim five wickets as Greaves guides West Indies recovery in second Test

Greaves’ composed unbeaten half-century and Chase’s measured support denied the visitors complete control as West Indies closed on 239 for five after 74 overs

FIFA shelves Forward Enterprise project after opposition

FIFA shelves Forward Enterprise project after opposition

FIFA said the proposal created divisions among member associations

Pakistan looks to level series in second West Indies Test

Pakistan looks to level series in second West Indies Test

Pakistan must quickly overcome their batting frailties if they are to prevent the West Indies from completing a memorable home series victory

World
Spokane wildfires destroy hundreds of homes, force mass evacuations

Spokane wildfires destroy hundreds of homes, force mass evacuations

Spokane wildfires have destroyed hundreds of homes and forced thousands to evacuate as fast-moving fires tear through Washington state

Israeli strikes kill 18 in Gaza as minister says no deal to halt attacks

Israeli strikes kill 18 in Gaza as minister says no deal to halt attacks

Israeli strikes kill 18 in Gaza for a second straight day as a senior minister says no deal exists to halt the attacks

US, Japan launch first joint yen intervention since 2011

US, Japan launch first joint yen intervention since 2011

Japan and the US carried out a joint yen intervention, their first since 2011, after the currency hit a four-decade low against the dollar