Pakistan to host Iran-US talks as PM Sharif engages Iranian president
Shehbaz Sharif appreciates what he called the Iranian leadership’s willingness to pursue a ceasefire amid heightened regional tensions
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Spotlight
Pakistan’s 2026 energy crisis: Smart lockdowns or economic strain?
In this episode of The Blue Newsroom, Amber Shamsi explores Pakistan’s energy crisis, inflation, smart lockdowns, digital subsidies and their impact on citizens
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Pakistan faces delicate test as Iran threatens Gulf states after Trump warning
Kamran Khan says Iran-Gulf tensions risk widening as Trump’s deadline on Tehran expires
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Over 32M birth records remain unlinked to Pakistan’s national identity database
Registration gaps expose governance risks as govt pushes reforms to integrate civil records nationwide
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Shorts
UAE official says country 'victorious' after US-Iran truce
Anwar Gargash says UAE is positioned to shape regional landscape with greater influence, resources and strategic insight
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UAE regrets UN Security Council ‘failure’ to back action against Iran’s Gulf attacks
UAE says the Strait of Hormuz must remain open, warning no nation should threaten global trade
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Trading resumes at PSX after 8% surge led to temporary halt
The benchmark KSE-100 index gained over 12,000 points following the US, Iran ceasefire announcement
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KIBOR falls as ceasefire hopes ease war premium
Rates drop across tenors while PSX rallies on improving regional outlook
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Pakistan Idol Season 2 on hold amid tensions, dispute settled
Photographer Ahsan Qureshy retains official role as The Merchant Holdings (Private) Limited confirms amicable resolution amid ongoing uncertainty.
Dispute between Ahsan Qureshy and MHL resolved through mutual understanding
Qureshy continues as official photographer for Pakistan Idol
Season 2 finale still delayed due to prevailing national and regional tensions
Apr 04, 2026
Apr 04, 2026
Interim chief Tamim vows to repair Bangladesh cricket's reputation
An interim board was appointed, led by the 37-year-old former captain Tamim, who retired from international cricket in 2023
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Decisive Sultans thrash stumbling Rawalpindiz in one-sided showdown
The Rawalpindiz are in second-last position on the HBL PSL 2026 points table with four straight losses, while the Sultans top the table with eight points from five matches
Apr 06, 2026
Apr 06, 2026
Real Madrid hoping Champions League magic halts Bayern juggernaut
Record 15-time winners Madrid have endured a difficult season, plagued by inconsistency, but have made a habit of pulling off the unexpected in this competition
Apr 06, 2026
Apr 06, 2026
India mulls reptile river guards on Bangladesh border
Relations between New Delhi and Dhaka soured after a 2024 revolution in Dhaka ended the autocratic rule of the then-prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India
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