Somali pirates demand $3 million ransom for hijacked tanker holding 10 Pakistanis
Somali pirates demand $3M ransom for MT Honor 25 via WhatsApp, rejecting negotiations as crew drinks dirty water and survives on rice.
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Spotlight
Pakistan intensifies diplomacy as US and Iran exchange proposals
Kamran Khan says Pakistan remains central to secret US-Iran talks despite rising tensions
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Climber Mostafa Salameh carries Gaza children's dreams to the top of the world
Palestinian-Jordanian mountaineer Mostafa Salameh is climbing Everest with a kite bearing Gaza children's dreams to raise awareness and $10 million for aid
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Iran war saddles global companies with $25 billion bill and the cost is still climbing
US-Israeli war with Iran has cost global companies at least $25 billion, with airlines, automakers and consumer goods firms among the hardest hit
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Shorts
Pakistan condemns drone attack on UAE's Barakah Nuclear Plant, expresses full solidarity
Pakistan condemned the drone attack on UAE's Barakah Nuclear Plant, calling it a grave violation of international law and urging all parties to show maximum restraint
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UAE and Saudi Arabia report drone incidents as Iran war deadlock drags on
Drone struck a generator at the UAE's Barakah nuclear plant as Saudi Arabia intercepted three drones from Iraq, while Trump warned Iran the 'clock is ticking'
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Pakistan explores tokenization of sovereign bonds, Naya Pakistan Certificates
Finance minister says Pakistan is exploring new technologies to support economic modernization
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Pakistan plans PKR 17T budget with IMF-backed tax hikes, subsidy cuts
Government pledges PKR 860 billion in new taxes as it ends fuel subsidies, raises power tariffs and speeds up privatization under IMF conditions
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Dominating Dananeer: How ‘Mera Lyari’ Became a One Woman Show
Pakistan’s latest sports drama serves up raw talent and fierce street football but struggles to cross the finish line.
Dananeer anchors the film entirely on her own with a flawless local dialect and fierce physical commitment.
A sudden title change from Behnaz to Mera Lyari reflects the confusing execution of the film, which relies too heavily on flashbacks.
Rushed pacing and an abrupt ending leave the audience entirely without a resolution.
May 12, 2026
May 12, 2026
Mushfiqur ton leaves Pakistan needing record run chase to beat Bangladesh
Mushfiqur Rahim's record 14th Test century powered Bangladesh to set Pakistan a 437-run target in the second Test in Sylhet
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Who could be a 2026 FIFA World Cup breakout star?
From Nico Paz to Endrick, discover the five rising stars most likely to become global icons at the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Mexico and Canada
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Bangladesh in control of second Test against Pakistan
The hosts are 110-3, holding a 156-run lead after bowling Pakistan out for 232 in the first-innings
May 17, 2026
May 17, 2026
Iran announces new body to manage Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Supreme National Security Council has announced the Persian Gulf Strait Authority to oversee the Strait of Hormuz, which Tehran has closed and begun charging tolls to transit
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