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Israel, Hezbollah exchange fire after Trump announces ceasefire push

Israel, Hezbollah exchange fire after Trump announces ceasefire push

Israel and Hezbollah exchanged fire after Trump announced a ceasefire proposal, raising doubts about efforts to halt hostilities.

Pakistan delays FY27 budget, new date likely June 10 or 12

Pakistan delays FY27 budget, new date likely June 10 or 12

NEC to review PKR 4.464 trillion development plan for FY27

NEC to review PKR 4.464 trillion development plan for FY27

Four Pakistani farm workers murdered in Italy

Four Pakistani farm workers murdered in Italy

India, US close to signing first phase of trade deal: minister

India, US close to signing first phase of trade deal: minister

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What’s holding back Pakistan’s IT growth?play icon

What’s holding back Pakistan’s IT growth?

Experts say tax uncertainty, payment hurdles and regulations are slowing Pakistan's digital economy growth

US-Iran deal talks stall amid key disputes despite claims of progressplay icon

US-Iran deal talks stall amid key disputes despite claims of progress

Kamran Khan discusses shifting positions in Washington and Tehran and the growing political pressure shaping the negotiations

Pakistan’s budget won’t fix economy without tax reform: AKD Chairmanplay icon

Pakistan’s budget won’t fix economy without tax reform: AKD Chairman

Aqeel Karim Dhedhi says budget 2026 needs tax reform, not more pressure on businesses

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UAE
Abu Dhabi imposes temporary rent freeze on residential, commercial properties

Abu Dhabi imposes temporary rent freeze on residential, commercial properties

Under the directive, all tenancy contract renewals will be processed with a 0% rent increase for the duration of the policy.

Gold prices drop in Dubai amid US-Iran deal uncertainty

Gold prices drop in Dubai amid US-Iran deal uncertainty

Dubai gold prices dipped on Monday, with 24K falling to Dh544.0 per gram

UAE launches Naseej initiative to cut textile waste and build circular textile economy

UAE launches Naseej initiative to cut textile waste and build circular textile economy

UAE petrol prices rise 8% for June, hit nearly four-year high

UAE petrol prices rise 8% for June, hit nearly four-year high

UAE wins double gold at Asian U20 Athletics Championships in Hong Kong

UAE wins double gold at Asian U20 Athletics Championships in Hong Kong

Pakistan
Pakistan's ex-PM Nawaz Sharif visits Gilgit-Baltistan ahead of regional elections

Pakistan's ex-PM Nawaz Sharif visits Gilgit-Baltistan ahead of regional elections

Sharif is expected to meet party leaders and PML-N election candidates in Gilgit-Baltistan.

Pakistan earmarks PKR 754 billion in PSDP 2026-27 for highways, water and energy

Pakistan earmarks PKR 754 billion in PSDP 2026-27 for highways, water and energy

Pakistan's PSDP 2026-27 proposes PKR 754 billion in federal development spending, with highways, water resources and energy taking the largest shares

Telecom industry pushes for tax cuts in FY27 budget to spur 5G investment

Telecom industry pushes for tax cuts in FY27 budget to spur 5G investment

Industry proposes cuts in mobile taxes, duties on 5G equipment and fiber imports

Business
PM Shehbaz directs PKR 200 billion increase in federal development budget

PM Shehbaz directs PKR 200 billion increase in federal development budget

PM Shehbaz has directed a PKR 200 billion boost to Pakistan's PSDP ahead of the NEC meeting on June 3

Lifestyle
Mehwish Hayat gets her kicks in Pakistan's first zombie thriller

Mehwish Hayat gets her kicks in Pakistan's first zombie thriller

From Zumba routines to viral outbreaks, the Zombeid star on the role that pushed her to her limits.

Dominating Dananeer: How ‘Mera Lyari’ Became a One Woman Showplay icon

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.

Jaafar Jackson: The Hollywood star who found inspiration in Pakistan

Jaafar Jackson: The Hollywood star who found inspiration in Pakistan

Exploring the 2020 Cultural Visit of the Man Now Bringing Michael Jackson Back to Life

Sports
'Messi, Maradona, Tim': NZ footballer's viral fan club hits 4 million

'Messi, Maradona, Tim': NZ footballer's viral fan club hits 4 million

Tim Payne's viral fan club has surpassed four million followers after an Argentine influencer spotlighted the New Zealand defender before the World Cup

From Rocafonda to the World Cup: Lamine Yamal's meteoric rise

From Rocafonda to the World Cup: Lamine Yamal's meteoric rise

Lamine Yamal's meteoric rise from Rocafonda's concrete pitches to the 2026 World Cup has turned his hometown into a symbol of football dreams

French Open fines Vallejo $65,000 for sexist remarks about female umpire

French Open fines Vallejo $65,000 for sexist remarks about female umpire

Roland Garros fined Adolfo Daniel Vallejo $65,000 after he said his French Open match should have been "umpired by a man." Tournament director called it unacceptable

World
Party chief makes Nepal's first India trip since uprising

Party chief makes Nepal's first India trip since uprising

Rabi Lamichhane remains influential in government and is expected to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Trump called Netanyahu 'crazy,' blocked Beirut strike in explosive phone call: report

Trump called Netanyahu 'crazy,' blocked Beirut strike in explosive phone call: report

Axios reports Trump erupted at Netanyahu in a tense call, blocked an Israeli strike on Beirut and warned the move would isolate Israel internationally

Russian strikes kill nine, wound dozens across Ukraine as Zelensky warned of massive attack

Russian strikes kill nine, wound dozens across Ukraine as Zelensky warned of massive attack

Russian missile and drone strikes killed nine and wounded dozens across Ukraine on Tuesday, days after Zelensky warned Moscow was preparing a massive new offensive.