Pakistan central bank slows dollar purchases as imports rise
SBP buys $2.5 billion in first four months of FY26, down 23% year on year
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Spotlight
Pakistan’s justice system: Equal law or selective accountability?
From Tirah Valley to courtrooms, three cases raise one question: is justice selective in Pakistan today?
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Businesses disappointed as SBP keeps policy rate unchanged
Kamran Khan says SBP decision shows Pakistan is not yet ready to stand without IMF-style constraints
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Nooh Butt, Talha Talib shoulder Pakistan’s Olympic hopes
Rashed Malik said their talent is clear, but Olympic success depends on sustained support, better facilities and elite training
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Shorts
University of Sharjah ranks first in UAE across four disciplines in Times global rankings 2026
According to the latest results, the university maintained its leading local position in social sciences and was ranked in the 201–250 band globally in that field
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Pakistan’s president begins four-day UAE visit in Abu Dhabi
President Asif Ali Zardari will meet UAE leaders to discuss trade, defense, security and bilateral cooperation
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SECP adds three REITs as Pakistan pushes real estate investment trusts
Two rental and one investment-based scheme approved
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Mari Energies quarterly profit falls 18% on weaker oil prices
Higher costs offset gains from improved gas pricing
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Reality TV grows up in Pakistan and rap is leading the way
From mainstream franchises to original formats, Pixel Entertainment is shaping what Pakistan watches next
Rap Icon Pakistan becomes the country’s first original rap reality show featuring Talha Anjum and Bohemia
Pakistan Got Talent and Bake Off Pakistan set to air mid year
Pixel Entertainment operates as Pakistan’s first 360 degree content house
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Support and criticism for east African co-hosts of 2027 AFCON
The 2027 edition will be the first in which all 54 CAF member nations take part with long-time absentees Eritrea competing
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England captain Sciver-Brunt becomes WPL's first centurion
The all-rounder smashed her 100 off 57 balls as Mumbai secured a 15-run victory over RCB, the 33-year-old reaching the landmark in the WPL's 82nd match
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US security team flags drone threat at Milano Cortina Games
Drones have also disrupted airspace across Europe in recent months, while unmanned aircraft have become an everyday challenge for major sporting events
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Hamas seeks role for its police in Gaza ahead of disarmament talks, sources say
Hamas urged Gaza’s civil servants and security personnel to cooperate with the NCAG while saying it is working to include them in the new government
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