Trump pauses Hormuz operation after Pakistan push, cites Iran deal progress
Trump has paused ‘Project Freedom’, the US military's Strait of Hormuz escort operation, after Iranian attacks threatened a fragile ceasefire
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Iran war jolts China's manufacturing hub as plastic costs soar
Chinese factory owners warn vacuum cleaners, vapes and garments could get pricier as the Iran war drives plastic costs up 50% and chokes Asia's oil supply
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US says Iran ceasefire intact despite UAE strikes, Hormuz tensions
Kamran Khan says tensions surged after UAE strike, but ceasefire remains intact
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Can HBL PSL stars deliver for Pakistan in Bangladesh Test series?
Critics have often said that the likes of Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi dominate in franchise cricket but fail to perform in international cricket
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UAE air defenses actively engaging Iranian missiles and drones for second day
Iranian missiles and drones target the UAE for a second day, hitting an energy installation in Fujairah and straining a weeks-old ceasefire
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UAE restricts airspace after Iranian missile and drone attack
The UAE partially closed its airspace until at least May 11 after Iran fired missiles and drones, forcing flights to divert and straining the US-Iran ceasefire.
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US to phase out Peshawar consulate, shift duties to Islamabad
US State Department has announced the phased closure of its Peshawar consulate, citing staff safety
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Pakistan finance minister discusses savings reforms with mutual funds' body
MUFAP calls for institutional support to facilitate savings as long-term financial goals
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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
Invited by Zeeshaan Shah in 2020, Jaafar visited Pakistan to promote its heritage and positive global image.
Long before his film debut, Jaafar bonded with Karachi’s youth through an iconic dance performance at Lyari University.
Now leading the record-breaking Michael biopic, Jaafar’s journey from a guest in Pakistan to a Hollywood icon has come full circle.
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Saka sparks Arsenal attack into life ahead of Atletico showdown
Bukayo Saka scored and assisted in Arsenal's 3-0 win over Fulham, reigniting their attack ahead of Tuesday's Champions League semi-final second leg
May 04, 2026
May 04, 2026
Players keep up battle with tennis majors as they decry Roland Garros prize money
Players criticize the insufficient 9.5% prize money increase announced for Roland Garros, pushing for better compensation
May 04, 2026
May 04, 2026
Babar Azam sets sights on all-format success after PSL triumph
Peshawar Zalmi captain finished as HBL PSL 11's top scorer with 588 runs and two centuries
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May 04, 2026
Trump urges Iran to 'do the smart thing' and make a deal to end the war
Trump told reporters he doesn't want to kill more Iranians but warned Iran's military is "totally gone" as ceasefire tensions escalated in the Strait of Hormuz.
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