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SHC rejects family's plea for JIT in Mir Raza murder case

SHC rejects family's plea for JIT in Mir Raza murder case

The Sindh High Court has rejected a plea for a JIT in the Mir Raza murder case, ordering a fair, speedy probe instead.

Netanyahu says 'we are not retreating' during Gaza visit

Netanyahu says 'we are not retreating' during Gaza visit

Nepal flood death toll rises to 1,204, thousands still missing

Nepal flood death toll rises to 1,204, thousands still missing

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Pakistan governance debate heats up as PPP opposes new provincesplay icon

Pakistan governance debate heats up as PPP opposes new provinces

Kamran Khan says political interests and provincial autonomy are complicating governance reform

After deadly US strike, videos show Iran wedding turned 'into funeral'

After deadly US strike, videos show Iran wedding turned 'into funeral'

A US strike on a wedding in southern Iran killed at least four people and wounded 68 others, as new footage shows the aftermath.

Pakistan beat Thailand by 35 runs in Women’s Asia Cup 2026 opener

Pakistan beat Thailand by 35 runs in Women’s Asia Cup 2026 opener

Muneeba Ali scored 54 and Sadia Iqbal took three wickets for the winning side

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UAE
UAE property market to add over 69,000 homes in 2026 as supply surges

UAE property market to add over 69,000 homes in 2026 as supply surges

Dubai leads a UAE property market surge with 56,600 new homes due by end-2026, as Abu Dhabi and the Northern Emirates add thousands more homes

UAE says Iran drone attack 'dangerous escalation'

UAE says Iran drone attack 'dangerous escalation'

UAE's air defences intercepted an Iranian drone over its territorial waters and condemned the attack as a dangerous escalation, warning of a response

Sharjah leads UAE road safety index while Dubai tops driver training

Sharjah leads UAE road safety index while Dubai tops driver training

ADEK allows Abu Dhabi school fees to be paid in up to 10 instalments

ADEK allows Abu Dhabi school fees to be paid in up to 10 instalments

US and UAE discuss Strait of Hormuz, Lebanon among other regional security issues

US and UAE discuss Strait of Hormuz, Lebanon among other regional security issues

Pakistan
Pakistan court overturns previous ruling against land under navy use

Pakistan court overturns previous ruling against land under navy use

The Islamabad High Court has overturned its 2022 ruling declaring Pakistan Naval Farms and Naval Sailing Club illegal, reversing the demolition order

Pakistan cement dispatches slip 0.7% as northern volumes fall

Pakistan cement dispatches slip 0.7% as northern volumes fall

Southern cement exports jumped nearly 40% in August, helping cushion a sharp decline in dispatches from Pakistan's northern mills.

Pioneer Cement approves merger into Maple Leaf Cement at 2.65-share swap ratio

Pioneer Cement approves merger into Maple Leaf Cement at 2.65-share swap ratio

Maple Leaf Cement will issue 136 million new shares to fully absorb Pioneer Cement, in a deal brokerages expect to be earnings accretive.

Business
IMF's Georgieva warns global growth remains vulnerable despite stronger 2026 outlook

IMF's Georgieva warns global growth remains vulnerable despite stronger 2026 outlook

IMF chief cites unfinished energy shock, record public debt and AI uncertainty as key risks facing the world economy

Lifestyle
American country music legend Dolly Parton dies at 80 after brief battle with cancer

American country music legend Dolly Parton dies at 80 after brief battle with cancer

Country music legend, philanthropist, and business mogul Dolly Parton died at age 80 following a brief battle with cancer, touching off global tributes for her six-decade career in entertainment.

Grammys reconsider Asian Pop category after BTS Grammys boycott

Grammys reconsider Asian Pop category after BTS Grammys boycott

The Recording Academy is reconsidering its new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category after BTS declined to submit music for the 2027 Grammy Awards

American Actress Hayden Panettiere dead at 36 as family confirms tragic passing

American Actress Hayden Panettiere dead at 36 as family confirms tragic passing

Actress Hayden Panettiere dead at 36, her father, Skip Panettiere, confirmed in a family statement as law enforcement investigates her passing

Sports
Aaqib Javed explains Pakistan’s sweeping Test overhaul

Aaqib Javed explains Pakistan’s sweeping Test overhaul

Seven players were recalled from England following Pakistan’s heavy defeat at Lord’s, in a sweeping overhaul that also saw head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul removed.

Premier League clubs smash summer transfer spending record

Premier League clubs smash summer transfer spending record

Premier League clubs have set a new summer transfer spending record, with £3.46bn spent as Manchester City lead a record-breaking window

Carlos Alcaraz makes winning US Open return after 139-day injury absence

Carlos Alcaraz makes winning US Open return after 139-day injury absence

Carlos Alcaraz returned to singles action with a 6-4 6-4 6-4 win over Russia's Roman Safiullin in the first round

World
Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz as ‘Trump Strait’

Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz as ‘Trump Strait’

Trump has repeatedly pressed his threat to claim sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz in recent weeks

Xi tells Egypt's Sisi 'external interference' in Mideast should be opposed

Xi tells Egypt's Sisi 'external interference' in Mideast should be opposed

Xi Jinping told Egypt's Sisi that external interference in the Middle East should be opposed, during his first Cairo visit in a decade of ties

Taliban govt defends ban on protest, citing Islamic law

Taliban govt defends ban on protest, citing Islamic law

The Taliban government has defended its new ban on protests in Afghanistan, saying the rule complies with Islamic law despite criticism from rights groups