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Pakistan sees sharp drop in lead paint, but most brands still exceed toxic limits

Pakistan sees sharp drop in lead paint, but most brands still exceed toxic limits

11 major brands now lead-free, but 47 million Pakistani children still affected by lead poisoning—the second highest rate globally

India nightclub fire kills 23 in Goa

India nightclub fire kills 23 in Goa

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Is Punjab really protecting women? Hina Butt on reforms, challenges and realityplay icon

Is Punjab really protecting women? Hina Butt on reforms, challenges and reality

Hina Pervaiz Butt answers tough questions on Punjab’s women protection system and survivor privacy concerns

From roadside dhaba to fine dining: The inspiring story of Café Imranplay icon

From roadside dhaba to fine dining: The inspiring story of Café Imran

About 70 km from Karachi, Café Imran is now one of the region’s most popular dining destinations

Pakistan Army raises concerns over Imran Khan’s statementsplay icon

Pakistan Army raises concerns over Imran Khan’s statements

Kamran Khan says the army has twice in two months flagged PTI’s rhetoric as a national security threat

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UAE
Dubai SME partners with Google to boost digital capabilities of Emirati businesses

Dubai SME partners with Google to boost digital capabilities of Emirati businesses

Partnership supports Dubai’s D33 agenda, with costs shared to enhance SME skills and accountability

Pakistan leaders felicitate UAE on National Day

Pakistan leaders felicitate UAE on National Day

PM Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari highlight Pakistan-UAE partnership

UAE pledges $1 billion to boost Yemen’s energy sector

UAE pledges $1 billion to boost Yemen’s energy sector

Microsoft boosts UAE footprint with AI, skills and data-center investments

Microsoft boosts UAE footprint with AI, skills and data-center investments

Dubai to host first UAE-Russia Business Forum on December 10

Dubai to host first UAE-Russia Business Forum on December 10

Pakistan
Pakistani forces kill 5 militants in restive Balochistan province

Pakistani forces kill 5 militants in restive Balochistan province

Military alleges militants were India-backed; search continues for others in the area

Intelligence-led raid targeted hideout in Dera Bugti district

Weapons, ammunition and explosives recovered from site

Operation part of nationwide Azm-e-Istehkam campaign

Pakistan to seek buyers for loss-making power companies in Jan

Pakistan to seek buyers for loss-making power companies in Jan

Top official says government is finalizing restructuring and transaction plans for electricity distribution companies

Improved economy, reforms to keep Pakistan equities upbeat in 2026: report

Improved economy, reforms to keep Pakistan equities upbeat in 2026: report

Analysts see market hitting 214,000 points by December 2026 from the current level of around 167,000

Business
Pakistani consumer confidence reaches highest level in 3 years: Ipsos poll

Pakistani consumer confidence reaches highest level in 3 years: Ipsos poll

Just 4% of households feel comfortable making major purchases like homes or cars, signaling financial distress persists

Lifestyle
Netflix to buy Warner Bros Discovery in $72 billion takeover

Netflix to buy Warner Bros Discovery in $72 billion takeover

Talha Anjum Leads Spotify Wrapped 2025 as Pakistan’s Music Scene Roars Ahead

Talha Anjum Leads Spotify Wrapped 2025 as Pakistan’s Music Scene Roars Ahead

Bayaan’s Safar Claims No. 1 Album; New-Gen Artists Fuel a Record Year for Pakistani Music

Two Viewers, One Film — Endless Opinions

Two Viewers, One Film — Endless Opinions

Our brutally honest take on Neelofar: the hype, the heartbreak, and the hard-to-ignore flaws.

Sports
England staring down the barrel under Gabba lights as Australia dominate

England staring down the barrel under Gabba lights as Australia dominate

At the close of day three, England are reeling at 134-6 in their second innings, trailing by 43 runs in response to Australia's first innings total of 511

Epic Greaves double ton earns West Indies draw in first NZ Test

Epic Greaves double ton earns West Indies draw in first NZ Test

Greaves battled for almost 10 hours and faced 388 deliveries during his 202-run not out knock

Peace medal and YMCA: Trump steals the show at World Cup draw

Peace medal and YMCA: Trump steals the show at World Cup draw

Trump turned the 2026 World Cup draw into a spectacle of flattery, politics and showmanship

World
Gaza talks at critical moment, ceasefire not complete, Qatar's PM says

Gaza talks at critical moment, ceasefire not complete, Qatar's PM says

Mediators working to advance ceasefire as violence continues nearly two months after truce began on October 10

Qatar's PM describes current situation as a 'pause,' not a true ceasefire

Ceasefire requires complete Israeli withdrawal and free movement in Gaza

Five Palestinians killed by Israeli fire in northern Gaza on Saturday

Putin in Delhi: What India really wants from Russia

Putin in Delhi: What India really wants from Russia

Russia and India aim to maintain ties amid tensions, but outcomes remain uncertain

Pakistan, Afghanistan exchange heavy fire along border, officials say

Pakistan, Afghanistan exchange heavy fire along border, officials say

The exchange came two days after new talks between the neighbors ended without a breakthrough

Sci-Tech
X hit with $140 million EU fine for breaching content rules

X hit with $140 million EU fine for breaching content rules

Musk’s platform faced the EU’s first DSA investigation, found to breach rules in July 2024

New Cloudflare outage takes some sites offline

New Cloudflare outage takes some sites offline

An error message mentioning Cloudflare was displayed to people trying to visit Truth Social and other sites

OpenAI strikes deal on US$4.6B AI center in Australia

OpenAI strikes deal on US$4.6B AI center in Australia

Microsoft faces complaint in EU over Israeli surveillance data

Microsoft faces complaint in EU over Israeli surveillance data

Binance Co-Founder Yi He appointed Co-CEO as company nears 300 million users

Binance Co-Founder Yi He appointed Co-CEO as company nears 300 million users

Videos
Videos

The truth behind UAE visa panic for Pakistanis

From offloading at airports to human trafficking networks and corruption, system is under scrutiny

Videos

Political tension rises in Pakistan as talk of governor’s rule in KP intensifies

Kamran Khan says Islamabad’s narrative on governor’s rule in KP alarms PTI leaders, who warn the move will deepen political turmoil

Markets

Corporate earnings analysis of KOHC, PPL, & ASTL

Kohat Cement posted earnings per share of PKR 3.2 for Q1 FY26, reflecting a 25% increase from the previous quarter

Speculation set to end as Pakistan prepares for integrated defense era

Speculation set to end as Pakistan prepares for integrated defense era

Kamran Khan says Pakistan’s new command system will strengthen joint military planning under Field Marshal Asim Munir

The NFC Award explained in under 6 minutes

The NFC Award explained in under 6 minutes

Producer Abdul Moiz Malik explains in the simplest way what the National Finance Commission Award is, its purpose, and why Pakistan’s political parties keep arguing about it

Stock analysis: PNSC’s bold expansion story

Stock analysis: PNSC’s bold expansion story

PNSC’s earnings have jumped from PKR 11 to PKR 103 per share, driven by strong freight rates, cost discipline, and massive cash reserves

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