Witkoff, Kushner to visit Pakistan for talks with Araghchi
US technical teams already in capital as Islamabad ramps up mediation efforts amid fragile regional ceasefire
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Spotlight
US-Iran standoff turns into high-stakes brinkmanship amid fading hopes for talks
Kamran Khan says Araghchi’s visit sparks hope, but deep mistrust stalls momentum
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From progress to pause: The stop-start reality of Pakistan women’s football
Despite getting into the FIFA Series, Pakistan failed to make use of three FIFA windows leading up to the event
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Will gold hit $6,000 by end of 2026?
Central banks hold about $5 trillion in gold, highlighting rising demand for the metal as a safe-haven amid global uncertainty
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Shorts
Pakistan repays $3.45B UAE deposits as reserves hold steady
SBP completes ADFD settlement while Saudi, IMF inflows support outlook
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US-Iran war raises credit risks for emerging markets, Fitch says
Energy prices, funding conditions and supply chains seen as key transmission channels
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Pakistan hikes fuel prices by PKR 27 as oil jumps over stalled US-Iran peace talks
Oil prices were volatile on Friday with Brent crude futures trading at $104.78
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NBP profit soars as bank dismisses pension risk concerns
Earnings surge 220% while dividend awaits cabinet approval
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The Melody Falls Silent: Legendary Singer Asha Bhosle Passes Away at 92
India loses its most versatile voice as the iconic playback singer succumbs to multi-organ failure in Mumbai, leaving behind an unmatched legacy of over 12,000 songs.
Legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle passed away at age 92 in Mumbai due to multi-organ failure.
She leaves behind an unmatched eight-decade career, having recorded over 12,000 songs across more than 20 languages.
Her last rites will be performed with full state honors at Shivaji Park in Mumbai.
Apr 12, 2026
Apr 12, 2026
US says Iran players welcome at World Cup amid Italy uproar
No-one "from the US has told them they can't come," Rubio said of Iran's World Cup participation
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Warner, Khushdil’s late blitz steers Karachi past Lahore in HBL PSL El Clasico
Khushdil Shah was adjudged the player of the match for his 14-ball 44 that helped Karachi chase down 200 in 18.4 overs
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Rawalpindiz beat United to end eight-match losing streak
After outclassing Islamabad United by six wickets, the Rawalpindiz have finally registered their first-ever HBL PSL win
Apr 23, 2026
Apr 23, 2026
Supplies reach Afghans cut off for weeks by Pakistan war
Residents in Kamdesh, Nuristan, say they survive on cow’s milk amid intensified fighting, as an ICRC-led convoy delivers urgent aid
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