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PTI launches long march toward Islamabad after talks collapse

PTI launches long march toward Islamabad after talks collapse

PTI launches its long march toward Islamabad led by KP's Sohail Afridi, demanding Imran Khan's release and medical access after talks failed.

Naqvi and Kundi back governor's rule, emergency option in KP

Naqvi and Kundi back governor's rule, emergency option in KP

Azerbaijani woman leaves Pakistan under police escort

Azerbaijani woman leaves Pakistan under police escort

Iran tells US there is no military solution to Middle East war

Iran tells US there is no military solution to Middle East war

Indians protest election chief as police probe harassment claims

Indians protest election chief as police probe harassment claims

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Who is paying for Pakistan’s growing energy debt?play icon

Who is paying for Pakistan’s growing energy debt?

Nukta breaks down what is fueling the debt, who bears the cost and why Pakistan remains trapped in the cycle

Over 730 high schools disrupted across France as student protests turn violent, triggering 1,700 arrests

Over 730 high schools disrupted across France as student protests turn violent, triggering 1,700 arrests

French student unions called for new nationwide rallies after high school protests over learning conditions escalated into clashes with police on Friday, leaving hundreds of schools blocked and over 1,700 people arrested in a single day

Karachi’s economic power undermined by decades of institutional neglectplay icon

Karachi’s economic power undermined by decades of institutional neglect

Kamran Khan says fragmented responsibility has left Pakistan’s economic hub without key infrastructure

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UAE
UAE says Flydubai co-pilot planned 'terrorist act' and attacked captain with axe

UAE says Flydubai co-pilot planned 'terrorist act' and attacked captain with axe

UAE investigators say the flydubai co-pilot was planning a 'terrorist act' and attacked the captain with an emergency axe. His motive has not been revealed

Dubai number plate buyers get escrow protection with new Mazal platform

Dubai number plate buyers get escrow protection with new Mazal platform

Mazal's new platform brings escrow to Dubai number plate sales, holding buyers' funds until the official ownership transfer is confirmed.

Israel's national airline El Al cancels flights to bring stranded Israelis home from Dubai

Israel's national airline El Al cancels flights to bring stranded Israelis home from Dubai

UAE to warn employers before taking action over late salaries

UAE to warn employers before taking action over late salaries

Pakistan
Naqvi says KP government backed out of counterterrorism commitments

Naqvi says KP government backed out of counterterrorism commitments

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi says the KP government backed out of counterterrorism commitments as talks with PTI ended in deadlock before the Oct. 4 march.

Pakistan government-opposition talks end in deadlock ahead of PTI march

Pakistan government-opposition talks end in deadlock ahead of PTI march

Pakistan government-opposition talks ended in deadlock after nearly 11 hours, leaving PTI's Oct 4 march to Islamabad on course

Pakistan arranges return of citizens killed in Somalia tanker rescue

Pakistan arranges return of citizens killed in Somalia tanker rescue

Pakistan is repatriating three nationals killed in the Somalia tanker rescue, while four rescued crew members prepare to return home to Karachi

Business
Pakistan exports rise 45% in decade, exporters say

Pakistan exports rise 45% in decade, exporters say

Pakistan’s exports rose 45% to $30.1bn in FY26, exporters’ forum says

Lifestyle
Ed Sheeran breaks silence on Gaza conflict, calling situation 'unjustifiable' amid tour boycott controversy

Ed Sheeran breaks silence on Gaza conflict, calling situation 'unjustifiable' amid tour boycott controversy

British pop star Ed Sheeran addressed the Gaza conflict during his Philadelphia concert, describing the situation as "catastrophic and unjustifiable" after tour supporting acts withdrew following the removal of rapper Macklemore

Four artists quit Ed Sheeran's tour in support of Macklemore and Palestine

Four artists quit Ed Sheeran's tour in support of Macklemore and Palestine

Ed Sheeran denied responsibility for Macklemore’s removal from his "Loop Tour," attributing the decision to promoter Messina Touring Group following venue threats, while remaining opening acts, including Finneas and Aaron Rowe, withdrew in solidarity

Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran's US tour following 'free Palestine' speech at concert

Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran's US tour following 'free Palestine' speech at concert

American rapper Macklemore has been removed from singer Ed Sheeran's US "Loop Tour" after venue owners and promoters threatened to cancel stadium dates following his on-stage pro-Palestinian remarks at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey

Sports
Hasan Nawaz’s 96 unable to lift Pakistan to gold as India take title

Hasan Nawaz’s 96 unable to lift Pakistan to gold as India take title

India beat Pakistan by 19 runs to win Asian Games cricket gold. Hasan Nawaz's 96 was not enough as India posted 211-6 in a pulsating final in Nagoya

Pakistan, India and Australia locked in same group at 2027 World Cup

Pakistan, India and Australia locked in same group at 2027 World Cup

The 14th edition of cricket’s global showpiece will run from October 2 to November 21 across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia

India to face Pakistan for Asian Games men's cricket gold

India to face Pakistan for Asian Games men's cricket gold

India to face Pakistan for Asian Games men's cricket gold on Saturday after Pakistan beat Bangladesh and India thrashed Sri Lanka in the semi-finals

World
Trump confirms national intelligence chief as new AI czar

Trump confirms national intelligence chief as new AI czar

US president confirms Jay Clayton as AI czar to lead a new White House task force on artificial intelligence as researchers warn of the technology's dangers.

Indian police detain protesters in Gen Z-led protests over voter roll changes

Indian police detain protesters in Gen Z-led protests over voter roll changes

Police detained several people in New Delhi on Saturday during Gen Z-led protests against voter roll changes, as demonstrators demanded the election chief resign

Flames and smoke seen at Aramco facility south of Riyadh: report

Flames and smoke seen at Aramco facility south of Riyadh: report

Flames and smoke rose from an Aramco facility south of Riyadh on Saturday, an AFP journalist said. The cause is unclear amid recent Houthi attacks on the kingdom