Trump says Israel, Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire
US president says truce followed 'excellent' conversations with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun
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Spotlight
Pakistan emerges as key diplomatic bridge as US-Iran talks gain momentum
Kamran Khan says high-level visits and backchannel diplomacy are accelerating prospects of a US Iran understanding
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‘We can be one of the best in Asia’: Layla Banaras sets ambitious target for Pakistan
Pakistan star Layla Banaras believes increased game time and stronger team chemistry can propel the national side into Asia’s elite
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Trump signals broader geopolitical role for Islamabad
Amber Shamsi examines Islamabad’s emerging role in high-stakes diplomacy and its implications for Pakistan
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Shorts
Pakistan moves to clear $3B UAE debt in days as fresh funding lines up
Saudi deposits, IMF payout and new borrowing aimed at boosting reserves
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UAE emerges as leading AI hub in Stanford AI Index 2026
Report highlights the UAE’s strong AI readiness, driven by national strategies, governance frameworks and public awareness
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Pakistan says IMF program on track as finance minister meets deputy chief
Aurangzeb cites strong remittances, Saudi support; seeks diversified financing and deeper IFAD partnership
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Pakistan posts $1.1B current account surplus in March as remittances surge
Monthly surplus widened sharply from February's $231 million; remains below the $1.28 billion surplus recorded in March last year.
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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
Sameer, Conway power United to convincing victory over Kings
Islamabad United are second on the PSL 2026 points table with four wins in seven matches, while Karachi Kings sit fifth with three wins from six games
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Hyderabad hand Rawalpindiz sixth straight HBL PSL defeat
The Mohammad Rizwan-led Rawalpindiz sit bottom of the PSL 2026 table after losing their first six matches
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HBL PSL 11 dedicates April 16 to breast cancer awareness with Pink Day initiative
Players, officials, and fans unite as Pakistan cricket leverages PSL’s platform to promote awareness, early detection, and solidarity with breast cancer patients across the country
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US to blockade Iran ports 'as long as it takes', says Hegseth
‘If Iran chooses poorly, then they will have a blockade and bombs dropping on infrastructure, power and energy’
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