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Pakistan fuel prices hit all-time high as govt announces PKR 184 per liter hike

Pakistan fuel prices hit all-time high as govt announces PKR 184 per liter hike

Federal ministers say the government was compelled to increase the prices and US-Israel war on Iran drags on

China FM says US-Israel attack on Iran 'clearly violated international law'

China FM says US-Israel attack on Iran 'clearly violated international law'

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Trump shifts tone on Iran war as diplomacy signals emergeplay icon

Trump shifts tone on Iran war as diplomacy signals emerge

Kamran Khan highlights Trump’s reversal on Iran as Brent jumps 7% before Trump's televised address

Dhurandhar 2: Global blockbuster or state-sponsored fantasy?play icon

Dhurandhar 2: Global blockbuster or state-sponsored fantasy?

The Blue Newsroom explores the controversies around Dhurandhar 2, from political messaging to financial and censorship disputes

Pakistan steps up diplomacy as Iran signals conditional openness to talksplay icon

Pakistan steps up diplomacy as Iran signals conditional openness to talks

Kamran Khan highlights Pakistan-China plan as Trump signals US exit within weeks

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UAE
UAE intercepts Iranian missiles and drones in deadly attacks

UAE intercepts Iranian missiles and drones in deadly attacks

UAE air defenses shot down 19 missiles and 26 drones from Iran

UAE and US researchers develop molecule targeting Parkinson’s progression

UAE and US researchers develop molecule targeting Parkinson’s progression

Researchers say SK-129 crossed blood-brain barrier and reduced disease-related brain damage

UAE reaffirms support for Iranian residents amid regional tensions

UAE reaffirms support for Iranian residents amid regional tensions

Energy crisis spurs joint action by IMF, World Bank and IEA

Energy crisis spurs joint action by IMF, World Bank and IEA

UAE petrol jumps 30 pct as Mideast war bites

UAE petrol jumps 30 pct as Mideast war bites

Pakistan
Rise in industry output pushes Pakistan growth rate to 3.89% in 2QFY26

Rise in industry output pushes Pakistan growth rate to 3.89% in 2QFY26

Growth rate for the first quarter of FY26 revised down from 3.71% to 3.63%

Pakistan pushing ceasefire efforts as regional war strains economy, PM Sharif says

Pakistan pushing ceasefire efforts as regional war strains economy, PM Sharif says

Govt cuts spending, urges austerity as conflict disrupts trade routes and threatens stability

Four killed, three injured in rain-related incidents in Karachi as authorities declare emergency

Four killed, three injured in rain-related incidents in Karachi as authorities declare emergency

Karachi Traffic Police report multiple waterlogged roads and significant traffic disruptions across the city following heavy rainfall

Business
Pakistan oil sales rise in March despite higher fuel prices

Pakistan oil sales rise in March despite higher fuel prices

Diesel and petrol consumption increases even as government maintains prices and subsidies

Lifestyle
Housefull shows and big laughs: ‘Aag Lage Basti Mein’ shines this Eid

Housefull shows and big laughs: ‘Aag Lage Basti Mein’ shines this Eid

Directed by Bilal Atif, the film sustains momentum with pop-culture references, measured songs and strong ensemble turns

Pakistan court orders Meesha Shafi to pay damages to Ali Zafar

Pakistan court orders Meesha Shafi to pay damages to Ali Zafar

A local court orders PKR 5 million in damages over 2018 harassment allegations dispute

Acting vs tailoring: Khush Naseebi stars test their skills in a Darzi Speed Challengeplay icon

Acting vs tailoring: Khush Naseebi stars test their skills in a Darzi Speed Challenge

From quick stitching tasks to rapid fashion questions, cast has to prove if they can actually survive in a tailor’s shop before Eid

Sports
Shadab, Sameer guide United to first win of HBL PSL 2026

Shadab, Sameer guide United to first win of HBL PSL 2026

Chasing 184, Islamabad United reached the target in the 19th over, with Sameer Minhas scoring an unbeaten 83, while Shadab Khan contributed 69 not out after taking three wickets with the ball

Farhan adds to Hyderabad’s miseries as Multan pulls off a massive chase

Farhan adds to Hyderabad’s miseries as Multan pulls off a massive chase

Sahibzada Farhan was adjudged the player of the match for his 106 not-out as Multan Sultans chased down 226 in 18.4 overs

Messi on target as Argentina down Zambia in World Cup send-off

Messi on target as Argentina down Zambia in World Cup send-off

Messi is firmly expected to captain Argentina into what will be a record sixth World Cup finals as the South American giants target back-to-back titles

World
Austria says refused US requests for military overflights

Austria says refused US requests for military overflights

There have indeed been requests and they were refused from the outset, says defence ministry spokesman

Macron says military operation to 'liberate' Strait of Hormuz 'unrealistic'

Macron says military operation to 'liberate' Strait of Hormuz 'unrealistic'

French president says an operation would take excessive time and expose those crossing the strait to 'coastal threats'

China says US, Israeli attacks on Iran the 'root cause' of Hormuz blockage

China says US, Israeli attacks on Iran the 'root cause' of Hormuz blockage

Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson says military means cannot fundamentally solve the problem, and the escalation of conflicts is not in the interests of either side