Shehbaz, Pezeshkian discuss regional peace as Pakistan hosts renewed US-Iran diplomacy push
Leaders reaffirm dialogue as ceasefire nears end, tensions persist over Hormuz and US blockade
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Spotlight
Will a US-Iran deal send PSX even higher?
PSX jumped 6,748 points this week as US-Iran talks lifted sentiment. What comes next for investors?
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Is India facing a silent economic crisis?
India’s economy is hit by the US–Iran conflict, with markets shaken, billions wiped out, and Ambani-Adani swapping top positions amid investor jitters
Apr 18, 2026
Apr 18, 2026
US-Iran peace deal near as Hormuz reopens, markets rally
Kamran Khan says fresh moves on Hormuz and Lebanon signal a US-Iran peace deal may be near
Apr 17, 2026
Apr 17, 2026
Shorts
UAE foreign minister meets UK counterpart amid regional tensions
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper reaffirms Britain’s solidarity with the UAE and supported measures the country may take to protect its sovereignty, territorial integrity
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UAE economy extends strong momentum into early 2026 on broad-based growth
CBUAE data shows UAE banking sector expands in Feb 2026, with assets, credit, and deposits all rising
Apr 18, 2026
Apr 18, 2026
Transport suspended in Pakistan’s twin cities amid security measures
Rawalpindi, Islamabad impose transport 'ban' as security measures tighten amid ongoing US-Iran diplomatic efforts
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Saudi finance minister warns Middle East conflict threatens global stability
Saudi minister calls Middle East conflict a major global shock, warning of early infrastructure and transport disruptions
Apr 18, 2026
Apr 18, 2026
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
Babar’s ton leads Zalmi to emphatic win over Gladiators
Unbeaten Peshawar Zalmi remain at the top of the HBL PSL 2026 points table with 15 points from eight matches
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Multan Sultans overcome Karachi Kings by 11 runs
The Sultans are second on the PSL 11 points table after Peshawar Zalmi, with 10 points from seven games
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Qalandars return to form as hapless Pindiz eliminated from HBL PSL 2026
Qalandars are sixth with three wins from seven, while Rawalpindiz stay winless after seven games
Apr 18, 2026
Apr 18, 2026
Trump says US delegation heading to Pakistan for Iran talks, warns of strikes if no deal
US president accuses Iran of ceasefire breach, as Strait of Hormuz standoff deepens
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