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Iran says no reason to fear Pakistan-Turkey-Saudi security pact

Iran says no reason to fear Pakistan-Turkey-Saudi security pact

Iran's Foreign Ministry says the new Pakistan-Turkey-Saudi security pact poses no threat to Tehran, calling it a shift toward regional self-reliance.

Pakistan receives Qatar LNG cargo after nearly two-month gap

Pakistan receives Qatar LNG cargo after nearly two-month gap

Indian students step up exam protests in Jharkhand

Indian students step up exam protests in Jharkhand

Pakistan July remittances rise 13% to $3.63 billion

Pakistan July remittances rise 13% to $3.63 billion

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Pakistan brickmakers scorched by sun above and fire below

Pakistan brickmakers scorched by sun above and fire below

Brick kiln workers in Pakistan face 1,000C furnaces below and record summer heat above, as climate change deepens risks in a poorly regulated industry

Stock Watch: Faysal Bank's 53% deposit surge and what it means for PSX investorsplay icon

Stock Watch: Faysal Bank's 53% deposit surge and what it means for PSX investors

Tauras Securities' Mustafa Mustansir breaks down FABL's 1HCY26 results, inflation outlook and top KSE100 picks, as Nukta's Shahbaz Ashraf and Moiz ur Rehman review the week's key market drivers.

Sindh government faces Rs26 billion damages claim over Karachi BRT contract

Sindh government faces Rs26 billion damages claim over Karachi BRT contract

Dispute Board ruled Sindh's termination of the Karachi BRT Red Line contractor unlawful, deepening delays on the $600 million project

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UAE
UAE extradites suspected cartel boss Kinahan to Ireland

UAE extradites suspected cartel boss Kinahan to Ireland

The UAE extradited alleged cartel boss Daniel Kinahan to Ireland to face trial, ending years of legal battles over his extradition.

UAE urges residents to verify messages before sharing

UAE urges residents to verify messages before sharing

UAE's TDRA urges residents to verify messages before sharing, warning that forwarding fake content can carry legal liability

ADNOC Distribution posts record first-half profit as fuel volumes hit new high

ADNOC Distribution posts record first-half profit as fuel volumes hit new high

Dubai holiday rental revenue falls 46.5%, but returns beat long-term rentals

Dubai holiday rental revenue falls 46.5%, but returns beat long-term rentals

Dubai's Centre for Harboring supports nearly 11,700 residency violators in 2026

Dubai's Centre for Harboring supports nearly 11,700 residency violators in 2026

Pakistan
BOP approves up to PKR 30 billion equity injection from Punjab government

BOP approves up to PKR 30 billion equity injection from Punjab government

Shares to be issued at PKR 38.20 each or market price plus 5%, with capital raise targeted for completion by June 30, 2027

Meezan Bank surpasses PKR 3 billion in housing finance under 'Ghar Ho Tu Apna'

Meezan Bank surpasses PKR 3 billion in housing finance under 'Ghar Ho Tu Apna'

Bank has disbursed PKR 3.05 billion to 490 families and approved more than 3,000 applications worth over PKR 22.557 billion

AJK election third phase underway in Bagh, Haveli amid tight security

AJK election third phase underway in Bagh, Haveli amid tight security

The AJK election third phase is underway in Bagh and Haveli districts, with over 10,300 troops deployed and 803 polling stations rated sensitive

Business
Pakistani startup World Context supplies robot training data to US AI firms

Pakistani startup World Context supplies robot training data to US AI firms

World Context is positioning Pakistan in the U.S. robotics supply chain, turning industrial labor into training data for machines

Lifestyle
The Unstoppable Atif Aslam: A 20-Year Legacy and a Brand New Chapter

The Unstoppable Atif Aslam: A 20-Year Legacy and a Brand New Chapter

As Subah Aye Na drops on July 31, Spotify celebrates the artist’s staggering 8 billion streams and a trans-generational appeal that defies borders.

Atif Aslam has amassed nearly 8 billion Spotify streams with listeners across 184 countries.

96% of his Spotify streams over the past year came from outside Pakistan, highlighting his worldwide appeal.

His eight-track album Subah Aye Na arrives on July 31, marking the next chapter in his musical journey.

Trailer for ‘I Play Rocky’ offers look at Sylvester Stallone’s rise from hardship to Hollywood fame

Trailer for ‘I Play Rocky’ offers look at Sylvester Stallone’s rise from hardship to Hollywood fame

Anthony Ippolito stars as a young Stallone in a film focused on persistence before Hollywood fame

Log off and look up: How Hirani’s Pritam and Pedro hacks into modern parenting

Log off and look up: How Hirani’s Pritam and Pedro hacks into modern parenting

The legendary director’s streaming debut tackles the dark web of social media and dangerous online games, proving his heart is in the right place, even if the pacing belongs in a feature film.

Sports
Pakistan arrive in Netherlands for Hockey World Cup return after eight years

Pakistan arrive in Netherlands for Hockey World Cup return after eight years

The Pakistan team was warmly welcomed upon arrival by officials from the Pakistani embassy in the Netherlands

Bangladesh says star cricketer Shakib will not play again after Hasina event

Bangladesh says star cricketer Shakib will not play again after Hasina event

Bangladesh says cricketer Shakib Al Hasan will not play again after he joined a media event with ousted leader Sheikh Hasina

Women's T20 Asia Cup fixtures announced, India to face Pakistan on September 5

Women's T20 Asia Cup fixtures announced, India to face Pakistan on September 5

One of the most anticipated fixtures of the tournament is the India-Pakistan showdown, scheduled for September 5 in Group A

World
Western Europe experienced hottest June-July on record: EU monitor

Western Europe experienced hottest June-July on record: EU monitor

Western Europe posted its hottest June-July on record as heatwaves, drought and wildfires swept the region, EU climate monitor Copernicus reports

Trump says US is 'low-keying it' with Iran, stresses economic pain

Trump says US is 'low-keying it' with Iran, stresses economic pain

Trump says the United States is low-keying it with Iran, citing Tehran's inflation and cash shortage as the Strait of Hormuz blockade continues into a new week

Netanyahu rejects Trump's Gaza plan as unacceptable

Netanyahu rejects Trump's Gaza plan as unacceptable

Netanyahu called Trump's 15-point Gaza plan unacceptable as he faces an October 27 election and pressure from far-right allies and Washington.