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Chief of Army Staff hosts Independence Day reception for Pakistan Army veterans

Chief of Army Staff hosts Independence Day reception for Pakistan Army veterans

Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir hosted a reception for Pakistan Army veterans on Independence Day to honor their national service

UAE state oil company says vessel attacked in Hormuz Strait

UAE state oil company says vessel attacked in Hormuz Strait

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Pakistan's date workers toil through rising heat

Pakistan's date workers toil through rising heat

Pakistan's date workers battle record heat in Sindh's Khairpur district, risking heatstroke and illness as temperatures soar past 42°C this summer

Fauji Cement, Lucky Cement, Meezan Bank: Who won Q4FY26?play icon

Fauji Cement, Lucky Cement, Meezan Bank: Who won Q4FY26?

Fauji Cement, Lucky Cement and Meezan Bank reported strong earnings and dividends, with margin gains shaping their latest results. Here’s what their numbers mean for investors and the PSX.

Pakistan at 80: Can new provinces fix its governance crisis?play icon

Pakistan at 80: Can new provinces fix its governance crisis?

Kamran Khan says Pakistan needs to rethink how governance is delivered and power is distributed as debate over new provinces and administrative reforms grows

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UAE
UAE says Iran attacked two ADNOC vessels in Hormuz strait

UAE says Iran attacked two ADNOC vessels in Hormuz strait

UAE blames Iran for attacks on two ADNOC vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, reporting no injuries as tensions in the waterway escalate

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

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

Pakistan
Two suspects in Lahore police killings shot dead in encounter, third escapes

Two suspects in Lahore police killings shot dead in encounter, third escapes

Three suspects were allegedly involved in two separate attacks on police in Lahore on Thursday

Pakistan marks 79th Independence Day with calls for unity, reforms and regional peace

Pakistan marks 79th Independence Day with calls for unity, reforms and regional peace

Pakistan's 79th Independence Day began with a 31-gun salute in Islamabad as leaders called for national unity, economic reform and regional stability

Will the 2026 FIH Men’s World Cup spur Pakistan hockey’s revival?

Will the 2026 FIH Men’s World Cup spur Pakistan hockey’s revival?

After years of decline, Pakistan hockey enters the 2026 World Cup with a new setup, fresh backing and a point to prove

Business
Pakistan approves PKR 1.34 per litre increase in fuel dealers' margins

Pakistan approves PKR 1.34 per litre increase in fuel dealers' margins

Pakistan's ECC approves a PKR 1.34 per litre hike in fuel dealers' margins, raising the rate to PKR 9.98

Lifestyle
Pakkay Dost season 4 returns on August 22 with new characters and fresh songs

Pakkay Dost season 4 returns on August 22 with new characters and fresh songs

Bilal Maqsood's Urdu children's puppet show Pakkay Dost is back for season 4 on August 22, with two new characters and weekly episodes on YouTube

Germany to scrap 'accompanied drinking' for 14- and 15-year-olds

Germany to scrap 'accompanied drinking' for 14- and 15-year-olds

Berlin plans to end "accompanied drinking," the rule letting 14- and 15-year-olds drink alcohol with their parents, citing health risks to teens.

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.

Sports
Asian Games 2026: India, Pakistan can meet only in medal matches

Asian Games 2026: India, Pakistan can meet only in medal matches

Unlike ICC competitions, where India and Pakistan are often placed in the same group, the Asian Games draw has kept the two teams apart in the early stages

Farhan, Moqim and Hasan star as Pakistan Blues make winning start in National Champions Cup

Farhan, Moqim and Hasan star as Pakistan Blues make winning start in National Champions Cup

Sahibzada Farhan produced the defining performance of the match, scoring 102 from 101 deliveries to register his ninth List A century.

PCC Select XI squad announced for three-day fixture against Pakistan

PCC Select XI squad announced for three-day fixture against Pakistan

The fixture will provide Pakistan with valuable preparation ahead of their challenging Test series in England.

World
Ex-Cambridge professor Jason Arday found dead following plagiarism controversy

Ex-Cambridge professor Jason Arday found dead following plagiarism controversy

Former Cambridge professor Jason Arday was found dead in London following a high-profile plagiarism scandal, resignation, and allegations of harassment

Kushner to visit Israel to bridge gaps on Gaza plan

Kushner to visit Israel to bridge gaps on Gaza plan

Jared Kushner will visit Israel and Egypt next week to bridge gaps on Gaza plan rejected by Netanyahu, officials say

Indian firm to make fighter jet engines with Rolls-Royce

Indian firm to make fighter jet engines with Rolls-Royce

Reliance Industries and Rolls-Royce plan to jointly develop engines for India's indigenous AMCA fighter jet program