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PTI long march moves towards Kohat on second day after talks fail

PTI long march moves towards Kohat on second day after talks fail

The PTI long march moved towards Kohat on day two after talks failed, as Sohail Afridi accused the federal government of allowing militancy to worsen

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Over 3,500 runners take over Lahore’s historic streets in 7km heritage run

Over 3,500 runners take over Lahore’s historic streets in 7km heritage run

From Lahore Fort to Hazuri Bagh, the third Lahore Heritage Run turned Androon Lahore into a celebration of fitness, culture and the city’s timeless landmarks

US midterms 2026: 470 seats, $12 billion and one absent president

US midterms 2026: 470 seats, $12 billion and one absent president

The US midterms decide control of Congress, 36 governorships and thousands of state seats, with about $12 billion in ads and no Trump on the ballot

Naqvi says KP government backed out of counterterrorism commitments

Naqvi says KP government backed out of counterterrorism commitments

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi says the KP government backed out of counterterrorism commitments as talks with PTI ended in deadlock before the Oct. 4 march.

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UAE
Gold prices in Dubai fall as 14K gold drops below $81 per gram

Gold prices in Dubai fall as 14K gold drops below $81 per gram

Dubai gold prices lost Dh35.75 in a month, with 24K at Dh498 per gram and 14K below Dh300

Dubai parents told not to take photos on school campuses under new privacy rules

Dubai parents told not to take photos on school campuses under new privacy rules

Dubai parents are being told not to take photos on school campuses without consent from other families. See what the new privacy rules cover and why schools issued them.

Flydubai co-pilot planned attack before being hired by airline, officials say

Flydubai co-pilot planned attack before being hired by airline, officials say

GCC worker remittance outflows hit record USD 161 billion in 2025

GCC worker remittance outflows hit record USD 161 billion in 2025

UAE says Flydubai co-pilot planned 'terrorist act' and attacked captain with axe

UAE says Flydubai co-pilot planned 'terrorist act' and attacked captain with axe

Pakistan
Pakistan, IMF enter final stage of talks for fifth tranche

Pakistan, IMF enter final stage of talks for fifth tranche

Sources say negotiations could conclude by October 7 and pave the way for about USD 1.2 billion in financing, with no new taxes expected this fiscal year

Pakistani leaders attend crucial Makkah Joint Defense Agreement meeting in Riyadh

Pakistani leaders attend crucial Makkah Joint Defense Agreement meeting in Riyadh

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye will hold a high-level SPDC meeting in Riyadh today under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement to address pressing regional security

Pakistan urea sales rise 0.9% from a year earlier in third quarter

Pakistan urea sales rise 0.9% from a year earlier in third quarter

Nine-month urea offtakes rise 4% while DAP sales fall 3%, with Engro and Fauji Fertilizer expected to report higher third-quarter earnings

Business
Pakistan prequalifies nine bidders for GEPCO stake in privatization drive

Pakistan prequalifies nine bidders for GEPCO stake in privatization drive

Nine prequalified parties will now proceed to the next stage, which includes access to a virtual data room for detailed due diligence.

Lifestyle
Ed Sheeran breaks silence on Gaza conflict, calling situation 'unjustifiable' amid tour boycott controversy

Ed Sheeran breaks silence on Gaza conflict, calling situation 'unjustifiable' amid tour boycott controversy

British pop star Ed Sheeran addressed the Gaza conflict during his Philadelphia concert, describing the situation as "catastrophic and unjustifiable" after tour supporting acts withdrew following the removal of rapper Macklemore

Four artists quit Ed Sheeran's tour in support of Macklemore and Palestine

Four artists quit Ed Sheeran's tour in support of Macklemore and Palestine

Ed Sheeran denied responsibility for Macklemore’s removal from his "Loop Tour," attributing the decision to promoter Messina Touring Group following venue threats, while remaining opening acts, including Finneas and Aaron Rowe, withdrew in solidarity

Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran's US tour following 'free Palestine' speech at concert

Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran's US tour following 'free Palestine' speech at concert

American rapper Macklemore has been removed from singer Ed Sheeran's US "Loop Tour" after venue owners and promoters threatened to cancel stadium dates following his on-stage pro-Palestinian remarks at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey

Sports
Pakistan announce squads for Sri Lanka T20Is, ODI tri-series

Pakistan announce squads for Sri Lanka T20Is, ODI tri-series

Sahibzada Farhan has replaced Salman Ali Agha as captain for the upcoming three-match series against Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka announce ODI squad for Pakistan tri-series

Sri Lanka announce ODI squad for Pakistan tri-series

Kusal Mendis has been named captain as Sri Lanka look to build a settled ODI combination ahead of the global tournament

Hasan Nawaz’s 96 unable to lift Pakistan to gold as India take title

Hasan Nawaz’s 96 unable to lift Pakistan to gold as India take title

India beat Pakistan by 19 runs to win Asian Games cricket gold. Hasan Nawaz's 96 was not enough as India posted 211-6 in a pulsating final in Nagoya

World
UN rights council slams Taliban's 'oppression' of women

UN rights council slams Taliban's 'oppression' of women

UN rights council unanimously urged the Taliban to repeal all practices restricting women and girls, saying the discrimination should shock humanity

Flying from the UAE? Check these baggage restrictions before you pack

Flying from the UAE? Check these baggage restrictions before you pack

Banned items in baggage differ across Emirates, Etihad, flydubai and Air Arabia. Check the rules on power banks, liquids and more before you fly from the UAE.

India-US trade talks hit 'plateau', finance minister says

India-US trade talks hit 'plateau', finance minister says

India-US trade talks have hit a "plateau", Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says, as a US trade probe complicates efforts to close the deal