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Iran condemns US plans to announce new sanctions

Iran condemns US plans to announce new sanctions

Iran condemns new US sanctions as Bessent prepares to announce "toughest" measures yet, with Hormuz oil traffic still paralyzed

Canada PM says 'cannot accept' what US asked for on trade

Canada PM says 'cannot accept' what US asked for on trade

Israel conducts fresh strike in Syria after US criticism

Israel conducts fresh strike in Syria after US criticism

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K-IV: 70% complete, but where is Karachi’s water?play icon

K-IV: 70% complete, but where is Karachi’s water?

After years of delays, the K-IV water project is now being implemented under WAPDA

Questions emerge over Imran Khan’s hospital transfer and return to jailplay icon

Questions emerge over Imran Khan’s hospital transfer and return to jail

Kamran Khan says the episode highlights concerns over how the government carried out the court’s directive

Pakistan students to get one-year free access to Google's AI tools under new deal

Pakistan students to get one-year free access to Google's AI tools under new deal

Pakistani students get one-year free access to Google's AI tools, including Gemini, under a new government-Google digital skills deal

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UAE
US and UAE discuss Strait of Hormuz, Lebanon among other regional security issues

US and UAE discuss Strait of Hormuz, Lebanon among other regional security issues

Secretary Rubio and UAE adviser Sheikh Tahnoon discussed Strait of Hormuz security, Lebanon and holding Iran accountable

UAE accuses Iran of firing ballistic missiles at shipping and halts commercial trade

UAE accuses Iran of firing ballistic missiles at shipping and halts commercial trade

The UAE accused Iran of launching two ballistic missiles targeting Gulf shipping lanes, prompting Abu Dhabi to suspend all trade and financial dealings with Tehran

UAE accuses Iran of firing 2 ballistic missiles

UAE accuses Iran of firing 2 ballistic missiles

Pakistan
Pakistan PM orders financial aid for families affected by floods

Pakistan PM orders financial aid for families affected by floods

PM Shehbaz Sharif has ordered financial aid for families affected by floods, including compensation for damaged homes

US judge strikes down immigrant visa suspension affecting Pakistan, 74 other countries

US judge strikes down immigrant visa suspension affecting Pakistan, 74 other countries

A US judge has struck down the immigrant visa suspension affecting Pakistan and 74 other countries, ruling it exceeded Rubio's authority

Army deployment approved in Rawalpindi for six months

Army deployment approved in Rawalpindi for six months

Pakistan's federal cabinet has approved a six-month army deployment in Rawalpindi under Article 245 to support law and order

Business
Pakistan oil companies urge government to raise fuel margins, citing financial strain

Pakistan oil companies urge government to raise fuel margins, citing financial strain

Pakistan's oil marketing companies urge the government to raise regulated fuel margins, citing unpaid claims and rising operating costs

Lifestyle
Grammys reconsider Asian Pop category after BTS Grammys boycott

Grammys reconsider Asian Pop category after BTS Grammys boycott

The Recording Academy is reconsidering its new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category after BTS declined to submit music for the 2027 Grammy Awards

American Actress Hayden Panettiere dead at 36 as family confirms tragic passing

American Actress Hayden Panettiere dead at 36 as family confirms tragic passing

Actress Hayden Panettiere dead at 36, her father, Skip Panettiere, confirmed in a family statement as law enforcement investigates her passing

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

Sports
England registers innings victory over Pakistan in first Test

England registers innings victory over Pakistan in first Test

England beat Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs at Headingley, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series

England stay on top in Leeds Test despite Ali Usman’s five-for

England stay on top in Leeds Test despite Ali Usman’s five-for

England reached 366-8 from 82 overs at stumps after resuming on 112-2, stretching their first-innings lead to 195 runs

PCB wins appeal as ICC removes Gaddafi Stadium demerit point

PCB wins appeal as ICC removes Gaddafi Stadium demerit point

The venue had received an “Unsatisfactory” rating following the third ODI between Pakistan and Australia on June 4.

World
Iran says neighbors sent messages on shaping new regional security arrangements

Iran says neighbors sent messages on shaping new regional security arrangements

Iran says neighboring countries sent messages on shaping new regional security arrangements, as Qalibaf calls for an independent order

Pentagon fires US military newspaper leadership after clash over editorial independence

Pentagon fires US military newspaper leadership after clash over editorial independence

The Pentagon fired Stars and Stripes leadership on Friday after a clash over editorial independence, drawing press freedom criticism

Former envoys urge joint French, UK action on Palestinian territories

Former envoys urge joint French, UK action on Palestinian territories

Former French and UK diplomats have urged joint action on Palestinian territories, accusing Israel of trying to destroy statehood prospects