'US winning war against Iran, could fight for as long as needed'
US Defense Secretary claims US and Israel will have complete control of Iran's skies in under a week
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Spotlight
Rising tensions in Gulf as Iran hits strategic sites
Kamran Khan says Iran’s attacks on Gulf states risk global energy shocks
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Bagram strikes, regional tensions and a cricket row in Pakistan
The Blue Newsroom with Amber Shamsi covers rising tensions on Pakistan’s western border, Bagram airstrikes, and Pakistan’s strategic role amid the Iran-Israel crisis
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Escalating Iran conflict sends shockwaves across region and global markets
Kamran Khan says that despite mounting casualties and sustained military pressure, Iran appears neither subdued nor exhausted
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Shorts
UAE bourses slide after markets reopen from two-day halt during Iranian attacks
Dubai’s main index .DFMGI drops 4.7% on broad losses, marking its steepest fall since May 2022
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Pakistan Embassy in UAE suspends in-person services until further notice
Embassy says the measure is taken 'in the interest of the safety and well-being of community members and embassy staff'
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Pakistan borrows PKR 582 billion through T-bills' auction
The yields for all four tenors rose by 21 to 39 basis points
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Pakistan’s car ownership among lowest in developing world
Data show just 6% of households own a car, underscoring weak demand and structural limits in auto sector
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Pakistan’s first rap reality show ‘Rap Icon’ brings Karachi’s street sound to national spotlight
From Lyari’s underground cyphers to a televised stage, Karachi’s rap movement to go mainstream after Eid
Pakistan’s first original rap reality show airs after Eid Al Fitr
Talha Anjum and Bohemia headline the judging panel
Female rapper AK Sky among artists breaking industry barriers
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Allen blitz fires New Zealand into T20 World Cup final with crushing win over S Africa
Allen, who hit eight sixes, finished the match with his 10th four to bring up the fastest hundred in a T20 international between two full-member nations
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Unbeaten South Africa to face dangerous New Zealand in high-stakes T20 World Cup semi-final
The Proteas are the tournament’s only unbeaten team and appear far more balanced than the side that stumbled at the final hurdle in 2024
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Empire State lit up in 2026 World Cup hosts' colors 100 days before kick-off
A record 48 teams -- up from 32 in 2022 -- and millions of fans are set to descend on the United States, Canada and Mexico for the first ever World Cup shared by three nations
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Iran close to choosing new Supreme Leader, official says
Iran’s senior aide says Tehran has 'no trust in the Americans' and sees no basis for negotiations with the United States.
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