Pakistan, Qatar, Turkey and Indonesia sign ‘Badr’ defense pact
Pakistan, Qatar, Turkey and Indonesia sign the Badr defense pact in Doha to boost defense manufacturing, joint training and research, the Foreign Office says.
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Peshawar school roof collapse tragedy: 33 children dead, families demand answers
As investigations proceed, grieving parents are left with question that no inquiry can answer: can accountability bring back children they lost?
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Man accused of running over 15-year-old boy killed in Pakistan police shootout
Contractor Tauqeer Nazir, accused of fatally running over 15-year-old orphan Waseem Abbas, was killed in a police shootout near Bahawalpur's Northern Bypass after escaping custody in Multan, authorities said
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Musk backs SpaceX-Tesla mega-merger as rocket firm posts maiden $4.4B profit on AI boom
Elon Musk expressed support for a potential combination between SpaceX and Tesla as independent board committees review a tie-up, following SpaceX’s first profitable quarter
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UAE launches paperless, AI-powered VAT refund app for tourists
The UAE launches a paperless, AI-powered VAT refund app for tourists. Claim your refund within minutes at Zayed, Dubai and Sharjah airports.
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Sheikh Hamdan invites 500 leaders to shape future scenarios at Dubai Future Week
Sheikh Hamdan invites 500 leaders from five sectors to Dubai Future Week, running November 18 to 21, to shape priorities for Dubai’s future.
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EU seeks human rights improvements to protect Pakistan's GSP+ trade benefits
The EU wants Pakistan to show short-term human rights and rule of law gains to keep GSP+ trade benefits, as textile leaders back a time-bound action plan.
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Pakistan raises National Savings profit rates, regular income certificates reach 12.12%
Revised rates take effect October 21, offering higher returns on special savings, Behbood, short-term and Islamic savings schemes
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Tiger Shroff shooting: Three suspects held after Mumbai attack, police say
Three suspects detained in Rajasthan after gunmen opened fire as he left a Mumbai event. Police say the Bollywood actor is safe.
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Pakistan climbs to fourth spot in ICC ODI rankings
An unbeaten finish in the tri-series would see Pakistan climb to third, overtaking South Africa
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Imam, Rizwan shine on return to domestic cricket
Both were among seven players sent home midway through Pakistan’s troubled England tour following the Lord’s Test
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Former cricketers push for Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat to strengthen Pakistan ODI top-order
With Pakistan targeting the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027, the repeated struggles of their opening batters have raised questions about whether the current combination can provide the consistency required at the highest level
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Iran says Egypt entering Yemen war makes situation 'more difficult'
Iran says Egypt entering Yemen war makes situation 'more difficult,' while Sisi reportedly says Egypt will defend Saudi territory and not attack Yemen.
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