Pakistan-bound LNG carrier struck near Strait of Hormuz
Iran reportedly cleared the vessel's passage hours earlier; all 25 crew members are safe, but the shipment's delivery remains uncertain
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Spotlight
Karachi’s Rs1.5bn Nehr-e-Khayyam project raises flooding concerns
Residents fear narrowed waterways, sewage pollution and encroachments as Nukta investigates the canal's redevelopment.
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From Karachi to Cayman Islands: The untold story of K-Electric
From its 2005 privatisation and Cayman Islands offshore structure to the rise and fall of Arif Naqvi's Abraaj Group, Shaheryar Chishty's AsiaPak entry, and why China's Shanghai Electric eventually walked away from a USD 1.77 billion mega-deal
Oct 31, 2026
Oct 31, 2026
Surtaal Music Academy: Meet the young voices of androon Lahore
From learning the fundamentals of singing to performing in front of audiences at the Pakistan Super League, these young artists are already taking their first steps towards bigger stages
Oct 30, 2026
Oct 30, 2026
Shorts
UAE condemns attack on Qatari LNG tanker Al Mayeda in Arabian Gulf
UAE condemns attack on Qatari LNG tanker Al Mayeda in the Arabian Gulf, calling it a grave threat to shipping and global energy supplies.
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Dubai launches exclusive tourism club, moves visa applications online
Dubai Access Club is the world’s first city-led, invitation-only tourism membership programme. Visitors can also apply for tourist visas through Visit Dubai.
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Pakistan's listed refineries face PKR 9.4Bn monthly hit under new petrol pricing rule
Petrol remains at PKR 377.91 per liter as the government shifts higher import costs onto domestic refiners, putting their profit margins under pressure
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World Bank forecasts 23% rise in global commodity prices in 2026
Energy prices are expected to jump 32%, while food commodity prices could climb 18% over two years amid conflict and supply disruptions
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Sir Patrick Stewart, star of 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men', dies at 86
Famous British actor Sir Patrick Stewart dies at 86 after battling Alzheimer’s and Lewy body dementia
Oct 30, 2026
Oct 30, 2026
Glenn Phillips breaks T20I world record as New Zealand beat India in fifth T20I
Phillips became the highest run-scorer in a bilateral T20I series, finishing with an extraordinary 341 runs across five matches
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Messi scores late winner as Inter Miami fight back to beat New England
The victory took Miami to 59 points, one ahead of New England, who saw their four-match winning run come to an end with just one regular-season fixture remaining
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Havertz fires Arsenal three points clear at top of Premier League
Havertz's strike ultimately proved decisive, with Arsenal celebrating a crucial victory after a difficult midweek defeat against League Two side Fleetwood Town in the Carabao Cup
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Iran proposes two-day implementation period to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Araghchi says talks with Qatari mediators cut Iran’s reopening plan from five days to two, with conditions including sanctions relief
Oct 31, 2026
Oct 31, 2026
