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Pezeshkian says Iran will resist any attempt to force it to surrender

Pezeshkian says Iran will resist any attempt to force it to surrender

Pezeshkian says Iran will resist any attempt to force it into submission, as diplomacy advances on reopening the Strait of Hormuz to shipping

India's 'cockroach' protest movement keeps heat on Modi

India's 'cockroach' protest movement keeps heat on Modi

US Senate passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill

US Senate passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill

Iraq PM says invited to Riyadh after US-Saudi strikes

Iraq PM says invited to Riyadh after US-Saudi strikes

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Makkah defense pact could reshape ties among Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkeyplay icon

Makkah defense pact could reshape ties among Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey

Kamran Khan says the pact marks a new phase in Pakistan-Saudi-Turkey defense cooperation

Will the Strait of Hormuz finally reopen?play icon

Will the Strait of Hormuz finally reopen?

Kamran Khan explores Iran, Oman and US talks that could reshape global oil and shipping

What went wrong with Karachi's Red Line Projectplay icon

What went wrong with Karachi's Red Line Project

Kamran Khan says the ruling exposes serious management failures and holds TransKarachi largely responsible for the Red Line delays

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UAE
ADNOC Distribution posts record first-half profit as fuel volumes hit new high

ADNOC Distribution posts record first-half profit as fuel volumes hit new high

ADNOC Distribution's net profit rose 59% to $568 million in H1 2026 as fuel volumes hit a record high and the board approved a $175 million dividend

Dubai holiday rental revenue falls 46.5%, but returns beat long-term rentals

Dubai holiday rental revenue falls 46.5%, but returns beat long-term rentals

One-bedroom holiday homes delivered a 7.2% average gross yield in Q2, versus 5.2% for traditional rentals, as longer stays helped cushion weaker demand

Dubai's Centre for Harboring supports nearly 11,700 residency violators in 2026

Dubai's Centre for Harboring supports nearly 11,700 residency violators in 2026

UAE floating hospital provides prosthetic limbs to 51 Palestinian amputees

UAE floating hospital provides prosthetic limbs to 51 Palestinian amputees

Dubai real estate cooldown lets residents upgrade as war rattles market

Dubai real estate cooldown lets residents upgrade as war rattles market

Pakistan
Sindh Health Department restores original panel for exhumation of Mir Raza Ali

Sindh Health Department restores original panel for exhumation of Mir Raza Ali

Sindh authorities restored the original eight-member medical board for the exhumation of Mir Raza Ali after family objections halted proceedings

IFC announces $20 million loan to Pakistan's Novatex to boost packaging and recycling

IFC announces $20 million loan to Pakistan's Novatex to boost packaging and recycling


IFC announces a $20 million loan to Pakistan's Novatex to finance raw material imports and expand recycled PET capacity in the country's packaging industry

FESCO privatization draws 12 domestic and international investor submissions

FESCO privatization draws 12 domestic and international investor submissions

Pakistan's Privatisation Commission received 12 expressions of interest from Turkish, Chinese, and Pakistani consortiums to acquire up to 100% stake in Faisalabad Electric Supply Company

Business
Pakistan's mining sector gets its first shared platform for collaboration

Pakistan's mining sector gets its first shared platform for collaboration

SECMC-led forum brings together industry, academia and government to tackle the challenges facing Pakistan's mining ecosystem

Lifestyle
The Unstoppable Atif Aslam: A 20-Year Legacy and a Brand New Chapter

The Unstoppable Atif Aslam: A 20-Year Legacy and a Brand New Chapter

As Subah Aye Na drops on July 31, Spotify celebrates the artist’s staggering 8 billion streams and a trans-generational appeal that defies borders.

Atif Aslam has amassed nearly 8 billion Spotify streams with listeners across 184 countries.

96% of his Spotify streams over the past year came from outside Pakistan, highlighting his worldwide appeal.

His eight-track album Subah Aye Na arrives on July 31, marking the next chapter in his musical journey.

Trailer for ‘I Play Rocky’ offers look at Sylvester Stallone’s rise from hardship to Hollywood fame

Trailer for ‘I Play Rocky’ offers look at Sylvester Stallone’s rise from hardship to Hollywood fame

Anthony Ippolito stars as a young Stallone in a film focused on persistence before Hollywood fame

Log off and look up: How Hirani’s Pritam and Pedro hacks into modern parenting

Log off and look up: How Hirani’s Pritam and Pedro hacks into modern parenting

The legendary director’s streaming debut tackles the dark web of social media and dangerous online games, proving his heart is in the right place, even if the pacing belongs in a feature film.

Sports
Bangladesh says star cricketer Shakib will not play again after Hasina event

Bangladesh says star cricketer Shakib will not play again after Hasina event

Bangladesh says cricketer Shakib Al Hasan will not play again after he joined a media event with ousted leader Sheikh Hasina

Women's T20 Asia Cup fixtures announced, India to face Pakistan on September 5

Women's T20 Asia Cup fixtures announced, India to face Pakistan on September 5

One of the most anticipated fixtures of the tournament is the India-Pakistan showdown, scheduled for September 5 in Group A

England squad announced for first two Pakistan Tests

England squad announced for first two Pakistan Tests

The series between England and Pakistan gets underway at Headingley in Leeds on August 19

World
US unexpectedly loses jobs in July, dealing blow to Trump ahead of midterms

US unexpectedly loses jobs in July, dealing blow to Trump ahead of midterms

The US unexpectedly loses jobs in July as payrolls drop by 23,000, creating political headwinds for Donald Trump and altering Federal Reserve policy plans

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign mutual defense pact in Makkah

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign mutual defense pact in Makkah

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed a trilateral defense agreement in Makkah, treating an attack on one nation as an attack on all three

Floods in India's northeast kill nearly 100

Floods in India's northeast kill nearly 100

Assam floods have killed nearly 100 people and affected 170,000 residents, submerging over 14,000 hectares of cropland in India's northeast