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Hormuz traffic slows further after US threatens more economic pressure on Iran

Hormuz traffic slows further after US threatens more economic pressure on Iran

Hormuz traffic grinds to a near standstill as the US threatens more economic pressure on Iran after fresh ship attacks

Indian firm to make fighter jet engines with Rolls-Royce

Indian firm to make fighter jet engines with Rolls-Royce

Kushner to visit Israel to bridge gaps on Gaza plan

Kushner to visit Israel to bridge gaps on Gaza plan

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Pakistan's date workers toil through rising heat

Pakistan's date workers toil through rising heat

Pakistan's date workers battle record heat in Sindh's Khairpur district, risking heatstroke and illness as temperatures soar past 42°C this summer

Fauji Cement, Lucky Cement, Meezan Bank: Who won Q4FY26?play icon

Fauji Cement, Lucky Cement, Meezan Bank: Who won Q4FY26?

Fauji Cement, Lucky Cement and Meezan Bank reported strong earnings and dividends, with margin gains shaping their latest results. Here’s what their numbers mean for investors and the PSX.

Pakistan at 80: Can new provinces fix its governance crisis?play icon

Pakistan at 80: Can new provinces fix its governance crisis?

Kamran Khan says Pakistan needs to rethink how governance is delivered and power is distributed as debate over new provinces and administrative reforms grows

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UAE
UAE says Iran attacked two ADNOC vessels in Hormuz strait

UAE says Iran attacked two ADNOC vessels in Hormuz strait

UAE blames Iran for attacks on two ADNOC vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, reporting no injuries as tensions in the waterway escalate

UAE extradites suspected cartel boss Kinahan to Ireland

UAE extradites suspected cartel boss Kinahan to Ireland

The UAE extradited alleged cartel boss Daniel Kinahan to Ireland to face trial, ending years of legal battles over his extradition.

UAE urges residents to verify messages before sharing

UAE urges residents to verify messages before sharing

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

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

Pakistan
Two suspects in Lahore police killings shot dead in encounter, third escapes

Two suspects in Lahore police killings shot dead in encounter, third escapes

Three suspects were allegedly involved in two separate attacks on police in Lahore on Thursday

Pakistan marks 79th Independence Day with calls for unity, reforms and regional peace

Pakistan marks 79th Independence Day with calls for unity, reforms and regional peace

Pakistan's 79th Independence Day began with a 31-gun salute in Islamabad as leaders called for national unity, economic reform and regional stability

Will the 2026 FIH Men’s World Cup spur Pakistan hockey’s revival?

Will the 2026 FIH Men’s World Cup spur Pakistan hockey’s revival?

After years of decline, Pakistan hockey enters the 2026 World Cup with a new setup, fresh backing and a point to prove

Business
Pakistan's petroleum levy collection exceeds target by PKR 99 billion

Pakistan's petroleum levy collection exceeds target by PKR 99 billion

Pakistan's petroleum levy collection hit PKR 1.567 trillion in FY2025-26, beating its target by PKR 99 billion and aiding IMF goals

Lifestyle
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

Germany to scrap 'accompanied drinking' for 14- and 15-year-olds

Germany to scrap 'accompanied drinking' for 14- and 15-year-olds

Berlin plans to end "accompanied drinking," the rule letting 14- and 15-year-olds drink alcohol with their parents, citing health risks to teens.

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.

Sports
Asian Games 2026: India, Pakistan can meet only in medal matches

Asian Games 2026: India, Pakistan can meet only in medal matches

Unlike ICC competitions, where India and Pakistan are often placed in the same group, the Asian Games draw has kept the two teams apart in the early stages

Farhan, Moqim and Hasan star as Pakistan Blues make winning start in National Champions Cup

Farhan, Moqim and Hasan star as Pakistan Blues make winning start in National Champions Cup

Sahibzada Farhan produced the defining performance of the match, scoring 102 from 101 deliveries to register his ninth List A century.

PCC Select XI squad announced for three-day fixture against Pakistan

PCC Select XI squad announced for three-day fixture against Pakistan

The fixture will provide Pakistan with valuable preparation ahead of their challenging Test series in England.

World
Israeli settlers divert Palestinian water to fill West Bank pool

Israeli settlers divert Palestinian water to fill West Bank pool

Israeli settlers diverted Palestinian irrigation water to fill a West Bank pool, part of a wider pattern of water seizures across the territory

Japan's record rains strand thousands at Narita airport; kill eight

Japan's record rains strand thousands at Narita airport; kill eight

Record rains in Japan kill eight and strand thousands at Narita airport, as floods cut power to 20,000 homes near Tokyo

US threatens Iran with 'economic isolation like the world has never seen'

US threatens Iran with 'economic isolation like the world has never seen'

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent threatened Iran with unprecedented economic isolation and said new measures targeting the country would be announced next week