Pakistan repatriates 11 Pakistanis and 20 Iranians seized aboard US-intercepted vessels
Pakistan secured the repatriation of 31 nationals from US-seized vessels via Singapore and Thailand, FM Ishaq Dar confirmed.
4h
3h
Spotlight
Saudi-led push for Iran peace deal could reshape Middle East order
Kamran Khan says Saudi Arabia is leading efforts for a new regional peace framework after the war
2h
2h
Real estate sector in Pakistan faces questions over black money, pricing gaps
Kamran Khan says much of Pakistan’s real estate, from plots and files to luxury apartments and housing schemes, still operates outside the tax net
14h
14h
US reports challenge Trump claims of decisive Iran war victory
Kamran Khan says rising fuel prices and military costs are fueling US public anger over the Iran war
May 14, 2026
May 14, 2026
Shorts
Abdullah bin Zayed, British MP discuss strategic UAE-UK relations
UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed met British MP Nigel Farage in London to strengthen bilateral ties and address Iranian attacks on UAE soil
4h
4h
Modi arrives in UAE at the start of his Gulf-Europe tour
Modi landed in Abu Dhabi on Friday for talks with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, focusing on energy security, trade and supply chain partnerships
10h
10h
After record hike, Pakistan cuts petrol, diesel prices by PKR 5 for one week
The reduction follows an up to PKR 150 per liter hike in fuel prices since March 1
43s
43s
Pakistan's debut Panda bond opens access to China market, locks in 2.5% coupon
Pakistan raised CNY 1.75 billion in its first-ever Panda bond, securing a 2.5% coupon and opening access to China's onshore capital market for the first time
8h
8h
Dominating Dananeer: How ‘Mera Lyari’ Became a One Woman Show
Pakistan’s latest sports drama serves up raw talent and fierce street football but struggles to cross the finish line.
Dananeer anchors the film entirely on her own with a flawless local dialect and fierce physical commitment.
A sudden title change from Behnaz to Mera Lyari reflects the confusing execution of the film, which relies too heavily on flashbacks.
Rushed pacing and an abrupt ending leave the audience entirely without a resolution.
May 12, 2026
May 12, 2026
Madonna, Shakira and BTS to headline first-ever World Cup final halftime show
Madonna, Shakira and BTS will headline FIFA's first-ever World Cup final halftime show on July 19 at MetLife Stadium, supporting children's education worldwide
8h
7h
Pakistan seeks redemption as Bangladesh eyes historic series win in Sylhet Test
Pakistan face Bangladesh in the Sylhet Test trailing 1-0, with Babar Azam returning and rain threatening to disrupt a historic series decider
10h
8h
Karachi gears up for One Run half-marathon
Karachi joins a global field of 245,000 runners participating in the race worldwide
May 14, 2026
May 14, 2026
Iran FM says US willing to continue talks, open to China's help
Abbas Araghchi says he received US messages expressing willingness to continue talks, and welcomed China's role in helping resolve the conflict
6h
6h
