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Blast targeting DI Khan police checkpost kills 13, injures 33

Blast targeting DI Khan police checkpost kills 13, injures 33

10 of those killed were police and excise personnel; militants also attacked a rescue ambulance, killing two rescuers.

Trump rejects Iran's proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Trump rejects Iran's proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz

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‘Every person is research-minded,’ Nergis Mavalvala says in Karachi lecture

‘Every person is research-minded,’ Nergis Mavalvala says in Karachi lecture

The MIT dean urges curiosity and critical thinking as AI grows and trust in scientific knowledge faces new challenges

PTI march faces strategy questions as government talks continueplay icon

PTI march faces strategy questions as government talks continue

Kamran Khan says PTI is committed to the Sept. 27 march despite internal doubts and backchannel talks

Trump hails their 'great friendship'. Does Xi feel the same?

Trump hails their 'great friendship'. Does Xi feel the same?

Trump calls it a "truly great friendship" with Xi Jinping, but does China's leader agree? Inside the charm offensive at Xi's White House visit

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UAE
UAE to host 15th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice

UAE to host 15th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice

UAE hosts the 15th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in Abu Dhabi from September 26 to October 1, 2026.

Dubai Police act against 18 suspects for dumping hazardous waste at unauthorized sites

Dubai Police act against 18 suspects for dumping hazardous waste at unauthorized sites

Dubai Police took action against 18 suspects and seized 17 tankers for illegally dumping hazardous waste at unauthorized sites.

Dubai tenants can get rent refunds when ending shared housing leases early

Dubai tenants can get rent refunds when ending shared housing leases early

Iran war needs lasting peace, not a temporary fix: Gargash

Iran war needs lasting peace, not a temporary fix: Gargash

UAE suspends all Iranian airline flights until further notice

UAE suspends all Iranian airline flights until further notice

Pakistan
Pakistan PM calls Houthi Makkah attacks 'red line' at UN

Pakistan PM calls Houthi Makkah attacks 'red line' at UN

Pakistan's PM Shehbaz Sharif called Houthi attacks on Makkah a 'red line' at the UN, as Islamabad balances close ties with both Iran and Saudi Arabia

Saudi defense minister meets Pakistan army chief to advance Makkah pact military cooperation

Saudi defense minister meets Pakistan army chief to advance Makkah pact military cooperation

Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman met Pakistan’s army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir in Riyadh to reaffirm joint defence measures under the Makkah pact following attacks on Saudi Arabia

Pakistan’s polypropylene industry seeks higher taxes on commercial imports

Pakistan’s polypropylene industry seeks higher taxes on commercial imports

The industry wants tighter documentation, automated exemptions and faster refunds to curb alleged tax evasion in informal manufacturing

Business
Pakistan invites vegetable ghee makers to set up edible oil industrial zone at Port Qasim

Pakistan invites vegetable ghee makers to set up edible oil industrial zone at Port Qasim

Federal Minister Junaid Chaudhry has invited vanaspati makers to set up an edible oil industrial city at Port Qasim, offering land and facilities

Lifestyle
Ed Sheeran breaks silence on Gaza conflict, calling situation 'unjustifiable' amid tour boycott controversy

Ed Sheeran breaks silence on Gaza conflict, calling situation 'unjustifiable' amid tour boycott controversy

British pop star Ed Sheeran addressed the Gaza conflict during his Philadelphia concert, describing the situation as "catastrophic and unjustifiable" after tour supporting acts withdrew following the removal of rapper Macklemore

Four artists quit Ed Sheeran's tour in support of Macklemore and Palestine

Four artists quit Ed Sheeran's tour in support of Macklemore and Palestine

Ed Sheeran denied responsibility for Macklemore’s removal from his "Loop Tour," attributing the decision to promoter Messina Touring Group following venue threats, while remaining opening acts, including Finneas and Aaron Rowe, withdrew in solidarity

Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran's US tour following 'free Palestine' speech at concert

Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran's US tour following 'free Palestine' speech at concert

American rapper Macklemore has been removed from singer Ed Sheeran's US "Loop Tour" after venue owners and promoters threatened to cancel stadium dates following his on-stage pro-Palestinian remarks at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey

Sports
Pakistan secure another 2026 Asian Games medal as Noor, Ashab reach squash semis

Pakistan secure another 2026 Asian Games medal as Noor, Ashab reach squash semis

Pakistan women’s cricket team and MMA star Asim Khan are among the medal winners so far, with both winning bronze

Alcaraz demands changes to late-night scheduling at Grand Slams

Alcaraz demands changes to late-night scheduling at Grand Slams

The Spanish tennis superstar has insisted that the time has come to make a change at the four majors

Cristiano Ronaldo: ‘I still believe I can help the national team’

Cristiano Ronaldo: ‘I still believe I can help the national team’

The Portugal captain says he considered retirement but remains committed to helping the team

World
Drought declared in three-quarters of India's richest state

Drought declared in three-quarters of India's richest state

Drought has been declared across three-quarters of Maharashtra, India's richest state, after prolonged low rainfall threatened farmers' livelihoods

Iran president says supreme leader backs new plan to reopen Hormuz

Iran president says supreme leader backs new plan to reopen Hormuz

Iran's president says the supreme leader backs a new plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and Tehran will meet its obligations if the US agrees

Homes flooded, roads submerged: Bangkok declares disaster over heavy rains

Homes flooded, roads submerged: Bangkok declares disaster over heavy rains

Bangkok has declared a flood disaster across all 50 districts after 48 hours of heavy rain left homes, roads and canals submerged in the capital