Iran's Revolutionary Guards seize wartime power as Mojtaba Khamenei's role narrows: report
IRGC has filled the power vacuum left by Ali Khamenei's death, with his son Mojtaba largely endorsing decisions rather than directing them
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Spotlight
Pakistan and BRICS: Where Islamabad stands in a shifting global order
Amber Rahim Shamsi examines rising BRICS divisions over Israel-Palestine language and Iran-UAE tensions shaping the bloc’s cohesion
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UAE’s exit from OPEC sparks global oil shock
Kamran Khan says UAE’s exit, amid Strait of Hormuz tensions disrupting Gulf oil exports, challenges the bloc’s cohesion and leadership
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Gulf conflict: How US and China gain while Pakistan bears the cost
Evolving US-Israel-Iran conflict is reshaping geopolitics while driving up energy prices and straining economies like Pakistan
Apr 28, 2026
Apr 28, 2026
Shorts
Abu Dhabi non-oil trade jumps 36% to AED415 billion in 2025
Abu Dhabi's non-oil foreign trade reached AED415.4 billion in 2025, up 36% year-on-year, driven by a 63% surge in exports
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UAE leaves OPEC and OPEC+ in major blow to oil producers' group
The move will weaken the group amid the Iran war and US pressure on Gulf oil producers
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Pakistan's Privatization Commission to invite bids for 3 DISCOs and Zarai Taraqiati Bank
Pakistan is inviting investor bids next month for stakes in IESCO, GEPCO, FESCO and ZTBL as its privatization drive gains pace under IMF reform commitments
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Service Long March Tyres IPO: Company to raise up to PKR 7.8B on PSX to fund car tire plant
Here's the share price, offer structure, and what the funds will be used for
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The Melody Falls Silent: Legendary Singer Asha Bhosle Passes Away at 92
India loses its most versatile voice as the iconic playback singer succumbs to multi-organ failure in Mumbai, leaving behind an unmatched legacy of over 12,000 songs.
Legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle passed away at age 92 in Mumbai due to multi-organ failure.
She leaves behind an unmatched eight-decade career, having recorded over 12,000 songs across more than 20 languages.
Her last rites will be performed with full state honors at Shivaji Park in Mumbai.
Apr 12, 2026
Apr 12, 2026
Omar Khalid makes NCAA history as first Pakistani golfer named to All-Conference Team
Pakistani golfer Omar Khalid earned NCAA All-Conference honors after a podium finish in Illinois, marking a historic milestone for Pakistan’s golf legacy
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Babar Azam’s ton powers Peshawar Zalmi into HBL PSL 2026 final
Babar Azam scored a stunning 103 to lead Peshawar Zalmi into the HBL PSL 2026 final after a dominant win over Islamabad United in Karachi
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Team-first Kane propelling Bayern to glory as PSG showdown looms
Harry Kane's team-first approach is driving Bayern Munich's Champions League charge as a semi-final against holders PSG looms in Paris on Tuesday
Apr 27, 2026
Apr 27, 2026
Bangladesh measles outbreak kills 227 children since March in one of worst surges in decades
Bangladesh has recorded 227 child deaths and nearly 35,000 suspected measles cases since March 15, with remote Indigenous communities among the hardest hit
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