‘We just want to complete our education’: Afghan medical students face uncertain future in Pakistan
High courts halt action against Afghan medical students as repatriation cases proceed
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Spotlight
US-Iran war leaves Pentagon facing $38 billion bill as American economy come under pressure
Kamran Khan examines the rising cost of the Iran conflict as Washington faces mounting military and economic consequences
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Saudi Arabia faces mounting security threats as US, GCC alliances come under strain
Kamran Khan says Saudi Arabia is under pressure from Iran war, Houthi attacks and doubts over US security support
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The Rise And Shocking Fall of Unity Foods Explained
This is not simply the story of one man's ambition curdling into greed but it is the story of a system that failed, at every level, to protect the retail investor and not just that but another example of foreign investors being defrauded of their capital. On paper, the case looks open and shut. Whether retail investors and victims actually see justice this time remains to be seen.
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Shorts
Dubai sets new safety rules for schools, pools and labs
Dubai schools must meet new safety rules for classrooms, playgrounds, pools and labs under a fresh KHDA compliance handbook.
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UAE arrests Swedish gang leader wanted by Interpol for money laundering
UAE authorities arrested a Swedish gang leader wanted by Interpol in a joint operation with Sweden over a Dh26.5 million money laundering scheme.
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ICMA urges weekly fuel pricing as daily changes raise uncertainty
Petrol rose 16.42% between August 1 and September 17 as the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan called for weekly retail resets, shock corridors and targeted relief
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BOJ raises rate to 1.25% in split vote, signals more hikes ahead
Fitch says Japan's sovereign rating can absorb higher borrowing costs even as BOJ shifts focus to stabilizing inflation
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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
Sep 16, 2026
Sep 16, 2026
Pakistan survive Thailand scare to reach Asian Games 2026 semi-finals
Pakistan vs Thailand ended in a three-wicket win for Pakistan as Fatima Sana and Tuba Hassan helped seal a tense Asian Games quarter-final chase
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Pakistan court dismisses cricketer Mohammad Rizwan's plea against cybercrime agency
Lahore High Court dismisses Mohammad Rizwan's plea against NCCIA notices, directing the cricketer to respond and appear before the agency
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Pakistan to miss India hockey event over security fears
Pakistan's hockey federation will skip the Asian Champions Trophy in India, asking organizers to move the event to a safer country.
Sep 16, 2026
Sep 16, 2026
US grants visas to Iranian delegation for UN assembly while barring Palestinian President Abbas
The United States confirmed Thursday it will permit a scaled-down Iranian delegation, led by President Masoud Pezeshkian, to attend the upcoming UN General Assembly in New York under host country obligations, while simultaneously denying entry visas to Palestinian leadership
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