Fact-check: Islamabad road closures contradict claim all 125 routes are open
Islamabad road closures on the M1, M14 and N5 GT Road contradict Talal Chaudhry's claim that all 125 routes are open, iVerify Pakistan finds.
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Pakistan authorities brace for PTI’s September 27 Islamabad march with mass arrests
Punjab police and federal security forces have launched a massive security crackdown, deploying over 65,000 personnel, invoking Section 144, detaining Imran Khan's sisters under the MPO, and closing major motorways
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Tech leaders warn UN Security Council of AI safety risks as White House resists global regulation
Chief executives from major artificial intelligence firms, including OpenAI's Sam Altman and Anthropic's Dario Amodei, urged the UN Security Council to establish global oversight for frontier AI models, warning of loss-of-control risks even as the White House rejected international regulatory constraints
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US, Iran hold New York talks as Trump signals possible diplomatic breakthrough
Kamran Khan says three-hour talks offer a new diplomatic opening despite threats and Iran's tough demands
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UAE weather: Red and yellow fog alerts issued as visibility drops
UAE fog alerts are in place as the NCM warns of reduced visibility during morning commutes, with humid conditions and temperatures up to 44°C expected.
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UAE leads Gulf in EV readiness as electric vehicles reach 9% of new car sales
The UAE ranks first in the GCC for EV readiness and 22nd globally, with EVs at 9% of new car sales and about 2,800 charging points, an ADL report finds.
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OICCI urges investment, exports and structural reforms in Pakistan during IMF meeting
Foreign investors urge Pakistan to cut red tape, widen the tax base and strengthen energy security as FDI falls despite macroeconomic stabilization
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Pakistan misses some IMF targets on circular debt, health and education
Pakistan has made progress on IMF targets but missed some on circular debt, health and education, Finance Secretary Bosal told lawmakers
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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
Sep 21, 2026
Sep 21, 2026
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
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Hesson focused on possible India clash as Pakistan begin Asian Games campaign
India and Pakistan are likely to face off in the Asian Games semis on October 1
Sep 23, 2026
Sep 23, 2026
Luis de la Fuente demands more from Spain after World Cup glory
Spain's next major target is the 2028 UEFA Euro, co-hosted by the UK and Ireland, where they will look to defend their title
Sep 23, 2026
Sep 23, 2026
Ladakh shutdown marks one year since deadly autonomy protests
Leh shops closed on Thursday to mark a year since four people were killed in autonomy protests, as residents press for Sixth Schedule status.
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