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Trump gives Iran 48 hours to make deal or face 'Hell'

Trump gives Iran 48 hours to make deal or face 'Hell'

US President warns Iran over Strait of Hormuz, citing potential strikes on energy infrastructure

Strike hits near Iranian nuclear plant, as FM warns of risk to Gulf

Strike hits near Iranian nuclear plant, as FM warns of risk to Gulf

Rain, storms kill 121 in Afghanistan and Pakistan in two weeks

Rain, storms kill 121 in Afghanistan and Pakistan in two weeks

Spotlight
Pakistan Idol Season 2 on hold amid tensions, dispute settled

Pakistan Idol Season 2 on hold amid tensions, dispute settled

Photographer Ahsan Qureshy retains official role as The Merchant Holdings (Private) Limited confirms amicable resolution amid ongoing uncertainty.

Dispute between Ahsan Qureshy and MHL resolved through mutual understanding

Qureshy continues as official photographer for Pakistan Idol

Season 2 finale still delayed due to prevailing national and regional tensions

Visually impaired girls in Peshawar face an educational dead end

Visually impaired girls in Peshawar face an educational dead end

In Pakistan’s northwest, blind girls must choose between staying home or chasing dreams that have no classroom

Iranian engineers mourn their tallest bridge, bombed by Trump

Iranian engineers mourn their tallest bridge, bombed by Trump

AFP visits a bombed bridge in Karaj where officials say 12 strikes split it in half while its pillars remain standing

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UAE
Shrapnel hits Dubai Internet City building after aerial interception; no injuries reported

Shrapnel hits Dubai Internet City building after aerial interception; no injuries reported

Debris from an intercepted attack sparks fire at Abu Dhabi gas facility, killing one Egyptian and injuring four others

Abu Dhabi gas complex shut after intercepted attack injures 12

Abu Dhabi gas complex shut after intercepted attack injures 12

Abu Dhabi fire leaves 12 hurt in Ajban, mostly Nepali and Indian workers, authorities say

Dubai Catholic churches suspend all masses amid safety directives: report

Dubai Catholic churches suspend all masses amid safety directives: report

Iran says targeted UAE, Bahrain, Israel in latest attacks

Iran says targeted UAE, Bahrain, Israel in latest attacks

UN Security Council delays vote on authorizing force to protect Hormuz

UN Security Council delays vote on authorizing force to protect Hormuz

Pakistan
Pakistan capital announces free public transport as energy crisis bites

Pakistan capital announces free public transport as energy crisis bites

Punjab CM also lifts fares on state transport and announces targeted subsidies for trucks and buses.

Pakistan cuts petrol by PKR 80 a day after record price hike

Pakistan cuts petrol by PKR 80 a day after record price hike

PM says cabinet will donate six months’ salary to national exchequer

6.1-magnitude earthquake jolts Pakistan; no casualties or damage reported

6.1-magnitude earthquake jolts Pakistan; no casualties or damage reported

Earthquake centered in Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush jolts Islamabad, KP and Punjab

Business
Pakistan hikes LPG prices by PKR 79 per kg

Pakistan hikes LPG prices by PKR 79 per kg

The price hike has failed to curb shortages in the market

Lifestyle
Housefull shows and big laughs: ‘Aag Lage Basti Mein’ shines this Eid

Housefull shows and big laughs: ‘Aag Lage Basti Mein’ shines this Eid

Directed by Bilal Atif, the film sustains momentum with pop-culture references, measured songs and strong ensemble turns

Pakistan court orders Meesha Shafi to pay damages to Ali Zafar

Pakistan court orders Meesha Shafi to pay damages to Ali Zafar

A local court orders PKR 5 million in damages over 2018 harassment allegations dispute

Acting vs tailoring: Khush Naseebi stars test their skills in a Darzi Speed Challengeplay icon

Acting vs tailoring: Khush Naseebi stars test their skills in a Darzi Speed Challenge

From quick stitching tasks to rapid fashion questions, cast has to prove if they can actually survive in a tailor’s shop before Eid

Sports
Sameer Minhas stars as Islamabad rout Rawalpidiz in twin city derby

Sameer Minhas stars as Islamabad rout Rawalpidiz in twin city derby

Rawalpindiz remain winless after three matches in their debut HBL PSL season

Naeem, Emon's batting blitz help Qalandars sail past Sultans

Naeem, Emon's batting blitz help Qalandars sail past Sultans

After handing Multan Sultans their first loss, Lahore Qalandars rise to second on the HBL PSL 2026 points table, with both teams on four points from three games, winning two and losing one

Azam’s belligerent 74 helps Karachi Kings cruise past Rawalpindiz

Azam’s belligerent 74 helps Karachi Kings cruise past Rawalpindiz

For the first time since 2018, the Kings kick off their HBL PSL campaign with three straight wins after a dramatic victory over the Pindiz

World
Iran Guards say targeted Israel-linked ship in Gulf

Iran Guards say targeted Israel-linked ship in Gulf

IRGC says Israeli-linked vessel was hit near the Strait of Hormuz

India-flagged LPG tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz

India-flagged LPG tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz

Data from ship tracking company Marine Traffic's website confirmed that the Green Sanvi was an Indian-flagged tanker

Afghanistan quake kills 12, including 8 members of same family

Afghanistan quake kills 12, including 8 members of same family

Shaking was felt in many parts of the country, including the capital Kabul