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PTI postpones Islamabad long march to October 4

PTI postpones Islamabad long march to October 4

PTI has postponed its Islamabad long march to October 4, with the party saying it remains committed to securing Imran Khan's release.

Asan Tax Scheme brings nearly 10,000 shopkeepers into tax net

Asan Tax Scheme brings nearly 10,000 shopkeepers into tax net

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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

Pak-Afghan tensions deepen as diplomacy struggles to prevent escalationplay icon

Pak-Afghan tensions deepen as diplomacy struggles to prevent escalation

Kamran Khan examines Pakistan’s latest strikes, cross-border attacks and stalled efforts to ease tensions with Kabul

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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
Trust Securities plans virtual asset services, seeks PVARA licences

Trust Securities plans virtual asset services, seeks PVARA licences

PSX-listed brokerage plans to enter Pakistan’s regulated virtual asset market while seeking approval to raise authorised capital to PKR 1 billion

KP CM Afridi says PTI march will go ahead despite road blockades

KP CM Afridi says PTI march will go ahead despite road blockades

Sohail Afridi says once the protesters take to the streets, they will 'settle this corrupt system and leaders once and for all'

BYD Pakistan reaches 10,000 vehicles ahead of local assembly

BYD Pakistan reaches 10,000 vehicles ahead of local assembly

BYD Pakistan has expanded to five models, including Atto 2 and Shark 6, as Mega Motor prepares to move from imported NEVs to local production

Business
Mari Energies expects Ghazij/Shawal gas output to reach 222 mmcfd by FY28

Mari Energies expects Ghazij/Shawal gas output to reach 222 mmcfd by FY28

Mari Energies may spend about USD 1 billion on Ghazij/Shawal as security constraints curb North Waziristan growth and raise operating costs.

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
UN Security Council condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

UN Security Council condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

The UN Security Council condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia on Friday, demanding an immediate end to the escalation in a rare unified statement.

Mediator Qatar says it held talks with Iran on conditions for dialogue

Mediator Qatar says it held talks with Iran on conditions for dialogue

Qatar's top diplomat held talks with Iran's president in New York on de-escalation, as Tehran pushes a new plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Israeli army says two soldiers killed in Gaza drone explosion

Israeli army says two soldiers killed in Gaza drone explosion

Israel's army says two reserve soldiers were killed in Gaza after a military drone exploded at an outpost, raising the war's death toll to 970.