Iran defies Trump's blockade as oil prices soar to four-year high
Iran's president says the US naval blockade is 'doomed to fail' as Brent crude surges past $126 a barrel and Trump prepares to be briefed on new military options
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Spotlight
Somali pirates hijack cargo vessel carrying Pakistani sailors, families fear for lives
Families say they are receiving distressing messages, including one from crew member Amin Bin Shams, raising fears over the hostages’ safety
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Karachi water woes deepen as K-4 project faces fresh setback
Kamran Khan says Karachi’s K-4 water project may stall again, dimming hopes for clean tap water in the city
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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
Apr 29, 2026
Apr 29, 2026
Shorts
UAE leaving OPEC could reshape oil markets and ease Pakistan's energy costs
The UAE is quitting OPEC from May 1, 2026. Here's what its exit means for global oil prices and Pakistan's $16 billion import bill
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Dubai Police arrest 276 in transnational fraud network crackdown with FBI, Chinese police
Dubai Police dismantled three criminal syndicates and nine fraud centers in a joint operation with the FBI and Chinese police, arresting 276 suspects.
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KSE-100 companies post 8.8% profit growth to PKR 1.24 trillion in FY26's 9 months
Banks, refineries and auto assemblers led growth
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Pakistan sends first EPZA export consignment to Kyrgyzstan via land route
Pakistan has opened a new Central Asia trade corridor for Pakistani herbal and consumer goods
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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
Clinical Hyderabad ends Multan’s HBL PSL 11 campaign
Hyderabad Kingsmen secure an 8-wicket victory on the back of 64 each from Usman Khan and Maaz Sadaqat
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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
Apr 29, 2026
Apr 29, 2026
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
Apr 28, 2026
Apr 28, 2026
Mamdani calls on King Charles to return Koh-i-Noor diamond during royal US visit
Mamdani urged King Charles to return the Koh-i-Noor diamond to India during the monarch's state visit to the US
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