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Pakistan govt, opposition make headway in talks on draft deal

Pakistan govt, opposition make headway in talks on draft deal

Govt and opposition made progress on a draft agreement, but no final deal was announced as KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi reaffirmed plans for the Oct 4 PTI march.

Pakistan exports rise 45% in decade, exporters say

Pakistan exports rise 45% in decade, exporters say

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Who is paying for Pakistan’s growing energy debt?play icon

Who is paying for Pakistan’s growing energy debt?

Nukta breaks down what is fueling the debt, who bears the cost and why Pakistan remains trapped in the cycle

Over 730 high schools disrupted across France as student protests turn violent, triggering 1,700 arrests

Over 730 high schools disrupted across France as student protests turn violent, triggering 1,700 arrests

French student unions called for new nationwide rallies after high school protests over learning conditions escalated into clashes with police on Friday, leaving hundreds of schools blocked and over 1,700 people arrested in a single day

Karachi’s economic power undermined by decades of institutional neglectplay icon

Karachi’s economic power undermined by decades of institutional neglect

Kamran Khan says fragmented responsibility has left Pakistan’s economic hub without key infrastructure

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UAE
UAE says Flydubai co-pilot planned 'terrorist act' and attacked captain with axe

UAE says Flydubai co-pilot planned 'terrorist act' and attacked captain with axe

UAE investigators say the flydubai co-pilot was planning a 'terrorist act' and attacked the captain with an emergency axe. His motive has not been revealed

Dubai number plate buyers get escrow protection with new Mazal platform

Dubai number plate buyers get escrow protection with new Mazal platform

Mazal's new platform brings escrow to Dubai number plate sales, holding buyers' funds until the official ownership transfer is confirmed.

Israel's national airline El Al cancels flights to bring stranded Israelis home from Dubai

Israel's national airline El Al cancels flights to bring stranded Israelis home from Dubai

UAE to warn employers before taking action over late salaries

UAE to warn employers before taking action over late salaries

Pakistan
Pakistani robotics startup World Context hosts first Narration Sprint in Lahore

Pakistani robotics startup World Context hosts first Narration Sprint in Lahore

Participants narrated first-person factory footage to create data for training robots and artificial intelligence models

IMF objects to Pakistan’s proposed 1% sales tax on electric vehicles

IMF objects to Pakistan’s proposed 1% sales tax on electric vehicles

Fund questions preferential treatment for EVs and their parts under draft auto policy as government considers changes before final approval

Pakistan govt, opposition talks underway as PTI march looms

Pakistan govt, opposition talks underway as PTI march looms

Pakistan's government and opposition resumed talks on Saturday as the PTI's Oct. 4 march towards Islamabad nears, a day after a first round ended without a breakthrough

Business
Pakistan's cotton arrivals growth slows sharply to 5% as heat hits yields

Pakistan's cotton arrivals growth slows sharply to 5% as heat hits yields

Cotton Ginners Forum warns of higher prices and imports as arrivals growth collapses from 27% a month earlier

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
Hasan Nawaz’s 96 unable to lift Pakistan to gold as India take title

Hasan Nawaz’s 96 unable to lift Pakistan to gold as India take title

India beat Pakistan by 19 runs to win Asian Games cricket gold. Hasan Nawaz's 96 was not enough as India posted 211-6 in a pulsating final in Nagoya

Pakistan, India and Australia locked in same group at 2027 World Cup

Pakistan, India and Australia locked in same group at 2027 World Cup

The 14th edition of cricket’s global showpiece will run from October 2 to November 21 across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia

India to face Pakistan for Asian Games men's cricket gold

India to face Pakistan for Asian Games men's cricket gold

India to face Pakistan for Asian Games men's cricket gold on Saturday after Pakistan beat Bangladesh and India thrashed Sri Lanka in the semi-finals

World
Flames and smoke seen at Aramco facility south of Riyadh: report

Flames and smoke seen at Aramco facility south of Riyadh: report

Flames and smoke rose from an Aramco facility south of Riyadh on Saturday, an AFP journalist said. The cause is unclear amid recent Houthi attacks on the kingdom

Israeli strike in Gaza City kills 5, including four women, health officials say

Israeli strike in Gaza City kills 5, including four women, health officials say

An overnight Israeli strike in Gaza City killed five Palestinians, including four women. Israeli media said the target was senior Hamas official Ali al-Amoudi

Loud explosions in Yemen capital as Houthis report Saudi airstrikes

Loud explosions in Yemen capital as Houthis report Saudi airstrikes

Loud explosions in Yemen's capital Sanaa were heard on Saturday as the Houthis reported Saudi airstrikes. One correspondent saw two warplanes firing missiles