Somali pirates demand $3m ransom to release hostages, including 10 Pakistanis
Updated May 18, 2026
Says diplomacy with Iran continues but warns military action remains an option
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TTAP, PTI announce Friday protests against inflation and Imran’s treatment
Updated 5 hours ago
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Putin lands in China for trip that aims to show unshakeable ties after Trump pomp
Updated 49 minutes agoPutin's visit is not expected to receive the same pomp as Trump's
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Ebola deaths in eastern Congo rise to 131, WHO voices deep concern
Updated 2 hours ago'I'm deeply concerned about the scale and speed of the epidemic,' WHO chief tells World Health Assembly
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Israeli forces fired shots at Gaza aid flotilla vessels, video shows
Updated 4 hours agoOrganisers say Israeli forces intercepted 44 boats in eastern Mediterranean, six boats were still sailing
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At least 18 killed as heavy rains drench southern, central China
Updated 7 hours agoFatal floods submerge Chinese cities as storm system spans 1,000km
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PSX stages robust rally, gain of over 1,000 points
Updated 7 hours agoKSE-100 index settles higher as easing oil prices and pause in Middle East tensions fuel broad-based buying
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Shares and bonds steady as oil eases on Trump's Iran comments
Updated 10 hours agoTrump says 'very good chance' US reaches agreement with Iran
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Provinces urged to raise Rs400b in taxes
Updated 14 hours agoSindh assigned Rs200b provincial target; Punjab, K-P, Balochistan to contribute rest
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Import push C/A back into deficit
Updated 14 hours agoSBP data shows trade shortfall hits $324m in April, widening gap to 47% MoM
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Qizilbash rides wave of rising streams and Gen Z appeal
Updated 19 seconds agoSpotify RADAR selects singer as Pakistan Artist for Q2 2026
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Alhamra begins new act for Punjab theatre
Updated 49 seconds agoRevival initiative focuses on refined productions, emerging talent and cultural expression
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Hogwarts reboot faces early turbulence
Updated 1 minute agoHBO's 'Harry Potter' series sees key recast, visual tone debate and renewed fan interest ahead of its next chapter
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German auteur returns to Cannes with reflective new film
Updated 2 minutes agoVolker Schlondorff revisits themes of history, memory and identity
PM orders FC deployment in Balochistan's Rakhshan to setup mineral protection corridor
Says secure environment in province is essential to maintain confidence of local and international mineral firms
Fear of security operation triggers mass exodus in North Waziristan’s Datta Khel
Updated 1 hour agoWomen, children and elderly flee homes in scorching heat in Datta Khel
Two FIA officers suspended over altercation with jewellery store owner in Karachi's Sarafa Bazaar
Updated 3 hours agoInvestigation agency says case registered against ‘private individual’ for ‘slapping’ a citizen
Balochistan transporters suspend mineral loading over security, extortion concerns
Updated 1 hour agoAssociation cites massive losses from burned trucks and forced bribes; demands probe
22 terrorists killed during sanitisation operation in K-P's North Waziristan: ISPR
Updated 5 hours agoPresident Zardari, PM Shehbaz, interior minister praise security forces for their successful operation
Dar reaffirms commitment to strengthening ties with Saudi Arabia, UAE, Iran
Updated 11 hours agoDPM meets Pakistani envoys, stresses expanded cooperation with regional nations across key sectors
Propaganda, fake news, externally sponsored terrorism cannot derail Pakistan’s progress: CDF Munir
Updated 10 hours agoHe interacts with officers and troops of formations deployed in Balochistan
Pakistan, nine countries condemn Israeli attack on Gaza-bound flotilla
Updated 11 hours agoJoint statement terms assault blatant violation of international law, demands activists' release
Pakistan, Russia discuss international security at 16th strategic stability talks in Moscow: FO
Updated 5 hours agoSenior diplomats also discuss arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation
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US VP JD Vance says ‘a lot of progress’ made in Iran negotiations
Updated 1 hour agoSays diplomacy with Iran continues but warns military action remains an option
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Ebola deaths in eastern Congo rise to 131, WHO voices deep concern
Updated 2 hours ago'I'm deeply concerned about the scale and speed of the epidemic,' WHO chief tells World Health Assembly
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At least 18 killed as heavy rains drench southern, central China
Updated 7 hours agoFatal floods submerge Chinese cities as storm system spans 1,000km
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Israeli forces fired shots at Gaza aid flotilla vessels, video shows
Updated 4 hours agoOrganisers say Israeli forces intercepted 44 boats in eastern Mediterranean, six boats were still sailing
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PTA warns WhatsApp accounts not linked to active SIM may be blocked
Updated 10 hours agoAdvises users to verify their SIM registration status, ensure timely biometric verification where required
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Elon Musk loses lawsuit against OpenAI
Updated May 18, 2026The trial was seen as a key moment for OpenAI’s future and broader AI use and benefits
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He said, she said, AI said: Wall Street sex scandal rivets and confounds
Updated May 18, 2026The case shows AI can ruin reputations and sway public opinion before facts emerge publicly fast
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Should you trust AI for everything?
Updated May 17, 2026Artificial intelligence fails not from flaws, but because it cannot step in or take responsibility
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Ronaldo, 41, leads Portugal into World Cup
Updated 15 minutes agoHe is set to feature at a record sixth World Cup
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Arsenal on the brink of EPL title after nervy Burnley win
Updated 5 hours agoKai Havertz headed in the only goal in the game
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'We're here solely to play football'
Updated 5 hours agoNaegohyang Women's FC will face Suwon FC Women in the ACL semi-finals
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Koeman admits injury concern over Timber
Updated 6 hours agoArsenal’s Timber has been sidelined since mid-March
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Zara McDermott’s past controversies resurface amid Louis Tomlinson and Joey Essex cheating allegations
Updated 7 hours agoMcDermott’s past scandals and political comments have resurfaced amid renewed scrutiny from fans
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Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop: Everything to know after launch causes global frenzy
Updated 8 hours agoReports from launch day noted that in some locations, scheduled events were cancelled due to overcrowding
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Trisha Paytas goes K-pop: Fans react to Korean single 'Saranghae'
Updated 12 hours agoFans quickly reacted to the release, with many expressing praise and debate online
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Who is Joey Essex? Reality TV star caught up in Zara McDermott and Louis Tomlinson cheating allegations
Updated 10 hours agoEssex remains one of Britain’s best-known reality TV personalities amid renewed online attention
