Fire at UAE’s Fujairah port not a planned Iranian attack, says Iranian military official

vessels in the strait of hormuz near bandar abbas iran may 4 2026 photo reuters

Official instead blames fire on 'US adventurism' aimed at creating passage for 'illegal transit of ships'

Reuters/Web Desk | Updated 12 minutes ago |

iran renewed attacks on the united arab emirates on tuesday causing oil loading at the port of fujairah to be at least partly halted after the third attack in four days file image pixabay

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BUSINESS

Brent holds near $114 a barrel as Middle East tensions rage on

Reuters | Updated 1 hour ago |

Brent crude futures eased 93 cents, or 0.8%, to $113.51 per barrel after settling up 5.8% on Monday

IMF seeks removal of SWF powers
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Wealth fund reduced to holding company without direct asset sale rights
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LIFE & STYLE

Radio Pakistan new patriotic song

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'Hum Se Mat Uljho' draws on Marka-e-Haq themes, highlighting unity, resolve and sacrifice

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PAKISTAN

PM Shehbaz condemns drone attack on UAE's 'civilian infrastructure'

Web Desk | Updated 34 minutes ago |

Says that ceasefire needs to be upheld, respected to allow for diplomacy to lead to peace, stability in region

K-P Assembly passes ETEA autonomy bill

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Female biker honoured after UK-to-Pakistan ride

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IHC rejects buyers' claims in building dispute

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FCC disagrees with SC's wedlock policy verdict

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FCC noted that wedlock policy cannot be used as grounds for indefinite posting and does not create any vested right

Imran family irked at PTI leadership

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Sisters urge party to gather at Adiala Jail

PMD forecasts hot, humid spell in Karachi with slight temperature drop

Updated 54 minutes ago

Humidity levels will remain high, with morning humidity reaching up to 85 per cent for next two days

Somali pirates demand direct talks with Pakistan

Updated 2 hours ago

Ansar Burney Trust says sea raiders shared photos of 17 crew, including 10 Pakistanis

PM Shehbaz extends support, condolences after devastating floods in Turkiye

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Says Pakistan ready to send any humanitarian or material assistance to aid in relief efforts

renowned cleric maulana muhammad idrees was killed on tuesday after unidentified assailants opened fire on him in charsadda screengrab

Renowned cleric Muhammad Idrees killed in targeted attack in Charsadda

Updated 26 minutes ago

Two police constables were injured, attackers fled the scene after carrying out the attack

FCC censures reserved verdict delay

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Judgment underscored that expeditious case disposal is essential for an effective justice system

K-IV project faces 22-year lag, soaring costs

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