Iran proposes two-day implementation period to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Araghchi says talks with Qatari mediators cut Iran’s reopening plan from five days to two, with conditions including sanctions relief
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Spotlight
From Karachi to Cayman Islands: The untold story of K-Electric
From its 2005 privatisation and Cayman Islands offshore structure to the rise and fall of Arif Naqvi's Abraaj Group, Shaheryar Chishty's AsiaPak entry, and why China's Shanghai Electric eventually walked away from a USD 1.77 billion mega-deal
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16h
Surtaal Music Academy: Meet the young voices of androon Lahore
From learning the fundamentals of singing to performing in front of audiences at the Pakistan Super League, these young artists are already taking their first steps towards bigger stages
Oct 30, 2026
Oct 30, 2026
Pakistan court hands Imaan Mazari, Hadi Chattha additional 10 years in jail
Anti-Terrorism Court in Rawalpindi hands 10-year prison terms to human rights lawyers for removing security barriers and obstructing official duties during an international cricket tour, adding to their earlier 17-year sentences under cybercrime laws
Oct 29, 2026
Oct 29, 2026
Shorts
Dubai Police revamp forensic medical examination system to speed up investigations
Dubai Police forensic examinations get a revamp: simplified workflows, case categorization and more medical staff aim to speed up reports for investigators
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Mohammed bin Rashid invites Saudi Crown Prince to UN Water Conference 2026
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid invited Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the UN Water Conference 2026, set for December 8 to 10 in Abu Dhabi.
Oct 30, 2026
Oct 30, 2026
SECP marks 39,704 companies inactive over missed filings
Companies face frozen bank accounts and restrictions on financial services until overdue returns are filed.
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Pakistan raises diesel price to PKR 402.96, keeps petrol unchanged
Diesel rises PKR 2.29 per liter for October 31–November 2, taking its increase over the past week to PKR 9.30
Oct 30, 2026
Oct 30, 2026
Sir Patrick Stewart, star of 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men', dies at 86
Famous British actor Sir Patrick Stewart dies at 86 after battling Alzheimer’s and Lewy body dementia
Oct 30, 2026
Oct 30, 2026
Mendis century powers Sri Lanka to 325 in tri-series final despite Pakistan's late fightback
Kamindu Mendis' 131 off 128 balls and Pavan Rathnayake scored 77 before Pakistan struck back with six wickets in the final 10 overs
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Pakistan bowl against Sri Lanka in tri-series final
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka tri-series final: Pakistan won the toss and chose to bowl at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, with Faheem Ashraf replacing Shadab Khan
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Pakistan crush India to keep Hong Kong Sixes semi-final hopes alive
The defending champions produced a dominant batting display after restricting India to 88 in six overs, completing the chase with 13 deliveries to spare.
Oct 30, 2026
Oct 30, 2026
Qatari mediators hold marathon Tehran talks to avert post-midterm US strike on Iran: Axios
Qatari envoys conclude 12+ hours of talks in Tehran, drafting an emergency framework to revive U.S.-Iran diplomacy and avert a potential U.S. military offensive
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