Iran calls US military operation 'impossible' as Trump rejects Tehran's peace proposal
Iran's Revolutionary Guards say the US faces an ‘impossible’ military strike or a ‘bad deal’ after Trump dismissed Tehran's 14-point Iran peace proposal.
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Pakistan's cash economy hits record PKR 12T as tax evasion and inflation fears mount
Kamran Khan on Pakistan's PKR12 trillion cash surge, rising tax evasion, and what it means for inflation and the rupee.
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KSE-100 under pressure as SBP hike shifts market outlook
SBP’s surprise 100bps hike and oil at $125 shift sentiment, with banks emerging as key market winners
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Is Punjab losing control of its dog bite crisis?
Punjab reports 1.3m dog bites in 5 years as rabies deaths persist annually
May 02, 2026
May 02, 2026
Shorts
ADNOC pledges $55 billion in new projects by 2028 after UAE quits OPEC
Abu Dhabi's state oil giant ADNOC has committed $55 billion to new projects through 2028, days after the UAE officially left the OPEC oil cartel.
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OPEC+ meets for first production decision since UAE withdrawal
Seven OPEC+ members meet Sunday to set oil quotas for the first time since the UAE quit the cartel. Here's what to expect and why it matters
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ADB launches financing facility for critical minerals supply chain in Asia-Pacific
The funding will help nations move beyond mining into critical minerals processing, manufacturing, and recycling
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Pakistan Finance Minister chairs meeting to boost REIT growth and review tax and regulatory reforms
Finance Minister Aurangzeb chaired a virtual meeting on Pakistan's REIT sector, reviewing tax reforms, regulatory streamlining and measures to boost investor participation
May 02, 2026
May 02, 2026
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
Peshawar beats Hyderabad to clinch HBL PSL 11 title
Kingsmen failed to defend modest 130-run target in the final in Lahore
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Hyderabad Kingsmen and Peshawar Zalmi set for HBL PSL 11 final showdown in Lahore
The HBL PSL 11 final will be played at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium with both teams aiming for championship glory
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Hunain Shah’s final-over heroics sends Hyderabad into HBL PSL 2026 final
Hyderabad Kingsmen beat Islamabad United by 2 runs in Eliminator 2 and will face Peshawar Zalmi in the final on Sunday
May 01, 2026
May 01, 2026
Rubio to visit Vatican and Rome after Trump-Pope Leo row
Marco Rubio will meet Vatican and Italian officials, weeks after Trump clashed with Pope Leo XIV over anti-war rhetoric and immigration
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