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Iran Says US Contacts Continue as Qatar Mediation Fails to Secure Breakthrough

Iran Says US Contacts Continue as Qatar Mediation Fails to Secure Breakthrough

UBL Named Best Bank of the Year 2025 in Large Banks Category by CFA Society Pakistan

UBL Named Best Bank of the Year 2025 in Large Banks Category by CFA Society Pakistan

ABAD Raises Concern Over 38 Missing Files at SBCA, Seeks Action and Reforms

ABAD Raises Concern Over 38 Missing Files at SBCA, Seeks Action and Reforms

Sindh Cabinet Cuts Government Wheat Price, Approves Major Water and Urban Development Schemes

Sindh Cabinet Cuts Government Wheat Price, Approves Major Water and Urban Development Schemes

Abdul Salam Dadabhoy Elected President of Rotary Club of Karachi Nexus for 2027–28

Abdul Salam Dadabhoy Elected President of Rotary Club of Karachi Nexus for 2027–28

- Iran US talks and Qatar mediation efforts to end the war, with concerns over the Strait of Hormuz and renewed military action. — Headline
Iran Says US Contacts Continue as Qatar Mediation Fails to Secure Breakthrough
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Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu discuss Iran Talks amid diplomatic efforts and possible renewed US strikes on Iran. — Headline
Trump and Netanyahu Hold Tense Call as US Weighs Renewed Strikes on Iran
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G24 Chairmanship as Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb takes the lead of the Group of 24. — Headline
Pakistan Assumes G24 Chairmanship, Muhammad Aurangzeb to Champion Developing Countries’ Interests
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Iran Strikes and diplomatic tensions dominate as Donald Trump weighs options while Qatar mediates between Washington and Tehran. — Headline
Trump Could Consider Major Iran Strikes After Midterms as Qatar Pushes for Deal
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Karachi Fire at a furniture market near Kamran Chowrangi in Gulistan-e-Johar, with firefighters responding to the blaze. — Headline
Karachi Fire at Furniture Market Near Kamran Chowrangi Brought Under Control
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- Iran US talks and Qatar mediation efforts to end the war, with concerns over the Strait of Hormuz and renewed military action.

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Iran Says US Contacts Continue as Qatar Mediation Fails to Secure Breakthrough

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UBL President Muhammad Jawaid Iqbal and Deputy CEO Ijaz Farooq receive the UBL Best Bank award at the 23rd CFA Society Pakistan Annual Excellence Awards.

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UBL Named Best Bank of the Year 2025 in Large Banks Category by CFA Society Pakistan

Web Desk November 3, 2026

French Student Protests resume as pupils demand education reforms and improved school conditions in France.

French Student Protests Resume on Smaller Scale After Two-Week Break

Web Desk November 2, 2026

Portugal Housing protests in Lisbon as police dismantle tents in Rossio Square following a march against the rental bill.

Police Clear Lisbon Tent Camp as Housing Protests Intensify Across Portugal

Web Desk November 1, 2026

Arab Parties at the centre of Israeli protests calling for an opposition alliance to challenge Benjamin Netanyahu.

Israelis Rally for Opposition Alliance with Arab Parties to Oust Netanyahu

Web Desk November 1, 2026

Peng Liyuan and Elke Budenbender meet in Beijing to discuss China-Germany cultural exchanges.

China-Germany Cultural Exchanges Strengthen Ties Through Tea, Music and Tourism

Web Desk October 31, 2026

Drone strikes in northern Ethiopia's Amhara and Tigray regions amid fighting between federal forces and rebel groups.

Ethiopia Drone Strikes Kill at Least 25 Civilians in Amhara and Tigray

Web Desk October 31, 2026

- Abdul Salam Dadabhoy, incoming President of Rotary Club of Karachi Nexus, congratulated by Rotary District 3271 Governor Ch. Fahad Sikandar.

Abdul Salam Dadabhoy Elected President of Rotary Club of Karachi Nexus for 2027–28

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- Sindh Cabinet decisions announced by Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon after the November 3, 2026 meeting in Karachi.

Sindh Cabinet Cuts Government Wheat Price, Approves Major Water and Urban Development Schemes

November 3, 2026

- French Gastronomy Week 2026 opening gala dinner at Avari Towers Karachi featuring visiting French chef Maxime Delaboudinière.

French Gastronomy Week Opens in Karachi with Gala Dinner at Avari Towers

November 2, 2026

Visitors explore furniture displays at the Pakistan First Furniture Trade Show 2026 at Expo Centre Karachi.

Furniture Trade Show Draws Huge Crowds to Karachi Expo Centre

November 2, 2026

ImpactCon 2027 Conference Coordinator Atiqua Vally of Rotary Club Karachi Centennial, Rotary District 3271.

Rotary District 3271 Names Atiqua Vally Conference Coordinator for ImpactCon 2027

November 2, 2026

Sharjeel Memon criticises MQM over proposed road blockades and demands for new administrative units in Sindh.

Sharjeel Memon Criticises MQM Over Threats to Block Karachi Roads

November 1, 2026

World Culture Festival Karachi 2026 artists perform music, theatre and dance at the Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi.

World Culture Festival Karachi 2026 Showcases Music, Film, Theatre and Dance on Day Four

November 1, 2026

Stray Dogs in Karachi as CAP Chairman Kaukab Iqbal urges improved rabies prevention and emergency treatment.

Karachi Stray Dog Attacks CAP Chairman Urges Urgent Action

November 1, 2026

UBL President Muhammad Jawaid Iqbal and Deputy CEO Ijaz Farooq receive the UBL Best Bank award at the 23rd CFA Society Pakistan Annual Excellence Awards.

UBL Named Best Bank of the Year 2025 in Large Banks Category by CFA Society Pakistan

November 3, 2026

- ABAD Chairman Muhammad Hanif Gohar and SBCA Director General Wasim Shamshad discuss missing SBCA files and construction approval reforms in Karachi.

ABAD Raises Concern Over 38 Missing Files at SBCA, Seeks Action and Reforms

November 3, 2026

- B57+ Summit 2026 in Türkiye, where FPCCI Vice President Qurrat ul Ain led the Pakistani business delegation.

FPCCI Vice President Qurrat ul Ain Leads Pakistan Delegation at B57+ Business Leaders’ Summit 2026

November 3, 2026

- Music China 2026 exhibition in Shanghai featuring musical instruments displayed by Pakistani companies Gold Brothers and Sanaulah Pro Corporation.

Pakistan Showcases Musical Instruments at Music China 2026 in Shanghai

November 3, 2026

- Export Promotion meeting in Quetta attended by representatives of TDAP, NAVTTC and Balochistan Rural Support Programme.

TDAP, NAVTTC and BRSP Join Hands to Promote Exports and Skills Development in Balochistan

November 3, 2026

- Nazimabad Real Estate Association oath-taking ceremony attended by Raheel Haroon, real estate representatives and business leaders in Karachi.

All Nazimabad Real Estate Association Holds Oath-Taking Ceremony in Karachi

November 2, 2026

- PTCL CFO Muhammad Amir Siddiqi appointed as Chief Financial Officer of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited.

PTCL Appoints Muhammad Amir Siddiqi as Chief Financial Officer

November 2, 2026

Young boxers compete at the Crown of Lyari Boxing Championship organised at Benazir Bhutto Shaheed University.

Crown of Lyari Boxing Championship Promotes Young Boxing Talent

November 2, 2026

Arsenal Liverpool Premier League match at Anfield, where Kai Havertz scored the winning goal in a 1-0 victory.

Arsenal Beat Liverpool 1-0 at Anfield to Move Three Points Clear

November 2, 2026

Real Madrid players celebrate their 3-0 victory over Racing Santander after goals from Mbappe, Bellingham and Diomande.

Mbappe Scores as Real Madrid Beat Racing Santander 3-0

November 2, 2026

Beach Volleyball Championship 2026 closing ceremony at Manora Beach Karachi, where Pakistan Navy won medals in men’s and women’s categories.

Pakistan Navy Wins Gold and Silver in Men’s Category at National Beach Volleyball Championship

November 2, 2026

- Barcelona Alaves match as Raphinha and Lamine Yamal lead a 6-1 victory to restore Barcelona’s La Liga lead.

Barcelona Thrash Alaves 6-1 to Regain La Liga Lead as Raphinha and Yamal Shine

November 1, 2026

- Harry Kane in Bayern Munich colours after winning the Ballon d’Or and drawing 2-2 with Borussia Dortmund.

Harry Kane Criticises Performance After Bayern Munich Draw with Dortmund

November 1, 2026

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka ODI tri-series final at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Saturday.

Pakistan Face Tough Challenge Against Sri Lanka in ODI Tri-Series Final

October 31, 2026

Dave Bautista prepares for his Kratos role in the God of War series after reportedly gaining 20 pounds of muscle.

Dave Bautista Gains 20 Pounds of Muscle for God of War Role

November 2, 2026

Amitabh Bachchan greets fans behind protective glass outside his Jalsa residence in Mumbai after a bomb threat.

Amitabh Bachchan Greets Fans Behind Protective Glass After Bomb Threat

November 2, 2026

Hayden Christensen, the Star Wars actor who recalled how a burglar recognised him and apologised during a home break-in.

Hayden Christensen Recalls Unusual Home Burglary: Intruder Recognised Actor and Apologised

November 1, 2026

Leo Bardem makes his acting debut in La Bola Negra, the Netflix drama starring his mother Penelope Cruz.

Penelope Cruz’s Son Leo Makes Acting Debut in Netflix Drama La Bola Negra

November 1, 2026

Shae Gill and Afusic feature in Qasam, the fifth Coke Studio Nu.WAV track produced by Abdullah Kasumbi.

Coke Studio Nu.WAV Releases ‘Qasam’ Featuring Shae Gill and Afusic

October 31, 2026

Dune IMAX re-release featuring the first two films ahead of Dune: Part Three in December 2026.

Dune Films Return to IMAX Theatres Ahead of Third Instalment

October 31, 2026

Margaret Qualley and Jack Antonoff, whose reported divorce filing follows their separation in July.

Margaret Qualley and Jack Antonoff Reportedly File for Divorce

October 31, 2026

Syed Shahid Kazmi promoting Sindhi culture and language through digital media

New Dimensions of Sindhi Identity in the Digital Age

September 26, 2026

Pakistan Navy vessels and maritime trade representing Pakistan’s maritime sector and blue economy

From Policy To Practice: Pakistan’s Maritime Turn On World Maritime Day 2026

September 23, 2026

ICE immigration enforcement officers during a deportation operation in the United States.

ICE Arrests Surge Under Trump as Non-Criminal Immigrants Make Up Majority

September 7, 2026

Pakistan Navy personnel during a maritime security exercise

Pakistan Navy Remains Always Ready to Defend the Nation

September 6, 2026

A selection of dairy products, fish, chia seeds, tofu, and leafy greens that support healthy bones.

Strong Bones Start Earlier Than You Think: The Foods That Help Protect Bone Health for Life

Electricity transmission infrastructure representing Pakistan's evolving energy and industrial development strategy.

Turning Electricity into Economic Growth

Pakistan Productivity, Economic Reforms, Shahid Anwar, Pakistan Economy, Human Capital, Competitiveness, Institutional Reform, Economic Growth

Pakistan’s Real Problem Isn’t the Economic Crisis. It’s Productivity

Kia Sportage, the award-winning family SUV recognised by What Car? for four consecutive years.

Kia Sportage Wins What Car? Best Family SUV Award for Fourth Consecutive Year

November 2, 2026

NASA Mars Mission volunteers emerge after spending 378 days inside a simulated Martian habitat in Houston.

Four NASA Volunteers Complete 378-Day Simulated Mars Mission

November 2, 2026

- Binance Theft investigation as the FBI attributes a cryptocurrency heist worth more than $6 billion to North Korea.

FBI Blames North Korea for $6 Billion Cryptocurrency Theft From Binance

November 1, 2026

AI Stocks and Nasdaq market decline as investors reassess Big Tech spending on artificial intelligence.

Wall Street Sell-Off Hits AI Stocks as Investors Question Big Tech Spending

November 1, 2026

Airport Wi-Fi connectivity challenges for business travellers using laptops and mobile devices.

Airport Wi-Fi Delays Disrupt Business Travellers, Holafly Survey Finds

October 31, 2026

AI chatbot privacy debate over ChatGPT conversations, crime reporting and legal responsibility.

AI Chatbot Crime Confessions Raise Questions Over Privacy and Legal Responsibility

October 31, 2026

AI demand drives activity among Asian chipmakers and semiconductor equipment suppliers, including Foxconn, SK Hynix and Tokyo Electron.

Asian Chipmakers Defend AI Growth Outlook Amid Investor Concerns Over Returns

October 31, 2026

Houston Mayor John Whitmire recognises Muhammad Saeed Sheikh for receiving Pakistan’s Sitara-e-Khidmat.

Houston Mayor Declares Muhammad Saeed Sheikh Day to Honour Pakistani Humanitarian

September 14, 2026

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United States Sanctioning Iran’s Mahan Air Network and IRGC-Linked Front Company

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ICE Asks to Not Release Illegal Alien Charged in Fatal Hit-and-Run that Killed a Teenager

Representatives Ryan Zinke and Michael Baumgartner during meetings with Pakistan’s leadership to discuss bilateral cooperation.

US Congressional Delegation Meets Pakistan’s Top Leadership to Deepen Strategic Ties

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DHS Celebrates Record-Breaking Success of FIFA World Cup 2026

Pakistan High Commissioner Malik Muhammad Farooq welcomes South African business representatives during a trade dinner at Pakistan House in Pretoria.

Pakistan Trade: High Commissioner Urges South African Businesses to Expand Investment Ties

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U.S. Squeezes Iran’s Regime Financiers and Shadow Banking Networks

itel Energy solar and energy storage solutions at Solar Pakistan Expo 2026

itel Energy to Showcase Next-Generation Solar Solutions at Solar Pakistan Expo 2026

realme C100 Series smartphone with an 8000mAh Titan Long-Lasting Battery

realme C100 Series Gains Gen Z Attention With 8000mAh Battery

realme C100 and C100x smartphones with 8000mAh battery launched in Pakistan.

realme C100 Series Goes on First Sale in Pakistan at PKR 64,999

Pakistan’s Vitamin D Crisis Highlights Need for Evidence-Based Diagnosis and Treatment

November 3, 2026

Pakistan’s widespread vitamin D deficiency requires evidence-based diagnosis and treatment. Experts...

Sindh Governor Meets University of Karachi Alumni Houston Delegation

October 31, 2026

Sindh Governor Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi met a delegation of the University of Karachi Alumni...

Arabella Bhutto Gets Four-Year Extension as SABS University Vice-Chancellor

October 28, 2026

The Government of Sindh has extended Prof. Dr. Arabella Bhutto’s tenure as Vice-Chancellor of...

Google parent Alphabet invests heavily in artificial intelligence infrastructure as AI spending rises.

AI Investment: Alphabet’s Cash Flow Turns Negative as Google Increases AI Spending

A Centrum Air aircraft promoting the new direct Karachi-Tashkent route between Pakistan and Uzbekistan.

Centrum Air: Direct Karachi-Tashkent Flights to Begin on September 3

Fishing boats at Nouadhibou harbour with the Sahara Desert and Mauritania's Atlantic coastline in the background.

Mauritania: The Hidden Sahara Nation of Ancient Cities and Desert Wonders

Saudi Arabia introduces the Package Visa system that combines tourist visa applications with travel bookings for international visitors.

Package Visa: Saudi Launches Integrated Visa System to Simplify Travel Bookings for International Visitors

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