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Bangladesh ease past Pakistan to win second test

Bangladesh dismissed Pakistan for 358 for a 78-run win in the second test match

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Bangladesh's players celebrate after winning the second test match against Pakistan at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet

Pakistan lifts early market closure rules

Restrictions introduced on April 6 as Pakistan grappled with soaring fuel prices

Women shop for bangles at a store in Lahore on March 17, 2026. Under the new decision, shops, departmental stores, bazaars, markets and shopping malls can now operate without restrictions on business hours throughout the week.

Mob torches 100 homes in Sindh over free-will marriage

Bride’s father alleges minor daughter was abducted and illegally married

The violence erupted after Sidra of the Channa community married Muhammad Hassan Buriro in a court marriage in Hyderabad on May 4.

Cambridge exam paper leak sparks Pakistan cyber probe

Concerns mount over Cambridge Mathematics paper leaks

The ministry on Thursday directed the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) to investigate the matter in coordination with Cambridge International Education (CIE), following claims that multiple Mathematics papers had been leaked before the exams. Illustrative image.

Dirham stronger vs INR, PKR, PHP. Remit now?

Quick look at current exchange rates - as of May 14 - against the UAE dirham

Planning on remitting Indian rupee, Pakistan rupee or Philippine peso? Here’s how you can take advantage of remittance-beneficial rates and when.

Pakistan passport ranking slips: Updated visa-free list

Complete list of 30 visa-friendly, VOA and ETA destinations for Pakistani travellers

Pakistan’s passport slips to 100th as visa-free access narrows to 30 destinations

Gunmen, suicide bomber kill 3 in Pakistan attack

Explosives-laden vehicle blast collapses security post, homes in northwest Pakistan

Suicide car bombing and gunfire spark deadly clash at Bannu police post

Neetu Kapoor recalls emotional moments with Ranbir

Ranbir urged Neetu to leave Shimla as tensions rose, but shoot stayed on track

Ranbir Kapoor with actress and mother Neetu Kapoor

US announces phased closure of Peshawar consulate

Operations to shift to Islamabad as Washington cites staff safety, resource management

The State Department said the decision reflected Washington’s “commitment to ensuring the safety of diplomatic personnel and efficient resource management”.

Pakistan restores passport services in Oman

Services halted after technical glitch

Pakistan Embassy in Muscat announces resumption of passport services

Pakistan arrests 13 over anti-state social media posts

Individuals held from multiple cities, including Lahore, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Multan

Officials said the content shared by the suspects had harmed public sentiment and negatively affected governance and state order. Photo for illustrative purpose

Why Javed Akhtar has defended Dhurandhar amid backlash

Storytelling is never neutral, says Akhtar amid ‘propaganda film’ debate

Javed Akhtar

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