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Pakistani PM, Saudi crown prince discuss regional tensions, US-Iran mediation efforts

  • PM Sharif meets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah
  • Says crown prince backs Pakistan’s mediation role between Washington and Tehran
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Pakistan central bank receives $2 billion from Saudi Arabia, boosting reserves

  • Funds are part of $3 billion support pledged by Saudi Arabia to ease external pressures
  • Inflows follow $1.4 billion Eurobond repayment, coincide with $3.5 billion UAE outflows
By Ismail Dilawar ·

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Streetwear brand turns Pakistani artist’s work into wearable fashion

  • Karachi-based Adeel Uz Zafar’s signature artwork features bandaged children’s toys set against dark backdrops
  • Local brand Movement launches limited collection with artist, bringing gallery-style art to everyday clothing
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White House says second round of US-Iran talks ‘very likely’ to be held in Pakistan

  • White House press secretary says Pakistan “only mediator” in US-Iran negotiations 
  • Development takes place as Pakistan intensifies efforts to resume US-Iran talks 
By Shahjahan Khummar ·

Saudi accounting sector transformed by sweeping reforms under Vision 2030

  • Sector sees 300+ reforms in decade, says SOCPA report
  • Women’s participation, education reforms boost profession
By Arab News ·

Turkiye to hold funerals for school shooting victims

  • Police said the teenage shooter had referenced US mass killer Elliot Rodger in a photo on his WhatsApp profile
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Ukrainian drone attack on Russia’s Tuapse port kills two children, governor says

  • Two ‌children aged 5 and 14 were killed in what he called a massive attack by Ukrainian drones on Tuapse
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Monetizing creativity — how Saudi Arabia is building a scalable creator economy

  • KSA targets SR47bn in media sector output as it enters new phase of scale, institutionalization
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Arsenal scrape past Sporting to reach Champions League semifinals

  • “The last 15 to 20 minutes we controlled the game really well and controlled the transitions,” said Arteta, the first manager to lead Arsenal to back-to-back semifinals in Europe’s elite club competition
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‘Something borrowed’: Dutch bride opts for recycled wedding

  • Dutch recycling advocate wears second-hand gown in her wedding to draw attention to over-consumption 
  • Lara Peters explained that in terms of emissions, producing a wedding dress is similar to 250 km by car 
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