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‘Ray of light’ seen in Istanbul talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan: Khawaja Asif

Defence minister says Pakistan has 'leverage' in the matter of Afghanistan building a dam on the Kunar river.

Published 30 Oct, 2025 11:01pm

Pakistan seeks peace with all neighbours, but will not allow cross-border terrorism from Afghanistan: COAS Munir

Says Pakistan exercised patience, extended multiple diplomatic and economic overtures to Afghanistan over last few years to improve Pak-Afghan ties.

Updated 30 Oct, 2025 10:53pm

PTI-backed Khurram Zeeshan wins Senate seat vacated after Shibli Faraz’s disqualification

Wins 91 votes, surpassing minimum 75 needed; Taj Afridi secures 45 ballots; KP CM says will announce "brief" cabinet today.

Updated 30 Oct, 2025 06:35pm

KP CM denied Adiala meeting with Imran for 4th time despite IHC order

Sohail Afridi went to Adiala jail with Salman Akram Raja, Senator Aon Abbas.

Updated 30 Oct, 2025 06:44pm

First-time offenders caught by e-ticketing system can have fines waived after apology: Sindh CM

Sindh chief minister receives report on traffic rule violations stating that 35 official vehicles were caught by new system.

Published 30 Oct, 2025 07:28pm

Thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews protest Israeli military service

Police close roads to Jerusalem, announce the mobilisation of 2,000 officers in the city.

Published 30 Oct, 2025 08:38pm

Hurricane Melissa smashes through Caribbean, accelerates towards Bermuda

Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica on Tuesday with 185 mph winds, becoming the strongest storm ever to strike the island.

Published 30 Oct, 2025 06:27pm

Missing NCCIA Islamabad official turns up in FIA custody

Remanded to police custody for three days, ordered to be presented before Lahore district court on Saturday.

Published 30 Oct, 2025 05:48pm

Two held for allegedly mutilating cow in Jhelum: police

Landowners booked for animal cruelty, according to FIR.

Updated 30 Oct, 2025 06:55pm

TTP commander among 4 terrorists killed as security forces thwart infiltration attempt at Pak-Afghan border: ISPR

ISPR says TTP leadership orchestrating infiltration attempts into Pakistan while residing in Afghanistan.

Updated 30 Oct, 2025 08:43pm

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Indian minister says Australian players touched inappropriately during WWC will ‘learn lesson’, stay cautious in future

“While there was a security lapse, it was also the players’ responsibility to inform local authorities before going out," he says.

Sport , Updated 27 Oct, 2025 01:03pm

Indian minister says Australian players touched inappropriately during WWC will ‘learn lesson’, stay cautious in future

Asif warns Afghanistan of ‘deep strikes’ if Pakistan attacked from its soil

Tells Kabul to "test our resolve and capabilities, if you wish so, at your own peril and doom"; UN expresses concern over talk failure.

World , Updated 29 Oct, 2025 06:19pm

Asif warns Afghanistan of ‘deep strikes’ if Pakistan attacked from its soil

Captain among six army soldiers martyred in Kurram IBO: ISPR

At least seven terrorists were killed during the operation, ISPR says.

Pakistan , Updated 29 Oct, 2025 11:01pm

Captain among six army soldiers martyred in Kurram IBO: ISPR

What you need to know about Karachi’s new e-challan traffic system

Introduced as part of Karachi Safe City Project, the system aims to minimise traffic police's interaction with public.

Pakistan , Updated 29 Oct, 2025 12:08am

What you need to know about Karachi’s new e-challan traffic system

Trump says seven ‘brand new, beautiful planes’ shot down during Pakistan-India war

Calls PM Shehbaz a "very nice man, a very good man".

Pakistan , Published 28 Oct, 2025 06:31pm

Trump again praises ‘great guy’ PM Shehbaz and ‘great fighter’ COAS Munir

Says Indian PM Modi is a "killer" and "tough as hell".

World , Updated 29 Oct, 2025 06:31pm

Trump again praises ‘great guy’ PM Shehbaz and ‘great fighter’ COAS Munir

Every missile test Pakistan has conducted in recent months

Missiles range from ground-launched cruise missiles to medium-range ballistic platforms.

Pakistan , Published 28 Oct, 2025 06:40pm

Every missile test Pakistan has conducted in recent months

State & religious extremism

It is necessary to address the root causes of religious extremism in the country.

Newspaper , Updated 29 Oct, 2025 09:13am

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Newspaper , Updated 29 Oct, 2025 09:02am

Pak-Afghan talks in Istanbul failed to bring about any workable solution, says information minister

"Instead of accepting any responsibility, the Afghan Taliban resorted to blame game, deflection and ruses," he says.

Pakistan , Updated 29 Oct, 2025 10:31am

Pak-Afghan talks in Istanbul failed to bring about any workable solution, says information minister

Alternative routes outlined as Rawalpindi’s Kutchery Chowk remodeling set to start from Nov 1

Under project, a flyover and an underpass will be constructed at Kutchery Chowk at a cost of Rs6.6 billion.

Newspaper , Updated 27 Oct, 2025 10:35am

Alternative routes outlined as Rawalpindi’s Kutchery Chowk remodeling set to start from Nov 1

Social media post case: Imaan Mazari’s husband arrested at Islamabad court for ‘intentionally not appearing’

Hadi Ali Chattha says he was present for proceedings but told to go out, terms incident "great injustice"; Mazari accuses judge of misconduct.

Pakistan , Updated 29 Oct, 2025 06:21pm

Social media post case: Imaan Mazari’s husband arrested at Islamabad court for ‘intentionally not appearing’

63 countries complicit in Gaza genocide: UN report

India among countries named in report; "The genocide in Gaza was not committed in isolation, but as part of a system of global complicity," UN special rapporteur says.

World , Published 29 Oct, 2025 07:11pm

63 countries complicit in Gaza genocide: UN report

Pakistan’s Chilgoza forest restoration project wins UN award

PM’s adviser Dr Syed Tauqir Hussain Shah says the initiative has restored 3,800 hectares of degraded forest land.

Newspaper , Updated 29 Oct, 2025 08:37am

Pakistan’s Chilgoza forest restoration project wins UN award

Afghan negotiators backpedalled on agreement after contacting Kabul: Khawaja Asif

There should be no doubt that Kabul is responsible for the terrorism in Pakistan and it is a tool for Delhi, defence minister says.

, Updated 29 Oct, 2025 12:21am

Afghan negotiators backpedalled on agreement after contacting Kabul: Khawaja Asif

Modi skipped Asean summit to avoid talk of Pakistan with US President Trump: report

Quotes people familiar with the matter as saying that Modi “didn’t want to risk a meeting with Trump that could end up being embarrassing" ahead of Bihar elections.

World , Updated 29 Oct, 2025 10:18am

Modi skipped Asean summit to avoid talk of Pakistan with US President Trump: report

Pakistan receives first-ever US crude oil shipment

Shipment will be followed by another in mid-November and a third in January 2026.

Pakistan , Updated 29 Oct, 2025 06:24pm

Pakistan receives first-ever US crude oil shipment

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Newspaper , Published 29 Oct, 2025 06:42am

Russia tests nuclear-capable Poseidon super torpedo, Putin says

Arms control experts say the weapon breaks most of the traditional nuclear deterrence and classification rules.

World , Published 29 Oct, 2025 08:12pm

Russia tests nuclear-capable Poseidon super torpedo, Putin says

After another ‘denied meeting’, Imran tells KP CM to pick his team

KP opposition says absence of cabinet impacting govt affairs; KP CM Afridi vows to file contempt plea over Adiala jail restrictions.

Pakistan , Updated 29 Oct, 2025 07:51am

After another ‘denied meeting’, Imran tells KP CM to pick his team

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Newspaper , Published 29 Oct, 2025 07:53am

DIG Traffic’s vehicle runs afoul of Karachi’s new e-challan initiative, fined Rs10,000

Driver of vehicle fined for not wearing a seatbelt while traveling on Lyari Interchange.

Pakistan , Updated 29 Oct, 2025 08:16pm

DIG Traffic’s vehicle runs afoul of Karachi’s new e-challan initiative, fined Rs10,000

Istanbul impasse

Intelligence-based operations must be conducted to prevent militants from crossing the border, and targeting innocent Pakistanis.

Newspaper , Updated 28 Oct, 2025 08:14am

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Newspaper , Published 29 Oct, 2025 08:01am

Govt changes NCCIA DG as corruption scandal widens

Syed Khurram Ali made new director general with immediate effect while Waqaruddin Syed told to report to Establishment Division immediately.

Pakistan , Published 28 Oct, 2025 10:43pm

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