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Security forces eliminate 19 terrorists in security operation; 9 soldiers martyred including senior officers

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Security forces eliminate 19 terrorists in security operation; 9 soldiers martyred including senior officers

On the night of October 7 and 8, security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in District Orakzai following information about the presence of Indian-proxy terrorist group Fitnah al-Khawarij. In this successful operation, 19 Indian-sponsored foreign terrorists were killed, military’s media wing said in a statement on Wednesday. During the intense exchange of fire, Lieutenant Colonel … Read more

FBISE introduces revised grading system for SSC and HSSC exams

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FBISE introduces revised grading system for SSC and HSSC exams.

Islamabad: The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) has announced a revised grading formula for Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) examinations. According to a notification issued by the Board, the new grading system will be implemented in phases beginning with the First Annual Examinations 2026 for SSC-I and … Read more

A Shattered Morning of 2005

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A Shattered Morning of 2005

Twenty years ago today, a powerful earthquake struck northern Pakistan, leaving a trail of destruction, despair, and death in its wake. The 7.6-magnitude quake, which occurred at 08:50 a.m. on October 8, 2005, devastated Azad Jammu and Kashmir, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa town of Balakot, and parts of Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir. Yet, two decades later, … Read more

Second round of Gaza peace talks: Hamas demands guarantee to end war

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Second round of Gaza peace talks: Hamas demands guarantee to end war.

The second round of indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas has concluded in the Egyptian city of Sharm El-Sheikh. Talks focused on the schedule for prisoner releases and mechanisms for the withdrawal of Israeli forces.  Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and U.S. representatives will join the talks today. U.S. envoy for … Read more

Former senator Mushtaq Ahmad released from Israeli detention, confirms Deputy PM Dar

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Former senator Mushtaq Ahmad released from Israeli detention, confirms Deputy PM Dar

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar announced that former Pakistani senator Mushtaq Ahmad has been released from Israeli custody and is currently under the care of the Pakistan Embassy in Amman, Jordan. Ahmad had been detained earlier this month during the Israeli interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla — a humanitarian convoy aiming to deliver aid … Read more

One killed, several injured in clashes between Syrian army and SDF in Aleppo

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One killed, several injured in clashes between Syrian army and SDF in Aleppo.

Aleppo, Syria: Clashes erupted between the Syrian Army and the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in Aleppo city, resulting in the death of one Syrian security force member and injuries to several others, including civilians, according to state media reports. The Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported that the violence took place in the northern … Read more

Lawrence Bishnoi’s alleged global crime reach prompts Canadian terrorist designation

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Lawrence Bishnoi’s alleged global crime reach prompts Canadian terrorist designation.

Ottawa: Lawrence Bishnoi, a notorious Indian gangster, has recently made international headlines after being designated as a terrorist entity by the Canadian government. Known for allegedly commanding a sprawling criminal network of over 700 members from inside a high-security prison in Gujarat, Bishnoi’s influence reportedly extends far beyond India’s borders. At just 32 years old, … Read more

Putin backs Gaza deal in phone call with Netanyahu

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Putin backs Gaza deal in phone call with Netanyahu.

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, addressing the ongoing tensions in the Middle East and recent developments concerning Gaza. The Kremlin confirmed that Putin expressed Russia’s steadfast support for a comprehensive resolution to the Palestinian issue, grounded in internationally recognized legal frameworks. The conversation also touched on US President Donald … Read more

Multiple international leaders respond to proposed Gaza ceasefire plan

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Multiple international leaders respond to proposed Gaza ceasefire plan.

Ceasefire negotiations aimed at halting the ongoing conflict in Gaza are currently taking place in Egypt’s resort city of Sharm El-Sheikh. The proposed agreement has sparked strong reactions from key regional and international players, with Iran, Egypt, the United Nations, and Germany issuing statements that reflect both support and caution. Iran Welcomes Ceasefire: The Iranian … Read more

Indirect Gaza peace talks underway in Egypt as global mediators join efforts, Trumps

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Indirect Gaza peace talks underway in Egypt as global mediators join efforts, Trumps

Washington: An indirect negotiations aimed at finalizing a U.S.-backed peace plan to end the ongoing war in Gaza are currently underway in the Egyptian resort city of Sharm El-Sheikh. The talks, which began Tuesday, include mediators from the United States, Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey. U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed the progress during a conversation with … Read more

Over 1,000 Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza war, Israel admits

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Over 1,000 Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza war, Israel admits

Tel Aviv: The Israeli Ministry of Defense has officially confirmed that more than 1,000 Israeli soldiers have been killed in the ongoing war in Gaza, marking one of the deadliest military campaigns in the country’s history. According to the figures released nearly two years after the conflict began, a total of 1,152 Israeli military and … Read more

Nepal hit by deadly floods and landslides after days of monsoon rains

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Nepal hit by deadly floods and landslides after days of monsoon rains.

Kathmandu: At least 47 people have been killed in Nepal after days of relentless monsoon rains triggered devastating floods and landslides across the country, officials said on Sunday. The eastern district of Ilam was hardest hit, with 37 deaths reported from landslides alone. “Heavy rains overnight caused the landslides,” said Sunita Nepal, a local district … Read more

French PM Sébastien Lecornu resigns after just one month in office

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French PM Sébastien Lecornu resigns after just one month in office.

Paris: French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has resigned just one month after taking office, plunging the country into renewed political turmoil and marking yet another setback for President Emmanuel Macron’s struggling administration. Lecornu, 41, a former defense minister and close Macron ally, stepped down just a day after the President announced a controversial new cabinet … Read more

Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from deploying National Guard to Oregon

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Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from deploying National Guard to Oregon.

U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut issued a temporary restraining order late Sunday night halting the Trump administration from deploying National Guard troops to Oregon  including units rerouted from California and Texas  in what she described as a direct attempt to circumvent her earlier ruling. The emergency decision followed a hastily convened evening hearing, during which … Read more

Israel army chief warns fighting in Gaza will resume if talks fail

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Israel army chief warns fighting in Gaza will resume if talks fail.

Israel’s military chief warned on Sunday that if negotiations to secure the release of hostages fail to achieve their aims, the military will return to fighting in Gaza. “There is no ceasefire (at the moment), but the operational situation has changed, with the political level converting the tools and achievements you have gained through military … Read more

Gunman opens fire on Busy Sydney Street, injures 20 in random shooting

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Gunman opens fire on Busy Sydney Street, injures 20 in random shooting.

Sydney: A 60-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly firing up to 100 bullets at random in a busy Sydney suburb on Sunday evening, injuring at least 20 people, according to New South Wales Police. The dramatic incident unfolded in Croydon Park, in Sydney’s Inner West, where the gunman reportedly opened fire on passing vehicles … Read more

Israel and Hamas set for ceasefire talks in Egypt, hopes for hostage deal

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Israel and Hamas set for ceasefire talks in Egypt, hopes for hostage deal

Israeli and Hamas delegations are convening in Egypt on Monday for high-stakes negotiations aimed at securing a long-awaited ceasefire in Gaza and a potential deal to exchange hostages for Palestinian prisoners. The talks, held in the Red Sea resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh, come amid growing momentum following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s remarks suggesting … Read more

Gaza flotilla activists allege mistreatment in Israeli detention

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Gaza flotilla activists allege mistreatment in Israeli detention.

Rome/Gaza: Participants of the Global Sumud Flotilla, intercepted by Israeli naval forces last week, claim they faced harsh treatment while in custody. Around 450 activists from various countries were detained between Wednesday and Friday during the maritime operation. Speaking from Rome’s Fiumicino Airport, Italian activist Cesare Tofani described the experience as degrading. “We were treated … Read more

PM Shehbaz calls Malaysia Pakistan’s “second home”, seeking for stronger ties.

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PM Shehbaz calls Malaysia Pakistan's "second home", seeking for stronger ties.

Kuala Lumpur: Prime Minister of Pakistan and Malaysian counter part have signed a series of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and agreements aimed at strengthening cooperation across various sectors. The signing ceremony was followed by a joint press conference held by PM Shehbaz and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim emphasized the … Read more

14 terrorists of Fitna-al-Hindustan neutralized in Khuzdar, sources

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14 terrorists of Fitna-al-Hindustan neutralized in Khuzdar, ISPR

Rawalpindi: Security forces carried out a major operation against terrorists in the Zahri area of Khuzdar, successfully destroying the hideouts of Fitna-al-Hindustan. During the operation, 14 terrorists were killed, and more than 20 others were injured. According to the security sources, the terrorists were attempting to harass peaceful civilians in the area. However, security forces … Read more

Lawsuit challenges Trump’s $100,000 fee on New H-1B worker visas

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Lawsuit challenges Trump’s $100,000 fee on New H-1B worker visas

A coalition of unions, employers, and religious groups has filed a lawsuit to block President Donald Trump’s recent proclamation imposing a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers. The legal challenge, filed in federal court in San Francisco, marks the first effort to contest Trump’s attempt to further tighten immigration rules. … Read more

Israel prepares to implement ‘First Stage’ of Trump’s Gaza peace plan

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Israel prepares to implement 'First Stage' of Trump’s Gaza peace plan

Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Saturday that Israel is preparing to implement the “first stage” of U.S. President Donald Trump’s new plan to end the war in Gaza, signaling a potential shift toward de-escalation in the nearly two-year conflict. A statement from the Prime Minister’s Office said Israel will act “in full cooperation … Read more

UN Secretary-General and world leaders welcomes Hamas statement on Trump peace plan

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UN Secretary-General and world leaders welcomes Hamas statement on Trump peace plan

On Saturday, international reactions surged after Hamas expressed a positive response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal aimed at freeing Israeli hostages in Gaza and bringing an end to the nearly two-year-long conflict. United Nations: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed a recent statement by Hamas in response to the Trump peace plan, describing … Read more

Hamas agrees of Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan, seeks further talks

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Hamas agrees of Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan, seeks further talks.

Hamas has announced conditional support for significant parts of U.S. President Donald Trump’s 20-point ceasefire proposal aimed at ending the nearly two-year-long war in Gaza, but is calling for further negotiations on several points. According to a source speaking to Al Jazeera, Hamas delivered its formal response to the U.S. administration on Friday, just ahead … Read more

Instagram chief denies microphone snooping allegations

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Instagram chief denies microphone snooping allegations

Instagram head Adam Mosseri has once again dismissed the persistent conspiracy theory that Meta, the parent company of Instagram, secretly listens to users through their phone microphones to target ads. Speaking publicly on Wednesday, Mosseri addressed growing concerns over eerily accurate ad recommendations that many users believe stem from conversations they’ve had near their phones. … Read more

Israel bombs Gaza homes, military intercepts final aid flotilla

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Israel bombs Gaza homes, military intercepts final aid flotilla

Gaza: Israeli forces have escalated their offensive in Gaza, deploying remote-controlled vehicles packed with explosives to demolish entire neighborhoods in the heart of besieged Gaza City. The assault follows what the Israeli military described as a “last chance” evacuation warning issued to hundreds of thousands of Palestinians trapped in the densely populated enclave. Eyewitnesses report … Read more

India, China to resume direct flights after five-year hiatus as thawing ties

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India, China to resume direct flights after five-year hiatus as thawing ties

Beijing: India and China are set to resume direct commercial flights later this month, marking a significant step toward normalizing relations that have remained strained since a deadly border clash in 2020. The Indian Embassy in China announced on Thursday via social media platform WeChat that flights between designated cities would restart by late October, … Read more

President Putin blames West, says “Ukraine crisis could have been avoided”

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President Putin blames West, says "Ukraine crisis could have been avoided"

Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin has once again launched a scathing attack on the West over the ongoing war in Ukraine, claiming that the crisis was a “tragedy that could have been prevented” had NATO not expanded towards Russia’s borders. In his statement, President Putin described the war as painful and tragic for both the … Read more

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