Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Taliban FM begins first visit by senior Afghan leader to India since 2021

Taliban FM begins first visit by senior Afghan leader to India since 2021.

Afghanistan’s Taliban-appointed Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, arrived in India, marking the first high-level visit by a senior Afghan leader since the Taliban’s return to power in August 2021. Muttaqi’s visit was made possible after the United Nations Security Council granted him a travel waiver. His arrival in New Delhi comes amid the Taliban’s ongoing … Read more

Actress Javeria Saud shares harrowing experience of fan stalking

Actress Javeria Saud shares harrowing experience of fan stalking

Renowned actress and producer Javeria Saud recently opened up about a troubling encounter from the early stages of her career, revealing that she once had to physically defend herself against an overzealous fan who repeatedly invaded her privacy. The unsettling incident, which occurred before her marriage, involved a man who began showing up at her … Read more

Sindh govt to shift Karachi, Larkana matric boards to solar energy

Sindh govt

KARACHI: The Sindh government has decided to shift the Karachi and Larkana matric boards to solar energy to ensure uninterrupted power supply amid the ongoing electricity crisis. Provincial Minister for Universities and Boards Ismail Rahoo said that the transition to solar power will help both education boards continue examination and administrative operations without disruption. He … Read more

Major martyred, seven militants killed in DI Khan operation

Major martyred

RAWALPINDI: Security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Dera Ismail Khan, eliminating seven terrorists linked to the Indian-backed proxy outfit Fitnat-ul-Khawarij, the military’s media wing reported on Thursday. According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), Security forces conducted an intelligence based operation in general area Daraban, Dera Ismail Khan District, on reported presence … Read more

Joy and relief in Khan Younis as ceasefire agreement sparks celebrations

Joy and relief in Khan Younis as ceasefire agreement sparks celebrations.

In the early hours of Thursday morning, crowds filled the streets of Khan Younis in southern Gaza, celebrating news of a long-awaited ceasefire agreement. Despite the darkness and limited internet access, the news spread quickly, sparking scenes of jubilation after nearly two years of devastating conflict. Videos obtained by Reuters show residents singing, dancing, and … Read more

President Zardari steps in as PPP-PML-N tensions simmer

President Zardari

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari held a late-night meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi to review the country’s evolving political situation, as tensions persist between coalition allies PPP and PML-N. The leaders discussed matters pertaining to the overall security and political situation in the country, as well as recent … Read more

World leaders welcome Gaza ceasefire agreement

World leaders welcome Gaza ceasefire agreement as "Historic Step Toward Peace"

World leaders have welcomed the announcement of a long-awaited ceasefire agreement in Gaza, marking what many described as a historic turning point in a conflict that has claimed thousands of lives and displaced millions over the past two years. The agreement, brokered with the assistance of the United States, Qatar, Egypt, and Türkiye, includes the … Read more

Renowned Qawwal Ustad Rasheed Ahmed Khan passes away

Renowned Qawwal Ustad Rasheed Ahmed Khan passes away

Faisalabad: Esteemed Qawwal Ustad Rasheed Ahmed Khan, known for his deep-rooted contributions to classical and Sufi music, has passed away following a fatal heart attack in Faisalabad. Ustad Rasheed Ahmed Khan was a devoted disciple of the legendary Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and maintained a long-standing musical association with Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. … Read more

Salik Hussain appointed new head of Pakistan Kabaddi federation

Salik Hussain appointed new head of Pakistan Kabaddi federation

Islamabad: Federal Minister Chaudhry Salik Hussain, son of veteran statesman Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain, has been elected unopposed as the new President of the Pakistan Kabaddi Federation (PKF). The Election Commission of the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) formally ratified the results through an official notification issued earlier today. Alongside Hussain’s appointment, several other key administrative roles … Read more

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first billionaire in football history

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first billionaire in football history

Global football icon Cristiano Ronaldo has etched his name in history once again this time, by becoming the first professional footballer to officially achieve billionaire status. According to the latest update from the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Ronaldo’s net worth has now reached an estimated $1.4 billion (approximately PKR 393 billion), making him the only player … Read more

Israel and Hamas agree on ‘first phase’ of Gaza ceasefire, says Trump

Israel and Hamas agree on ‘first phase’ of Gaza ceasefire, says Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed on the “first phase” of a ceasefire deal aimed at halting the devastating war in Gaza. Trump made the announcement via social media, describing the agreement as a “major breakthrough” and praising the efforts of international mediators. “Israel and Hamas have both agreed to … Read more

NADRA expands globally with new overseas centers

NADRA expands globally with new overseas centers

ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) announced that its service centers are now fully operational both in Pakistan and overseas. According to the latest update, NADRA centers are running smoothly in several Western, North American, and Middle Eastern countries — including Canada, Italy, Bahrain, and Jordan — with facilities active in major cities. … Read more