Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Pakistan, Kazakhstan wrap up two-week exercise ‘Dostarym-V’

Pakistan

RAWALPINDI:  The closing ceremony of the Pakistan–Kazakhstan Joint Military Exercise Dostarym-V, focusing on counter-terrorism operations, was held at the Special Operations School in Cherat. The two-week-long exercise commenced on October 14, 2025. Combat teams from Pakistan Army’s Special Services Group (SSG) and Kazakhstan’s Special Forces participated in the joint training, aimed at enhancing interoperability and … Read more

New shocking revelations surface in custodial death case

New shocking

KARACHI: Disturbing details have surfaced in the alleged custodial death of a youngster named Irfan at the Saddar CIA Center, exposing claims of severe police torture and procedural misconduct. The incident has sparked outrage and raised serious questions about police brutality and accountability. According to reports, Irfan was among four young men taken into custody … Read more

PM Shehbaz urges regional countries to benefit from CPEC

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized the need to strengthen economic and trade linkages across the region to promote peace and development, urging neighboring countries to take advantage of opportunities under the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Addressing the concluding session of the Regional Transport Ministers’ Conference, the prime minister said CPEC is proving … Read more

Lahore leads world’s most polluted cities list

Lahore leads

KARACHI: According to the Air Quality Index (AQI), Lahore continues to dominate the list of the world’s most polluted cities, while Karachi has climbed to the seventh spot. Data shows that Lahore’s air quality remains at hazardous levels, with particulate matter (PM) concentration recorded at 404, while Karachi’s reading stood at 147, indicating unhealthy air … Read more

Punjab extends Section 144 across province for eight days

Punjab extends

LAHORE: The Punjab government has extended the enforcement of Section 144 across the province for another eight days. According to a notification issued by the Home Department, all kinds of public gatherings, protests, rallies, sit-ins, and processions have been strictly prohibited during this period. The order also bans the assembly of four or more people … Read more

Palestinian factions agree to hand over Gaza governance to technocrats

Palestinian factions

CAIRO: In a major political development, Hamas and other Palestinian factions have agreed to transfer the administration of Gaza to a technocratic committee, marking a potential step toward national reconciliation. According to a statement released after the Cairo meeting of various Palestinian groups, Hamas said the talks were part of preparations for a comprehensive “national … Read more

US imposes sanctions on Colombian President over alleged drug trafficking

US imposes

WASHINGTON: The United States has announced sanctions against Colombian President Gustavo Petro, accusing him of involvement in drug trafficking and other illegal activities. According to international media reports, the United States has imposed sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro over allegations of involvement in drug trafficking and illicit operations. As a result, his assets in … Read more

Second round of Pakistan–Afghan Taliban talks to be held today

Second round

ISTANBUL: The second crucial round of negotiations between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban will take place in Türkiye here on Saturday. The talks aim to establish a robust and verifiable monitoring mechanism to address the growing threat of terrorism. Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi and Taliban government spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid have confirmed that the meeting … Read more