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UN and China welcome Pak-Afghan ceasefirePublished on: October 17, 2025 3:33 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- The United Nations Thursday called for Afghanistan and Pakistan to permanently end recent deadly hostilities and protect civilians. The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA... Read More


Punjab govt seeks ban on 'extremist group'Published on: October 17, 2025 3:32 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- The Punjab government, led by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, has decided to recommend that the federal government impose a ban on an "extremist party" and launch a major crackdown o... Read More


Torkham, Chaman border crossings remain closed for trade due to 'security situation'Published on: October 17, 2025 3:23 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- The Torkham and Chaman border crossings with Afghanistan remained closed for all trade activities last Sunday, in light of the "escalating security situation" along the Pak-Afghan... Read More


Pakistan, US vow to strengthen ties; Naqvi lauds Trump's Gaza peace effortsPublished on: October 17, 2025 3:21 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Acting US Ambassador Natalie Baker held an important meeting in Islamabad on Thursday, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations and... Read More


French PM survives no-confidence votes after making pension concessionPublished on: October 17, 2025 3:18 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu survived two no-confidence votes in parliament on Thursday, winning crucial backing from the Socialist Party thanks to his pledge to suspen... Read More


Israel returns more bodies of PalestiniansPublished on: October 17, 2025 3:10 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- The US is downplaying threats to the longevity of Gaza's ceasefire as Hamas says it needs specialist equipment to find the 19 dead hostages' bodies that remain in Gaza. Earlier i... Read More


Qatar steps in to mediate Pakistan-Afghan border talksPublished on: October 17, 2025 3:06 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- LAHORE - Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban are set to hold crucial talks in Doha on Friday under Qatar's mediation initiative aimed at easing recent border tensions between the two ... Read More


Anthony Boyle Emerges as New Contender to Play James BondPublished on: October 17, 2025 2:48 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- LONDON - A new frontrunner has entered the race to become the next James Bond, as previous favorite James Norton ruled himself out, citing that he feels too old for the role. Anth... Read More


South Korea Launches AI-Enhanced and Unmanned WeaponsPublished on: October 17, 2025 2:40 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- SEOUL - South Korea kicked off its largest-ever arms fair on Friday, the Seoul International Aerospace & Defence Exhibition (ADEX) 2025, showcasing new unmanned and AI-enhanced we... Read More


Trump indicates approval of CIA action against VenezuelaPublished on: October 17, 2025 2:40 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- US President Donald Trump indicated Wednesday he had authorized covert CIA action against Venezuela and said he was considering strikes against alleged drug cartels on land in the... Read More