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15 Killed as Truck Falls Into Ravine on Swat ExpresswayPublished on: October 16, 2025 10:37 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 16 -- MALAKAND - At least fifteen people, including several children, were killed on Thursday when a truck plunged into a ravine on the Swat Expressway, rescue officials said. The vehi... Read More


HEC extends deadline for commonwealth scholarship applicationsPublished on: October 16, 2025 10:37 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 16 -- The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has announced an extension in the application deadline for the Commonwealth Scholarships 2025-26, allowing more students to apply for this pr... Read More


Nestle announces global layoffs amid restructuring drivePublished on: October 16, 2025 10:34 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 16 -- Nestle, the world's largest food and beverage company, has announced plans to cut 16,000 jobs worldwide over the next two years as part of a major restructuring initiative. The co... Read More


Trump Says Modi Agrees to Stop Buying Russian OilPublished on: October 16, 2025 10:31 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 16 -- WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has agreed to stop purchasing oil from Russia - a decision Trump hailed as a "big... Read More


PM, muslim world league chief discuss promoting true image of IslamPublished on: October 16, 2025 10:30 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 16 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Secretary General of the World Muslim League Dr. Mohammad Bin Abdulkarim Alissa on Thursday to discuss ways to promote the true image of Isl... Read More


Pakistan suspends Afghan Transit Trade amid border clashesPublished on: October 16, 2025 10:25 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 16 -- KARACHI - Amid rising tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, Islamabad has suspended all Afghan Transit Trade operations from Karachi ports, The News reported on Thursday. Th... Read More


Pakistan hits back after India-fueled Afghan assault, says PM ShehbazPublished on: October 16, 2025 8:34 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 16 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the Afghan Taliban attacked Pakistan under India's influence. He stated that Pakistan was forced to respond strongly. Speaking at a federal cabi... Read More


Talks failed as TLP demanded militant release, say ministersPublished on: October 16, 2025 8:23 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 16 -- Federal ministers revealed on Thursday that negotiations with the Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) continued until the very last moment before the group's violent protests. Inform... Read More


PM Shehbaz, Bilawal pledge political harmony amid tensionsPublished on: October 16, 2025 8:11 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 16 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) is a key coalition partner. He said relations with the PPP are based on respect and cooperation. The... Read More


Sugar industry warns of market crisis over FBR portal shutdownPublished on: October 16, 2025 7:11 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 16 -- The Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) has written a third letter to the federal finance minister and the minister for national food security, expressing concern over the rep... Read More