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Suicide attack targeting security forces foiled in North Waziristan’s Mir Ali: state-run media

According to PTV, a terrorist rammed a vehicle loaded with explosives into the wall of a security forces' camp; 4 terrorists killed.

Updated 17 Oct, 2025 12:31pm

Ahead of planned protests, Punjab IG warns no group or individual will be allowed to take law into their hands

Punjab police say security measures have been tightened across province.

Updated 17 Oct, 2025 12:32pm

Pakistan seeks China’s support for BRICS-backed bank membership

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb meets China's deputy finance minister in Washington.

Updated 17 Oct, 2025 12:16pm

Saudi Arabia in talks with US for defence pact: report

Trump administration official says there were discussions about signing something when Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visits White House next month.

Published 17 Oct, 2025 10:16am

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Israeli forces shell north Gaza; families in Gaza search for traces of loved ones among bodies returned by Israel.

Updated 17 Oct, 2025 12:08pm

Japan ex-PM Tomiichi Murayama, famous for WW2 apology, dies aged 101

His 1995 declaration of "deep remorse", "heartfelt apology" became a benchmark for Tokyo’s subsequent apologies over World War II.

Published 17 Oct, 2025 12:12pm

Safeguards being added to blasphemy laws: law minister

Azam Nazeer Tarar urges judiciary to uphold constitutional rights, protect vulnerable communities.

Updated 17 Oct, 2025 08:29am

Maccabi Tel Aviv fans not allowed to attend Europa League match at Aston Villa

Move comes after protests at Israel national team’s World Cup qualifiers against Norway and Italy; Israeli FM calls it "shameful decision"

Published 17 Oct, 2025 11:25am

Patch-up between ruling allies likely as PPP claims breakthrough on BISP demand

PPP's Chan says PM amenable to using social safety net to help flood-hit people.

Published 17 Oct, 2025 07:56am

India denies Modi spoke to Trump about Russian oil

Foreign ministry "clarifies" no conversation took place between the two leaders.

Updated 17 Oct, 2025 08:25am

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‘United for relief’: Rizq and Coca-Cola reach Pakistan’s flood-affected families

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‘Temporary ceasefire’ agreed with Afghanistan, says FO, following ‘precision strikes’ in Kandahar and Kabul

Says agreement made on request of Afghan Taliban, came into effect at 6pm today.

Press Release , Updated 15 Oct, 2025 11:19pm

‘Temporary ceasefire’ agreed with Afghanistan, says FO, following ‘precision strikes’ in Kandahar and Kabul

Pakistani passport ranks 4th worst in world for fifth straight year

Ranks higher than only those of Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan; US passport falls out of top 10 for first time in 20 years.

Pakistan , Updated 15 Oct, 2025 03:33pm

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Army responds to ‘unprovoked fire’ by Afghan Taliban, TTP at Kurram border: state media

Taliban regime posts suffer heavy damage, tanks destroyed, Pakistan Television reports.

Pakistan , Updated 15 Oct, 2025 12:11am

Army responds to ‘unprovoked fire’ by Afghan Taliban, TTP at Kurram border: state media

Pakistan keeps China in loop about mining cooperation with US, says Beijing

Says Pakistan has given reassurance that cooperation with US will ''never harm'' Beijing's interests.

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TLP chief Saad Rizvi on FIA radar for ‘money laundering’

Huge cache of foreign currency, around 2kg gold recovered from Rizvi’s home in Lahore.

Pakistan , Updated 16 Oct, 2025 11:24am

TLP chief Saad Rizvi on FIA radar for ‘money laundering’

Security forces repel attack along Balochistan border, 15-20 Afghan Taliban killed: ISPR

"The Afghan Taliban [...] destroyed the Pak-Afghan Friendship Gate on their side," says ISPR.

Pakistan , Updated 15 Oct, 2025 05:07pm

Security forces repel attack along Balochistan border, 15-20 Afghan Taliban killed: ISPR

Former Sindh Assembly speaker Agha Siraj Durrani passes away at 72

Sindh CM, President Zardari pay tribute to Durrani; Murtaza Wahab describes him as an honourable man who stood with the PPP during tough times.

Pakistan , Updated 15 Oct, 2025 04:56pm

Former Sindh Assembly speaker Agha Siraj Durrani passes away at 72

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Petrol price slashed by Rs5.66, diesel by Rs1.39

Superior kerosene oil and light diesel oil price cut by Rs3.26 and Rs2.74, respectively.

Pakistan , Published 16 Oct, 2025 12:00am

Petrol price slashed by Rs5.66, diesel by Rs1.39

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Pakistan Army wins gold at Exercise Cambrian Patrol 2025 in the UK: ISPR

137 teams from 36 Countries participated in the exercise.

Pakistan , Published 13 Oct, 2025 08:05pm

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Governor Kundi administers oath to PTI’s Sohail Afridi as KP CM

Attendees surround oathtaking ceremony with cell phones; Afridi also held up a portrait of Imran during the event.

Pakistan , Updated 15 Oct, 2025 06:18pm

Governor Kundi administers oath to PTI’s Sohail Afridi as KP CM

Ceasefire might not hold as Afghan Taliban have become proxy for Delhi: Asif

Pakistan has the right and capability to bomb or attack any part of Afghanistan, says defence minister.

, Published 15 Oct, 2025 11:35pm

Ceasefire might not hold as Afghan Taliban have become proxy for Delhi: Asif

PTCL directed to unbundle works after Telenor deal

PTCL and MergeCo to operate with entirely separate boards, management teams, maintain separate financial accounts.

Newspaper , Updated 14 Oct, 2025 08:43am

PTCL directed to unbundle works after Telenor deal

Ceasefire declared after Pakistan hits targets in Kabul, Kandahar

48-hour "Qatar-brokered" truce initiated at Afghan Taliban’s request; both sides pledge to seek resolution through dialogue.

Newspaper , Updated 16 Oct, 2025 07:28am

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Dozens of ‘infiltrators’ killed in Mohmand: state media

State media claims that at least 30 terrorists eliminated, but local sources say number may be higher.

Pakistan , Updated 16 Oct, 2025 07:34am

Dozens of ‘infiltrators’ killed in Mohmand: state media

COAS Munir calls on President Zardari, discusses internal and external security

Field Marshal Asim Munir briefs president on recent clashes along Afghan border; president, PM Shehbaz discuss prevailing political and security situation.

Pakistan , Updated 15 Oct, 2025 10:14pm

COAS Munir calls on President Zardari, discusses internal and external security

FBR again extends deadline for filing income tax returns to Oct 31

New deadline extended in view of requests from trade bodies, tax bar associations.

Pakistan , Updated 15 Oct, 2025 08:30pm

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Punjab looks to ‘neutralise’ TLP

Saad Rizvi’s whereabouts "unknown"; outfit involved in "25 attacks" on worship places besides targeting law enforcers, govt told.

Newspaper , Updated 16 Oct, 2025 07:45am

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After May conflict, India trying to mould history by inventing outlandish, Bollywood-style scripts: ISPR

ISPR notes Indian military leadership "parroting the same delusional, fabricated and provocative propaganda that they regurgitate before every state election".

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All you need to know about the deadliest Pakistan-Afghanistan flare-up in years

Exchange of blows resumes on Tuesday night after a lull in attacks; other countries have sought to mediate.

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Imran Khan has offered to ‘resolve Afghanistan problem’ if freed on parole: PTI’s Barrister Gohar

Noreen Niazi says that as per Imran, it is the job of politicians to achieve peace.

Pakistan , Published 15 Oct, 2025 09:33pm

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Pakistan may witness ‘coldest winter in decades’

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