Afghanistan Cricket Board Mourns Loss of Three Cricketers in Airstrikes, Withdraws From Upcoming T20I Tri-Nation 2025 Series Involving Pakistan

Kabul [Afghanistan], October 18: The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) on Saturday expressed profound grief over the killing of three Afghan cricketers in a Pakistani airstrike in Paktika province and announced its withdrawal from the upcoming...

Afghanistan cricketers killed by Pakistan, ACB pulls out, PCB to be banned?

After Pakistan attacked civilian infrastructure in Afghanistan and killed some young cricketers, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has withdrawn from the tri-series with Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The decision was taken after Pakistan carried out...

‘Pakistan Ready for Dialogue if Afghanistan Meets Conditions’, Says Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif Following Cross-Border Tensions Between 2 Nations

Islamabad, October 17: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said that Pakistan was ready for dialogue if Afghanistan fulfilled Islamabad's "justified" conditions following recent cross-border hostilities between the two sides, Dawn reported....

Pakistan: Punjab imposes Section 144, moves to ban TLP after violent protests

Islamabad [Pakistan], October 17 (ANI): Punjab on Thursday imposed Section 144 across the province, banning public gatherings for two days, while also deciding to recommend to the federal government a ban on the religio-political party...

Pakistani Security Forces Hunted and Killed Anti-Israel Protestors While Prime Minister Nominated Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

On Breaking Points yesterday, we covered the grisly massacre that unfolded this week in Pakistan, as state security services gunned down an unknown but considerable number of people marching to protest against looming normalization with Israel....

Two public holidays announced in Sindh

KARACHI: The Sindh government has declared a two-day holiday on October 20 and 21 for government, semi-government, autonomous, and municipal institutions in observance of the Diwali festival. A notification issued by the provincial government...

Pakistan to boost meat exports, agro-tourism through Samsons Group

- Advertisement - ISLAMABAD, Oct 16 (APP): Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain on Thursday held a high-level meeting with a delegation of the Samsons Group of Companies. The delegation was led by General Sir...

Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian flights till november

Published on: October 16, 2025 10:45 PM Pakistan has announced an extension of its airspace ban on Indian aircraft until next month, intensifying the ongoing aviation restrictions between the two neighboring countries. The decision was formalized...

UAE Dirham to Pakistani Rupee Rate- October 17, 2025

The UAE Dirham (AED) remains steady at 76.53 Pakistani Rupee (PKR) today, showing no shift from yesterday’s rate, as confirmed by trusted financial sources tracking market trends. This stability echoes a vibrant June, when the AED surged by 0.81...

Pakistan: Karachi University transport system marred by neglect, mismanagement

Karachi [Pakistan] October 16 (ANI) The University of Karachi (KU) is battling a worsening transport crisis as its decades-old bus fleet crumbles under the weight of a soaring student population. With over 47,000 students and only 30 buses in...

Beyond the Border: Understanding the renewed Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict

Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan are on the boil following a major military escalation involving cross-border airstrikes and heavy clashes leading to casualties on both sides and the closure of key border crossings. Pakistan has accused...

31 countries where Pakistanis can travel visa-free

ISLAMABAD,: Despite a decline in its global standing, the Pakistani passport remains valuable for travelers, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 30 destinations worldwide. The latest Henley Passport Index reveals that Pakistan has...

Two Holidays announced on October 20, 21 in THESE Pakistani Cities

KARACHI – Sindh government has declared two-day holiday on October 20 and 21 for government, semi-government, autonomous, and municipal institutions to celebrate festival of Diwali. A notification shared by Services, General Administration, and...

Buying glory: How Pakistani boxers are paying for victories abroad

Wazeer’s 17-0 record hides pay-to-fight culture that Jeff Mayweather calls ‘a side of boxing no one wants to show’ KARACHI: "I want to make boxing bigger than cricket in Pakistan," says boxer Usman Wazeer, who has great ambitions. On paper, he has...

Pakistan Railways announces winter timetable with key adjustments

Schedule changes aim to improve efficiency, accommodate ongoing infrastructure challenges Pakistan Railways has introduced a revised train schedule for the winter season, which came into effect on Thursday. The updated timetable includes minor...

Visa woes persist for Pakistanis, passport world's 4th weakest — only Afghanistan, Syria and Iraq ranked lower

Pakistan remains among the lowest-ranked passports in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, offering visa-free access to just 31 destinations, as global mobility gaps widen The Pakistani passport has once again been ranked among the weakest in the...

Pakistan to launch new business visa for foreigners

The Islamabad government has decided to introduce a new business visa policy aimed at facilitating foreign investors and entrepreneurs, including Afghan citizens already engaged in trade activities in Pakistan. According to sources in the Ministry...

Pakistan extends airspace ban for India until November 23

Pakistan has extended its airspace ban for Indian aircraft by another month, with the restriction now set to remain in place until November 23, 2025, according to a new NOTAM issued by the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority. The ban, which applies...

PoK unrest exposes the cracks in Pakistan’s Kashmir propaganda

In recent weeks, Pakistan-occupied Kashmir has witnessed one of the largest waves of civil unrest in decades, with thousands taking to the streets across Muzaffarabad, Kotli, and Mirpur. The immediate trigger was Islamabad’s arbitrary taxation on...

UAE Dirham Slightly Drops to 76.53 PKR, Benefits Pakistani Expats

Published on: October 17, 2025 2:20 PM ISLAMABAD – The UAE Dirham (AED) fell slightly to 76.53 PKR on October 16, 2025, down 0.02 PKR from yesterday’s 76.55 PKR, according to financial sources. The Dirham’s value is tied to the US Dollar at 3.6725...