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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...

Pakistan records 10,000 new HIV cases in nine months
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is on track to record its highest number of newly detected HIV cases in a single year, with more than 10,000 people already confirmed positive in the first nine months of 2025, officials revealed on Wednesday. They warned that...
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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...

Islamabad Roads Fully Open After Days of Disruption
Containers placed at Faizabad Flyover have been removed, restoring normal traffic flow on the route connecting Faizabad to the Expressway. With the removal of obstacles, vehicles resumed movement smoothly, and citizens expressed relief as major...

Pakistan romp to 93-run win against South Africa
CRICKET – Pakistan secured a 93-run victory over South Africa on the fourth day of the first Test, taking the eight wickets needed yesterday to go 1-0 up in the two-match series. Left-arm spinner Noman Ali completed a 10-wicket haul and seamer...

Pakistan can generate over E1.5 billion annually from medical tourism : Aknood
Imran Zakir KARACHI: Pakistan can generate over E1.5 billion annually from Medical Tourism stated by Non Resident Pakistani Businessmen Faheem Aknood Chairperson, NRP Global Tourism Initiatives – Washington DC Group in a press conference on...

Beyond Borders: The Shared Soul And Cultural Memory Of Pakistan And Afghanistan
Between the fierce peaks of the Hindu Kush and the sweeping valleys of the Indus Basin lie two nations joined by history, heritage, and humanity: Pakistan and Afghanistan. While maps mark their separation with a sharp line, the people on either...

Muttaqi in New Delhi: India emerges as Afghanistan’s reliable partner amid Pakistan’s hostility
The recent visit of Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister, Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, to India from October 9 to 16, 2025, marks a significant and timely development in South Asian geopolitics. This visit is particularly notable as it comes after India...

Pakistan and Afghanistan Trade Deadly Border Fire as Regional Tensions Escalate
BY EMMANUEL OGBONNA Pakistan’s military announced Wednesday that it had killed dozens of Afghan security personnel and militants during intense overnight clashes along the shared frontier, in what officials described as the most violent...
‘The ball is in their court’: Pak PM Shehbaz says Pakistan ready for talks if Afghanistan meets conditions
Islamabad [Pakistan], October 17 (ANI): 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...
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Is Noor Wali Mehsud dead or alive? Why Pakistan is targeting this Taliban commander
The clash between Pakistan and Afghanistan may be temporarily suspended, but one of the reasons for it continues to loom large. Noor Wali Mehsud, the chief of the leader of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), was targeted in an airstrike in...

India’s Renewed Regional Strategy: Is Pakistan Facing A New Trilateral Isolation?
The escalation of border conflicts with Afghanistan in the backdrop of airstrikes on Kabul, and the brewing tension with our neighbour to the east, India’s romance with the Taliban after watching the evolving situation in Afghanistan from a...

Pak PM Shehbaz says Pakistan ready for talks if Afghanistan meets conditions
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. According to Dawn,...

Russian enovy stresses strengthening people-to-people ties with Pakistan
ISLAMABAD - Russian Ambassador to Pakistan, Albert P. Khorev, on Thursday emphasized the importance and timeliness of the Eurasia Chapter by highlighting Russia’s pivotal role in shaping a new era of bilateral relations with Pakistan — focusing on...

Global Watch | Pakistan's Pasni Gambit: Trading Resources For Power, Plundering Balochistan
Last Updated:October 16, 2025, 19:03 IST The Pakistani Army has once again used the country's political geography as a bargaining chip to court foreign patrons, often at the expense of its sovereignty and own citizens Pakistani Army Chief Field...

'Ready For 2-Front War': Pakistan Minister Claims 'India Could Play Dirty' Amid Taliban Conflict
Last Updated:October 17, 2025, 09:26 IST Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said his country is “prepared for a two-front war,” citing potential tensions with India and ongoing border clashes with Afghanistan. A file photo of Pakistan's...

UAE Dirham dips against Pakistan Rupee today – 17 October 2025
KARACHI – UAE Dirham buying rate in open market of Pakistan recorded slight dip and now stood at Rs76.9l8 on Friday. According to a currency portal, the selling rate of AED to PKR stands at Rs77.8 reflecting a difference of Rs1 between buying and...

Currency Exchange Rates in Pakistan Today – 17 October 2025
KARACHI – Pakistani rupee registered mixed fluctuation against various foreign currencies including Euro, Saudi Riyal and UK Pound in open market on Friday. On October 17, US Dollar’s buying rate stood at Rs282.55 while selling rate hovered at...

M2 motorway: Police share update on situation at Ravi Bridge in Lahore
LAHORE – Traffic flow on the M-2 motorway at the Ravi Bridge in Lahore has been impacted due to ongoing construction work. The Motorway Police have deployed additional personnel and patrolling vehicles to ensure smooth traffic movement and...