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...

Etching the unseen

rintmaker Saad Ahmad recently showcased his work at the White Wall art gallery in Gulberg, Lahore. Titled Witness, the exhibition was proof of Ahmad’s curious capturing of nature’s resilience and its translation through the laborious layers of...

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...

The underrated Yorkshire gem that’s ‘probably the best city in the UK’ — B-List Britain

This Yorkshire heavyweight is currently the UK City of Culture (Picture: Ben Aitken/Metro) Welcome to B-List Britain, a new and exclusive Metro Travel series with Ben Aitken, the author of the book Shitty Breaks. Ben argues it’s time to ditch the...

'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...

Critical Pakistan-Taliban Talks Kick Off In Doha Today As Border Crisis Deepens | Exclusive Details

Last Updated:October 17, 2025, 09:05 IST Key discussions are expected to centre on a potential ceasefire extension, a point that directly highlights Pakistan's immediate security vulnerabilities Pakistan is anticipated to push for significant...

Pakistan’s passport slips to 103rd in Henley index 2025, among World’s weakest

Pakistan’s passport has further declined in global rankings, falling to 103rd place in the Henley Passport Index 2025, down from last year’s 96th spot. According to the latest report, Pakistani citizens can now travel visa-free to only 31...

Punjab plans new airport in Lahore, do you know the potential location?

LAHORE – The Punjab government is mulling over a project regarding construction of new airport in Lahore. While the project is still in the early stages, discussions are ongoing regarding its cost and financing model. The new facility is expected...

Pakistan-Afghanistan border clashes kill dozens

Dozens of troops and civilians were killed in a fresh round of border skirmishes between Pakistan and Afghanistan on Wednesday, officials on both sides said, as clashes entered their second week. But Pakistan's Foreign Ministry announced late in...

Pakistani Passport’s ranking drop further, now ranked below Yemen and Sudan

ISLAMABAD – Pakistani passport moved down several nothces in the latest Henley Passport Index, now ranked 103rd worldwide, tied with war-torn Yemen. As per latest data, Pakistani citizens can now travel visa-free to only 31 countries, down from...

Pakistan and Vietnam Begin Talks on Preferential Trade Agreement

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Vietnam have officially launched negotiations for a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA), marking a key step toward strengthening economic cooperation, increasing bilateral trade, and deepening strategic ties between the two...

Dublin stabbing: Tusla flat where 17-year-old died was unregulated

The Tusla accommodation where a Ukrainian teenager died violently on Wednesday was an unregulated emergency placement run by a private care provider. Vadym Davydenko (17) suffered stab wounds in the incident at an apartment in Dublin that had been...

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

The Pakistani passport has ranked the fourth worst for the fifth straight year, according to this year’s Henley Passport Index, a ranking of the world’s 199 passports based on the number of destinations their owners can access without a prior...

US judge lifts pro-Palestine activist Mahmoud Khalil's travel restrictions

A judge has significantly loosened travel restrictions placed on Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia University graduate and activist who was detained by US immigration authorities for taking part in campus pro-Palestine protests. In a request filed by...