Warner Bros. Discovery expands HBO Max to Pakistan and beyond

HBO Max has officially launched in Pakistan as part of a significant global rollout by Warner Bros. Discovery, expanding the streaming platform’s reach to over 100 markets worldwide. This new phase of expansion also includes launches in...

Afghanistan Is Becoming India and Pakistan’s Proxy Battlefield—Again

OPINION — On Oct. 15, 2025, Islamabad and Kabul announced a 48-hour ceasefire after days of shelling and cross-border clashes around Spin Boldak/Chaman and in Kurram. That same week New Delhi hosted Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, the...

PM Modi could visit Malaysia for ASEAN & East Asia Summits

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Malaysia later this week for the India-ASEAN and East Asia summits and could hold a meeting with US President Donald Trump on the occasion to give a political push to the trade deal...

Bangladesh, Pakistan vow stronger labour cooperation

Bangladesh and Pakistan have agreed to deepen cooperation in the labour sector, with both sides stressing the need for joint initiatives to address challenges in overseas employment and skills development. At a bilateral meeting on the sidelines...

HBO Max now available in Pakistan: Here’s what subscribers will pay

HBO Max has officially launched in Pakistan as part of Warner Bros Discovery’s major global expansion, bringing the streaming service to more than 100 markets worldwide. The latest rollout also covers Bangladesh, Cambodia, Macau, Sri Lanka, and...

'I've travelled to 100 countries and I'll never return to one city'

Gabriel has visited 100 countries(Image: YOUTUBE/GABRIEL TRAVELER) A well-travelled explorer who has visited more than 90 nations spanning six continents has revealed which region he considers his worst destination. Gabriel Morris, a...

Pakistan-Afghanistan border closure extends into second day as deadly clashes escalate

The closure of border crossings for bilateral trade between Afghanistan and Pakistan extended into a second day. Deadly weekend clashes between the countries spiked tensions and hundreds of people were stranded on Monday, officials said. The...

Agoda, Saudi Tourism Authority to boost Asia-Pacific travel to Saudi Arabia

Agoda, through its strategic partnerships arm Rocket Travel by Agoda, has partnered with the Saudi Tourism Authority to promote Saudi Arabia’s cultural heritage and travel experiences to Asia-Pacific travellers. Launched during Web in Travel...

HBO Max launches in Pakistan. Here's how much it will cost you

HBO Max is now available in Pakistan as part of a major global rollout by Warner Bros Discovery that extends the streaming platform’s reach to more than 100 markets worldwide. The new phase of expansion also includes launches in Bangladesh,...

Pakistan, Afghanistan border closure extends into 2nd day

The closure of border crossings for bilateral trade between Afghanistan and Pakistan extended into a second day after deadly weekend clashes between the countries spiked tensions and hundreds of people were stranded Monday, officials said. The...

‘Stopped India-Pakistan war with trade and tariff’—Trump repeats claim

Washington: President Donald Trump once again claimed that he played a key role in helping de-escalate tensions between India and Pakistan, highlighting how trade and tariffs have been instrumental for the US in preventing global conflicts, during...

Lahore court dismisses Gogi Butt’s bail plea in Ameer Balaj murder case

A sessions court in Lahore has dismissed the bail plea of Khawaja Aqeel alias Gogi Butt, the prime suspect in the Ameer Balaj murder case, due to his non-appearance before the court. The case has gained renewed attention following the death of...

Gulf dining scene emerges as global trend forge, driven by ‘radical diversity’

While traditional culinary capitals often prioritise centuries of specialised tradition, the booming dining scene across the Gulf, particularly in Qatar, is shaping a new global culinary model defined by “radical diversity” and “cosmopolitanism”....

At least 15 killed as truck plunges into ravine in Pakistan

At least fifteen people were killed when a truck fell into a ravine on the Swat Expressway, according to Rescue officials on Thursday, APA reports, citing geo.tv. The vehicle was reportedly carrying a group of nomads travelling from Bahrain, Swat,...

Of diversified intellects and Nobel peace

KUALA LUMPUR — Some readers may still recall my having mentioned that I majored in Germanic literature when I was in university. And within this great literary tradition — one of the most prominent in the world — the towering figure is none other...

Positive Signs for Economic Recovery in the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan

Positive Signs for Economic Recovery in the Middle East & North Africa The World Bank’s latest economic update for the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan (MENAAP) highlights encouraging signs of recovery, forecasting regional...

Better than First Class: The luxurious beginnings of international air travel in India

A few months after JRD Tata piloted India’s first commercial flight from Karachi to Bombay’s Juhu Air Strip in October 1932, several airlines began offering domestic services across undivided India. Among these early carriers was Indian...

Afghan Refugees In Pakistan Say Police Harassment, Arrests Have Increased After Border Clashes

(MENAFN- IANS) Kabul, Oct 15 (IANS) Afghan refugees in Pakistan have said that police harassment, arrests and evictions have increased after escalating border tensions between the two nations, causing fear and uncertainty among thousands of...

IHC judge surrenders green card amid tough vacation policy

ISLAMABAD: A judge of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) has surrendered his US permanent residency, commonly known as a green card, after the introduction of a stringent vacation and travel policy that requires judges to seek prior approval from the...

Pakistan Shuts Torkham Border With Afghanistan Amid Escalating Cross-Border Tensions

Pakistan has closed the Torkham border crossing with Afghanistan to all commercial and pedestrian traffic following a surge in cross-border violence, halting a key trade and transit route between the two countries. Authorities suspended all...