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Pakistan vs Afghanistan cricket stopped! New series announced
Pakistan will have to find a new team to host since Afghanistan is highly unlikely to arrive for the series in Pakistan. Pakistan are currently having the busiest home season among all teams in the world, as they will be hosting three different...

Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Clashes: What Triggered The Fighting And Could It Escalate?
Last Updated:October 13, 2025, 16:01 IST The deadliest clashes in years erupted after alleged Pakistani airstrikes inside Afghanistan. With both sides trading blame, fears of escalation are growing Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesperson for the...
Afghanistan denies visa for Pakistani officials
KABUL (TOLONews): Reliable sources within the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan have confirmed to TOLOnews that over the past three days, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Pakistan’s Defense Minister; Asim Malik, the head of intelligence; and two other generals...

NAB moves SC to block foreign travel of high-profile accused in fake bank accounts case
ISLAMABAD: Apprehending that several high-profile suspects involved in alleged money laundering and fake bank accounts cases could flee abroad, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has approached the Supreme Court seeking an urgent hearing of...

Pakistan Futsal Team Forced to Train on Basketball Court Ahead of Asian Qualifiers
In yet another example of how neglected futsal remains in Pakistan, the national team preparing for the upcoming Asian Qualifiers has been left struggling for proper training facilities in Islamabad. According to Faizan Lakhani, the national team,...
Pakistan police officer among 5 killed as authorities disperse pro-Palestinian march
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — A clash between Pakistan authorities and thousands of protesters marching in support of Palestinians killed at least five people including a police officer and injured dozens of other officers on Monday, police and...

Donald Trump Reiterates He Helped Avert India-Pakistan War, Says ‘Trade and Tariff Key Factors in Strengthening Efforts To Promote Peace Through Economic Leverage’
Washington, October 16: 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 US in preventing global conflicts,...

Floods Devastated Parts Of Pakistan, But Interfaith Solidarity Offered Hope
This year's floods in Pakistan damaged houses, disrupted livelihoods and displaced thousands of families. The National Disaster Management Authority reported that since June 26, over 1,000 people have died — with the majority of deaths occurring...

Pakistan, Afghanistan Exchange Fire Along Border Major Taliban Camp Destroyed As Muslim Nations Urge Restraint
(MENAFN- Tribal News Network) --> Tensions flared along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border after reported cross-border attacks led to retaliatory strikes by Pakistan's military, which claimed to have destroyed a key Taliban facility in Spin Boldak....

Trump claims he helped avert India-Pakistan war using trade and tariff
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 US in preventing global conflicts, during a Ballroom Dinner...
Pakistan: Authorities reopen major roads in Punjab as TLP marchers head to Islamabad in “solidarity with Palestinians”
Lahore [Pakistan], October 13 (ANI): Authorities on Sunday reopened multiple roads across Punjab as Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) protesters continued their sit-ins in Muridke and Sadhoke for the third consecutive day, maintaining their attempt...

Transport Shut Across Lahore and Islamabad Amid Religious Rally
Published on: October 10, 2025 2:11 PM ISLAMABAD/LAHORE – Authorities have sealed major roads and transport routes across Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Islamabad after a religious group announced a protest rally, sparking severe traffic disruptions and...

Pakistani woman arrested in Tripura after escaping Nepal jail for drug trafficking
A suspected Pakistani woman who was moving suspiciously was arrested in Tripura. She claimed that she escaped from Nepal during the Gen Z protest. She was sentenced in Nepal for a drug trafficking case. Senior officials are interrogating her. The...

Watch: Aussie stars mock India's no-handshake stance vs Pakistan in promo video
A now-deleted promo video by Kayo Sports has sparked controversy after several Australian cricketers appeared to mock India’s no-handshake policy with Pakistan during the Asia Cup and Women’s World Cup. Ahead of India’s much-anticipated tour of...

PAK vs SA, 1st Test: Security Breach At Gaddafi Stadium! Fan Invades Pakistan's Dressing Room Balcony, Caught By Security Staff; Video
Security breach occurred at the Gaddafi Stadium. | (Credits: X) A fan stunningly climbed over to Pakistan's dressing room balcony area on Day 4 of the first Test against South Africa at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. A video of the same has gone...

Netflix shares 'sweet' rom-com trailer in 2025 holiday week
Netflix drops 'Champagne Problems' trailer A holiday rom-com after Thanksgiving is what Netflix is set to give to its viewers, as it has dropped the trailer of Champagne Problems, starring Minka Kelly. It is part of a series of movies the streamer...

Evening Brief: Defense Secretary Hegseth’s Plane Makes Emergency Landing, Pakistan and Afghanistan Agree to 48-hour Ceasefire
Top stories this Wednesday evening, October 15, 2025. Defense Secretary Hegseth’s Plane Makes Emergency Landing in UK After Windshield Crack Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s aircraft made an unscheduled landing in the United Kingdom on Wednesday...

Samson Group urges tourism policy shift
Delegation vows investment in northern resorts to create jobs, attract global tourists ISLAMABAD: A high-level delegation of the Samson Group has urged the government to align its industrial policy with sustainable tourism and regional development...

Man of the match: Noman stars as Pakistan win first South Africa Test by 93 runs
Left-arm spinner Noman Ali was South Africa's chief tormentor as Pakistan won a gripping first Test by 93 runs in Lahore on Wednesday. Set a daunting 277-run target for victory, the visitors and World Test champions were bowled out for 183 in the...

Tourism’s test of resilience
Resilience has become the defining test for Pakistan’s travel and tourism industry. Each monsoon season, as rivers swell and valleys brace for floods and landslides, the sector confronts the realities of a changing climate. From the peaks of...