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‘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...

Drivers told to stay switched on after cruise control near miss in Dubai
Motoring experts have stressed the need to be vigilant when using cruise control after police in Dubai were called into action to rescue a driver facing a system failure while travelling on a major road. Police helped bring the woman's vehicle to...

Pakistani runners make their mark at 2025 Chicago Marathon
Pakistani runners from around the world put up strong performances at the 2025 Chicago Marathon, one of the seven World Marathon Majors, which drew more than 53,000 participants this year. The event saw a diverse group of Pakistani athletes - from...

Pakistan leads the way in global battle against disinformation
The adoption of Pakistan’s proposal on countering disinformation, misinformation, and hate speech by UNESCO is a landmark development in the ongoing struggle to preserve truth, democracy, and human dignity in the digital age. This move is not only...

QA inaugural flight touches downat The Red Sea, Saudi Arabia
Tribune News Network The Red Sea, Saudi Arabia Qatar Airways (QA) on Tuesday launched three weekly non-stop flights to Red Sea International Airport (RSI), operated by daa International, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from Hamad International...

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,...

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 and Afghanistan border closure extends into second day after deadly clashes
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

Kech cultural festival celebrates Balochistan’s resilient spirit in Turbat, Pakistan
Crowded book stalls in the Kech Cultural Festival. Image by Allah dad Azhar. Used with permission. Festivals are celebrated across Pakistan, but a recent one in Turbat, the heart of the Kech district in southern Balochistan, Pakistan, felt truly...
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...

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...