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...

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...

Pakistan, Afghanistan border closed for second day

Peshawar, Pakistan, Oct. 14: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...

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...

Pakistan asks Taliban to rein in terror networks

ISLAMABAD: The Taliban regime should not allow its land to be used for terrorism against other countries and it should focus on formation of an inclusive and truly representative government, instead of engaging in baseless propaganda, the Foreign...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Lahore's 100-year-old Kana Kacha station fades into history

LAHORE: Once a bustling hub of passengers and freight, the historic Kana Kacha Railway Station, located some 25 kilometres from Lahore, now stands in ruins - its century-old structure on the verge of collapse. What was once a vibrant station now...

'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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

World News | Pakistan: Punjab Imposes Section 144, Moves to Ban TLP After Violent Protests

Islamabad [Pakistan], October 17 (ANI): Punjab on Thursday imposed Section 144 across the province, banning public gatherings for two days, while also deciding to recommend to the federal government a ban on the religio-political party...

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...

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...

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...