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Pakistan, Uzbekistan agree to boost coop in health sector
Islamabad - Ambassador of Uzbekistan met with Pakistan’s Health Minister, Dr. Mustafa Kamal, to discuss strengthening collaboration in the health sector and other areas of mutual interest on Monday. Dr. Kamal highlighted the deep and brotherly...

Why has the latest Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict erupted?
ISLAMABAD – Border clashes over the weekend between Afghanistan and Pakistan led to the deaths of dozens of soldiers, the most serious clash between the two countries since the Taliban seized power in Kabul in 2021, and gained the attention of...

‘Stalemate’: is prolonged Pakistan-Taliban hostility new border reality?
Pakistan has vowed to respond to future terrorist attacks launched from Afghanistan with overwhelming military force after deadly cross-border clashes over the weekend, with the conflict setting the stage for prolonged hostilities between...

PTCL warns of 18-hour internet slowdown in Pakistan
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has warned internet users that connectivity may slow down or face temporary disruption for up to 18 hours due to maintenance work on the country’s undersea communication network on Tuesday (today)....

Post-Covid Immigration To New Zealand By Nationality
Opinion – Keith Rankin Most immigrants arrive on non-residence visas, and then have to apply for permanent residence or other long-stay visas. An increasing proportion of New Zealand’s immigrants are foreign citizens. In the 2010s – especially the...

FIA Lahore honours outstanding officers
LAHORE - The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Lahore awarded certificates of appreciation to investigation officers demonstrating exceptional performance across various FIA circles. In a ceremony held at the FIA Lahore office on Monday, the...

PTI Activist Falak Javed Remanded in Zaman Park Police Attack Case
Published on: October 14, 2025 9:04 AM A Lahore anti-terrorism court has granted police a 14-day physical remand of PTI activist Falak Javed in the Zaman Park attack case. The Falak Javed case involves an alleged assault on an Islamabad police...

India cites Pakistan’s defeat in Operation Sindoor at UN, slams it for terrorism and child abuse
New York: BJP leader and Lok Sabha MP Nishikant Dubey slammed Pakistan at the United Nations on Monday, citing its defeat in Operation Sindoor. He also accused Islamabad of serious violations under the UN agenda on children in armed conflict...

The Politics Of Piety: TLP’s March And Pakistan’s Perpetual Cycle Of Manipulation
Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) has announced a march towards the American Embassy in Islamabad “to show solidarity with Gaza.” The timing could not be more peculiar. Palestinians are celebrating a truce after months of horror, and Prime Minister...

Zong Partners with Pakistan Idol to Power the Nation’s Biggest Music Phenomenon
Zong, Pakistan’s leading technology innovation company, has partnered with Pakistan Idol as its official digital partner, bringing technology, entertainment, and connectivity together like never before. This landmark collaboration underscores...

BISE Lahore 11th class result 2025 - Check online
The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Lahore on Wednesday (October 15, 2025) will officially announce the Class 11th result at 10:00 AM. How to check the BISE Lahore 11th result 2025 online Students can check their result online...

Rebuilding Political Trust: Reviving Democracy Through Party Reform In Pakistan
In recent years, the global political landscape has witnessed a notable trend of declining political trust in public institutions. This has happened because of the rise of populist political leaders who reach the corridors of power by bypassing...

Islamabad warns: Kabul of harsher response in future
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad has warned Kabul that any further terror activity from its soil will be harsher than what Afghanistan experienced early this week. Well-placed diplomatic sources told The News/Jang on Monday that the high-echelon visit of...

Wazir Mohammad Dies: Pakistan's Oldest Living Cricketer Passes Away at Age 95
Mumbai, October 14: Former Pakistan Test batter Wazir Mohammad, one of the country’s earliest cricketing stalwarts and part of the illustrious Mohammad family, passed away on Monday at the age of 95, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed. In...

Sultan of Johor Hockey Cup 2025: PHF Directs Pakistan Junior Hockey Team To Avoid Clash, Expect No Handshake in India Match, Says Report
Mumbai, October 14: Set to meet archrivals India in a key clash in the Sultan of Johor Hockey Cup on Tuesday, the Pakistan Hockey Federation has directed its junior team not to expect any handshakes and to avoid any undue clashes with the Indian...

World Standards Day: Message from Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of Pakistan
On World Standards Day, we join the International community in celebrating the power of standards to build a safer, more sustainable, and prosperous world. This year's theme. "Shared Vision for a Better World," reflects the universal commitment to...

PAKISTAN STANDARDS AND QUALITY CONTROL AUTHORITY (PSQCA) THE SILENT GUARDIAN OF QUALITY AND ECONOMIC PROGRESS.
Noor Ahmed Jamali Media Advisor PSQCA As Pakistan joins the global community in celebrating World Standards Day, it is a time to reflect on the vital role played by the Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA). Established by an...

100 TLP activists: ATC allows 11-day physical remand to police
LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court on Monday allowed 11-day physical remand of over 100 activists of Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) to police in a case of violent protests and attacks on police personnel. Nawankot police produced the suspects...

Attack on police: ATC allows physical remand of PTI activist
LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court on Monday allowed physical remand of PTI activist Falak Javed for 14 days in a case of attacking an Islamabad police team outside residence of former Prime Minister Imran Khan in Lahore. The court also directed the...

US actress invited to attend Comic Con Pakistan
KARACHI: Emmy Award–winning American actress, host, and producer Zuri Hall met with Syed Aamir Sajjad, President of Comic Con Pakistan, at Universal Studios Hollywood, Los Angeles. During the meeting, they held detailed discussions about the...