15 h. ago Saudi crown prince will visit Trump on Nov 18: White House official

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will be at the White House on November 18 for an official working visit with United States President Donald Trump, a White House official said on Monday. The visit comes as Trump pushes Saudi Arabia to join the list of nations that have joined the Abraham Accords. In […]

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19 h. ago Pakistan Army toughens stance ahead of Taliban talks in Istanbul

ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Army on Monday took a firm position against the Afghan Taliban regime ahead of the upcoming round of talks in Istanbul, declaring that Pakistan’s sole and non-negotiable demand is an immediate end to terrorism originating from Afghan soil. “Pakistan has a one-point agenda: Afghan soil must not be used against us,” […]

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31 h. ago Faryal Talpur orders organisational structure of PPP women’s wing in KP

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Women’s Wing meeting was held under the chairmanship of the Central President of the Women’s Wing, Faryal Talpur, at Zardari House, Islamabad. Women office-bearers of the PPP Women’s Wing from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and women members of the assembly participated in the meeting chaired by Faryal Talpur. During the meeting, Faryal Talpur […]

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35 h. ago China rejects Trump claim it is secretly testing nuclear weapons

BEIJING: China on Monday dismissed a claim by U.S. President Donald Trump that Beijing is secretly testing nuclear weapons, saying it remains committed to a self-defensive nuclear strategy and its pledge to halt nuclear testing. As a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council and a responsible nuclear-weapon state, China upholds its no-first-use nuclear […]

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35 h. ago ‘See you in court’, Saba Qamar files legal case against journalist

LAHORE: Saba Qamar has announced she will be taking legal action against journalist Naeem Hanif after he made allegations about her past. The controversy erupted following Qamar’s comments about Karachi during a recent podcast appearance. When asked if she would ever consider moving to Karachi permanently, the actress responded firmly, “Astaghfirullah, never!” She went on […]

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36 h. ago Zahid Ahmed issues apology after backlash over ‘all influencers will go to hell’ remark

KARACHI: Actor Zahid Ahmed has apologized after facing significant backlash for his controversial comments about content creators. His remarks, in which he suggested that social media influencers “will go to hell,” sparked widespread criticism. In a video shared on social media, the actor expressed regret for his statement, saying, “I feel guilty that I declared […]

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37 h. ago Zahid Ahmed apologises after backlash over content creator remarks

Actor Zahid Ahmed has publicly apologized after facing widespread criticism for his controversial statement claiming that “content creators will go to hell.” The actor, known for his roles in hit dramas like Ishq Zahe Naseeb, released a video message on social media expressing remorse over his remarks. He clarified that his comments were misinterpreted and […]

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37 h. ago Did Punjab govt turn off smog monitors to manipulate pollution level data? Govt addresses the controversy

LAHORE: The Punjab government has addressed the controversy surrounding allegations of manipulating air quality data, assuring the public that the monitoring system is functioning as intended, despite recent technical difficulties. Earlier this week, climate analysts and social media users raised concerns after noticing disruptions in the data from air quality monitoring stations in Lahore. The […]

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42 h. ago Media firms face backlash over donations to Trump’s East Wing project

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump’s plan to raze the White House’s East Wing to construct a new ballroom has sparked criticism for news organizations whose corporate owners are among the project’s donors. Comcast, parent company of NBC News and MSNBC, has faced scrutiny on-air from its own commentators, while Amazon, whose founder Jeff Bezos owns […]

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44 h. ago PFUJ urges govt action as crimes against journalists surge 60pc

ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) has urged the federal and provincial governments to take immediate and concrete steps to protect journalists amid a sharp rise in crimes targeting media professionals across the country. In a joint statement marking the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, PFUJ President Afzal […]

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45 h. ago Meghan faces backlash over “Staged” dodgers celebration video

LOS ANGELES – Meghan Markle has drawn widespread criticism online after a video surfaced showing her celebrating the Los Angeles Dodgers’ World Series victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. The clip, shared by Markle’s friend Kelly McKee Zajfen, captured the Duchess of Sussex jumping and cheering in excitement, while Prince Harry — reportedly a Blue […]

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47 h. ago US confirms nuclear tests under Trump will not involve explosions

WASHINGTON – The United States will resume nuclear weapons testing under orders from President Donald Trump, but without carrying out actual nuclear explosions, Energy Secretary Chris Wright clarified on Sunday. Speaking to Fox News, Wright said the upcoming “system tests” are designed to verify the functionality of all components in a nuclear weapon except for […]

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55 h. ago PM vows to take steps for prosecution of crimes against journalists

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, on Sunday, reiterated that the Government of Pakistan is firmly committed to protecting press freedom and ensuring a safe environment for journalists. In a message on the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists being observed on November 2, he said “A free press is the guarantee for a […]

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56 h. ago Journalist and policy expert Mosharraf Zaidi named spokesperson to PM for foreign media

ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Sunday notified Journalist and policy expert Mosharraf Zaidi as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s spokesperson for foreign media, according to a notification on Sunday. Sharing the notification, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar wrote on his X account, “The appointment was made in “supersession of his (PM’s) earlier orders of even number dated […]

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58 h. ago Mamdani leads dramatic NY mayoral race going into voting day

NEW YORKER: New Yorkers will pick a new mayor on Tuesday after an unpredictable race that has drawn attention from far beyond the largest city in the United States, with President Donald Trump branding frontrunner Zohran Mamdani “a communist.” Breakout Democratic Party candidate Mamdani, a naturalized Muslim American who represents Queens in the state legislature, […]

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59 h. ago Kashmiri leaders’ prolonged detention violates global laws, APHC

ISLAMABAD: The All Parties Hurriyat Conference Azad Jammu and Kashmir (APHC-AJK) chapter has voiced serious concern over the continued imprisonment and mistreatment of Kashmiri Hurriyat leaders and activists held in Indian jails for decades, describing their condition as a violation of international humanitarian standards and human rights conventions. According to Kashmir Media Service, APHC-AJK Convener […]

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59 h. ago India records 1,087 fake news cases targeting Muslims, Pakistan after Operation Sandur failure

ISLAMABAD: Following the failure of Operation Sandur, India has intensified its disinformation campaign against Pakistan through fabricated media reports and false propaganda, in what officials describe as an attempt to divert attention from its internal instability and growing extremism. The latest incident came after an exchange of fire in Kot Radha Kishan, where 28-year-old businessman […]

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59 h. ago DFP denounces NIA for opposing bail plea of Shabbir Ahmed Shah

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party (DFP), a constituent of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference, has strongly condemned India’s National Investigation Agency (NIA) for opposing the bail plea of its illegally detained President, Shabbir Ahmed Shah, despite his deteriorating health condition. According to Kashmir Media Service, in a statement issued in Srinagar, DFP […]

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60 h. ago Neoliberalism, affordability crisis, and the politics of hate

Weak economic institutional quality has meant that the government has not been able to provide ‘rules of the game’ or legislation that on one hand allows a governance, and incentive structure for the organizations, firms, state-owned enterprises, overall economic agents, and markets to function in a way that pushes the economy towards an appropriate level […]

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62 h. ago Maryam Nawaz pledges strong protections for journalists in Punjab

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif reaffirmed her government’s commitment to ensuring the safety, rights, and dignity of journalists across the province. Speaking on the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, she emphasized that violence, intimidation, and oppression against media professionals must come to an end. She stressed that responsible press freedom […]

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