5 h. ago Girls’ high school reopens in Lakki Marwat after eight years

KP Chief Secretary, Commissioner Bannu resolve years-long dispute to clear way for return of 281 girls to classrooms DC Hameedullah Khan leads restoration drive on priority, Rs600,000 released for renovation and refurbishment PESHAWAR: After eight long years, the Government Girls High School Dallo Khel in Lakki Marwat has reopened, rekindling the hope of education for […]

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31 h. ago Three terrorists killed in separate operations across KP: ISPR

RAWALPINDI: As many as three terrorists were killed in two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement on Monday. “Movement of a group of khwarij, opposite general area Esham, North Waziristan District, who were trying to infiltrate through Pakistan-Afghanistan border, was picked up by the security forces.” The […]

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31 h. ago At least 20 killed, scores injured as 6.3 quake rocks Afghanistan’s north

KABUL: A strong earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale struck northern Afghanistan early Monday, killing at least 20 people and injuring dozens more, officials and monitoring agencies said. The tremor hit before dawn with its epicentre near Mazar-i-Sharif at a depth of 28 kilometres, according to the US Geological Survey. The shockwaves were powerful […]

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33 h. ago DG ISPR dismisses Afghan allegations, warns of another Indian false flag operation

— Brushes aside Afghan allegations about use of Pakistani soil for US attack on Afghanistan — Exposes links between terrorism and drug money, warns of new regional fault lines — Says 206 Afghan army soldiers were also reported killed during various engagements ISLAMABAD: In a comprehensive security briefing to senior journalists on Monday, Director-General Inter-Services […]

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33 h. ago PSX surges as investors cheer IMF tranche hopes, strong earnings

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened the week on a positive note, driven by optimism over the expected International Monetary Fund (IMF) tranche and robust corporate earnings. The benchmark KSE-100 Index gained 1,171.42 points, or 0.72%, to close at 162,803.15, up from 161,631.73 in the previous session. Market sentiment strengthened further as investors welcomed a […]

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50 h. ago Pakistan hopes peace mechanism will ensure Taliban action against terrorists

Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Sunday said that with the establishment of a joint monitoring and verification mechanism, the onus would be on Kabul to take action against terrorists using Afghan soil to launch attacks on Pakistan. A second round of discussions between Pakistani and Afghan Taliban delegations had begun in Istanbul on Saturday, but […]

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59 h. ago Hope returns as Gaza children rebuild lives through education

After two years of brutal war and destruction, the children of Gaza have finally returned to school, stepping into classrooms that still bear the scars of conflict. Despite shattered walls and makeshift furniture, their determination to learn remains unbroken, bringing a glimmer of hope to the war-torn region. Young students expressed excitement and relief at […]

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65 h. ago Vance defends remarks about hoping Hindu wife converts to Christianity

WASHINGTON – US Vice President JD Vance has defended his recent comments expressing hope that his wife, Usha, who was raised Hindu, might one day convert to Christianity — saying criticism of his remarks stems from “anti-Christian bigotry.” Speaking at a Turning Point USA event at the University of Mississippi, held in honor of slain […]

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3 d. ago India wants to keep us ‘busy’ on eastern, western fronts: Kh Asif

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Saturday that India wanted to keep Pakistan busy and engaged on the eastern and western fronts amid tensions with Kabul and New Delhi. Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed early on Friday morning to continue a ceasefire between the two countries following a rapid deterioration of ties and a brief conflict […]

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3 d. ago India trying to keep Pakistan engaged on two fronts: Kh Asif

We have evidence of India’s involvement in terrorism and how it wants to keep us busy on eastern and western fronts: Defense Czar Says ‘Modi silenced after May defeat,’ vowing to stop cross-border terrorism from Afghan soil Says Pakistan preferred ‘a civilised relationship’ between two neighbours, expressing hope ongoing talks would yield a reasonable outcome […]

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3 d. ago Kiké Hernández turns historic double play, Dodgers force Game 7 vs Blue Jays

TORONTO — The Los Angeles Dodgers kept their World Series hopes alive after Kiké Hernández executed a historic play in Game 6 against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night. Trailing by just two runs in the ninth inning, Hernández turned what could have been a tying two-run single by Andrés Giménez into the first-ever […]

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3 d. ago Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to establish formal mechanism: Talal Chaudhry

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry said on Saturday that Pakistan’s principled stance had been recognised by both the international community and neighbouring countries, marking a diplomatic breakthrough in regional relations. Speaking to the media, Chaudhry announced that, for the first time, Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed in writing to establish a formal […]

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3 d. ago Torkham border reopens after 20 days for deportation of undocumented Afghans

KHYBER: The Torkham border crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan was reopened on Friday after 20 days of closure, but only to facilitate the deportation of undocumented Afghan nationals, officials confirmed. Hundreds of Afghan refugees have gathered at the Torkham Immigration Center, where officials are processing their documents before allowing them to cross into Afghanistan. However, […]

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3 d. ago Pakistan terms Istanbul accord with Afghanistan a ‘conditional truce’

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday described the Istanbul agreement with the Afghan Taliban regime as a conditional truce, calling it a positive step forward but not a final resolution, as both sides prepare for the next high-level meeting on Nov 6 in Turkiye. A senior security source, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the understanding “hinges […]

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4 d. ago Pacers run riot as Pakistan thrash South Africa to level T20I series

Opener Saim Ayub hit a blistering half century after pacers starred as Pakistan thrashed South Africa by nine wickets in the second Twenty20 International of the three-match series to level it 1-1. Saim smashed an unbeaten 71 off 38, hitting six fours and five sixes, to help Pakistan chase down the paltry 111-run target in […]

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4 d. ago Hassan Ali earns wrestling bronze for Pakistan at Asian Youth Games

Pakistan’s Hassan Ali claimed the bronze medal in the 70kg beach wrestling event at the Asian Youth Games held at Sama Bay, Bahrain, on Thursday. He defeated Tajikistan’s Idris Bakhromov 2-0 in the bronze medal bout, displaying impressive control and strength throughout the match. This marks Pakistan’s third medal at the 2025 Games. Earlier, the […]

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4 d. ago PSX soars as Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to resume peace talks

KARACHI – Investor confidence returned to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday after news of renewed peace efforts between Pakistan and Afghanistan. The benchmark KSE-100 Index jumped 4,898.86 points, or 3.13%, to close at 161,631.73. Market participants welcomed the news as a sign of easing regional tensions. Buying activity was strong across major sectors, […]

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4 d. ago Military warns of ‘firm and severe’ response to any external aggression

ISLAMABAD: Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has reiterated that any external aggression against Pakistan will be met with a “firm and severe” response, according to a statement issued by the military’s media wing on Friday. His remarks come amid heightened tensions with Afghanistan over Islamabad’s repeated demand that the […]

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4 d. ago Jemimah Rodrigues powers India into Women’s World Cup 2025 final

MUMBAI — Star batter Jemimah Rodrigues produced a match-winning unbeaten century as India stormed into the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 final with a thrilling five-wicket win over Australia in the second semi-final at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy on Thursday. Chasing a challenging 339-run target, the co-hosts reached home with nine balls to […]

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4 d. ago Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to extend ceasefire after tense border clashes

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Afghanistan early on Friday agreed to continue a ceasefire following a sharp deterioration of bilateral ties and deadly border skirmishes earlier this month. The breakthrough came during a second round of talks in Istanbul, mediated by Türkiye and Qatar, after earlier negotiations had collapsed in a stalemate over Pakistan’s demand for action […]

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