After weeks of escalating violence along their shared 2,600-km frontier, neighbouring countries Pakistan and Afghanistan have reached a landmark agreement for an immediate ceasefire, following high-level peace talks held in Doha under the mediation of Qatar and Turkey. Delegations led by Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif and Afghanistan’s Defence Minister Mullah Muhammad Yaqoob met…
KABUL – Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has accused Pakistan of carrying out an attack in the Argun district of Paktika province, which reportedly killed three Afghan cricketers Kabir, Sibghatullah, and Haroon along with two other individuals, and left seven others injured. Following the incident, the ACB announced its withdrawal from the upcoming tri-nation T20 series…
Britain’s media regulator, Ofcom, has concluded that a BBC documentary about life in Gaza breached broadcasting rules by failing to disclose a key detail about its narrator. The film, titled Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone, featured narration by a 13-year-old boy whose father held a senior post in the Hamas-led administrative government. Ofcom judged that…
The NHS is set to offer a new long‐acting injectable therapy to prevent HIV in England and Wales, following a positive recommendation by NICE (the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence). The drug, cabotegravir (brand name Apretude), will be made available for people at risk of HIV who are unable or unwilling to take…
From today, Friday, October 17, 2025, UK veterans can officially apply for and download a digital version of their HM Armed Forces Veteran Card through the GOV.UK One Login, the government has confirmed. The new digital ID card allows veterans to securely prove their status using their smartphone or tablet, making it quicker and easier…
BOSTON — A political standoff erupted Tuesday after former President Donald Trump threatened to remove 2026 FIFA World Cup matches from the Boston area unless city leaders “clean up their act,” sparking swift rebuttals from local officials. Trump issues ultimatum Speaking alongside Argentina’s President Javier Milei, Trump criticised Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and tied his…
Lahore, 15 October 2025 — Pakistan clinched a commanding 93-run victory over South Africa in the first Test of their two-match series at Gaddafi Stadium, largely thanks to a match haul of ten wickets by spinner Noman Ali. After posting 378 in their first innings, Pakistan dismissed South Africa for 269. In their second innings,…
England have officially booked their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after securing qualification with a game to spare in their European qualifying campaign. Gareth Southgate’s side confirmed their spot following a confident 2–0 victory over Poland at Wembley Stadium, maintaining their unbeaten run in the group. Goals from Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham…
The elections for the Anjuman Tajran Paper Merchant Association Rawalpindi-Islamabad were conducted under the supervision of the election board in a transparent and peaceful manner. According to details, the election board comprised Chairman Rafiq Butt, Munees Khurshid, Zulfiqar Ali Malik, and Farooq, who ensured a fair and well-organised electoral process free from any irregularities. Following…
Saudi Arabia has announced new updates to its Premium Residency (Iqama) program for October 2025, allowing foreign nationals to live, work, and invest in the Kingdom without the need for a sponsor (kafeel). The program offers two types of residency: Under this scheme, eligible residents can own property, run businesses, take up employment, sponsor family…
