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Sources say next round of talks will continue on Sunday (today) to deliberate on cross-border coordination mechanismsAfghan Taliban fighters patrol near the Afghanistan-Pakistan border in Spin Boldak, Kandahar Province in Afghanistan on October 15. Photo: Reuters Pakistan has urged Afghanistan to dismantle terrorist sanctuaries, operating from Afghan soil, during Doha talks as first round of discussions concluded. The second session is scheduled for today (Sunday). Pakistani delegation, led by Defence Minister Khawaja Asif including other senior officials. On the Afghan side, the talks were headed by Acting Defence Minister Mullah Yaqoob, accompanied by other representatives. Pakistani officials raised the issue…

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir warned India that in a nuclear environment, there is “no room for war” between the two countries, reaffirming that Pakistan’s Armed Forces are fully prepared to defend every inch of the motherland. Speaking at the passing-out parade of cadets from the 152nd Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Long Course, 37th Technical Graduate Course, 71st Integrated Course, and 26th Lady Cadet Course at the PMA Kakul on Saturday, the Field Marshal said, “the military, with the nation’s full support, has left no stone unturned in the external and internal defence of the motherland”. The…

A general view of a U.S. State Department sign outside the U.S. State Department building in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 11, 2025. Annabelle Gordon | ReutersThe U.S. State Department said Saturday that it has “credible reports” that Hamas could violate the ceasefire with an attack on Palestinian civilians in Gaza.If the attack takes place, it “would constitute a direct and grave violation” of the agreement forged by President Donald Trump to end the two-year war between Israel and Hamas, the statement said.No further details were disclosed about the potential attack.”Should Hamas proceed with this attack, measures will be taken to…

Revised code directs judges to keep their conduct beyond reproach, avoid any behaviour raising questions of proprietyChief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Yahya Afridi chairing meeting of Supreme Judicial Council (SJC). Photo: Express The Supreme Judicial Council has approved amendments to the Code of Conduct for Supreme Court and High Court judges. The amendment prohibits judges from speaking to the media on judicial or political matters and from attending or presiding over public events while in office. The meeting of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) was chaired by Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Yahya Afridi, at the Supreme Court of Pakistan.…

The Kalshi logo arranged on a laptop in New York, US, on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025. Gabby Jones | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesClose to half of Kalshi’s user base experienced glitches and delays on Saturday during college football games, a major source of trades, as some said they were temporarily unable to process orders.In a message sent to a user obtained by CNBC, the website apologized for any inconvenience and said it was “looking into” the issues traders were experiencing. “The Exchange is experiencing temporary delays,” the message read. “Balances and positions may not be accurately reflected at this time.” One user…

This combination of pictures created on June 05, 2025 shows, L/R, Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Kremlin in Moscow on May 8, 2025 and US President Donald Trump at US Steel – Irvin Works in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, May 30, 2025. — AFP China and the United States have agreed to hold another round of trade talks in the coming week, as the world’s two biggest economies move to avert a renewed tariff war. Beijing last week imposed sweeping controls on the critical rare earths industry, prompting US President Donald Trump to threaten 100 percent tariffs on Chinese imports…

President Asif Ali Zardari met with Dr Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, Secretary-General of the Muslim World League (MWL) and Chairman of the Organisation of Muslim Scholars, on Friday. The President lauded the League’s efforts in countering extremism and Islamophobia, and highlighted its growing collaboration with Pakistan in education, women’s empowerment, and humanitarian relief. He described the MWL-hosted International Conference on Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities, held earlier this year in Islamabad, as a major step toward strengthening intellectual and moral foundations in the Muslim world. The President also noted the jointly inaugurated Seerat-un-Nabi Museum as a symbol of shared reverence…

U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (not pictured) over lunch in the Cabinet Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., Oct. 17, 2025. Jonathan Ernst | ReutersThe two survivors of an American military strike on a suspected drug-carrying vessel in the Caribbean will be sent to Ecuador and Colombia, their home countries, President Donald Trump said Saturday.The military rescued the pair after striking a submersible vessel Thursday, in what was at least the sixth such attack since early September.”It was my great honor to destroy a very large DRUG-CARRYING SUBMARINE that was navigating towards…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and federal ministers witness the signing ceremony of majority stake selling of First Women Bank to a UAE company.—PID Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday hailed the privatisation of First Women Bank Limited (FWBL) as “the first drop of rain” in Pakistan’s renewed privatisation drive, calling it a milestone in deepening economic and investment ties with the United Arab Emirates under the government-to-government (G2G) framework. At a signing ceremony in Islamabad between the UAE-based International Holding Company (IHC) and the Government of Pakistan, the premier said the landmark transaction marked “the…

Strikes followed multiple cross-border terror attempts during 48-hour ceasefire, says Attaullah Tarar Smoke billows from the Afghanistan side following exchanges of fire between Pakistani and Afghan forces, as seen from the border crossing in Chaman, Balochistan province on October 15. Photo: Reuters Intelligence sources have confirmed the killing of several senior commanders belonging to the Kharji Gul Bahadur group in Pakistan’s overnight precision strikes in Afghanistan’s Paktika province. According to security officials, the strikes targeted the terrorists network’s key command elements, eliminating several senior figures linked to cross-border attacks in Pakistan. Those killed include Kharji Farman, Kharji Sadiqullah Dawar, Kharji…