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Hundreds flee homes in valley as fierce fighting and mortar shelling leave civilians dead and injured BARA: Hundreds of residents from Khyber District’s Tirah Maidan Valley have been forced to flee their homes amid escalating clashes between security forces and TTP terrorists. Heavy exchange of fire and mortar shelling in populated areas have left several civilians, including women and children, dead or injured, prompting a mass displacement towards Bara and surrounding regions. Local elder Mohammad Rasool Afridi from the Bar Qamberkhel area told The Express Tribune that fierce fighting has engulfed several parts of the valley. “Mortar shells have struck…
Bill Winters, chief executive officer of Standard Chartered, speaks at Hong Kong Fintech Week in Hong Kong on Nov. 3, 2025.Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesBill Winters, CEO of Standard Chartered, foresees a future in which nearly all global transactions are conducted on a digital blockchain ledger, he told a crowd in Hong Kong on Monday, as crypto adoption amongst mainstream banking and finance institutions grows. “Our belief, which I think is shared by the leadership of Hong Kong, is that pretty much all transactions will settle on blockchains eventually, and that all money will be digital,” the UK-based multinational bank’s…
Madan Gopal’s cross-border melody celebrates South Asia’s shared musical tradition KARACHI: Under the vibrant lights of the World Culture Festival, Nepali singer Madan Gopal mesmerised the audience with a heartfelt rendition of Lambi Judai, paying tribute to Pakistan’s legendary folk singer Reshma. Wearing a sparkling, boat-shaped traditional Nepali cap inspired by the Himalayas and a T-shirt adorned with cultural motifs, Madan stood out not only for his unique look but for his soulful performance that blended emotion, melody, and respect for South Asian musical heritage. “It was in the hills, about 15 kilometres from Kathmandu, surrounded by forests and cool…
US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrive to hold a joint press conference in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on February 13, 2025. Jim Watson | Afp | Getty ImagesDe-escalation in tensions between China and the U.S. after their leaders met in South Korea last Thursday stands in stark contrast to the chill in Washington-New Delhi relations, with India now subject to higher U.S. tariffs than Beijing.Experts said that the strategic relationship between India and U.S. built over two decades has substantially eroded.Atman Trivedi a partner and lead of the South…
LAHORE: All arrangements for the 556th birth anniversary (Gurpurab) celebrations of Baba Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the spiritual founder of Sikhism, have been finaliSed under the supervision of the Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) and the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony. Sikh pilgrims from around the world are arriving in Pakistan, while the main contingent from India will cross into Pakistan via the Wagah Border on Novr 4. The central ceremony will be held on Nov 5 at Gurdwara Janam Asthan, Nankana Sahib. According to Nasir Mushtaq, Additional Secretary Shrines of the ETPB, all necessary arrangements — including accommodation,…
Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, reacts during the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, October 31, 2025. Kim Soo-hyeon | Reuters Traders who shorted the S&P 500 — essentially, betting that it would go down — last month were in for a rude surprise. The broad-based index ended the month 2.3% higher, defying “Octoberphobia,” a term that arose because of the market crashes in 1929 and 1987 that happened during the month.The Nasdaq Composite had an even better month than the S&P 500. The tech-heavy index climbed 4.7%, giving a hint of what helped ward…
Sirajul Haq. PHOTO: FILE LAHORE: Former Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Sirajul Haq has said Pakistan can only progress once the PPP, the PML-N, and the PTI are eliminated from the political scene. “We want to see Kashmir liberated and Dr Aafia Siddiqui released. This will only be possible when Pakistan is free from the PPP, the PML-N, and PTI,” Haq said on Sunday while addressing the Azm-e-Nau Youth Convention in Lahore “All the three parties have given the nation nothing except corruption and hollow slogans,” he added. The PPP, the PML-N, and the PTI have all ruled the country — the first…
President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari. PHOTO: Express News/ File ISLAMABAD: President Asif Zardari will attend the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha, Qatar, from Nov 4 to 6, where he will reaffirm Pakistan’s commitment to working with development partners and multilateral institutions to mobilise financing for social protection and green employment initiatives. The moot is being held under the auspices of the United Nations General Assembly. According to the President’s Secretariat, the summit will bring together world leaders and policymakers to discuss ways of advancing social development, promoting decent work and employment opportunities as well as strengthening…
The screen shows the number of spectators at the 2025 Su Super League final between Taizhou and Nantong in Nanjing, east China’s Jiangsu Province, on Nov. 1, 2025. (Xinhua/He Leijing)The Su Super League reflects a profound cultural shift, as sports are moving beyond the elite and into everyday life. It’s about creating millions of participants, spectators and consumers who find meaning, identity and joy in the game itself.by sportswriter He LeijingNANJING, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) — The final whistle did more than end a football match. It signaled the rise of a new force in China’s sporting landscape, one powered not…
. DI KHAN/PESHAWAR: A police convoy came under attack in Hangu district on Sunday, leaving three policemen, including the station house officer (SHO), injured. Separately, blasts allegedly triggered by a short circuit in a police station in Peshawar resulted in the death of a police officer. Official sources said a convoy, carrying SP Investigation Abdul Samad, DSP Tall Mujahid, and SHO Imran Uddin, was returning from Karbogha after attending a meeting with a peace committee when it was ambushed through an improvised explosive device (IED) on Doaba-Karbogha Road in Hangu. According to SP Abdul Samad, the blast caused injuries to…