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Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to ceasefire, pledge to respect bordersPublished on: October 19, 2025 1:30 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 19 -- Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire following talks mediated by Qatar and Turkiye in Doha, in an effort to reduce escalating border tensions and restore... Read More


Gaza ceasefire at risk? Israel speaks of 'Phase 2' amid blame game over truce violations

India, Oct. 19 -- On October 10, Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire in Gaza, bringing the two-year-long war to a much-needed pause. However, with the hostage exchange now complete, trouble seems t... Read More


Isha Ambani co-chairs British Museum's inaugural Pink Ball, supported by her mother Nita Ambani in celebration of Indian heritage

London, Oct. 19 -- The inaugural British Museum Pink Ball in London, staged against the backdrop of the Ancient India: Living Traditions exhibition, stood out as a remarkable celebration of cultural d... Read More


Israel launches air strikes in Gaza after "terrorists" targets troops in Rafah

Rafah, Oct. 19 -- The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) carried out air strikes in the Rafah area of southern Gaza on Sunday after accusing "terrorists" of targeting its troops in Rafah area, the military s... Read More


Hamas says Rafah closure to delay handover of Israeli hostage remains

Gaza/Jerusalem, Oct. 19 -- Hamas on Saturday said that Israel's continued closure of the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip will "delay recovery operations and the handover of bodi... Read More


Indonesia receives two UN awards for environmental law enforcement

Jakarta, Oct. 19 -- Indonesia was honored with two awards from the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), recognizing its efforts in combating transboundary environmental crimes through law enforc... Read More


Does Trump have the power to relocate FIFA World Cup 2026 games from Boston? Here's what to know

India, Oct. 19 -- Donald Trump has threatened to relocate FIFA World Cup 2026 matches scheduled to be played next year in suburban Boston. The US President suggested that parts of the city had been "t... Read More


Punjab to Establish Special Unit to Boost Tax Collection and TransparencyPublished on: October 19, 2025 12:47 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 19 -- LAHORE - The Punjab government has announced the creation of a special unit within the Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) aimed at enhancing tax collection, broadening the tax base, a... Read More


Finmin boosts int'l economic partnerships in WashingtonPublished on: October 19, 2025 12:37 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 19 -- Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb continued his engagements on the fifth day of his visit to Washington DC, where he is attending the Annual Meet... Read More


'My great honor to destroy.': Trump hails US strike on 'drug vessel' in Caribbean, says survivors to be repatriated

New Delhi, Oct. 19 -- United States President Donald Trump shared a video of an American military strike on a suspected drug-carrying vessel in the Caribbean, as he also confirmed that the two survivo... Read More