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Israel confirms 20 living hostages set for release early Monday; return of bodies to follow

New Delhi, Oct. 12 -- An Israeli government spokesperson said on Sunday that the release of hostages held in Gaza will begin early Monday morning. "We are expecting all 20 of our living hostages to be... Read More


Gazans return home as fragile ceasefire takes holdPublished on: October 12, 2025 6:06 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 12 -- GAZA/TEL AVIV - Thousands of Palestinians made their way north through Gaza on Saturday, walking, driving, and riding carts back to their devastated neighbourhoods as a long-await... Read More


Qataris headed for Gaza summit killed in Egypt as their car flips near Sharm El-Sheikh

New Delhi, Oct. 12 -- Three Qataris died in a car accident on Saturday while travelling to Egypt's Red Sea resort, Sharm el-Sheikh, health officials said. Two additional people were injured when their... Read More


Army retaliates after Afghan forces open fire along borderPublished on: October 12, 2025 5:58 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 12 -- Afghan forces carried out unprovoked firing at locations on the Pak-Afghan border including Angoor Adda, Bajaur, Kurram, Dir, Chitral, and Baram Chah (Balochistan), according to s... Read More


UN chief says global plastic pollution treaty still achievablePublished on: October 12, 2025 5:51 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 12 -- GENEVA - The head of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has said that efforts to forge a global treaty to tackle plastic pollution remain alive, despite recent setbac... Read More


Hamas takes risky bet on Trump-brokered Gaza ceasefirePublished on: October 12, 2025 5:44 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 12 -- CAIRO - Hamas' decision to release all hostages under a Trump-brokered ceasefire has stunned regional observers, marking a major gamble based on trust in the former US president's... Read More


Stock market holiday: Is US stock market open or closed on Monday for Columbus Day 2025?

Stock market holiday, Oct. 12 -- The benchmark indices on the US stock market will remain open on Monday, 13 October 2025, even though the indigenous people of the nation will celebrate Columbus Day o... Read More


CM highlights potential investment areas before Saudi business delegatesPublished on: October 12, 2025 5:42 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 12 -- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Saturday met a delegation of the Saudi-Pak Joint Business Council for detailed discussions on enhancing business cooperation and explo... Read More


Asif warns of worsening Afghan ties amid surge in terror attacksPublished on: October 12, 2025 5:41 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 12 -- Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has warned that Pakistan's relations with Afghanistan are deteriorating, cautioning that the current environment could lead to further strain in bila... Read More


Afghanistan–Pakistan relations strained amid border tensions and shifting regional alliances

Bangladesh, Oct. 12 -- Afghanistan and Pakistan share one of the most complex and volatile relationships in South Asia. Bound by deep cultural, religious, and ethnic ties, yet divided by decades of po... Read More