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Israel returns more bodies of PalestiniansPublished on: October 17, 2025 3:10 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- The US is downplaying threats to the longevity of Gaza's ceasefire as Hamas says it needs specialist equipment to find the 19 dead hostages' bodies that remain in Gaza. Earlier i... Read More


Qatar steps in to mediate Pakistan-Afghan border talksPublished on: October 17, 2025 3:06 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- LAHORE - Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban are set to hold crucial talks in Doha on Friday under Qatar's mediation initiative aimed at easing recent border tensions between the two ... Read More


Anthony Boyle Emerges as New Contender to Play James BondPublished on: October 17, 2025 2:48 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- LONDON - A new frontrunner has entered the race to become the next James Bond, as previous favorite James Norton ruled himself out, citing that he feels too old for the role. Anth... Read More


South Korea Launches AI-Enhanced and Unmanned WeaponsPublished on: October 17, 2025 2:40 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- SEOUL - South Korea kicked off its largest-ever arms fair on Friday, the Seoul International Aerospace & Defence Exhibition (ADEX) 2025, showcasing new unmanned and AI-enhanced we... Read More


Trump indicates approval of CIA action against VenezuelaPublished on: October 17, 2025 2:40 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- US President Donald Trump indicated Wednesday he had authorized covert CIA action against Venezuela and said he was considering strikes against alleged drug cartels on land in the... Read More


Pakistan Navy Chief Reaffirms Maritime Security Cooperation with USPublished on: October 17, 2025 2:28 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- ISLAMABAD - Pakistan's Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, reaffirmed the country's commitment to bilateral maritime cooperation with the United States during an official... Read More


Bangladesh prosecution demands death penalty for ex-PM HasinaPublished on: October 17, 2025 2:25 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- Bangladeshi prosecution lawyers demanded on Thursday that fugitive ex-prime minister Sheikh Hasina receive the death penalty in her trial for crimes against humanity. Hasina has ... Read More


UAE Dirham Slightly Drops to 76.53 PKR, Benefits Pakistani ExpatsPublished on: October 17, 2025 2:20 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- ISLAMABAD - The UAE Dirham (AED) fell slightly to 76.53 PKR on October 16, 2025, down 0.02 PKR from yesterday's 76.55 PKR, according to financial sources. The Dirham's value is ti... Read More


Gold Smuggling Rises in IndiaPublished on: October 17, 2025 2:13 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- NEW DELHI - Gold smuggling into India has increased in recent weeks as the country prepares for Dhanteras and Diwali, according to government and industry sources. After import d... Read More


Mari Petroleum Announces New Oil and Gas Discovery in SindhPublished on: October 17, 2025 2:07 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- ISLAMABAD - In a major development for Pakistan's energy sector, Mari Petroleum Company Limited (MPCL) announced a new oil and gas discovery in Sindh on Friday. The discovery was... Read More