Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Pakistan suspends Afghan Transit Trade amid border clashesPublished on: October 16, 2025 10:25 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 16 -- KARACHI - Amid rising tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, Islamabad has suspended all Afghan Transit Trade operations from Karachi ports, The News reported on Thursday. Th... Read More


Pakistan hits back after India-fueled Afghan assault, says PM ShehbazPublished on: October 16, 2025 8:34 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 16 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the Afghan Taliban attacked Pakistan under India's influence. He stated that Pakistan was forced to respond strongly. Speaking at a federal cabi... Read More


Talks failed as TLP demanded militant release, say ministersPublished on: October 16, 2025 8:23 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 16 -- Federal ministers revealed on Thursday that negotiations with the Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) continued until the very last moment before the group's violent protests. Inform... Read More


PM Shehbaz, Bilawal pledge political harmony amid tensionsPublished on: October 16, 2025 8:11 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 16 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) is a key coalition partner. He said relations with the PPP are based on respect and cooperation. The... Read More


Sugar industry warns of market crisis over FBR portal shutdownPublished on: October 16, 2025 7:11 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 16 -- The Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) has written a third letter to the federal finance minister and the minister for national food security, expressing concern over the rep... Read More


Pakistan's sacrifices in war on terror appreciated: US envoyPublished on: October 16, 2025 6:56 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 16 -- Acting US Ambassador to Pakistan, Natalie Baker, met with Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday to discuss bilateral relations and cooperation in key sectors. Both si... Read More


Torkham, Chaman Borders Closed Amid Pak-Afghan TensionsPublished on: October 16, 2025 6:32 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 16 -- Pakistan has closed the Torkham and Chaman border crossings with Afghanistan, suspending all trade activity due to heightened security concerns. The move follows intensified milit... Read More


China backs Pakistan-Afghanistan ceasefire, urges lasting peacePublished on: October 16, 2025 6:20 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 16 -- China has voiced support for the 48-hour ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan. The Chinese Foreign Ministry urged both countries to exercise restraint and work toward lastin... Read More


Hania Aamir appointed UN women Pakistan goodwill ambassadorPublished on: October 16, 2025 5:57 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 16 -- Renowned Pakistani actress Hania Aamir has been officially appointed as the National Goodwill Ambassador for UN Women Pakistan, marking a significant step in promoting gender equa... Read More


Myanmar admits nationwide election impossible amid ongoing civil warPublished on: October 16, 2025 5:15 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 16 -- Myanmar's ruling military junta has officially acknowledged that it will be unable to conduct nationwide elections as planned, citing widespread conflict and instability across th... Read More