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Gaza City / Tel Aviv: The Israeli military has continued its deadly campaign in Gaza, with at least 47 reported ceasefire violations since the latest truce began earlier this month, according to Palestinian officials. These breaches have resulted in the deaths of 38 people and injuries to at least 143 others. Despite ongoing calls for de-escalation, Israel has announced that …

The Pakistan women’s cricket team has canceled their scheduled practice session for today. Instead, the players will engage in various fitness and workout exercises at the hotel gym. The women cricketers are expected to resume outdoor training in tomorrow’s practice session. Pakistan will play their sixth match of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup against South Africa on October 21, …

Lahore: The air quality in Lahore has plummeted to hazardous levels, making it the most polluted city in the world, according to the Smog Monitoring Center. Officials attribute the worsening air to easterly winds carrying pollutants into the city, while cooler morning temperatures are causing smog particles to linger in the air for longer durations. In response to the environmental …

KARACHI: According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, hot and dry weather will continue to prevail in Karachi today. The day started with a minimum temperature of 23.5°C, while the maximum temperature is expected to range between 35°C and 37°C. The Met Office reported a humidity level of 55%, with light winds blowing from the northeast at a speed of 3 …

Pakistan launches its first Hyperspectral Satellite HS-1 from China’s Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre, KARACHI: Pakistan has successfully launched its first Hyperspectral Satellite (HS-1) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre (JSLC) in China. The event was broadcast live from the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) headquarters in Karachi. According to the SUPARCO, the HS-1 satellite marks a major technological …

PPP Gives Federal Government One-Month Deadline to Fulfil Commitments The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has given the federal government a one-month deadline to fulfill its commitments. The decision was made during an important meeting chaired by PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari at Bilawal House, where several key matters were discussed. The meeting focused on the political alliance between the PPP …

More than 70 foreign terrorist were killed in a precise strike on the hideouts of the Gul Bahadur group in Afghanistan’s Paktika region on the night of 17 October, according to security sources. The Gul Bahadur militant group has been involved in several major terrorist attacks inside Pakistan. Security officials said these militants had been crossing over from Afghanistan to …

Pakistan, Afghanistan conclude first round of Doha talks The first round of Doha talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan has concluded, with Pakistan declaring that attacks from Afghan soil are unacceptable. During the discussions, Pakistan made it clear that the presence of banned militant groups in Afghanistan cannot be tolerated. According to diplomatic sources, Pakistan is focusing on a single-point agenda …

List of Visa-Free Countries for UAE Passport Holders in 2025 The United Arab Emirates (UAE) passport has risen three spots to reach the 8th position in the latest Henley Passport Index 2025. Last year, it was ranked 11th with visa-free access to 183 countries. Now, Emirati passport holders can travel to 184 countries without needing a visa in advance. List …

Apple’s first foldable iPhone might not arrive until 2027, according to a report by Japan’s Mizuho Securities. The report says the delay is mainly due to design challenges, showing how difficult it has been for Apple to create a reliable foldable phone. If the launch is pushed to 2027, Apple will be several years behind other smartphone brands that already …