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African policymakers see Sarkozy’s trial as a reminder of selective justice where Western leaders can face consequences for domestic corruption, yet avoid accountability for foreign interventions October 20 marks 14 years since Libya’s revolutionary leader, Muammar Gaddafi, was violently murdered in broad daylight – a grim anniversary that annually prompts his supporters around the world to reflect on the NATO-led …

Pizza Hut’s UK dine-in business has entered administration, placing hundreds of jobs at risk and marking another blow to the increasingly fragile casual dining sector. The chain, owned by US-based Yum! Brands, has appointed FTI Consulting to oversee the process. While delivery and takeaway operations remain unaffected, the administration raises serious questions about the long-term viability of mid-market dining brands …

وزیراعلیٰ خیبرپختونخوا سہیل آفریدی نے وفاقی وزارتِ داخلہ کی جانب سے صوبائی پولیس کو فراہم کی جانے والی ناقص اور پرانی بلٹ پروف گاڑیوں کو مسترد کرتے ہوئے انہیں واپس کرنے کی ہدایت کی ہے۔ وزیراعلیٰ نے کہا کہ وفاقی وزیرِ داخلہ کا یہ اقدام خیبرپختونخوا پولیس کی تضحیک کے مترادف ہے۔ انہوں نے سیکیورٹی کے حوالے سے اپنے پہلے …

Prime Minister reviews progress on energy sector reforms ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday chaired a review meeting on the energy reforms package and directed the Power Division to prepare comprehensive policy recommendations for improving the sector. The prime minister said that supporting industrialists and investors is among the government’s top priorities, as the growth of industry and agriculture …

T-minus 7 days until TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 officially kicks off at San Francisco’s Moscone West! One of the year’s biggest tech events is ready to dominate the Bay Area’s thriving tech landscape for almost the entire week. Get ready for one of the biggest tech gatherings on October 27-29. Tech experts from every corner of the globe will come together to engage with the latest …

X is launching a marketplace for inactive handles that will allow Premium subscribers to request and purchase usernames. The marketplace will offer both free and paid options for requesting or acquiring eligible handles. Rare handles could be priced at anywhere from $2,500 to over seven figures, X says. “Priority” handles refers to usernames that often include full names, multi-word phrases, …

Rawalpindi Test: Pakistan score 259 over 5 wicket loss on the first day of the first innings RAWALPINDI: Pakistan finished the first day of the second Test against South Africa at 259 for 5 after choosing to bat first at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Captain Shan Masood led from the front with a brilliant 87-run knock, while Abdullah Shafique added …

اسرائیل نے غزہ میں انسانی امداد کی ترسیل کے لیے دو اہم گزرگاہیں کھول دی ہیں، جنہیں ایک روز قبل فضائی حملوں کے بعد بند کر دیا گیا تھا۔ الجزیرہ کے مطابق درجنوں امدادی ٹرک کریم ابو شالم (اسرائیل میں کریم شالوم) اور الکرارہ (کسوفیم) گزرگاہوں سے داخل ہوئے، جو خوراک اور دیگر امدادی سامان لے کر پہنچے۔ گزشتہ روز …

India’s seven-wicket drubbing against Australia in the rain-affected first ODI at Optus Stadium, Perth, on October 19, has placed new ODI captain Shubman Gill under immediate scrutiny. The match, reduced to 26 overs per side, saw the Indian batting lineup falter dramatically, highlighted by the brief and disappointing return of veterans Rohit Sharma (8) and Virat Kohli (0). India managed only …

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has suggested the government is considering cutting the 5% rate of VAT on household energy bills, as ministers prepare measures to tackle the deepening cost-of-living crisis ahead of next month’s Budget. Speaking on the BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, Mr Miliband refused to confirm whether a VAT cut was being actively pursued but acknowledged that households …

LAHORE, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 20th Oct, 2025) In a successful international operation, the FIA Interpol has arrested a murder suspect from Saudi Arabia and brought him back to Pakistan, according to a statement issued by the FIA spokesperson. The accused, Abdul Razzaq, had allegedly killed a woman last year and subsequently fled the country. Following extensive coordination, …

NADRA announces hundreds of new jobs across Sindh KARACHI: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has announced that it will hire 200 Junior Executives (Data Entry Operators) across different districts of Karachi and interior Sindh as part of its plan to expand and improve services. According to officials, the recruitment drive will cover five districts in Karachi and nine …

Creative design giant Adobe is beefing up the products it offers businesses to include custom generative AI models. Adobe launched Adobe AI Foundry on Monday, a new offering that allows enterprises to work with the company to build custom generative AI models trained on their branding and intellectual property. The Foundry’s custom models, which can produce text, images, video, and …

Spotify is introducing a new feature that will let users follow venues to get updates and details on concerts scheduled to take place there. Venues you follow are saved in your library, and you can browse them to see event calendars, information on scheduled concerts, and announcements. Users can also filter upcoming shows at venues by genre. The company is …