ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs has extended the deadline for private Hajj bookings by five days, allowing intending pilgrims to complete their reservations through approved Hajj organizers until October 22, 2025. According to a spokesperson for the ministry, all approved Hajj companies have been instructed to finalize bookings strictly in line with the Hajj Policy 2026 and the Service …

PESHAWAR, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 18th Oct, 2025) Inspector General of Police, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has transferred Zahoor Babar as Chief Security Officer (CSO) to Chief Minister KP with immediate effect. In a notification issued here Saturday, Zahoor Babar has been working District Police Officer, Mardan district while he has been transferred and posted as CSO to CM KP. …

The four environmental modes can be of some help here, but the best in my experience was the default Comfort mode, which “reduces the sharpness of high-frequency sounds and overall intensity, creating a more comfortable, balanced listening experience.” The Atom X’s Conversation mode was too sharp for much use, while the Crowd and TV modes didn’t make a big impact …

PESHAWAR: A  terror attempt was thwarted in North Waziristan’s Mir Ali area on October 17, when militants from the fitna-e-khawarij group carried out a suicide attack on the Khadi check post, claiming the lives of five civilians, including women and children. According to security sources, security forces successfully foiled the suicide attack and eliminated four terrorists during the operation. Sources …

In a stunning new study, researchers at UC San Diego and the University of Maryland revealed this week that satellites are leaking a wealth of sensitive data completely unencrypted, from calls and text messages on T-Mobile to in-flight Wi-Fi browsing sessions, to military and police communications. And they did this with just $800 in off-the-shelf equipment. Face recognition systems are …

What do you want people to have now? Why wait for death to share things you want to share? For example, you might want to give people access to photos and videos. You might also share important documents that are actively in use—health files, children’s immunization records, pet health records—with one or two trusted people. The best cloud storage services …

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) achieved a long-awaited milestone in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, finally claiming their maiden title after an 18-year wait. RCB’s historic IPL 2025 campaign This victory was not just a result of individual brilliance but a collective effort from a well-balanced squad that peaked at the right time, finishing second in the league phase and …

SHARJAH, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 18th Oct, 2025) The Evolve Future Mobility Show (EFMS 2025)’s summit featured thought-provoking sessions and panel discussions where global Electric Vehicle (EV) experts presented in-depth strategic insights into the future of sustainable mobility. The discussions highlighted global best practices from leading EV charging operators and outlined a practical roadmap for expanding …

Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Cultural District cancelled a gay-themed play set to be staged at its Xiqu Centre less than two hours before tickets went on sale on Saturday, citing complaints the piece promoted confrontation and defamed the city. The author of We Are Gay, Candace Chong Mui-ngam, was also attacked in a 1,000-word opinion piece in the pro-Beijing Wen …

Prices start at $325 for the carry-on version, $375 for the checked size, $395 for a larger checked version, or $995 for the entire family set. I am planning on using the carry-on version this weekend, and it easily paired with my iPhone. In every other respect, it’s a normal bag—it has your standard polycarbonate shell with a (I have …

The reverberations of recent border hostilities have provoked a stunning public censure from former Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi, who has unequivocally accused Afghanistan of “ingratitude.” His address on the social media platform ‘X’ was less a statement and more a poignant lament, articulating a crushing disillusionment with the tragic fracturing of a decades-long kinship. Shahid Afridi proceeded with an …

The rift between Indian pacer Mohammed Shami and chief selector Ajit Agarkar has intensified ahead of the much-anticipated India-Australia 2025 series. The veteran speedster responded sharply to Agarkar’s recent insinuations about his fitness, fuelling a controversy that has now overshadowed India’s preparations for the tour. Mohammed Shami dismisses Agarkar’s fitness claims ahead of IND vs AUS 2025 showdown Shami, who …

These actions are the latest installments in a mounting campaign the U.S. launched in early September, signaling a shift from isolated interdictions into sustained military pressure. On September 2, U.S. forces struck a vessel in international waters, killing 11 people, and claimed that it belonged to the Tren de Aragua gang and was laden with narcotics. Just over a week …

These actions are the latest installments in a mounting campaign the U.S. launched in early September, signaling a shift from isolated interdictions into sustained military pressure. On September 2, U.S. forces struck a vessel in international waters, killing 11 people, and claimed that it belonged to the Tren de Aragua gang and was laden with narcotics. Just over a week …

Stretching across its country’s narrowest point, a train ride offers an extraordinary journey between two vibrant coastal cities. Operated by the Mexican navy, the Tren Interoceánico is lined with armed marines at every platform and crossing, a reminder that it is both a vital transport link and a symbol of modern infrastructure revival. The train brings passengers from the Pacific …