DERA ISMAIL KHAN, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 18th Oct, 2025) The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Food Safety and Halal Food Authority Dera observed World Food Day with a comprehensive awareness campaign focusing on food safety, hygiene, and public health. On the special directives of Deputy Director Sajad Ahmad, the Food Safety Team conducted awareness sessions for food handlers, educating them …

A new app with a straightforward name wants to make it easier for people to fix their stuff by helping them find trustworthy repair services near them. The Repair App launched today, on a day that’s being celebrated as International Repair Day. The app is currently available in beta form in the US and France, because that’s where cofounders Robert …

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari paid tribute to Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto and the martyrs of democracy on the 18th anniversary of Karsaz tragedy. He said that from that day until her martyrdom, her life and sacrifice remained a source of guidance and strength for all those who stood for democracy …

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 18th Oct, 2025) On the occasion of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Omer Aftab, CEO of Pink Ribbon Pakistan Saturday emphasized the critical importance of early detection in combating breast cancer and called upon social media platforms to play an active role in spreading awareness, encouraging users to share information and motivate their followers …

Naran Valley haunted by jinns The beautiful and usually tranquil Naran Valley, a jewel among Pakistan’s tourist destinations, has been given a terrifying new reputation by actress Hira Soomro. In a recent, sensational podcast appearance, Hira Soomro went beyond mere suggestion, swearing an oath that the region is not just scenic, but is a “spiritually heavy” dwelling place for jinn’s …

The agency has flagged governance challenges and ballooning liabilities in its latest sovereign review S&P Global has downgraded France’s long-term credit rating from AA- to A+, warning that rising debt and political tensions threaten the government’s ability to reduce its budget deficit. The agency also revised France’s outlook to ‘stable’ on Friday. S&P expects France’s government debt to reach 121% …

As much as the Mini felt very comfortable and good inside, once I started exploring vibration modes, I began to fear exactly how secure the whole thing was. Based on the wiggling feeling I was experiencing, I had concerns. What if I used too much lube, got excessively wet on my own in addition to the already-applied lube, or sneezed? …

Germany “will very soon” have a deal in place with the Taliban to deport Afghan migrants to Afghanistan. Chancellor Friedrich Merz has promised the German people that returns to Syria and Afghanistan will be made under his administration. Leaders across Europe have been seeking ways to deport migrants back to Afghanistan in large numbers, with Germany leading the charge within …

India’s historic Asia Cup 2025 win over Pakistan has taken an unexpected turn after the shocking controversy involving Pakistan Cricket Board and Asian Cricket Council chairman Mohsin Naqvi. Following India’s ninth title triumph, Naqvi allegedly withheld the trophy, taking it back to his hotel instead of presenting it to the victorious Indian team. The incident sparked outrage across the cricketing …

Authorities in Thailand and Singapore are looking into a Cambodian real estate group after the United States and Britain imposed sanctions on the company’s chairman on allegations of fraud and money laundering. Surapol Prembutr, commissioner of the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau, said Thai officials would work with their US counterparts to review the asset seizure process and legal proceedings involving …

Police register case at Shams Colony Police Station on complaint of officer’s wife ISLAMABAD: (UrduPoint/UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News-Oct 18th, 2025) A senior officer of National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) was abducted by unidentified armed men in the capital. The development raised the serious concerns about the security of officials in Islamabad. According to police, Deputy Director of the …

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that stopping the war between Pakistan and Afghanistan would be “very easy” for him and repeated that he is “good at solving conflicts.” He said he prefers to stop conflicts and claimed credit for having helped defuse previous crises. Speaking to journalists, Trump referenced recent cross-border clashes and said …

Australia and India are set to reignite one of cricket’s fiercest rivalries in the opening ODI of the 2025 series at Perth Stadium on October 19. The match promises high-intensity action, with both teams fielding new combinations and leaderships, as Shubman Gill leads India in his first full series as ODI captain while Mitchell Marsh continues his leadership tenure for …

KAKUL: Field Marshal, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Syed Asim Munir  said on Saturday that Pakistan had proven its military and defensive capabilities in the “Marka e Haq”. Speaking at the Pakistan Military Academy’s passing-out parade, the Army Chief cautioned that there is no room for war between the two countries in a nuclear environment, stressing that any escalation would …

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 18th Oct, 2025) Pakistan has suffered estimated damages of about US$2.9 billion from recent floods that caused large-scale destruction across the country, Pakistani Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has said. Speaking at an event to launch the ministry’s monthly development update and the preliminary flood damage assessment …