ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 18th Oct, 2025) President Asif Ali Zardari said that Pakistan stood in solidarity with the global community and renewed its firm commitment to save lives throughbreast cancer awareness, prevention and access to care efforts. The president, in a message, said each year, the world observed International Breast Cancer Awareness Day on 19th October …

Silver rates across Pakistan remained steady on Saturday October 18, 2025 reflecting balanced supply and demand in local bullion markets. According to the latest data from the Sarafa Bazaar, 1 tola of silver was priced at Rs. 5716, while 10 grams cost Rs. 4899 The per-gram rate stood at Rs. 489.9 These rates were uniform across major cities including Karachi, Lahore, …

A secret CIA code on a sculpture outside the agency’s Virginia headquarters has finally been cracked after 35 years. The fourth and final code etched into the Kryptos artwork was cracked by friends and amateur codebreakers Jarret Kobek and Richard Byrne. Its first three codes had been deciphered for at least 25 years but the final one had continued to …

The 19th match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 between Pakistan Women and New Zealand Women at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on October 18, 2025, turned out to be an intense contest punctuated by tight bowling, strong fielding, and relentless pressure. New Zealand, having won the toss, opted to bowl first against an already struggling Pakistan side. …

ISLAMABAD: A high-level delegation from Pakistan, led by Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif, on Saturday, will hold discussions with representatives of the Afghan Taliban in Doha, Qatar. The talks will focus on immediate measures to end cross-border terrorism against Pakistan, emanating from Afghanistan and restore peace and stability along the Pak-Afghan border. “Pakistan does not seek escalation but urges …

The action-packed drama of ‘Only You’ reached its stunning conclusion, confirming that the forbidden love between bodyguard Tawan and superstar Ayla was stronger than any bullet or betrayal. Fans witnessed a final episode that was less a resolution and more a triumph of passion over decades of darkness.   The entire series built to the final confrontation, where the core …

The US is up to something in Venezuela. But what exactly? Since early September, the US military has carried out at least five lethal strikes on civilian boats in the Caribbean, alleged by the Trump administration to be piloted by members of Venezuelan drug cartels that the US government has designated as terrorist organizations. Twenty-seven people have been reported killed …

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 …