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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 …

A passenger bus in northeastern Brazil crashed into a sand embankment and flipped on its side, killing 15 people, local authorities said Saturday. The bus was carrying about 30 passengers, police said. The number of injured, who were taken to nearby hospitals, was not immediately clear. The vehicle departed from the state of Bahia and crashed in Saloa, a city …

Both internal and external factors are driving up pressure on Tehran, and its enemies see it as critically vulnerable The specter of a new war in the Middle East continues to loom, with Iran at its potential center. Pressure from the US, Israel, and several European countries is steadily increasing. This is reflected both in the tightening of sanctions and …

KARACHI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 18th Oct, 2025) The anti-polio campaign was underway in Karachi division with rising trend of the vaccination of refusal as well as left out cases. Commissioner Syed Hassan Naqvi on Saturday visited high risk and vulnerable Union Councils of district Malir. He went to Muslimabad and Muzafarabad UCs to review progress of the …

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 …

At a time when startup hustle culture is back, when “locked in” tech founders have even embraced the “996” way of working — 9 am to 9 pm, 6 days a week — there is something dystopian about using an AI app to generate fake vacation photos of yourself. And yet, here we are. Product designer Laurent Del Rey, who …

Marc Benioff, co-founder and CEO of Salesforce, appears to be walking back comments calling for the National Guard to patrol San Francisco. “Having listened closely to my fellow San Franciscans and our local officials, and after the largest and safest Dreamforce in our history, I do not believe the National Guard is needed to address safety in San Francisco,” Benioff …

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 …

Portugal’s Parliament has approved a Bill banning face veils worn in public for “gender or religious” reasons. The legislation was proposed by the far-right Chega party and would prohibit coverings such as burqas and niqabs. A burqa is a full-body garment that covers a woman from head to foot. Niqabs are veils that cover the face but leave space around …

In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we discuss the impacts of antifa’s designation as a domestic terrorist group as author Mark Bray faces new harassment from the far-right. Source link

Winter timings announced for schools in Punjab? Check here The Punjab School Education Department has prepared a new timetable for schools in the province for the coming winter season. Sources said the revised schedule has been sent to Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif for her approval. According to the proposed plan, schools will open at 8:30 a.m. and close at …

QUETTA, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 18th Oct, 2025) Governor Balochistan Jaffar Khan Mandokhel, on Saturday said that Pakistan and Bangladesh are two brotherly Muslim countries and both have deep and cordial relations. He said this while talking to Deputy Commissioner of Bangladesh in Pakistan Muhammad Saqib Sadaqat. The Governor said that it was gratifying that Bangladeshi investors were …