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ISLAMABAD :  Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif said that lasting peace and stability in South Asia would remain elusive without the just and peaceful resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, in accordance with the relevant UN Security Council resolutions and wishes of the Kashmiri people. In a message on Kashmir Black Day observed on October 27, he said, “Every year the 27th of October marks the darkest day in the history of Kashmir. It was on this day, seventy-eight years ago, that the Indian occupation forces landed in Srinagar and annexed it — a tragic chapter in human history…

ISLAMABAD : Pakistan and Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control (LoC) and across the world are observing Black Day today (Monday) India’s illegal occupation of Jammu and Kashmir and to convey to the world that they reject India’s illegal occupation of their motherland. The day is marked every year to express support and solidarity with Kashmiri people in their just struggle for right to self-determination and remind the United Nations and the international community of its commitments regarding the resolution of this longstanding dispute. It was on this day in 1947 that India landed its troops in…

LAHORE : Polluted winds from India continue to enter the Punjab province of Pakistan, pushing cities like Lahore, Faisalabad, and Gujranwala into the world’s most polluted rankings. According to air quality data, Lahore once again topped the global pollution index with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 312, while India’s New Delhi ranked second at 239. Other Punjab cities also recorded alarming readings — Faisalabad (540), Gujranwala (371), Multan (364), and Bahawalpur (250) — placing them in the hazardous to very unhealthy category. Environmental officials said slow northeastern winds, traveling from Indian Punjab and Haryana, have carried smoke particles from…

The United States and China have hailed “significant progress” in trade negotiations held in Malaysia, fueling optimism that Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping will finalize a deal to de-escalate their trade war when they meet later this week in South Korea. The weekend discussions, held on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit, concluded with both sides signaling that a framework for an agreement is ready. Trump and Xi are expected to meet on Thursday during the APEC Summit in Gyeongju, marking their first in-person encounter since 2019 — and Trump’s return to the White House. US Treasury Secretary Scott…

President Javier Milei’s party, La Libertad Avanza, achieved a commanding victory in Argentina’s midterm elections, giving the libertarian leader a renewed mandate to push ahead with his radical economic overhaul amid widespread discontent over deep spending cuts. The results mark a major relief for Milei, whose popularity had dipped in recent weeks as austerity measures tightened household budgets. Analysts said the outcome signaled that many Argentines, wary of past economic crises, preferred to stay the course rather than risk renewed instability. “Argentines showed that they don’t want to return to the model of failure,” Milei declared to a cheering crowd…

Bollywood actor Salman Khan has expressed deep sorrow over the death of veteran actor Satish Shah, remembering him as a dear friend and co-star he had known since his teenage years. Following the news of Satish Shah’s passing on Saturday, October 25, Salman Khan took to X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday to share a heartfelt message. Posting a throwback picture from the set of the 1997 blockbuster Judwaa, Salman wrote, “Known you since I was 15… life lived kingsize.. May your soul rest in peace. Will miss u Satish Ji.” The image captured a lighthearted moment between the two actors, reflecting…

Pakistani actress Alizeh Shah has once again deleted all her photos and posts from Instagram — but this time, she has opened up about the emotional reason behind her decision, revealing that she is both “happy and ashamed” about her past actions. Alizeh Shah, one of Pakistan’s leading television actresses, recently cleared her Instagram account, removing all posts and pictures. A video of the actress has gone viral on social media, where she explained that her decision stemmed from grief and confusion about her life. She said she felt “happy and ashamed” after deleting the posts, admitting that she did…

From Karachi to London, organisations shifting to the cloud are facing a turning point in defence. A clutch of recent reports reveals that while cloud adoption is surging, major security gaps remain — especially around real-time detection, identity controls and skills. The message: cloud innovation must now be matched with solid security if risks are to be contained. Hybrid and multi-cloud strategies have become the norm, not the exception. For example, one report found that over 78 % of organisations use two or more cloud providers, and 54 % operate hybrid models integrating on-premises and public-cloud infrastructure. At the same…

Google has acknowledged the ongoing performance concerns with the Pixel 10’s graphics and assured users that more GPU updates are on the way. The company confirmed that improvements will arrive in upcoming system patches to boost overall gaming and visual performance. Since before its launch, the Pixel 10 series has faced questions about its GPU performance, particularly during demanding gaming sessions. The phones use a PowerVR GPU designed by Imagination Technologies, which some users found underperforming compared to competitors. Responding to a query from Android Authority, a Google spokesperson confirmed that GPU enhancements are already being worked on. “We are…

Apple is reportedly preparing to roll out advertisements on its Maps app as early as next year, marking a major shift in how users and businesses interact with the platform. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the company aims to give paying businesses — such as restaurants and local stores — more prominent placement in search results. The new plan was revealed in Bloomberg’s Power On newsletter, which stated that Apple’s Maps app could soon include ads that highlight businesses willing to pay for greater visibility. While Apple Maps has long served as a navigation tool, the addition of ads would…