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Life came to a standstill in Azad Jammu and Kashmir on Monday as a shutter down and wheel jam strike was observed on the call of the Public Action Committee. Markets, transport, and even communication services were disrupted amid growing public frustration over unmet demands. Commercial centers, markets, and lorry depots across Muzaffarabad were shuttered, with transport completely absent from the roads. Hotels and shops that normally open early remained closed. Although schools were officially open, classrooms were left empty as most students did not attend. Communication blackout For the second consecutive day, internet and mobile phone services remained suspended…

Iran on Monday executed Bahman Choubi-asl, whom officials described as “one of the most important spies for Israel” inside the country. The judiciary’s official outlet, Mizan, confirmed the execution after the Supreme Court upheld his death sentence. Charges of Spying for Mossad According to Mizan, Choubi-asl was recruited by Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency to penetrate sensitive Iranian institutions. His alleged mission included accessing databases of government offices, creating breaches in national data centers, and monitoring the import routes of electronic equipment. The judiciary said these activities amounted to “corruption on earth” — a capital offense under Iranian law. His appeal…

The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday suspended an Islamabad High Court (IHC) order that had barred Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri from performing his judicial duties following allegations of holding a fake law degree. A constitutional bench headed by Justice Aminuddin Khan set aside the IHC’s September 16 ruling and issued notices to the Attorney General’s Office, petitioner Dawood, and other relevant parties. Senior lawyer Munir A. Malik, appearing on behalf of Justice Jahangiri, argued for suspension of the IHC’s order, which the apex court granted. Earlier, a two-member IHC bench — Chief Justice Sardar Sarfaraz Dogar and Justice Azam…

OpenAI is facing mounting criticism from its paying ChatGPT subscribers after reports emerged that users are being switched to more conservative models without consent during sensitive conversations. Over the past week, Reddit and other forums have been flooded with complaints from ChatGPT users. The frustration stems from new safety guardrails introduced this month, which reroute conversations away from the chosen model—such as GPT-4o or GPT-5—whenever emotionally charged or legally sensitive topics arise. Subscribers argue this undermines the premium service they are paying for, as there is currently no option to disable the feature or even receive clear notifications when a…

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced it will formally take up the Asia Cup 2025 trophy controversy with the International Cricket Council (ICC), after the Indian team refused to accept the trophy from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Chairperson Mohsin Naqvi. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed that the issue will be discussed at the ICC meeting scheduled for early November in Dubai. He said the board will strongly protest against Naqvi’s handling of the matter. Saikia explained that India’s decision was rooted in government policy. “This Asia Cup is a multinational tournament. We don’t play bilateral…

US President Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of 200 Oregon National Guard troops under federal authority, escalating tensions with the state’s Democratic leadership, which swiftly filed a lawsuit to block the move. A memorandum signed by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth directed that the troops be called into federal service “effective immediately for 60 days.” The order came a day after Trump vowed to send soldiers to “war-ravaged Portland,” which he described as under siege by Antifa and domestic extremists. Oregon Governor Tina Kotek said she had opposed the deployment in a call with Trump, declaring: “Oregon is our home…

After refusing to accept the official Asia Cup 2025 trophy, Indian players have now drawn criticism for sharing what fans called “fake trophy photos” on social media. Indian cricketers Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill posted pictures of themselves standing with a trophy online. However, cricket followers were quick to point out that the team never received the official Asia Cup silverware during the post-match ceremony. Fans mocked the players, questioning what they hoped to prove with “manufactured photos” when the actual trophy was withheld. The controversy stems from India’s unprecedented decision to refuse the Asia Cup trophy from Asian Cricket…

Pakistan’s T20 captain Salman Ali Agha has strongly condemned India’s refusal to accept the Asia Cup 2025 trophy from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chief Mohsin Naqvi, calling it “an insult to cricket” and a deeply disappointing moment for the sport. Speaking after the final, Salman said: “If India does not take the trophy, how will it be given? What India did is not done by a good team.” He added that refusing to accept the trophy and avoiding handshakes was a “serious insult to the game.” Salman also noted that the Indian players were simply following instructions, saying: “I have never…

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has strongly criticised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks following India’s Asia Cup 2025 victory, saying that linking war with sports is “a sign of despair” and against the true spirit of the game. In a sharp statement, Naqvi said: “War is a measure of your pride, and history has preserved your humiliating defeat at the hands of Pakistan.” “No cricket match can change this truth.” The PCB chairman stressed that Modi’s attempt to equate cricket with war undermines the spirit of sportsmanship and reflects frustration rather than triumph. After India’s dramatic win…

BEIJING:  Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal announced in Beijing that the second phase of CPEC has formally begun, with a key focus on creating a mineral corridor to link Balochistan’s resources with Gwadar Port. Speaking at the 11th CPEC Joint Cooperation Committee meeting and the Beijing Investment Conference, he said Phase 2 will emphasize business-to-business cooperation, aligned with Pakistan’s “Uraan Pakistan” vision of becoming a $1 trillion economy by 2035. The new phase will focus on exports, digital economy, renewable energy, regional connectivity, and mineral development, while also investing in youth through scholarships, technical education, and vocational training. Agreements…