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The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced that the country’s current account balance has shifted from deficit to surplus, recording a $110 million surplus in September 2025. According to the SBP, Pakistan’s current account posted a surplus of $110 million in September, marking a significant improvement compared to a deficit of $325 million in August. Experts say the turnaround reflects better inflows of remittances from overseas Pakistanis, even as exports remained stagnant.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Monday imposed a ban on arrests under Section 3 of the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) and unveiled a wide-ranging reform agenda focused on governance, law and order, and anti-corruption. Sohail Afridi presided over his first formal high-level meeting after assuming office, attended by the Chief Secretary, IGP, Additional Chief Secretary, Administrative Secretaries, and senior police officials, while all divisional and district heads joined via video link. The meeting reviewed the Good Governance Roadmap, which focuses on public service delivery, law and order, and the economy, aligned with the PTI’s vision and manifesto. Afridi…

A massive internet outage on Monday disrupted access to some of the world’s most-used apps and websites, including Snapchat, Duolingo, Canva, and Roblox, after a technical failure hit Amazon Web Services (AWS) — one of the internet’s largest cloud providers. According to a status update from Amazon Web Services, the company identified “increased error rates and latencies for multiple AWS Services in the US-EAST-1 Region.” The issue, which began around 8am UK time (midnight Pacific), caused widespread downtime for several apps and digital services. AWS engineers said they were “actively working on mitigating the issue and fully understanding the root…

Celebrated Pakistani actress Madiha Shah has revealed that she once refused to star alongside Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar in the iconic 1994 film Mohra, choosing instead to continue working in her homeland. During her recent appearance on a talk show, Madiha Shah shared that she was approached for a leading role in Mohra, a film best known for its chart-topping song “Tu Cheez Badi Hai Mast Mast.” She said, “I was offered to work with Akshay Kumar in Mohra, but I didn’t accept the offer because I wanted to give priority to my own country.” The actress emphasized her deep connection…

The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Monday issued a non-bailable arrest warrant for Aleema Khan – sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan –  for the second time due to her continuous absence from court proceedings in the November 26 protest case. The hearing, conducted by ATC Judge Amjad Ali Shah, also saw the court issue a non-bailable arrest warrant for Aleema Khan’s guarantor, Umar Sharif. The judge directed the Deputy Commissioner of Rawalpindi to verify Sharif’s property documents submitted as part of the bail guarantee. The court further instructed the Rawalpindi police to arrest Aleema Khan and produce her before…

Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has announced that Pakistan and Afghanistan have reached a ceasefire agreement aimed at ending terrorism and ensuring long-term peace in the region. The agreement was mediated by Qatar and Turkey, two key countries now serving as guarantors of the deal. In an interview with Al Jazeera, Khawaja Asif said terrorism has plagued the Pak-Afghan border areas for years, and recent clashes had underscored the urgency of addressing the issue. “Both countries have realised that an immediate end to terrorism is necessary, otherwise regional peace could be at risk,” he said. Qatar and Turkey to guarantee implementation…

The United Nations (UN) has confirmed that Houthi rebels in Yemen are holding 20 of its staff members, including the Unicef representative in the country, following a raid on their compound in Sanaa. According to UN officials, the incident occurred on Saturday when Houthi security forces made an “unauthorised entry” into the UN building. The staff members were said to be “safe and accounted for,” but remain detained inside the facility. Jean Alam, spokesperson for the UN Resident Coordinator in Yemen, said on Sunday that five national staff and fifteen international employees are still being held. “The UN is in…

The Israeli military said on Monday that a ceasefire in Gaza had resumed after a deadly exchange that killed two Israeli soldiers and triggered a wave of airstrikes which Palestinians said left 26 people dead, including a woman and a child. The attack marked the most serious test of the fragile truce brokered earlier this month. The renewed violence prompted international concern over the sustainability of the ceasefire. Trump: “Ceasefire still in place” Speaking aboard Air Force One, U.S. President Donald Trump maintained that the ceasefire remains in effect, despite the bloodshed. “We think maybe the leadership isn’t involved in…

Two airport security staff were killed early Monday when a cargo plane arriving from Dubai skidded off the runway at Hong Kong International Airport and crashed into the sea. The Emirates flight EK9788, operated by Turkish carrier ACT Airlines, veered off course during landing at around 03:50 local time (19:50 GMT). The Boeing 747-481 cargo aircraft collided with an airport patrol vehicle before plunging into the water, killing the two people inside the vehicle instantly. All four crew members aboard the aircraft survived. Deadliest airport incident in years The crash marks one of Hong Kong’s most serious aviation incidents in…

The Hindu community across Pakistan and around the world is celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights, with great enthusiasm and traditional fervor today. On this occasion, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, and the Sindh government extended warm greetings to the Hindu community. Temples across the country, especially in Sindh and southern Punjab, were illuminated with lamps and colorful decorations as families gathered to perform puja, exchange sweets, and pray for prosperity and peace. “Light overcoming darkness, hope overcoming despair,” PM Sharif In his message, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that…