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Pakistan has rejected allegations that its counterterrorism operations in Afghanistan have killed civilians, describing claims by the Afghan Taliban authorities as false and misleading. Speaking at a weekly news briefing in Islamabad, Foreign Office spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan said such allegations could not obscure the threat posed by militant networks operating from Afghan territory. He said Pakistan had lost approximately 3,500 lives to terrorism originating from Afghanistan, accusing the Taliban authorities of providing shelter to the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and other militant organisations. Khan said Pakistan could not remain silent while its citizens and…

Sherbaz Marri, a fighter from Balochistan, has brought recognition to Pakistan by winning a gold medal at the Nomad MMA Championship in Kazakhstan. His achievement highlighted the province’s sporting talent and contributed to Pakistan’s second-place finish at the international competition. Marri delivered an outstanding performance at the Nomad MMA Championship, earning a gold medal for Pakistan and Balochistan on the international stage. Pakistan secured second position overall at the Nomad MMA Championship following a strong performance by its athletes. The national team won a total of seven medals, comprising four gold medals and three bronze medals, reflecting its performance across…

Pakistan’s Shadab Khan and Haris Rauf produced an extraordinary comeback at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Sunday, rescuing their team from 154 for nine to chase down England’s 242-run target. Their unbeaten 89-run partnership broke a 51-year-old record, secured Pakistan’s place in the ODI tri-series final and delivered one of the most remarkable finishes in men’s one-day international cricket. Pakistan appeared on the verge of defeat after losing nine wickets for 154 runs. Shadab and last batter Haris Rauf then joined forces, adding 89 runs without being separated as Pakistan reached 243 for nine in 47.1 overs. The partnership surpassed…

A four-nation meeting involving Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Iran is being held in Tehran, with senior military and security officials from the three visiting countries participating in discussions aimed at regional peace and cooperation. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei confirmed the meeting, saying the proposal was put forward by Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, during his visit to Tehran and was subsequently accepted by Iran. During a press briefing, Baghaei said Tehran was hosting the meeting with security and military officials from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye in attendance. He described the gathering as an important…

Riphah International University is seeking to establish Pakistan’s first AI hospital through a strategic partnership with Chinese healthcare technology company Tairex, developer of the Agent Hospital system incubated at Tsinghua University’s Institute for AI Industry Research. The proposed collaboration would integrate AI into medical education, clinical diagnosis, research and patient follow-up, using virtual patients for training and AI-assisted tools to support doctors’ decisions. The initiative aligns with Pakistan’s National AI Policy 2025 and aims to address healthcare challenges, including limited public funding and unequal access to medical facilities, while keeping human doctors responsible for clinical decisions.

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong on Sunday to review progress on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and reaffirm bilateral ties, the Foreign Office said. During the meeting in Islamabad, Dar praised the ongoing expansion of the “all-weather strategic cooperative partnership” between the two nations. According to a statement released by the FO spokesperson, discussions focused on advancing trade, investment, regional connectivity, agricultural modernisation and people-to-people exchanges. Dar also emphasised the need for sustained high-level engagements to build what officials term a “Pakistan-China Community of Shared Future in the New Era.” Beyond economic…

Former chief of army staff (COAS) General (retired) Abdul Waheed Kakar passed away in Rawalpindi on Monday, said the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). Chief of the Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and all ranks of the Pakistan Army expressed deep sorrow over the passing of General (retd) Abdul Waheed Kakar, the military’s media wing said in a statement. “The CDF and all ranks of the Pakistan Army pay tribute to the late General’s distinguished military career, leadership and invaluable services to the Pakistan Army,” it added. “Pakistan Army shares the grief of the…

Saudi Arabia intercepted another ballistic missile targeting its capital, Riyadh, on Monday, as escalating attacks by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi militia prompted fresh military operations against rebel positions. Saudi authorities issued an emergency alert to residents before confirming that the threat had passed. The Saudi-led coalition said it had destroyed missile launchers and other Houthi military infrastructure in Yemen, while the rebels claimed responsibility for attacks on Riyadh’s airport and the kingdom’s strategic oil facilities. The Saudi-led coalition said a ballistic missile launched by the Houthis towards Riyadh was intercepted and destroyed in mid-air. The incident prompted an early-morning warning to…

US President Donald Trump says Washington is weighing a deal with Tehran or renewed military action, as US forces prepare strike options and Pakistan-mediated efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz remain uncertain. US President Donald Trump has ruled out a US strike on Iran for Monday, October 26, while leaving the door open to military action in the coming days as Washington weighs a new agreement with Tehran. Speaking to reporters and in an interview with Fox News’ ‘Sunday Morning Futures’, Trump said the decision remained whether to reach an agreement with Iran or “finish the job.” His remarks…

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won a historic fourth term on Sunday, the country’s electoral court said, in a shock result that defied polls, precedent and global anti-incumbent ​sentiment to put the brakes on a wave of right-wing election victories across Latin America. However, his opponent Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, the eldest son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, refused to accept defeat and said ‌he would ask for the result to be annulled due to a Sunday ruling from a Supreme Court justice that extended voting for two hours. Bolsonaro led the election’s first round but lost in the…