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The truce, mediated by Doha and Turkey, aims to end cross-border tensions and establish a permanent mechanism for peace News Desk DOHA: In a major cross-border operation, Pakistani security forces reported killing more than 70 militants in targeted strikes on camps in Afghanistan’s Paktika province, marking a significant escalation in ongoing counter-terrorism efforts along the volatile border. The strikes, carried out under the cover of night on 17 October, were described by officials as “effective operations” that dismantled key hideouts used by the Gul Bahadur faction, an allied group of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The timing of the offensive followed a…

Houthi group detains 20 UN staff, including UNICEF representative, in Sana’a compound, raising urgent concerns over aid workers’ safety amid Yemen conflict. News Desk YEMEN: A Houthi-majority group, Ansarullah, has reportedly taken 20 United Nations employees into custody, including UNICEF representative Peter Hawkins, during a raid on a UN compound, according to a British news agency. Details surrounding the incident remain limited, and the UN has not yet released an official statement regarding the detentions. The incident has raised alarm among the international community and humanitarian organizations, highlighting the persistent dangers faced by aid workers operating in conflict-affected regions. Yemen…

Army chief tells PMA cadets that Pakistan is ‘regaining its place in the world,’ points to warming ties with US and strategic partnership with China. News Desk KAKUL: Field Marshal Asim Munir, Pakistan’s army chief, said on Tuesday that the country expected the ceasefire in Gaza to hold, creating the conditions necessary for humanitarian aid and reconstruction, and allowing Palestinians to “live in peace in their homeland.” Speaking at a passing-out parade at the Pakistan Military Academy, he outlined Pakistan’s recent diplomatic efforts, portraying the nation as a proactive contributor to regional and global peace. Field Marshal Munir described Pakistan’s interventions…

The former US president repeated his assertion that PM Modi made the promise, but Indian officials state no such call took place and energy policy is not set by ‘external pressure.’ News Desk WASHINGTON: In a claim that has been swiftly and firmly refuted, US President Donald Trump claimed this week that India would completely halt its purchases of Russian oil, asserting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had personally assured him of the move. Speaking to reporters, Trump said, “India is not going to be buying Russian oil… They have already cut down on Russian oil,” suggesting that the Indian leader…

Security sources say forces foiled the attempted bombing, killing four terrorists in an operation, with a banned group claiming responsibility. News Desk NORTH WAZIRISTAN: A failed suicide bombing aimed at a security post in North Waziristan ended in tragedy on Tuesday, claiming the lives of five civilians, security sources confirmed. The victims, who were caught in the violence, included three women and two children. The attack unfolded when security forces at the Khaddi Post intercepted and engaged the would-be suicide bombers, a decisive action officials said had averted a far greater loss of life. In the ensuing firefight, four terrorists were…

News Desk DHAKA: A major fire broke out at the cargo terminal of Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Tuesday, leading to the suspension of all flight operations and a large-scale emergency response. The blaze was reported at around 2:15 PM local time in the cargo village area of the airport, a key aviation hub for Bangladesh. In a precautionary move, airport authorities immediately suspended all inbound and outbound flights and began moving aircraft to safe locations. Fire Service Spokesman Talha Bin Jasim confirmed that 25 firefighting units were dispatched to the airport after the alert was received at headquarters. The…

Vice President Mohammad Reza Arif criticizes US approach to negotiations, while also ruling out any talks with the ‘Zionist regime.’ News Desk TEHRAN: Iran’s Vice President Mohammad Reza Arif reaffirmed the country’s uncompromising position on diplomacy, declaring that while Tehran remains open to negotiations, it will not bow to “unnecessary demands” or accept any preconditions imposed by foreign powers. His remarks, delivered in an interview with Iranian media, underscored Tehran’s insistence on equality and mutual respect in any future dialogue with global counterparts. Arif’s comments carried a pointed rebuke of the United States, which he accused of maintaining a pattern…

Stranded Pakistani passengers in Saudi Arabia endure growing despair after their airline’s sudden grounding, exposing regulatory lapses and Pakistan’s deepening aviation crisis. News Desk RIYADH: Dozens of Pakistani passengers have been stranded in Saudi Arabia for more than ten days following the abrupt suspension of their private airline’s operations, leaving them in a state of uncertainty and growing distress. The ordeal began after Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) issued an order grounding the airline, stating that its Air Operator Certificate had been suspended because the company failed to maintain even a single airworthy aircraft. The suspension effectively halted all flights, including…

News Desk RIYADH: Dozens of passengers are facing a distressing situation in Saudi Arabia after their private airline’s flight operations were abruptly suspended, leaving them stranded for over ten days. The crisis began when the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) in Pakistan issued a notification grounding the airline’s operations. The regulator stated that the airline’s Air Operator Certificate was suspended because it did not have a single airworthy aircraft available for service. The airline’s management, however, offered a different explanation. They claimed their aircraft in Saudi Arabia, which had been previously grounded due to a bird strike, has now been repaired and…

Defence ministers from both nations lead delegations in Qatar-hosted talks, with cross-border terrorism as the key agenda item News Desk DOHA: In a critical diplomatic engagement aimed at stemming regional instability, high-level negotiations between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban’s interim government commenced in Doha on Monday. The talks, meticulously facilitated by Qatari Intelligence Chief Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Khulaifi, represented a concerted effort to de-escalate mounting tensions centered squarely on the long-contested issue of terrorist safe havens. The dialogue brought together delegations spearheaded by both nations’ defence ministers, with Pakistan’s contingent led by Khawaja Asif facing the Afghan delegation represented by Mullah…