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E-Paper | October 14, 2025

Cross-border trade with Afghanistan remains suspended following weekend skirmishes

Russia welcomes "stabilisation" of situation; Khawaja Asif says hostilities between the two sides can resume “at any time”.

Published 14 Oct, 2025 07:45am

Tensions simmer after crackdown on TLP protesters in Muridke

Dozens arrested, several injured as armoured vehicles, water cannon used to disperse charged crowd.

Updated 14 Oct, 2025 07:58am

Pakistan may witness ‘coldest winter in decades’ due to La Nina

A La Nina occurs when sea surface temperatures in Pacific Ocean cool abnormally, triggering extreme weather shifts worldwide.

Published 14 Oct, 2025 07:34am

‘Send Now, Pay Later’: LemFi introduces AI-led credit remittance for UK immigrants

LemFi uses AI within its credit service to enable ‘send now, pay later’ remittance, helping people support their families when they need it most

‘United for relief’: Rizq and Coca-Cola reach Pakistan’s flood-affected families

The joint drive has delivered over half a million meals, safe drinking water and essential supplies to flood-hit families.

‘Dil Hai Toh Zindagi Hai’: Tabba Heart Institute’s role in keeping hearts healthy

Their World Heart Day initiative calls on every household in Pakistan to make heart health a family priority through awareness, screening and simple lifestyle changes.

PTI activist Falak Javed remanded in Zaman Park police attack case

Court allows Racecourse police physical custody of the activist for 14 days.

Published 14 Oct, 2025 08:23am

PTI draws parallels between Muridke and Model Town incidents

Had perpetrators of Model Town massacre been punished, Muridke tragedy would never have occurred, says Sheikh Waqqas Akram.

Updated 14 Oct, 2025 08:35am

Justice Mandokhail wonders whether judges can hear 26th Amendment case if they are its ‘beneficiaries’

Former SCBA president Abid Shahid Zuberi continues his arguments; hearing adjourned till tomorrow.

Updated 13 Oct, 2025 08:24pm

PTI’s Sohail Afridi elected KP chief minister in session marred by opposition walkout

Afridi secures 90 votes.

Updated 13 Oct, 2025 10:04pm

Pakistan urges Afghanistan to respect non-interference, focus on its own internal issues

"The regime should focus on formation of an inclusive and truly representative government, instead of engaging in baseless propaganda," FO says.

Published 14 Oct, 2025 12:17am

Funeral prayers offered for personnel martyred in border clash with Afghan Taliban

Military and civil officials offer prayers for 12 martyrs at Chaklala Garrison; two other soldiers laid to rest in their native towns in Punjab.

Published 13 Oct, 2025 11:45pm

Pakistan Army wins gold at Exercise Cambrian Patrol 2025 in the UK: ISPR

137 teams from 36 Countries participated in the exercise.

Published 13 Oct, 2025 08:05pm

Does KP have two chief ministers now? Legal experts weigh in

A night of deadly clashes on Pak-Afghan border

Editorial: It would not be in Pakistan’s interest to let ties with Kabul deteriorate further

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Our favourite celebrity looks from the 2025 HUM Awards

We’ve finally got our first look at Mahira Khan and Fawad Khan’s Neelofar

The glamour and the grit: Behind the scenes at the HUM Awards

Jama Taqseem star Amna Malik speaks her heart out on marriage, family and dealing with miscarriages

Pakistan’s Meesha Shafi and Arooj Aftab are contending for 2026 Grammy nominations

Hasan Raheem’s Dil Kay Parday is out — and they’re literally hanging around Karachi

The latest episode of Jama Taqseem is breaking fans’ hearts for its gut-wrenching portrayal of abuse

Mahira and Fawad’s Neelofar finally gets its poster — and a release date

Angeline Malik doesn’t want anyone else to ignore the seemingly harmless symptoms of ovarian cancer

Survivors of 2005 earthquake struggle with psychological scars left by the disaster

‘Gumaan’ or perception? Talha Anjum says his lyrics never glorify alcohol or violence

Pakistani band Naqaabposh releases ‘Qabza’, a song dedicated to Gaza and its resistance

Sindh

Chimpanzee caught in police action 25 years ago dies at Karachi Zoo

Bibi was captured after she and her mate had escaped from a PECHS house in 2000, a KMC official says.

Updated 13 Oct, 2025 12:10pm

Rising numbers of stray dogs in Karachi make citizens’ lives unbearable

Street dogs roam freely everywhere in city including educational institutions, public parks; frequent attacks spread fear among residents.

Updated 13 Oct, 2025 09:44am

Dumper kills man, smashes six vehicles in Karachi

The driver, who possessed a "fake" licence, was arrested, police say.

Updated 13 Oct, 2025 09:56am

Punjab

PTI activist Falak Javed remanded in Zaman Park police attack case

Court allows Racecourse police physical custody of the activist for 14 days.

Published 14 Oct, 2025 08:23am

Tensions simmer after crackdown on TLP protesters in Muridke

Dozens arrested, several injured as armoured vehicles, water cannon used to disperse charged crowd.

Updated 14 Oct, 2025 07:58am

Quality of material used in Punjab’s Wasa, PHED schemes to be reassessed

All schemes completed in the last five years to be reassessed along with materials being used in ongoing schemes.

Updated 13 Oct, 2025 09:55am

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

PHC seeks reply from AAG on PTI’s chief minister oath plea

PTI counsel Salman Akram says Kundi given time to "clarify if he would administer the oath” to Sohail Afridi.

Updated 13 Oct, 2025 09:53pm

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa records first death of year from dengue

Total number of cases reaches 3,236.

Updated 13 Oct, 2025 09:59am

Afghan attack threatens regional stability: KP governor

Such actions undermine spirit of good neighbourly relations between the two countries, he says.

Updated 13 Oct, 2025 10:03am

Balochistan

Better pay for Balochistan young doctors urged

Health expert says young doctors in Balochistan earn significantly less than their counterparts in other provinces.

Published 13 Oct, 2025 06:56am

Prisoners convicted under ATA not entitled to pardon, says Balochistan High Court

BHC emphasises Anti-Terrorism Act is a special law that takes precedence over general laws.

Updated 13 Oct, 2025 12:30pm

‘Display of institutionalised repression’: BYC criticises jail hearing of Mahrang Baloch, other group leaders

Lawyer Israr Baloch says Mahrang's legal team had to attend Saturday's hearing at Quetta District Jail.

Published 12 Oct, 2025 11:47pm

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