TURBAT — Six people, including five Levies Force personnel, were injured on Monday in a remote-controlled bomb blast targeting the convoy of Kech Deputy Commissioner (DC) Major (retd) Bashir Barech, police said. According to Kech SSP Captain (retd) Zohaib Mohsin, the explosion occurred on Press Club Road when a bomb planted in a motorcycle was […]| Daily Times
ISLAMABAD — Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control (LoC) and across the globe are observing Black Day today (Monday) to condemn India’s illegal occupation of Jammu and Kashmir and to urge the world to take notice of the ongoing human rights violations in the region. October 27 marks the day in 1947 […]| Daily Times
ISLAMABAD — The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) is poised to take control of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government after securing the support of a forward bloc in the legislative assembly. A dinner hosted by Faryal Talpur, In-Charge of PPP AJK affairs, at Sindh House in Islamabad on Sunday night marked the latest show […]| Daily Times
LAHORE — Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has unveiled a historic initiative to improve healthcare, digital education, and safety measures for special children across the province. The comprehensive plan includes Punjab’s first-ever province-wide health screening program for students enrolled in special education centers. Under this new program, more than 35,600 special children will undergo […]| Daily Times
KARACHI — A water tanker collided with a motorcycle on Shahrah-e-Quaideen on Monday, leaving a husband, wife, and their child injured in yet another road accident involving heavy traffic in Karachi, police said. According to police reports, the family was riding on the motorcycle when the speeding tanker struck them. The collision sparked outrage among […]| Daily Times
ISLAMABAD — The two-day Pakistan-Afghanistan talks in Istanbul ended in a stalemate on Sunday after the Afghan Taliban delegation appeared unwilling to take verifiable action against militant sanctuaries of the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and other groups operating from Afghan soil. Despite nearly nine hours of intense negotiations, both sides failed to reach an agreement on […]| Daily Times
ISLAMABAD — Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday reiterated that lasting peace and stability in South Asia would remain unattainable without the just and peaceful resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, in line with United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people. In his message marking Kashmir Black […]| Daily Times
The Red Cross and Egyptian recovery teams have been granted permission to enter areas beyond the “yellow line” marking Israel’s military pullback in the Gaza Strip to search for the bodies of deceased hostages, an Israeli government spokesperson confirmed on Sunday. The Egyptian team, equipped with an excavator and bulldozers, began operations after receiving clearance, […]| Daily Times
Oil prices rose in early Asian trading on Monday after U.S. and Chinese officials outlined a trade-deal framework, easing global economic concerns and boosting investor sentiment. The agreement between the world’s top two oil consumers is seen as a step toward reducing trade tensions that have weighed on global growth and energy demand. Brent crude […]| Daily Times
The U.S. dollar reached a two-week high against the yen ahead of a crucial week of global trade negotiations and central bank meetings. As President Trump meets Asian leaders and the Fed prepares for a possible rate cut, investors are watching for signals that could shape global currency and trade dynamics.| Daily Times
Thailand’s former Queen Sirikit, wife of the late King Bhumibol and mother of King Vajiralongkorn, passed away at 93. The beloved “Mother of the Nation” was mourned across Thailand, with a year-long mourning period announced and condolences offered globally, including from Pakistan.| Daily Times
Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Thursday expressed heartfelt gratitude over successfully achieving target, set by the Punjab government, to provide loans to build 100,000 houses under ‘Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar’ program by the year end. She congratulated all families who built homes under this initiative, and appreciated the project team for achieving a […]| Daily Times
UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged the world not to be "intimidated" by Israel over its actions in the West Bank. In a recent interview, he condemned Israel’s “creeping annexation” of Palestinian territories. His comments came ahead of a major UN gathering where 10 countries plan to recognize Palestine. Israel has warned of retaliation if Western nations move forward. But Guterres said the risk of doing nothing is even greater.| Daily Times
Israel’s parliament has advanced a bill to apply Israeli law to the occupied West Bank — a move viewed as de facto annexation. The legislation, passed by a narrow margin, drew condemnation from Palestinians, the UN, and regional powers, with the UAE warning that annexation would cross a diplomatic red line.| Daily Times
Sri Lanka has decided to postpone the 2025 edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL). The tournament was originally scheduled to be held from December 1 to December 23 this year. However, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced that the league will now be held at a later date.| Daily Times
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday sought a detailed report from Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) regarding inquiry against Aleema Khan, sister of PTI founder. Justice Raja Inaam Ameen Minhas heard the case against FIA notices to Aleema Khan. During the hearing, the court enquired about the detailed report. FIA officials said that the inquiry […]| Daily Times
Pakistan’s largest telecommunication and integrated ICT services provider, PTCL Group has entered into a strategic partnership with CEQUENS, a global customer engagement solutions provider, to introduce CPaaS for enterprises across Pakistan. Asif Ahmad, Group Chief Business Solutions Officer, PTCL & Ufone 4G and Nermeen Sobhy, SVP Carrier Relations and Wholesale, CEQUENS signed the partnership at […]| Daily Times
India has reopened its embassy in Kabul, marking a step toward better relations with Afghanistan. The embassy had closed in 2021 after the Taliban took control of the country. Since then, India maintained a limited mission focused on trade and humanitarian aid. Now, this mission has been upgraded back to a full embassy. This move shows India’s commitment to strengthen ties with Afghanistan despite ongoing challenges.| Daily Times
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GADANI: Soomri Khan, 50, was at her ramshackle hut in a village near Gadani Mor when she heard the explosion that took away the lives 29 workers at the Gadani shipbreaking yard on November 1 last year. A little later she found out that her two sons – Ghulam Hyder, 18, and Alam Khan, 32 […]| Daily Times
