NEW DELHI: Cyclone Montha has made landfall along India’s eastern coastline, unleashing torrential rains and powerful winds that disrupted daily life and caused widespread damage in several coastal districts. Authorities have evacuated tens of thousands of residents from low-lying and vulnerable areas as a precautionary measure. Emergency services remain on high alert, with disaster response…
ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has warned that Pakistan may face a new wave of inflation in the coming months as the country continues to grapple with the economic aftermath of recent floods. According to the latest report, extensive damage to agriculture and infrastructure caused by the floods could lead to higher food and commodity prices,…
October 28, 2025 – Islamabad:Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has confirmed that the government has not yet made a final decision on deploying Pakistani troops to Gaza, though the matter is currently under consideration. Speaking on Geo News program “Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Kay Sath”, the minister did not rule out the possibility of Pakistan participating…
October 28, 2025 – Riyadh / Islamabad:Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have agreed to launch a comprehensive Economic Cooperation Framework, marking a major step toward strengthening bilateral trade and investment ties between the two nations. A joint statement issued following the meeting highlighted both sides’ commitment to enhancing…
October 28, 2025 – Lahore:Pakistan’s star wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan has reportedly refused to sign the central contract offered by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), instead putting forward a set of demands for consideration. According to sources, the PCB had offered central contracts to 30 national players, with Rizwan placed in Category B alongside nine other…
October 28, 2025 – Rawalpindi:Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has instructed the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) to form a cabinet independently and keep it limited in size, according to statements made by his sisters following a meeting with him on Monday. Speaking to the media at Dahgal Checkpost after meeting the former…
October 28, 2025 – Seattle:Global e-commerce giant Amazon has announced plans to lay off 14,000 corporate employees, marking one of the company’s largest workforce reductions in recent years. According to the BBC, Amazon confirmed the decision on Tuesday, stating that the move comes as part of its efforts to reshape its corporate structure in response…
October 28, 2025 – Islamabad / Riyadh:Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and Riyadh Air have entered into a landmark cargo cooperation agreement, marking a significant step toward strengthening regional and international trade connectivity. Under the new partnership, cargo shipments from Pakistan and London will be transported to Riyadh, where they will be further distributed through the…
ISLAMABAD (October 28, 2025): Pakistan has announced that Afghan nationals will no longer be allowed entry without valid passports and visas, as authorities continue the repatriation of undocumented Afghan refugees. According to official figures, more than 1.514 million Afghan refugees have returned to Afghanistan so far under the ongoing repatriation process. Thousands of Afghans are…
ANKARA (October 28, 2025): The United Kingdom and Türkiye have signed a $10.6 billion defense agreement for the sale of 20 Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets, marking a significant step forward in defense cooperation between the two NATO allies. The agreement was formally signed by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and UK Prime Minister Sir Keir…
