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Kim Jong Un visits Dandong and opens new bridge to China

During the trip, Kim Jong Un visited a Korean War memorial and a bus factory while expressing gratitude for China's help during the revolution.

Two rescued Russian bears arrive in Ireland after five-year journey

The bears traveled from Moscow via Abu Dhabi to Dublin after blood tests showed their kidney function returned to normal from severe dehydration.

King Charles III to begin Caribbean tour on 21 October

The monarch will deliver three significant speeches and follow government advice not to issue an official apology for the transatlantic slave trade.

Brazilians head to polls for presidential run-off election

The vote follows a first-round victory for Flávio Bolsonaro, who faces off against Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in a high-stakes battle for democracy.

Barack Obama campaigns for Democrats ahead of 2026 US midterm elections

The former president's appearance follows a series of rallies where Donald Trump promoted tariffs and immigration policies.

Israel closes West Bank crossings for Tuesday elections

The move restricts movement for Palestinian workers and residents as the country prepares for a high-stakes vote amid ongoing military operations.

Brazil, Israel, Serbia and US hold elections within 10 days

The votes occur as Flávio Bolsonaro threatens to change the constitution and pardon his father, who was sentenced for trying to stage a coup.

Federal Court sets aside Sindh High Court order against police officer

The ruling clarifies that the judiciary cannot assume executive roles by dictating specific administrative actions or disciplinary proceedings.

Pakistan rejects Afghan Taliban claims over lack of capacity to destabilise country

Pakistan cited US and UN reports showing the Taliban allow 4,000 to 6,000 TTP fighters to operate from Afghan soil as evidence of its security concerns.

LCCI Founders Group meets Shehbaz Sharif to discuss economic reforms

The business leaders shared proposals to ease industrial challenges as the government seeks to foster a more investor-friendly environment.

National Highway Authority revenue jumps to Rs160 billion for infrastructure projects

The agency is funding major motorway expansions and expressway projects across Balochistan and Punjab using its own internal resources.

PTI maintains organisational structure as Junaid Akbar Khan remains missing

The party maintains its structure while Senator Noor-ul-Haq Qadri and Ali Asghar Khan manage duties and organizational matters in the official's absence.

Gohar Ali Khan names Noorul Haq Qadri to lead K-P PTI meetings

The move follows a period of internal friction and police crackdowns on party workers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb urges Pakistani businesses to reform models and boost productivity

The minister highlighted the need for job creation alongside economic growth to ensure long-term stability for the nation's workforce.

Ahad Khan Cheema orders NHA to prioritise financially viable projects

The move aims to ensure infrastructure development aligns with commercial feasibility and secures funding without reducing public sector allocations.

Israeli forces begin mass demolition of Palestinian homes and businesses in Hebron

The demolition follows an attack that killed two soldiers, resulting in the eviction of 300 families from the gunmen's home district.

WAPDA signs Rs133.18 billion contract for Diamer Basha Dam project

The agreement secures critical hydro-mechanical equipment and steel structures to manage water flow and power generation for the River Indus project.

Aymen Saleem joins Pakistan People’s Party after announcing retirement from acting

The former actress framed her political move as a personal promise to honor the legacy of Benazir Bhutto.

Punjab residents can now track driving license applications online

The new digital system allows applicants to monitor progress using their CNIC numbers to reduce manual inquiries and improve transparency.

China and Pakistan propose alternative Middle East vision for regional stability

The non-aligned initiative advocates for ceasefires and secure shipping routes while avoiding the formation of a new military bloc.

Pakistan tells UN Sudan conflict lacks military solution

Pakistan urged the UN to end external support for the conflict and implement an arms embargo to preserve Sudan's unity and state institutions.

Haroon Akhtar Khan chairs task force meeting to boost Pakistan exports

The initiative seeks to identify industrial bottlenecks and create a more competitive environment for private sector growth.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Food Authority launches province-wide crackdown on substandard food

Director General Kashif Iqbal Jillani led surprise inspections of slaughterhouses and milk shops to enforce hygiene standards and legal compliance.

Rawalpindi authorities order private schools to register within one week