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Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has warned that if negotiations with the Afghan Taliban fail to curb militant attacks, Islamabad may be forced into open conflict. Analysts say the Taliban’s reluctance to act against the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is tied to deep ideological and historical connections.

In her article The Gen Z Revolt published in Dawn, former ambassador Maleeha Lodhi explains how young people across the world have become a political force, challenging corruption, inequality, and dynastic politics.

En route to Doha, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized Washington’s intent to deepen strategic cooperation with Pakistan, while assuring that this renewed engagement does not come at the expense of America’s historic partnership with India.

Moscow says its experimental Burevestnik cruise missile has completed a long‑range test flight, reigniting debate over the weapon’s capabilities and risks.

US President Donald Trump has pledged to mediate between Pakistan and Afghanistan following recent border clashes, saying he will resolve the conflict “very quickly” as part of his administration’s broader peace efforts.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit Riyadh from October 27–29, 2025, to attend the Ninth Future Investment Initiative (FII9), where global leaders and investors will discuss innovation, sustainability, and new growth opportunities.

Rifat Ara Alvi, the mother of martyred journalist Arshad Sharif, has passed away. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi paid tribute, calling her a courageous mother who raised a son devoted to truth and principles.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is finalizing new 10-year contracts for PSL franchises, with revised market valuations and payments in Pakistani rupees. Teams unwilling to accept the new fee structure will have to enter open bidding.

The Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MD CAT) 2025 is being held across Pakistan today, with more than 140,000 students appearing at 35 centers nationwide and one international venue in Riyadh. The exam is being conducted by universities under PM&DC guidelines with strict security and transparency measures.

For the third consecutive day, Lahore has topped global pollution charts, with air quality plunging to hazardous levels. Authorities have launched strict anti-smog operations, while experts warn citizens to limit outdoor exposure as the crisis deepens.