October 2025

Pakistan and Afghanistan extend ceasefire at Taliban regime’s request, talks set for Saturday

Sources say the extension was granted following a formal request from the Afghan Taliban regime Pakistani soldiers stand guard next to newly fenced border fence along the Afghan Paktika provincial border in Angoor Adda in South Waziristan. Photo: AFP) Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed on Friday to extend their 48-hour ceasefire until the conclusion of planned […]

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7 New Movies and TV Shows to Watch on Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, and More This Weekend (October 17)

From the horror sequel The black phone 2 for the sci-fi thriller the astronaut, there’s a packed lineup of new movies coming out this weekend. But if you’re not heading to your local cinema to catch a show, you’re in for a treat at home because there’s plenty of new TV series to choose from.

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Alvin Kamara suggests he will retire if Saints trade him amid 1-5 start

NEWYou can now listen to Pakinomist articles! With the New Orleans Saints struggling at 1-5 to start the NFL season, trade rumors have swirled in the “Big Easy” surrounding their stars, particularly running back Alvin Kamara. Kamara has said it before, but he’ll say it again: he wants to stay in New Orleans. “I think

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Japan’s Top Banks Plan Joint Stablecoin Launch, Nikkei Reports

Japan’s three largest banking groups are reportedly planning to jointly launch a stablecoin as institutional interest in blockchain-based digital money grows. According to a Friday report from Nikkei, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group and Mizuho Financial Group will create a common framework for issuing and transferring stablecoins among their corporate clients.

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NYT Strand’s Tips and Answers for Saturday, October 18 (Game #594)

Looking for a different day? A new NEW Strands puzzle appears at midnight every day for your time zone – meaning some people always play ‘today’s game’ while others play ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Friday’s puzzle instead then click here: NEW Strand’s Hints and Answers for Friday, October 17 (Game #593). Strands is the

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No further extensions, says Prime Minister Shehbaz

Premier tasks provinces, federal government with ensuring swift repatriation amid escalating tensions with Kabul Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Photo: File Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday ruled out any further extension for Afghan refugees “illegally” staying in Pakistan and directed provincial governments and relevant authorities to ensure their “speedy and dignified” repatriation. Chairing a high-level

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NEW Connections Hints and Answers for Saturday, October 18 (Game #860)

Looking for a different day? A new NEW Connections puzzle pops up at midnight every day for your time zone – meaning some people are always playing “today’s game” while others are playing “yesterday’s”. If you’re looking for Friday’s puzzle instead then click here: NEW Connections Hints and Answers for Friday, October 17 (Game #859).

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Meghan Markle’s lack of loyalty turns treacherous and vindictive

Meghan Markle’s lack of loyalty turns treacherous and vindictive Meghan Markle has just landed herself in hot water for her penchant for ‘picking on’ past grievances, and all of this has been brought into focus by British royal expert Hilary Fordwich. She spoke to Fox News Digital when he delivered this charge and was quoted

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NADRA – digital ID system

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has issued two regulatory frameworks – Digital Identity Regulations 2025 and National Data Exchange Layer (NDEL) Regulations 2025 – to modernize Pakistan’s identification system and advance the government’s Digital Pakistan vision. The framework has been developed with the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunications and approved by the

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