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18 October Day of Restoration of Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
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18 October Day of Restoration of Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Islamabad, 18 October 2025(Kamran Raja): Today marks the 34th Anniversary of the Restoration of Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan. On this historic day in 1991, Azerbaijan regained its independence following the collapse of the former Soviet Union, reaffirming its national sovereignty and statehood.On 18 October 1991, the Supreme Council of the Republic of Azerbaijan adopted the Constitutional Act “On the State Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan”. This landmark document was based on the Declaration on the Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan dated 28 May 1918 and the Declaration on the Restoration of State Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan dated 30 August 1991. Through this act, the Republic of Azerbaijan legally and historically restored its status as t...
Global Entertainment Companies Share Future Vision at the Joy Forum 2025 Exhibition
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Global Entertainment Companies Share Future Vision at the Joy Forum 2025 Exhibition

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 17 October 2025(Kamran Raja): The exhibition accompanying Joy Forum 2025, held over two days (16–17 October) in Riyadh, serves as a global platform bringing together the largest and most influential international companies and institutions in entertainment, gaming, sports, media, technology, film and music production, and the development of entertainment destinations. The exhibition, which is attracting strong interest from sector professionals, offers a live reflection of the Kingdom’s global standing that has made it a meeting point for leading companies shaping the future of the industry. The General Entertainment Authority (GEA) is participating in the exhibition as the sector’s enabler and regulator in the Kingdom, and as a key driver in developing the enterta...
Turki Alalshikh Welcomes Guests of “Joy Forum 2025” in the “Entertainment Capital of the World” & Announces Agreements Exceeding 4 Billion SAR
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Turki Alalshikh Welcomes Guests of “Joy Forum 2025” in the “Entertainment Capital of the World” & Announces Agreements Exceeding 4 Billion SAR

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 16 October 2025(Kamran Raja): “Joy Forum 2025,” one of the largest global forums specializing in the entertainment sector, kicked off today (Thursday) in Boulevard City, Riyadh, and will run for two days. The event was attended by His Excellency Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), who welcomed the guests to the “Entertainment Capital of the World.” In his opening speech, Alalshikh announced the signing of several agreements on the sidelines of the forum worth 4 billion SAR for next year, including many events and surprises. He pointed out that the journey that began with the blessed Saudi Vision 2030 in 2016 was short in time but full of qualitative achievements, turning the Kingdom into a prime destination for major global events...
Participating voices from across the entertainment sector shared their success stories
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Participating voices from across the entertainment sector shared their success stories

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 17 October 2025(Kamran Raja): As part of Joy Forum 2025, Riyadh hosted a series of discussion panels featuring leading figures in the global entertainment, media, and sports industries, in the largest event of its kind in the region. Speakers explored content transformations, the future of entertainment cities, the global rise of Bollywood, and the increasing impact of technology and artificial intelligence on creative industries. Global Platforms and the Sports Industry In a session titled “Global Platforms in the New Age,” four top global executives gathered to discuss the future of sports and entertainment: Mike Sneesby, CEO of NBC, Shay Segev, CEO of DAZN Group, Gabe Spitzer, VP at Netflix, and Phil Marshall, Executive Director of Sky Sports. The session was mod...
Pakistan’s IT Minister Visits Huawei Booth at GITEX Global 2025, Strengthening Strategic Tech Partnership
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Pakistan’s IT Minister Visits Huawei Booth at GITEX Global 2025, Strengthening Strategic Tech Partnership

UAE, October 15, 2025(Ghufran): On the third day of GITEX Global 2025, one of the world’s largest and most influential technology exhibitions, Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Ms. Shaza Fatima Khawaja, visited the Huawei booth, reaffirming the strategic partnership between Pakistan and Huawei in driving digital transformation. Huawei’s booth, themed “All Intelligence,” showcased its latest innovations in AI-powered infrastructure, cloud platforms, smart city technologies, and cybersecurity solutions tailored for public sector modernization. The Minister was welcomed by senior Huawei executives and given a comprehensive tour of the booth. During the visit, Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja praised Huawei’s contributions to Pakistan’s ICT ecosystem,...
Pak Army’s Powerful Response to Afghan Aggression; Multiple Posts and TTP Hideouts Destroyed in Zhob and Chaman Sectors
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Pak Army’s Powerful Response to Afghan Aggression; Multiple Posts and TTP Hideouts Destroyed in Zhob and Chaman Sectors

Rawalpindi, October 15, 2025(News Desk): The Pakistan Army has launched comprehensive counter-operations in response to unprovoked aggression from across the Afghan border. The operations, conducted in the Zhob and Chaman sectors, have resulted in the destruction of multiple Afghan Taliban posts and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) hideouts.Heavy artillery strikes have been employed with precision, inflicting substantial human and material losses on the Afghan Taliban. Several militants have been reported killed or injured as a result of the retaliatory actions.The targeted areas have witnessed intense mortar fire, turning the vicinity into a cloud of smoke as explosions continued to echo across the border region.The Pakistan Army remains fully prepared and capable of respondin...
Farewell Call on the PM by the Outgoing High Commissioner of Australia
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Farewell Call on the PM by the Outgoing High Commissioner of Australia

ISLAMABAD: 15 October 2025(Nosheen): Amb. Neil Hawkins, the outgoing High Commissioner of Australia to Pakistan, paid a farewell call on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, this morning. The Prime Minister congratulated the High Commissioner on the successful completion of his tenure in Pakistan and thanked him for his positive contribution towards the strengthening of Pakistan-Australia relations. The Prime Minister stated that Pakistan desired stronger ties with Australia, particularly in the field of agriculture, livestock and the export of high-quality meat. In this regard, he requested the High Commissioner’s assistance in providing Australian expertise to Pakistan. On economic reform, the Prime Minister expressed satisfaction at the progress made during the last eighteen months i...
Pakistani Forces Repel Coordinated Attacks by Afghan Taliban and Fitna al-Khawarij; Heavy Losses Inflicted on Attacking Elements
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Pakistani Forces Repel Coordinated Attacks by Afghan Taliban and Fitna al-Khawarij; Heavy Losses Inflicted on Attacking Elements

RAWALPINDI- 15 October 2025(Kamran Raja): In the early hours of 15 October 2025, Afghan Taliban elements carried out a coordinated and cowardly attack at four locations in the Spin Boldak area of Balochistan. The attacks were effectively repulsed by Pakistani Forces. While defending the border, Pakistani troops engaged the attacking groups decisively. During the engagements, an estimated 15–20 Afghan Taliban fighters were killed and many others injured. The situation remains under close observation as reports indicate further build-up at staging points associated with Fitna al-Khawarij and the Afghan Taliban. The attackers deliberately targeted and devastated the Pak–Afghan Friendship Gate on the Afghan side — an act that underscores the hostile intent and disregard for the centuries-old t...
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Advances Pakistan’s Economic Agenda at IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings
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Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Advances Pakistan’s Economic Agenda at IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings

Washington D.C. October 14, 2025(Ghufran): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, continued his high-level engagements on the second day of the IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings, holding a series of pivotal discussions with senior officials from the U.S. Government, international financial institutions, the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), and leading global investors. The meetings reinforced Pakistan’s commitment to economic reform, fiscal stability, and long-term growth. The Finance Minister held a productive meeting with Mr. Emory Cox, Special Assistant to the U.S. President for International Economic Relations; Mr. Ricky Gill, Senior Director for South & Central Asian Affairs; and Mr. Pierre Yared, Acting Chair of the Council of Economic Advisors at the...
Pakistan Condemns Indian Military’s Provocative Statements; Warns Against Actions That Threaten Regional Peace: ISPR
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Pakistan Condemns Indian Military’s Provocative Statements; Warns Against Actions That Threaten Regional Peace: ISPR

Rawalpindi- 15 October 2025(Kamran Raja): It has been noted with grave concern that, five months after Maarka-e-Haq, and in the run-up to elections in Bihar and West Bengal, elements of the Indian military leadership have begun repeating the same delusional, fabricated and provocative propaganda that is typically circulated before state elections. It is deeply troubling to see the military leadership of a nuclear-armed state issuing irresponsible statements under obvious political pressure. The falsehoods being fed to the Indian public and the international community have degraded the credibility of India’s military messaging and reduced a once-respected institution to a source of ridicule. Any professional soldier understands that unnecessary chest-thumping and unwarranted public statemen...