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Azma Bukhari says govt has traced 3,800 additional national, international bank accounts allegedly used to fund TLP Punjab’s Minister for Information, Azma Bukhari announced a sweeping crackdown on Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan and its supporters, saying that individuals financing the group will face terrorism charges as government has frozen 91 bank accounts linked to party and its leader Saad Rizvi. The move comes as the Punjab cabinet last week approved imposing a ban on TLP and forwarded a summary to the federal government for further action. A final decision is expected within days and it will be enforced in letter and spirit,…

The couple share two children togetherKristen Bell is trying to contain the uproar over her “tone deaf” and “insensitive” wedding anniversary post. Over the weekend, the Nobody Wants This actress paid an unusual Instagram tribute to her husband Dax Shapard as they celebrated 12 years of marriage. “Happy 12th wedding anniversary to the man who once said to me: ‘I would never kill you.’” Bell, 45, wrote. The Frozen star added that her husband had told her “a lot of men have killed their wives at a certain point,” but reassured her that he “would never” do the same, even…

Twangiza Mining says it lost over 100 kg of gold monthly and $5 million in equipment since takeoverAt current prices, the looted gold is worth around $70 million. PHOTO: PIXABAY Rebels occupying Twangiza Mining’s gold concession in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have looted at least 500 kilograms of bullion since May, the company told Reuters, accusing some of its own employees of aiding the theft. At current prices, the looted gold is worth around $70 million. The mine is located in South Kivu province, where Rwandan-backed M23 rebels staged a lightning offensive this year that allowed them to…

The front facade of the renovated ECP office in Islamabad. — ECP websiteThe Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has directed the Punjab government to finalise delimitation and demarcation rules within four weeks, as preparations move forward for the local government (LG) elections scheduled for December.This deadline was given in a key session chaired by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja on Tuesday, which was attended by ECP members, the top electoral body’s secretary, special secretary law, and other senior officers. A notification stated that the ECP decided to conduct LG elections in Punjab under the Punjab Local Government Act,…

Turkish envoy congratulated Pakistan on successfully holding the Asia-Pacific Goalball Championships 2025 Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan Dr. Irfan Naziroglu congratulated the Pakistan Blind Sports Federation on the successful conduct of the IBSA Asia-Pacific Goalball Championships 2025. PHOTO: PAKISTAN SPORTS BOARD Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan Dr. Irfan Naziroglu congratulated the Pakistan Blind Sports Federation on successfully holding the IBSA Asia-Pacific Goalball Championships 2025, describing sports as an effective medium to promote friendship and healthy activities among nations. He said Turkiye was keen to further strengthen sporting ties with Pakistan through mutual cooperation and exchange of expertise, adding that such collaborations foster…

Trump warned Hamas would be “eradicated” if it failed to honor the fragile ceasefire with Israel.Fighters from the Izzedine al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of the Hamas movement, take part in an anti-Israel military show parade in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip. PHOTO: AFP US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that allied nations in the Middle East were prepared to send troops into Gaza, at his request, to confront Hamas if the group did not cease its alleged violations of his peace plan. The threat comes a day after Trump warned Hamas would be “eradicated” if the group…

Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a press conference at the prime minister’s office in Tokyo on October 21, 2025.— AFPSanae Takaichi was named Japan’s first woman prime minister Tuesday, with the social conservative naming just two other women to her cabinet.Japan’s fifth premier in as many years also leads a minority government and has a bulging in-tray, not least a scheduled visit by US President Donald Trump next week. The former heavy metal drummer and Margaret Thatcher admirer became head of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) on October 4, but its coalition collapsed days later.This forced Takaichi…

Pakistan’s Shaheen Shah Afridi in action. PHOTO: REUTERS The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed left-arm pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi as captain of the Pakistan men’s ODI team for the upcoming three-match series against South Africa, scheduled from November 4 to 8 at the Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad. Shaheen’s appointment was finalised during a meeting held in Islamabad, attended by head coach Mike Hesson, Director High Performance Aqib Javed, and members of the national selection committee. No reason was provided for replacing the wicketkeeper-batter, and he was not even mentioned in the official statement.  Rizwan’s removal was all but inevitable when…

The 35-year-old was at the heart of their win last week which booked them a first-ever appearance at the World Cup Cape Verde’s Ryan Mendes in action with Senegal’s Saliou Ciss. PHOTO: REUTERS ANKARA: Ryan Mendes is not even a household name in Turkey, where he plays for second division Igdir, but next summer, football fans around the world will be well aware of both him and his team. The 35-year-old is captain of the Cape Verde national team and was at the heart of their 3-0 win over Eswatini last week which booked them a first-ever appearance at the…

LA28 Chairperson and President Casey Wasserman attends a press conference held by the International Olympic Committee Coordination Commission for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games at UCLA, Los Angeles, California, U.S., November 14, 2024. PHOTO: REUTERS LOS ANGELES: Los Angeles 2028 organisers joined Oklahoma City officials on Monday to mark 1,000 days until the Olympic opening ceremony and said preparations are advancing to stage softball and canoe slalom events in the city as part of the Games. LA28 Chair Casey Wasserman and CEO Reynold Hoover appeared with Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt and Team OKC President Michael Byrnes…