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Achakzai says meeting with Imran Khan should precede talks with government

Muhammad ibrahimOctober 6, 2026October 6, 2026

October 6, 2026October 6, 2026026

ISLAMABAD: Opposition leader and Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party chief Mahmood Khan Achakzai has urged opposition parties to respond positively if the government approaches them for...

Oman to consider easing entry curbs for skilled workers from Punjab

Muhammad ibrahimOctober 6, 2026October 6, 2026

October 6, 2026October 6, 2026035

LAHORE: Oman has agreed to examine a proposal by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif seeking relaxation of restrictions on the entry of skilled workers...

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye agree to expedite joint defence deployment

Muhammad ibrahimOctober 6, 2026October 6, 2026

October 6, 2026October 6, 2026026

RIYADH: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye have agreed to immediately put their collective defence commitments into action, including arrangements for the rapid deployment of designated...

Four FBR officials killed in separate DI Khan attacks

Muhammad ibrahimOctober 6, 2026October 6, 2026

October 6, 2026October 6, 2026033

D.I. KHAN: Four Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) officials were killed in an armed attack in Dera Ismail Khan, while a police constable was also...

PM Shehbaz offers talks to PTI if Islamabad march is called off

Muhammad ibrahimOctober 6, 2026October 6, 2026

October 6, 2026October 6, 2026034

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday renewed the government’s offer of dialogue with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), but made it conditional on the party...

PIA board approves major changes, plans to expand London operations

Adeel RAFIQUEOctober 6, 2026October 6, 2026

October 6, 2026October 6, 2026036

KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) board has approved significant administrative changes. The Chief Operating Officer role and department have been removed. The General Manager (GM)...

Security forces kill five Khawarij in North Waziristan

Adeel RAFIQUEOctober 6, 2026October 6, 2026

October 6, 2026October 6, 2026031

ISLAMABAD: Five Khawarij have been killed and two others injured during an intelligence based operation by security forces in North Waziristan. Security sources report that...

Russian anti-plague institute worker dies after suspected laboratory infection

Muhammad ibrahimOctober 5, 2026October 5, 2026

October 5, 2026October 5, 2026044

MOSCOW: A laboratory employee at Russia’s Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute has died after reportedly contracting an unidentified infection in what was described as a laboratory...

Indian police detain protesters during second day of voter-roll demonstrations

Muhammad ibrahimOctober 3, 2026October 3, 2026

October 3, 2026October 3, 2026036

NEW DELHI: Indian police detained several demonstrators in New Delhi on Saturday as protests against changes to voter rolls entered a second day, with the...

Gold prices fall Rs4,300 per tola in Pakistan

Muhammad ibrahimOctober 3, 2026October 3, 2026

October 3, 2026October 3, 2026047

KARACHI: Gold prices fell sharply in Pakistan on Saturday, following a decline in international bullion rates amid a stronger US dollar and higher Treasury yields....

LHC revises judges’ seniority list after Justice Raheel Kamran’s resignation

Muhammad ibrahimOctober 3, 2026October 3, 2026

October 3, 2026October 3, 2026039

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has issued an updated seniority list of its judges following the resignation of Justice Raheel Kamran, bringing the number...

Pakistan’s exports rise 11% to $8.42bn in first quarter

Muhammad ibrahimOctober 3, 2026October 3, 2026

October 3, 2026October 3, 2026035

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s merchandise exports recorded an annual increase of around 11% during the first quarter of the current fiscal year, according to data released by...

Ishaq Dar reviews development projects in AJK

Muhammad ibrahimOctober 3, 2026October 3, 2026

October 3, 2026October 3, 2026033

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting in Islamabad to review progress on the development agenda for Azad Jammu and...

Karachi airport to get new 200-foot control tower

Muhammad ibrahimOctober 3, 2026October 3, 2026

October 3, 2026October 3, 2026038

KARACHI: Authorities have finalized the site for construction of a new control tower at Jinnah International Airport, with the proposed facility planned to stand 200...

Anmol Pinky case: Police file interim chargesheet in Karachi drug case

Muhammad ibrahimOctober 3, 2026October 3, 2026

October 3, 2026October 3, 2026041

KARACHI: Police have filed an interim chargesheet against Anmol Pinky in a drug-related case, nearly six months after her arrest in Karachi. The Special Investigation...

Pakistan summons Indian envoy over killing of two civilians near Kasur

Muhammad ibrahimOctober 3, 2026October 3, 2026

October 3, 2026October 3, 2026039

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday summoned India’s Chargé d’Affaires and lodged a strong protest over the killing of two Pakistani civilians in firing by Indian Border...

Hajj 2027: Second instalment payment opens for govt scheme pilgrims

Muhammad ibrahimOctober 3, 2026October 3, 2026

October 3, 2026October 3, 2026049

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced that pilgrims selected under the government Hajj Scheme 2027 can submit their second instalment of dues from...

Govt, opposition begin second round of talks in Islamabad

Muhammad ibrahimOctober 3, 2026October 3, 2026

October 3, 2026October 3, 2026041

ISLAMABAD: The government and opposition on Saturday resumed negotiations in Islamabad as both sides held their second round of talks amid continuing tensions over the...

11 militants killed in separate KP, Balochistan operations: security sources

Muhammad ibrahimOctober 3, 2026October 3, 2026

October 3, 2026October 3, 2026038

ISLAMABAD: Security forces killed 11 militants in two separate operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, security sources said on Saturday. According to the sources, the...

Three held in Lahore over alleged gang rape of Azerbaijani woman

Muhammad ibrahimOctober 3, 2026October 3, 2026

October 3, 2026October 3, 2026042

LAHORE: Police have arrested three men in connection with the alleged gang rape of a 22-year-old Azerbaijani woman in Lahore, DIG Investigation Syed Zeeshan Raza...

India beat Pakistan by 19 runs to win Asian Games cricket gold

Muhammad ibrahimOctober 3, 2026October 3, 2026

October 3, 2026October 3, 2026045

WEB DESK: India defeated Pakistan by 19 runs in the Asian Games cricket final on Saturday, securing the gold medal after successfully defending a target...

Govt denies Islamabad road closures ahead of PTI march

Muhammad ibrahimOctober 3, 2026October 3, 2026

October 3, 2026October 3, 2026069

ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Saturday dismissed reports claiming that roads across Islamabad had been closed ahead of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) planned October 4 march,...

Lahore again tops global pollution ranking

Muhammad ibrahimOctober 2, 2026October 2, 2026

October 2, 2026October 2, 2026043

LAHORE: Lahore once again emerged as the world’s most polluted major city on Friday morning as deteriorating air quality pushed pollution levels into the unhealthy...

PM directs measures to improve railway safety, track maintenance

Muhammad ibrahimOctober 2, 2026October 2, 2026

October 2, 2026October 2, 2026033

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for concrete measures to improve passenger safety and convenience across the country’s railway network. He issued the directives...

Sindh launches Rs87bn coastal resilience project for three districts

Muhammad ibrahimOctober 2, 2026October 2, 2026

October 2, 2026October 2, 2026044

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has launched the Rs87 billion Sindh Coastal Resilience Project (SCRP), a major initiative designed to strengthen climate...

Govt tells IMF fuel relief scheme will end as global oil prices ease

Muhammad ibrahimOctober 2, 2026October 2, 2026

October 2, 2026October 2, 2026040

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has assured the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that the Prime Minister’s fuel relief programme is a temporary measure and will be discontinued once...

Saudi Arabia dismisses ‘suicide bomber’ arrest report at Grand Mosque

Muhammad ibrahimOctober 2, 2026October 2, 2026

October 2, 2026October 2, 2026050

RIYADH: Saudi authorities have dismissed as false social media reports claiming that security forces arrested a suicide bomber at Masjid al-Haram in Makkah. Officials overseeing...

Saudi Arabia detains man over harassment, panic in Makkah

Muhammad ibrahimOctober 2, 2026October 2, 2026

October 2, 2026October 2, 2026039

MAKKAH: Saudi security authorities have taken a man into custody after he allegedly harassed visitors and created panic in the area, officials said. The man...

Pakistan denounces Houthi attack on Madinah power facility

Muhammad ibrahimOctober 2, 2026October 2, 2026

October 2, 2026October 2, 2026039

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly denounced an alleged Houthi drone attack on the Taibah power distribution station in Madinah, expressing deep concern over the targeting of...

PPP agrees to back legislation deemed in national interest

Muhammad ibrahimOctober 2, 2026October 2, 2026

October 2, 2026October 2, 2026045

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has agreed to support government legislation that it considers to be in the national interest, while retaining the freedom...

Govt, PTI representatives hold talks in NA speaker’s chamber

Muhammad ibrahimOctober 2, 2026October 2, 2026

October 2, 2026October 2, 2026038

ISLAMABAD: Representatives of the federal government and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) are holding talks in the chamber of the National Assembly speaker amid heightened political tensions...

Three suspects granted bail in Ayat Noor murder case

Muhammad ibrahimOctober 1, 2026October 1, 2026

October 1, 2026October 1, 2026052

PESHAWAR: The Abbottabad Bench of the Peshawar High Court has granted bail to three suspects arrested in connection with the murder of four-year-old Ayat Noor...

Goods transporters to suspend operations nationwide from Oct 10

Muhammad ibrahimOctober 1, 2026October 1, 2026

October 1, 2026October 1, 2026077

LAHORE: The All-Pakistan Goods Transporters Association has announced a nationwide wheel-jam strike from October 10 if the government fails to address their demands. The decision...

FO vows early repatriation of Pakistanis killed in MT Honour 25 recovery operation

Muhammad ibrahimOctober 1, 2026October 1, 2026

October 1, 2026October 1, 2026042

ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Thursday said efforts were under way to bring home the bodies of three Pakistani crew members who died during an...

Pakistani victims of Somali pirate attack shifted to hospital

Muhammad ibrahimOctober 1, 2026October 1, 2026

October 1, 2026October 1, 2026048

GAROWE: The bodies of three Pakistani nationals killed in a shooting involving Somali pirates, along with several injured crew members, have been shifted to a...

PCB announces ticket sales for Pakistan-Sri Lanka T20Is, tri-series

Muhammad ibrahimOctober 1, 2026October 1, 2026

October 1, 2026October 1, 2026081

WEB DESK: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the schedule for ticket sales for the upcoming Pakistan-Sri Lanka T20I series and the ODI tri-series...

EU among Pakistan’s major trade partners, says Maryam Nawaz

Muhammad ibrahimOctober 1, 2026October 1, 2026

October 1, 2026October 1, 2026073

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has described the European Union as Pakistan’s second-largest trading partner, stressing the importance of strengthening economic and commercial ties....

PM Shehbaz welcomes positive economic trends, praises rise in remittances

Muhammad ibrahimOctober 1, 2026October 1, 2026

October 1, 2026October 1, 2026043

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has welcomed the latest improvement in key economic indicators, saying the rise in remittances reflects growing confidence among overseas Pakistanis...

PTI agrees to government’s dialogue offer ahead of October 4 march

Muhammad ibrahimOctober 1, 2026October 1, 2026

October 1, 2026October 1, 2026051

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has confirmed that the party has accepted the government’s invitation for talks as the October 4...

Nvidia’s AI financing plan faces Wall Street scrutiny over chip values

Muhammad ibrahimOctober 1, 2026October 1, 2026

October 1, 2026October 1, 2026083

NEW YORK: Nvidia’s ambitious plan to use its artificial intelligence chips to support a massive financing programme is facing growing scrutiny from Wall Street, with...

Saba Qamar explains social media hiatus, says Lahore air quality affecting breathing

Muhammad ibrahimOctober 1, 2026October 1, 2026

October 1, 2026October 1, 2026081

WEB DESK: Pakistani actress Saba Qamar has addressed concerns over her recent absence from social media, assuring fans that she is doing well while revealing...

Three killed after speeding car hits roadside group near Nawabshah

Muhammad ibrahimOctober 1, 2026October 1, 2026

October 1, 2026October 1, 2026062

NAWABSHAH: Three people died at the scene on Thursday when a speeding car struck people standing beside the road near Sakrand, police said. The victims’...

Consumer group threatens Karachi milk boycott if price hits Rs300

Muhammad ibrahimOctober 1, 2026October 1, 2026

October 1, 2026October 1, 2026042

KARACHI: The Consumer Association of Pakistan has warned it will launch a citywide boycott if milk prices in Karachi rise to Rs300 per litre. Association...

Pakistan Army rejects India’s claim that retired soldier was killed in Kashmir

Muhammad ibrahimOctober 1, 2026October 1, 2026

October 1, 2026October 1, 2026060

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s military says a retired army soldier whom Indian media identified as a militant killed in Indian-administered Kashmir is alive and living in Rawalpindi....

Gold rates fall Rs3,000 per tola in Pakistan

Muhammad ibrahimOctober 1, 2026October 1, 2026

October 1, 2026October 1, 2026074

KARACHI: Gold prices declined sharply in Pakistan’s local market on Thursday, with the rate of 24-karat gold dropping by Rs3,000 per tola to Rs438,636, according...

Govt says 45 bulletproof vehicles essential for 2027 SCO summit

Muhammad ibrahimOctober 1, 2026October 1, 2026

October 1, 2026October 1, 2026072

ISLAMABAD: The government has defended its decision to procure 45 bulletproof vehicles for security arrangements during the 2027 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, describing the...

Govt, PTI hold ‘off-the-record’ contacts over Oct 4 protest: Sanaullah

Muhammad ibrahimOctober 1, 2026October 1, 2026

October 1, 2026October 1, 2026053

ISLAMABAD: Adviser to Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah has revealed that the government and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) are holding “off-the-record talks” concerning the...

PPP-government talks end without agreement on legislative cooperation

Muhammad ibrahimOctober 1, 2026October 1, 2026

October 1, 2026October 1, 2026055

ISLAMABAD: Talks between the federal government and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) over parliamentary cooperation concluded without a breakthrough on Thursday, according to sources. Sources...

PM Shehbaz chairs high-level meeting to discuss KP situation

Muhammad ibrahimOctober 1, 2026October 1, 2026

October 1, 2026October 1, 2026048

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting to review the evolving situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and consider possible constitutional and legal...

Six Fitna al-Hindustan militants killed in Balochistan IBO: Sources

Muhammad ibrahimOctober 1, 2026October 1, 2026

October 1, 2026October 1, 2026046

QUETTA: Security forces have killed six militants affiliated with Fitna al-Hindustan during an intelligence-based operation in the Sanni area of Kachhi district, Balochistan, security sources...

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