ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s trade deficit with nine neighbouring countries widened by 26.62 per cent to $4.97 billion during the first quarter of fiscal year 2026-27, compared
Russia and Ukraine have launched a localised ceasefire around the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky to facilitate humanitarian aid deliveries and civilian evacuations, both sid
KARACHI: Hot weather is expected to continue in Karachi on Tuesday, October 27, with temperatures forecast to reach 37°C, according to the sources. Karachi’s minimu
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed all registered textile spinning units to install video surveillance cameras by November 15, 2026, to monitor product
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has raised its workers’ remittances forecast to $45 billion for the current fiscal year 2026-27, up from its previous estimate
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ISLAMABAD: The federal government has increased petrol prices by Rs1.54 per litre and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs2.16 per litre, effective October 27, 2026, according to a n
LAHORE: Federal Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has contacted Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Vice Emir Liaquat Baloch as government and party representatives prepare to hold negotiations
PESHAWAR: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Peshawar on Thursday to chair a meeting of the provincial apex committee to review the law and order situation and security
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Tuesday issued notices to the federal and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governments in petitions challenging the imposition of governor’s
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Qatar have agreed to deepen cooperation in internal security and further strengthen their bilateral security ties. The agreement was reached during a m
RAWALPINDI: Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has said Pakistan is providing and will continue to provid
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has shared official figures on mining licences issued in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), clarifying that no military institution is among mor
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ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed all registered textile spinning units to install video surveillance cameras by November 15, 2026, to monitor product
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has issued a final warning against corruption in the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), declaring that corrupt officers will have no plac
Russia and Ukraine have launched a localised ceasefire around the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky to facilitate humanitarian aid deliveries and civilian evacuations, both sid
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Russia and Ukraine have launched a localised ceasefire around the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky to facilitate humanitarian aid deliveries and civilian evacuations, both sid
Global oil prices edged lower on Tuesday as diplomatic efforts to resolve the US-Israeli war on Iran raised hopes of easing supply disruptions. However, continued attacks on S
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye have stepped up diplomatic efforts to ease regional tensions after senior officials from the three countries met Iranian Presiden
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RAWALPINDI: Pakistan batter Maaz Sadaqat delivered a stunning performance, smashing 96 off just 51 balls to help Pakistan post a formidable 215-3 against Sri Lanka in the seco
WELLINGTON: New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has defended its decision to launch a new domestic T20 competition, saying the move was made after considering several expert reports and
Pakistan defeated India 3-0 in the men’s volleyball quarter-final at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, securing a place in the semi-finals with a dominant straight-sets vic
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A judicial magistrate court in Karachi’s East district on Monday issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Dania Shah in a case concerning the circulation of indecent vide
MUMBAI: Bollywood actor Imran Khan was arrested by Mumbai Police on October 10 during a demonstration organised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Kranti Maidan, acc
KARACHI : LAAM Fashion Week (LFW) closed the second edition of LFW Presents tonight in Karachi with Kaleidoscopic Karachi, a five-designer runway showcase staged inside the hi
Pakistani actress Saba Qamar has given fans a glimpse into her London getaway, sharing a collection of pictures from her recent trip to the United Kingdom on social media. The
Hollywood stars Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett attended the UK premiere of their upcoming thriller Verity in London, attracting attention as they promoted the highly anticip
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KARACHI: Hot weather is expected to continue in Karachi on Tuesday, October 27, with temperatures forecast to reach 37°C, according to the sources. Karachi’s minimu
MULTAN: Touqeer Nazir, the main accused in the death of 15-year-old orphan Waseem Abbas, was killed in an alleged encounter with Punjab’s Crime Control Department (CCD)
KARACHI: K-Electric (KE), Karachi’s electricity distribution company, has advised consumers to update their Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) and mobile phone n
KARACHI: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has issued guidelines for citizens applying for a Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) for the first ti
KARACHI: Karachi Press Club, in collaboration with Aga Khan University Hospital, organised a medical camp for its members, where experts warned that the growing burden of hear
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KARACHI: Karachi Press Club, in collaboration with Aga Khan University Hospital, organised a medical camp for its members, where experts warned that the growing burden of hear
ISLAMABAD: Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has vowed strict accountability following the deaths of 14 newborns in a fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (P
ISLAMABAD: At least 14 infants died after a devastating fire broke out in the nursery of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad early Wednesday morning
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Microsoft is offering voluntary exit packages to approximately 60,000 employees as the technology giant seeks to control costs while investing heavily in artificial intelligen
Government websites across Europe and other regions went offline on Wednesday after critical vulnerabilities were discovered in PHP, a widely used programming language, trigge
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has clarified the procedure for citizens applying for their first Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC
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By: M Faizan Khan Imagine a software system discovering a new drug, redesigning a global logistics network, identifying a cyberattack before security teams notice it, and pro
Governor's rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK has emerged as one of the most significant political and constitutional events in Pakistan's October 2026 journey. The provincial de
By: Salman Ahmed Siddiqui