AutomotiveOct 14, 2026

Pakistan’s auto parts manufacturers have warned that relaxed rules for importing used vehicles could threaten hundreds of thousands of jobs and weaken local production. According to reports on October 12, 2026, the Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts and Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM) said

AutomotiveOct 14, 2026

For many Pakistani families, the best part of owning an SUV is not the spec sheet; it is the journey. The long drive up north, a weekend escape to Murree, or a memorable the family road trip. Omoda & Jaecoo Pakistan is now inviting its J5 and J7 owners to share those moments with the […]

AutomotiveOct 12, 2026

The 2026 iCAUR International User Summit is set for October 19–23 in Wuhu, China. Global users, media representatives and partners will get together to explore what iCAUR vehicles can become as they become part of different lifestyles. For iCAUR, personalization is more than an idea for this summit.

Security16 hours ago

Normal life is gradually returning to Peshawar after authorities reopened major roads following a two-day closure linked to heightened security concerns. Traffic has resumed on several key routes across the city, including roads leading to the Red Zone. Public transport services have also restarted,

Security19 hours ago

Four men have died after a landmine exploded near the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), the Directorate General of

Security21 hours ago

AshreiTech, a technology-focused private equity firm, today announced a strategic investment in Digit Labs (Di8it), a Pakistani cybersecurity company. The investment expands AshreiTech’s technology portfolio and gives Digit Labs the capital and market access to grow its presence across Pakistan and

General7 hours ago

Lahore Zoo has launched an initiative allowing citizens to temporarily adopt animals and birds, giving the public an opportunity to contribute to wildlife care and conservation. The programme aims to promote animal welfare by encouraging greater community involvement and helping people understand th

General13 hours ago

Islamabad has ranked ahead of several major international cities in Numbeo’s 2026 Mid-Year Quality of Life Index, placing Pakistan’s capital above London, Paris and New York. According to the index, Islamabad received a score of 140.7 points, outperforming Paris, which scored 138.8 points. New York

GeneralOct 14, 2026

A Pakistani worker serving at the Holy Kaaba has drawn attention on social media after reportedly turning down a cash reward and asking for the opportunity to pray inside Hijr-e-Ismail. According to an account circulating online, the worker was recognised for his dedication and service. Instead of a

Technology12 hours ago

Blink, Pakistan’s leading restaurant technology platform, today announced the launch of Blink Pay, an integrated payments initiative designed to help restaurants, cafés and food and beverage (F&B) businesses manage transactions, track bank settlements and reconcile payments through a unified platfor

TechnologyOct 14, 2026

Phone slogans usually don’t mean much. “Beauty and Beast” is different, because it tells you exactly what TECNO is going for. It is the theme for the POVA Curve 2 5G, the phone leading POVA’s return to Pakistan on October 15. And it is aimed squarely at a choice local buyers know too well: the [&hel

TechnologyOct 12, 2026

Pakistan | 10 October 2026 – Marking its landmark 10th edition, Women Tech Quest (WTQ) 2026, 10Pearls’ flagship initiative for women in technology, brought together 1,000 women across Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi for one of Pakistan’s largest women-focused technology competitions. With more than 5

Economy9 hours ago

Pakistan could generate $60 billion to $80 billion in economic benefits over the next five years through digital transformation, with agriculture, real

Economy20 hours ago

Oil-importing countries facing worst crisis, says IMF.US war on Iran sends global energy prices soaring.IMF forecasts global GDP will fall by 0.4% in 2028.The International Monetary Fund warned on Tuesday that while low-income developing...

EconomyOct 14, 2026

Fatima Fertilizer Company Limited and the Environment Protection & Climate Change Department (EP&CCD), Government of Punjab, have established a Joint Collaborative Framework to strengthen collective efforts towards environmental sustainability, climate action and sustainable development across the p

Politics11 hours ago

Police seal off Jantar Mantar by yellow metal barricades.Video shows protesters clambering over the barricades.PM Narendra Modi says India mother of democracy.NEW DELHI: India's youth-led Cockroach Janta Party said on Tuesday that...

PoliticsOct 14, 2026

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has urged officials to work continuously and deliver visible results, saying the province must show major progress within three months. Speaking at a meeting of the provincial apex committee on October 12, 2026, Kundi stressed that improving security an

PoliticsOct 14, 2026

Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has said that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister (CM) Sohail Afridi has not been arrested and is in

FinanceOct 14, 2026

The Pakistani rupee strengthened slightly against the US dollar on Monday, October 12, 2026, closing at Rs276.97 in the interbank market. This marks the first time in nearly three years that the local currency has returned to this level. According to market data reported by Mettis Global, the rupee

FinanceOct 14, 2026

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) came under heavy selling pressure on Monday as the benchmark KSE-100 Index fell by 1,445.12 points during intraday trading. At around 2:10 pm, the index was trading at 165,644.15 points, down 0.86% from its previous level. The decline came amid growing political unc

FinanceOct 14, 2026

Bank AL Habib has launched AL Habib Digital, a new banking App built around a simple idea: everyday banking should adapt to the customer, not the other way around. Leading this transformation is Syed Zafar Ali Zaidi, Chief Digital & Marketing Officer of Bank AL Habib Limited, whose leadership reflec

InternationalOct 13, 2026

Palestinian photographer Mahmoud Abu Hamda has won two major awards at the 2026 Bayeux Calvados-Normandy Award for War Correspondents in France. On October 10, he received the top photography prize from the international jury and the Public’s Choice Award for his work documenting life in Gaza. His p

InternationalOct 13, 2026

Austria is providing skilled foreign professionals with a pathway to live and work in the European country through its Red-White-Red Card programme. Pakistani applicants who meet the relevant requirements can explore this option to build their careers and gain legal employment in Austria. The scheme

InternationalOct 12, 2026

Sheikh Dr. Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, Imam of the Grand Mosque in Makkah, has emphasised that the sanctity of Islam’s Two Holy Mosques must never be violated, describing their protection as a matter of utmost importance. Delivering the Friday sermon at Masjid al-Haram, Al-Sudais condemned attacks attri

HealthOct 13, 2026

Lieutenant General (Retired) Nigar Johar, a former senior military doctor in the Pakistan Army, has reportedly been appointed to a new role, becoming the first woman to hold the position. Her appointment marks another milestone in her distinguished career in Pakistan’s military medical services. A q

HealthOct 12, 2026

Foreign and local veterinarians are conducting a joint medical assessment of Madhubala, an ailing African elephant at Karachi’s Safari Park, after the

HealthOct 9, 2026

The Punjab government has issued a health alert to hospitals across the province over COVID-19 and seasonal flu, warning that patient numbers could increase in outpatient departments (OPDs) and other hospital wards. The alert was issued on Wednesday, October 7, to chief executive officers and medica

EnergyOct 14, 2026

Pakistan’s renewable energy sector is witnessing rapid growth as businesses and consumers increasingly shift towards sustainable energy solutions. Leading this transformation, SAJ, recognized as a top solar company in Pakistan, continues to play an important role in creating awareness, educating com

EnergyOct 12, 2026

Lahore and surrounding districts have been experiencing prolonged power outages, with electricity cuts lasting six to eight hours in urban areas and eight

EnergyOct 12, 2026

More than 10 million people in Pakistan have benefited from the government’s fuel subsidy programme, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced, highlighting the initiative’s reach among citizens facing fuel expenses. According to the prime minister, more than 10.8 million people have registered fo

EducationOct 12, 2026

Around 15 universities in the United Kingdom have reportedly stopped recruiting students from Pakistan in 2026 as stricter student visa rules create difficulties for international applicants. The development comes as universities face greater pressure to keep visa rejection rates within the limits s

EducationOct 12, 2026

A 20-year-old university student named Laiba Ijaz allegedly commited suicide after a travel agent defrauded her of Rs5 million for a planned move to the

EducationOct 11, 2026

As the need for more resilient and sustainable food systems grows, Nestlé Pakistan is strengthening its collaboration with the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF), bringing together industry and academia to advance regenerative agriculture, research and knowledge sharing. The two organization

SportsOct 12, 2026

Babar Azam is on the verge of setting a new record in Pakistan’s One Day International (ODI) cricket. The right-handed batter has scored 20 ODI centuries, equalling former Pakistan opener Saeed Anwar’s record for the most hundreds by a Pakistani player in the format. Babar reached the milestone on N

SportsOct 10, 2026

Pakistan T20I captain Sahibzada Farhan has indicated that the door remains open for Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan to return to Pakistan’s T20I setup in the future. Farhan praised the experienced batters, describing them as among the world’s best players and suggesting that their return could happen

SportsOct 10, 2026

Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq has been left out of the squad for the national team’s upcoming home white-ball assignments, prompting criticism on social

StartupsOct 10, 2026

KissanPay, a Shariah-compliant agri-fintech platform by Kissan Gudam and aik by BankIslami, was inaugurated at the Pakistan Agriculture Connections Expo 2026. The event was organised by Kissan Gudam and was attended by Saleem Ullah, Deputy Governor, State Bank of Pakistan, and Ahmed Umair, Coordinat

StartupsOct 10, 2026

It’s only been two weeks since Highfy launched its app, and 22k people have already downloaded it, while more than half have even placed their first order. “For five years, our customers have been telling us how they shop,” said Hanzala Raja, founder of Highfy.” We’d read the same messages over and

StartupsOct 9, 2026

Marking a major milestone for sustainable tourism in Pakistan, Above Zero (Private) Limited announced today that it has signed an Expression of Interest (EOI) with UAE-headquartered real estate giant Fatima International Group. The strategic partnership aims to explore high-impact investment opportu

WeatherOct 7, 2026

Several parts of Pakistan are expected to receive rain and thunderstorms over the next two days as a westerly weather system affects the northern areas, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). The latest forecast issued on October 5 said scattered rain, wind and thunderstorms are

WeatherOct 4, 2026

Luxus Hunza, a well known resort beside Attabad Lake in Gilgit-Baltistan, is reportedly being demolished following damage and safety concerns linked to flooding in the area. However, no reliable official source has yet confirmed that demolition is currently taking place. The resort was badly affecte

WeatherSep 30, 2026

Rain is expected in Lahore and several other parts of Punjab over the next 24 hours, according to the Meteorological Department. The forecast warns of strong winds, thunderstorms, heavy rainfall and possible hailstorms in some areas, with weather conditions likely to remain unsettled during the peri