FinanceOct 16, 2026

Pakistan has approached Saudi Arabia for a $6.7 billion oil financing facility spanning 15 years to ease immediate external financing requirements and reduce pressure on its foreign exchange reserves. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb raised the possibility of reviving the country’s deferred oil p

FinanceOct 15, 2026

FBR Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial has reportedly taken notice of advance income tax notices being issued to salaried individuals, with a possible move to provide relief to employees whose only source of income is their salary. Under the proposed measure, salaried taxpayers who have no other incom

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

Sports20 hours ago

Pakistan have continued their strong record in home T20 International cricket, winning their latest series against Sri Lanka 2-1 in Rawalpindi. The victory means Pakistan have not lost a home bilateral T20I series since October 2022, maintaining the record through several contests against visiting t

SportsOct 16, 2026

Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan has set a new record for the most runs scored in a three-match T20I series between Full Member nations, surpassing India’s Abhishek Sharma. Farhan scored 238 runs against Sri Lanka across the three-match series, moving past Sharma’s previous record of 229 runs agains

SportsOct 16, 2026

Lionel Messi is reportedly set to take on a special role at the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony, which is scheduled to take place in London on October 26. According to reports, the Argentine football legend could personally present the prestigious Ballon d’Or trophy to this year’s winner. If confirmed, th

Health7 hours ago

Pakistan ranks 106th out of 122 countries on GHI 2026.9.8% of children wasted in Pakistan, shows GHI report.5.6% of children in country die before age of five: GHI.Pakistan has ranked second-worst in South Asia on the Global Hunger...

Health10 hours ago

Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre has announced that its new hospital in Karachi is scheduled to open on December 29, 2026. Dr Aasim Yusuf, Chief Medical Officer of Shaukat Khanum Hospitals, shared the date during a media briefing at the hospital site in DHA City, Karachi.

HealthOct 16, 2026

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Department has dismissed 30 doctors over alleged fake Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) registrations and irregularities in their appointments. According to an official notification, the decision was made after the department reviewed the doctors’ explanations,

Politics18 hours ago

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court on Thursday disposed of MNA Sher Afzal Marwat's petition challenging the election of Sohail Afridi as chief minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.The FCC bench, headed by...

Politics23 hours ago

Faryal Talpur calls for inquiry into raid on Jakhrani House.MNA Jakhrani alleges police violated sanctity of his home.Lawmaker says he informed Sindh home minister and IGP.KARACHI: A police...

Politics24 hours ago

Barrister Gohar seeks restoration of elected provincial govt.Vows to continue constitutional, legal struggle against measures.PTI files petition filed through lawyer Ali Zaman.PESHAWAR: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Barrister...

SecurityOct 16, 2026

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and four other Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) figures have been named as accused in a case related to the May 2023 attack on the Radio Pakistan building in Peshawar. The prosecution submitted a supplementary charge sheet to an anti-terrorism court on T

SecurityOct 15, 2026

Ballistic missile hits site of major Aramco operations centre.Saudi coalition hits oil depot in Yemen, says Houthi media.Houthi missile, drone attacks intensify across Saudi Arabia.An administrative...

SecurityOct 15, 2026

An Islamabad man has reportedly been arrested after allegedly asking Claude, an artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Anthropic, how to murder his ex-girlfriend. The reported incident has drawn attention to the potential misuse of artificial intelligence tools and the role of digital platform

Technology17 hours ago

Netflix plans to cut around 1,000 jobs, or about 6% of its global workforce, in its largest round of layoffs since 2022. The streaming company announced the decision in an internal memo sent to employees on October 14, 2026, as it reviews how staff and resources are used across its business. Co-CEOs

TechnologyOct 16, 2026

Anthropic sees danger of botnets automating cyberattacks.The challenge: 'there's no centralised point to shut off'.One expert sees 'more than a hint of vendor exaggeration'.A fresh warning from artificial...

TechnologyOct 15, 2026

For years, 5G in Pakistan was a “coming soon” story. That story is over. Since the spectrum auction on March 10, 2026, operators have switched on more than 1,200 5G sites, and by August around 1.3 million users across 23 cities were already on the network. PTA’s latest benchmarking puts average 5G d

Automotive13 hours ago

In a recent podcast with automotive expert Suneel Munj, Mr. Danial Malik, CEO of Master Changan Motors Limited, reveals the ambition behind the company’s House of Brands—and how four distinct brands could reshape the choices available to Pakistani car buyers. Each brand has a clear customer. CHANGAN

Automotive14 hours ago

Pakistan’s GUGO Motors has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with China’s Shengtang Group to explore electric bus manufacturing in the country. The agreement was signed in Islamabad on October 14, 2026, during an event organised by the Pakistan-China Business Forum to mark the 77th annivers

AutomotiveOct 16, 2026

Passenger car sales rise 43% in the first quarter of FY27.Passenger car production increases 32% year-on-year.Passenger car sales fall 20% month-on-month in September.Passenger car sales in Pakistan rose 43% year-on-year...

Economy22 hours ago

UN-backed mechanism could start within 7-10 days of US-Iran agreement.Conflict has largely halted fertiliser shipments out of the Gulf.US, Iran's did not immediately reply to a request for comment.

EconomyOct 15, 2026

Pakistan's GDP growth is projected at 3.5% this fiscal year.Country's unemployment rate forecast to stand at 6.5% in FY27.US economy forecast to grow by 2.3% in both 2026 and 2027.Pakistan's inflation rate is projected to...

EconomyOct 15, 2026

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

WeatherOct 11, 2026

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned that El Niño is strengthening rapidly and could become one of the most powerful events recorded since 1950, raising concerns about global temperatures and extreme weather. According to the WMO’s latest update, the climate phenomenon is expected

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

InternationalOct 16, 2026

Cheezious, Proud Pakistani brand, marks its cheezy UK entry by opening its first signature outlet in London. The opening marks a significant milestone for the proud Pakistani brand, which began as a single pizza outlet in Okara, Punjab, and has grown to become Pakistan’s favorite, fastest growing an

InternationalOct 16, 2026

DPM Dar raises Hormuz, Gaza and IIOJK issues with Omani FM.Regional instability disrupts energy supplies, drives up prices: DPM.Pakistan, Oman seek private-sector partnerships and exchanges.Oman's Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad...

InternationalOct 15, 2026

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has turned down an Israeli offer to join the country's military campaign against Yemen’s Houthi, despite efforts to

GeneralOct 16, 2026

Same place, two decades apart. What a remarkable transformation! At the foot of the Helan Mountains in northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, what was once a barren landscape scarred by sand and gravel mining has been transformed into a green and productive estate. The transformation did n

GeneralOct 15, 2026

Authorities have reportedly sealed outlets of D. Watson and Shaheen Chemist in Islamabad’s F-6 sector as part of an intensified crackdown on prohibited plastic products in the federal capital. According to local reports, the action was taken over the alleged repeated use of banned plastic shopping b

GeneralOct 15, 2026

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

StartupsOct 12, 2026

Brighto Paints, Pakistan’s first multinational paint company, has rolled out a brand-new Digital Video Commercial (DVC) titled “Mr. & Mrs. Thoda Sa,” starring two of the country’s most recognisable television personalities, Ali Safina and Hiba Bukhari. The campaign marks one of Brighto’s most ambiti

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

EnergyOct 16, 2026

Pakistan likely to arrange two cargoes during October.LNG supplies interruptions affect power generation.Pakistan anticipating sharp rise in gas demand during winter.ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's gas supply system received a boost with the...

EnergyOct 16, 2026

Tehran aims to keep oil prices high in run-up to November vote.One Iranian official compares ongoing contest to a 'game of chess'.US says Iran using spotters but unable to prevent oil export ramp-up.

EnergyOct 14, 2026

Volatile oil turns higher amid Gulf attacks.US banks to kick off earnings season on Tuesday.Dollar holds recent broad gains, euro on defensive.Oil prices rose about 2% on Monday to their highest...

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