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General
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
Security
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,
International
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
Health
Studies have found that around 80 percent of people who smoke want to quit. Yet, due to lack of information, most fail to do so. Smoking remains one of the leading causes of preventable death globally, damaging nearly every organ in the body and significantly raising the risk of lung cancer, COPD, h
Security
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
Economy
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...
Security
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
Security
Incident occurs in Mehndla Madarpur village in Poonch.Victims identified as Faizan, Ishtiaq, Asim and Waqas.DGPR says drifting landmines pose threat near LoC.MUZAFFARABAD: Four youths were martyred after a landmine that had drifted...
Security
Trump says Washington considering joining Saudi strikes against the Houthis.Etihad, Gulf Air cancel flights to Riyadh, while Delta delays planned service.UN human rights chief condemns attacks, urges both sides to de-escalate.
Energy
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...
Security
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announced that 10 newly acquired armoured personnel carriers (APCs) belonging to the Islamabad Police have been transferred to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police on the prime minister’s instructions. The decision was taken amid growing security concerns and an increase in t
Automotive
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
