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Shaza Fatima Khawaja outlines Pakistan's digital roadmap at Seoul AI summit

The minister highlighted a USD 1 billion investment and a master plan to digitise 12 priority sectors by 2035 to bolster national sovereignty.

Engro Fertilizers net profit rises 57 percent in third quarter

The company's earnings surged as urea offtake jumped 175 percent, while competitors faced production halts.

Samar Jafri cancels Hyderabad performance over safety risks and crowd behaviour

The actor pulled the plug on the event to protect fans from potential stampedes and harassment, highlighting ongoing security issues at public venues.

Durham secures two-year professional contract for 18-year-old James Minto

The young England Under-19 player earns the deal following consistent performances in first-class cricket and domestic limited-overs competitions.

IPCC meeting in Ethiopia suspended over climate report release timeline

The deadlock over the seventh assessment cycle's publication date threatens to delay critical climate action ahead of the 2028 global stocktake.

Developer runs PlayStation 5 games on Xbox Series X using PS5X

The tool requires Xbox Developer Mode, which limits memory to 5GB and is only 37% of what retail games can access.

US charges former OpenAI employee for planting recording device in meeting room

Prosecutors say Alfozan had support from the Saudi government and faces up to five years in prison for actions that could threaten national security.

Pakistan to host 2nd Asian Masters Weightlifting Championship in October 2026

Around 250 athletes from 21 countries will compete in the event, which the Pakistan Sports Board is collaborating to organize.

Senator Abid Sher Ali pledges government focus on KP security and development

The PML-N lawmaker called for national unity and warned against rhetoric that undermines state institutions during a media briefing.

Singer Zubaida Khanum dies of heart attack at 78

The playback singer, who recorded around 250 songs, left the film industry in the 1960s to focus on her family life.

Azam Nazeer Tarar urges removal of six-year Senate service rule for passports

The Minister for Law and Justice argues that the current disparity in eligibility between the two houses creates unnecessary hurdles for parliamentarians.

BISP, UN Women and WFP sign pact to empower Pakistani women

The pact includes establishing a Gender-Responsive Social Protection Working Group and conducting assessments of 12 Nashonuma facilitation centres.

Four Canadian military members die in Alberta base fire

The fire broke out during high-intensity combat training with live munitions and left at least 19 people in critical condition.

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia review progress on Makkah Joint Defence Agreement

The meeting reinforces a 2025 strategic pact where an attack on one of the three signatory nations is viewed as an attack on all.

Internal power struggle over mining wealth fuels unrest in northern Afghanistan

The conflict stems from a domestic rivalry between the Kandahari leadership and the Haqqani Network over control of the country's vast mineral wealth.

Health experts urge stronger infection control measures during International Infection Prevention Week 2026

Stronger measures aim to reduce hospital stays, lower pressure on healthcare systems, and help combat the rise of antimicrobial resistance.

Australian politician Helen Haines critically ill after car strike in Victoria

Punjab government opens applications for next phase of Honhaar Scholarship Program

The scholarship is open to students with a Punjab domicile and no age or gender restrictions, provided they meet specific income and merit criteria.

International Islamic University Islamabad opens admissions for language and certificate courses

The university offers discounted rates for current and former students to gain proficiency in languages like Chinese and Persian.

Wajiha Qamar meets UN World Food Programme to boost girls' education

The meeting aims to use school meal initiatives to improve nutritional health and increase educational participation for children in Pakistan.

Mohsin Naqvi highlights Pakistan's role in regional peace at Doha forum

The Interior Minister underscored Pakistan's mediation efforts between Iran and the United States as part of a broader regional security strategy.

Dr Rajeh Tami Albugamy meets Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir at GHQ

The meeting follows the recent signing of a joint defence alliance between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye to bolster regional security.

Dow University of Health Sciences opens admissions for nursing degree programs

Prospective students can apply online for undergraduate and post-graduate nursing tracks starting in mid-October to secure seats in the healthcare sector.

Pakistan Interior Minister urges patience for US-Iran peace in Doha

Naqvi highlighted the need for sustained trust as regional tensions persist despite ongoing drone interceptions and maritime security concerns.