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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.

Punjab government to conduct school census for 2026–27 academic year

The provincial government will train thousands of educators and officials to prepare for the data collection across 38,000 schools.

Pakistan Institute of Management launches professional diploma programs in Lahore

The new courses offer specialised training in project management and supply chains to help professionals enhance their career skills.

Jazz and Samsung Electronics sign strategic partnership to expand AI smartphone access

The collaboration introduces instalment plans and trade-in programs to lower the cost of 5G-enabled devices and Galaxy AI features for Pakistani users.

Pakistan secures Gauth AI subscriptions and TikTok technology for education

The initiative aims to modernise the Daanish schools network by providing teachers and students with advanced artificial intelligence tools.

Shehbaz Sharif orders accelerated FBR reforms and faceless tax rollout

The move aims to widen the tax base and eliminate corruption through a technological overhaul and a new peer rating system for officials.

Sarina Wiegman signs two-year contract extension with England women's team

The deal secures the manager's leadership through the 2029 European Championship as the squad prepares for a crucial World Cup qualifying play-off.

Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb chairs meeting on Pakistan gas sector restructuring roadmap

The roadmap addresses circular debt and cross-subsidies while drawing on international experiences from Türkiye and the United Kingdom.

Sindh High Court quashes most censorship cuts for film Ghost School

The ruling allows filmmakers to preserve creative content after the provincial board demanded the removal of specific dialogue and scenes.