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University of British Columbia opens funded master's applications for Pakistani students
The program provides a minimum of CAD 32,500 in annual financial support to cover tuition and living costs for international graduates.
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Zizou Bergs upsets Carlos Alcaraz at Shanghai Masters round of 32
The victory comes as Alexander Zverev secures the year-end world number one ranking, becoming the oldest first-time player to reach the top spot.
Pakistan
Shehbaz Sharif orders Rs2.2 trillion in SME loans by 2028
The government aims to double current lending capacity while digitising support services and partnering with global tech firms for SME training.
Pakistan
HEC offers PhD scholarships for Pakistani students at top US universities
The initiative aims to build a knowledge corridor by funding doctoral research in priority fields like medicine and engineering.
Pakistan
Islamabad High Court issues notices over international cricket stadium construction project
The legal challenge argues the expanded sports complex threatens Islamabad's biodiversity and violates international environmental obligations.
Technology
Telecom leaders launch Asia-Pacific digital inclusion roadmap in Islamabad
Pakistan is updating policies to improve high-speed fibre, lower smartphone costs and develop local AI facilities under the APT Tokyo Statement 2025.
Sports
Official design revealed for Pakistan's largest proposed cricket stadium in Islamabad
The Rs. 11.9 billion project includes three kilometers of six-lane roads and could host matches for the 2028 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.
Pakistan
Sindh education boards show performance gaps in university admission tests
Cambridge and Aga Khan students reached success rates of 98% to 100%, while some boards like Sukkur saw as low as a 35.06% qualification rate.
Pakistan
Punjab government announces 39 job vacancies in Tourism Force
The recruitment drive offers monthly salaries up to Rs 80,000 and includes specific quotas for women and minorities.
Business
State Bank of Pakistan top officials see 94 percent pay hike
The pay hike comes as the bank's reported profit declined by Rs. 507 billion and total staff salaries rose by Rs. 91.18 million in FY26.
Business
Punjab approves Rs63 billion development projects for 2026-27 fiscal year
The funding targets infrastructure expansion, industrial sustainability, and youth engagement across the province.
Sports
Maaz Sadaqat scores 96 as Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 82 runs
This marks the third time Maaz Sadaqat has scored a half-century for Pakistan in his outings against Sri Lanka.
World
Pakistan urges Colombia to curb violence during UN Security Council meeting
The call comes as illegal armed groups in the country have increased five-fold since a 2016 peace agreement.
Technology
OnePlus launches OnePlus 16 smartphone exclusively in China
The device features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset, a 9,000mAh battery, and a 200MP main camera.
Pakistan
Pakistan urges international community to fund Syria's reconstruction and economic recovery
The call follows the ousting of Bashar Al-Assad in late 2024 as new leadership seeks to reform government structures and address past crimes.
Technology
US video game console sales drop to multi-year lows through August 2026
PlayStation sales have also dropped 25% to their lowest point since 2013 as price sensitivity becomes a serious problem for buyers.
Sports
Pakistan Cricket Board revises President’s Trophy Grade-I sixth round schedule
The tournament's final match will be contested by the top two teams on 24 October, though the venue remains unconfirmed.
Pakistan
NAB launches probe into Sindh Public Service Commission examination irregularities
The investigation follows a corruption complaint and carries penalties of up to 10 years in prison for officials who obstruct the inquiry.
Pakistan
Americans head to polls on 3 November for House and Senate elections
Republicans face a potential mid-term shift as Donald Trump's approval rating drops to 37% amid high spending on political advertisements.
Business
Pakistan to spend over $1 billion on winter LNG imports
The plan includes 10 spot market cargoes costing $863 million, while term agreements with Qatar and Eni cover the remaining $429.83 million.
World
FBI arrests Somali man who held journalist hostage for nearly three years
The arrest follows a multi-year operation to capture the man who participated in the kidnapping and subsequent ransom demands for a freed reporter.
Business
Attaullah Tarar names 11-member advisory council for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor
The appointments come as the provincial government faces allegations of militant infiltration and a power-sharing deal with non-state actors.
World
Three violent attacks at Polish schools leave one dead and others injured
Police arrested 117 people for weapons possession or threats and searched tens of thousands of schools following the incidents.
Pakistan
Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan urges youth to prioritise economic stability over political agitation
Khan warned that national progress must not be undermined by violence and called for legal action against those involved in anti-Pakistan activities.