News Desk

Retired US military leaders urge government to cancel livestreamed firing squad execution

The protest follows a Pentagon plan to broadcast the death of Nidal Hasan, who killed 13 soldiers at Fort Hood.

Pakistan ranks second-highest in South Asia for hunger severity

The 2026 Global Hunger Index classifies Pakistan's situation as serious, with undernourishment affecting millions across the region.

US federal agents raid Ilhan Omar home over immigration fraud probe

The investigation targets potential false information provided by the Democratic Representative or her relatives during their 1995 arrival as refugees.

China and North Korea open New Yalu River Bridge for trade

The bridge, originally slated for 2014, follows a period of improved relations including a presidential visit and resumed train services.

Shehbaz Sharif rejects plan to auction state-owned liquefied petroleum gas

The move prevents a potential 15 percent price hike on domestic cylinders while the government seeks to establish a formal legal framework for LPG sales.

Rawalpindi administration orders completion of two Peshawar Road underpasses by November 2026

The Rs. 8 billion infrastructure projects aim to ease traffic congestion and improve road safety through underground utility relocation.

Ishaq Dar chairs cabinet meeting to monitor essential commodity prices and stocks

The government will take strict action against hoarding and overpricing as short-term inflation rose to 11.97 per cent in the week ending Oct 8.

Twelve vessels attacked in Strait of Hormuz over one week

Escalating maritime strikes and a new Iranian naval formation threaten global energy flows as oil shipments fall below pre-war levels.

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham meets President Volodymyr Zelensky at Downing Street

The leaders will discuss further military and financial support as well as new sanctions against Russia in the coming weeks.

Houthi forces launch military campaign to seize Yemen's Red Sea coast

The offensive follows a 2022 UN-brokered ceasefire and aims to seize the road to Aden and the Gulf of Aden.

TTAP suspends government talks over KP emergency and Imran Khan detention

The alliance demands the release of several political leaders and threatens to escalate human rights concerns to international bodies.

Pakistan urges private companies to lower wheat seed prices for Rabi season

BBC Verify identifies hundreds of unresolved Israeli military conduct allegations in Gaza and Lebanon

While the IDF says it takes all reports seriously, only 28 of 300 cases it claimed to be investigating had outcomes published on its website.

Donald Trump appoints Katie Zacharia as new White House press secretary

The appointment faces scrutiny over Zacharia's legal credentials after a watchdog group filed a complaint with the State Bar of California.

Pakistan National CERT orders government staff to use approved VPNs for remote work

The move aims to prevent cyberattacks like ransomware and brute-force entries that could occur if government services are exposed directly to the internet.

UK government considers blocking Sky's $2 billion takeover of broadcaster ITV

Nandy has written to both companies to inform them of her intention to further scrutinize the process before they must make representations by Oct. 20.

Punjab Healthcare Commission announces job openings for various healthcare roles

The commission is seeking qualified professionals and support staff to fill contract positions across several cities in Punjab.

Scientific milestones mark progress in cloning and human genome mapping

From the first cloned mammal to face transplants, these breakthroughs redefine the boundaries of modern biotechnology and regenerative medicine.

Maduro and Flores plead not guilty to torture conspiracy charges in US

The Venezuelan leaders face a 2027 trial over allegations of systematic repression and narco-terrorism following their capture in January.

Aurangzeb highlights Pakistan's economic reforms at Bank of America symposium in Bangkok

The senator detailed efforts to secure long-term financing and improve export competitiveness during the World Bank Group–IMF Annual Meetings.

Houthis launch dozens of attacks on Saudi Arabian infrastructure and airports

The escalation follows a failed diplomatic outreach by Saudi Arabia and continues despite an earlier UN-brokered truce in Yemen.

Pakistan Power Division limits September fuel price adjustment to Rs2.56 per unit

Targeted load management and domestic pricing for imported gas saved consumers from a potential price hike of up to Rs6 per unit.

Chaudhry Shafay Hussain opens Pakistan's largest garment and textile machinery exhibition

The four-day event features over 550 companies from 30 countries to showcase industrial growth and investment opportunities in the textile sector.

Houthi missiles strike Yemen presidential palace and Saudi coalition base

The strikes also hit a Saudi-led coalition command center and occurred while Prime Minister Shaya al-Zindani was present at the palace.