News Desk

Pakistan condemns Houthi strikes on Saudi infrastructure and Israeli West Bank expansion

Pakistan also called for an end to settler violence and the E1 project which threatens Palestinian territorial contiguity in the occupied West Bank.

Ramiz Alakbarov warns UN Security Council of fragile Gaza situation

The diplomat highlighted a humanitarian crisis and rising tensions in the West Bank as one year passes since the Gaza ceasefire.

Islamabad closes Rawal Dam Chowk to Kashmir Chowk road from 15 October

Commuters are advised to allow extra travel time as the Islamabad Traffic Police implement a comprehensive diversion plan to manage congestion.

FBR extends income tax return filing deadline to 31 October 2026

The move follows pleas from trade bodies citing technical glitches and complex new disclosure requirements on the IRIS portal.

Egypt and Qatar urge halt to hostilities against Saudi Arabia

The diplomatic call follows a surge in Houthi attacks on Saudi infrastructure that have killed 20 people and caused hundreds of injuries.

Reese Witherspoon and Mediawan Partners buy back Hello Sunshine from Candle Media

The production company, which Witherspoon founded in 2016, reached a valuation of nearly 1 billion dollars during its time with Candle Media.

Israeli airstrike in Gaza City kills one woman and injures two

The strike occurred as the Israeli military conducted a large-scale demolition operation east of Gaza City.

Joni Mitchell becomes United States citizen after decades as Canadian national

The folk icon's naturalisation follows a career spent in the US, where she was previously excluded from songwriter lists due to her citizenship.

Muhammad Aurangzeb reaffirms national ownership of IMF-backed economic reforms in Thailand

The Finance Minister aims to convert macroeconomic stability into public welfare by prioritising revenue mobilisation and debt management.

National Assembly seeks approval for Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa emergency proclamation

The move follows the suspension of the PTI-led provincial administration due to a deterioration in law and order and counter-terrorism failures.

Islamabad court begins recording witness statements in barricade removal case

Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha boycotted the proceedings after jail authorities reported no special vehicle was available to bring them to court.

Balochistan holds only 3.5 percent of senior federal officer roles

The province's current share falls below the 6 percent quota set by Imran Khan in 2020, leading a Senate committee to call for stricter enforcement.

Israeli forces order 47 Palestinian families to vacate West Bank village

The eviction follows a month-long blockade and the destruction of essential water infrastructure in the northern occupied West Bank.

Dar urges global cooperation to mitigate Pakistan's climate disaster risks

The senator highlighted that despite contributing less than 1 percent of global emissions, Pakistan faces severe floods and glacial melt.

Pakistan Post orders monitoring of kites and prohibited strings ahead of Basant 2027

The ban targets the distribution of metallic wires and dangerous materials to prevent loss of life during the upcoming kite-flying festival.

Artificial intelligence integrates into global banking and investment platforms

Peshawar Commissioner orders accelerated construction of Ring Road flyovers and underpasses

The infrastructure upgrades aim to create a fully signal-free corridor to ease traffic congestion for commuters in the region.

Joseph Kabila leads new rebel coalition to challenge Democratic Republic of Congo leadership

Kabila, who was sentenced to death for treason a year ago, claims the government is undermining the constitution and mismanaging the economy.

Al-Areesh vessel berths at Engro LNG terminal to resume regasification

The arrival of the first October cargo follows a period of zero regasification at major terminals and ongoing pipeline disruptions.

National Bank of Pakistan updates foreign exchange rates for 15 October settlement

The Treasury Management Division released new buying and selling prices for major global currencies including the US dollar, Euro, and British pound.

Islamabad court orders prison access for lawyers of Imaan Mazari and Hadi Chattha

The ruling follows claims that the defendants were held in jail for eight months without adequate legal representation or fair trial conditions.

Mustafa Kamal pledges nursing sector reforms to improve salaries and training

The initiative aims to transform Islamabad's healthcare infrastructure into a national model while addressing corruption in nursing licensing.

Chinese seniors seek paid companionship to combat urban loneliness

A growing commercial sector provides meals and hiking trips as social structures in Chinese cities leave many elderly residents isolated.

Russian missile strike kills one and injures 13 in Kyiv apartment block

The attack targets energy infrastructure despite claims of a ceasefire agreement and leaves four people in serious condition.