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Netanyahu pressures military for Iran strikes as opposition gains ground in Israel

The Israeli Prime Minister faces a potential loss of parliamentary seats while attempting to secure a renewed military offensive against Tehran.

China and Afghanistan resume direct freight train services via new rail link

The 20-day journey from Shandong Province to Hairatan port will travel through Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan before entering Afghanistan via Termez.

China's STAR50 AI index loses $480 billion in market value

The sharp decline in tech valuations follows a period of extreme overvaluation, raising concerns about the sustainability of China's capital markets.

China's Communist Party begins four-day plenary session in Beijing

The closed-door meeting aims to tighten discipline and press officials to implement orders while addressing corruption and governing capacity.

Lahore ranks second among world's most polluted major cities

The city recorded an Air Quality Index of 199 as fine particulate matter levels remain high across the Punjab province.

Kundi meets federal minister to discuss heritage and cultural preservation

The talks focused on protecting archaeological sites and promoting regional cultural links to boost international tourism and provincial identity.

Pakistan pays $16 billion in foreign loan interest over four years

The country's total external debt stands at around $107 billion, with 80 percent of that debt coming from multilateral and bilateral lenders.

Pakistan and France host dialogue on Arctic and Himalayan glacier risks

The dialogue addressed how glacier loss impacts Pakistan’s water, food, and energy security while calling for international climate financing.

FBR orders textile units to install video surveillance by November 2026

The new mandate requires real-time data transmission to the tax authority to monitor the processing of loose and non-bale fibers.

Pakistan prepares policy to shield low-income homes from rising LPG costs

The government aims to secure alternative supplies from Oman and Saudi Arabia as Qatar suspends 900 million cubic feet of daily gas.

Journalists and civil society form alliance to protect freedom of expression

Speakers highlighted that censorship, legal harassment, and economic insecurity are undermining independent journalism across the country.

Brent crude futures drop $2 as regional tensions impact oil markets

The price drop follows a week where Brent crude finished up 6% and WTI ended 2.3% higher.

Antarctic water channel named after BBC News journalist Jonathan Amos

Pakistan sets new customs values for three types of imported firearms

The reassessment follows stakeholder requests and replaces previous valuations to ensure accurate taxation on arms from all origins.

Pakistan government moves to simplify business procedures and cut regulations

KSE-100 Index rises 0.41 percent to close at 163,038.47 points

The index climbed 663.59 points as 196 companies posted gains, pushing total market capitalisation to Rs18.061 trillion.

Energas abandons Port Qasim LNG terminal project over policy and fiscal issues

The withdrawal follows the removal of a five-year tax holiday for new terminals and unresolved infrastructure agreements.

CDWP recommends Rs172.25 billion in infrastructure and education projects to ECNEC

The proposals include major irrigation works in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and a hill torrent management system to bolster regional infrastructure.

Karachi Metropolitan Corporation hosts breast cancer awareness seminar for Pink October

The city is planning to provide breast cancer screenings for all female City Council members and KMC employees in the near future.

Islamabad High Court orders removal of citizen from Passport Control List

The court warned that officials must comply with the order by 26 October or face contempt of court proceedings.

University of Karachi establishes Rs 50 million endowment fund

The fund aims to support underprivileged students and promote social sciences while a new business incubation centre is planned for the campus.

IESCO announces power suspension programme for Wednesday across several districts

The outages will facilitate infrastructure projects including flyover construction and road widening by the district administration.

Maryam Nawaz Sharif approves Last-Mile Water Supply Project for Punjab

The initiative aims to ensure every citizen has access to safe drinking water by expanding filtration infrastructure across the province.

Serielizados Pro industry day hosts 300 professionals in Barcelona