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Pakistan introduces Toshakhana rules to restrict public officials retaining gifts
The new regulations mandate that auction proceeds fund primary education for girls in underdeveloped regions while requiring monthly online transparency.
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Andy Burnham becomes British Prime Minister following Labour Party leadership win
The new Prime Minister supports Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's plan to extend the period for migrants to earn indefinite leave to remain to 15 years.
Business
United States remains Pakistan's top export destination for current fiscal quarter
China ranked as the second largest export destination for Pakistan, while the United Kingdom took the third spot during the same period.
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Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chatha appeal to Supreme Court against anti-terrorism trial
The trial has reached the cross-examination stage after the court recorded statements from seven prosecution witnesses.
Pakistan
Honda Pakistan offers free interior upgrades for Civic RS Turbo buyers
The promotion provides a premium tan-coloured upholstery package at no extra cost to customers purchasing the brand's top-spec sedan variant.
Pakistan
Rawalpindi ATC defers verdict against Aleema Khan for fifth time
The court has rescheduled the ruling to 26 November following a protest at D-Chowk that saw several activists detained.
World
RSF drone strikes cause mass power outages across eastern Sudan
The UN warns that these strikes on the power grid threaten the health of millions of people across the country.
Business
CDC and EClear Services expand collaboration to digitise Pakistan capital market
The partnership introduces advanced investor verification and automated payment systems to enhance efficiency for brokers and investors.
Business
Pakistan petroleum group imports fall 6.50 percent in first quarter
While overall petroleum imports dipped, the country saw a sharp 41.56 percent drop in Liquified Natural Gas spending compared to the previous year.
Business
Systems Limited profit rises 14 percent for first nine months of 2026
The technology firm saw a 33 percent jump in net sales as regional growth in North America and the Middle East bolstered its bottom line.
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Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey officials to meet in Tehran
The meeting aims to implement the idea of endogenous security in West Asia.
World
Nicki Minaj joins Donald Trump at Michigan rally ahead of midterm elections
The rapper's appearance comes as the Republican and Democratic candidates face a tight race in the state.
World
Australian Supreme Court upholds ban on prisoners consuming Vegemite
Authorities say the paste can be used to brew alcohol or hide contraband, and the ban also exists in three other Australian states.
World
France deploys 70,000 police officers to contain nationwide protests
Authorities closed major Paris landmarks and metro stations as police used tear gas and water cannons to manage clashes and 135 arrests.
Pakistan
Punjab government extends detention of three sisters by 30 days
The extension follows a petition filed by Shahrez Khan challenging the detention orders which the petitioner claims had already expired.
Business
KSE-100 Index drops over 800 points as investors await policy rate decision
The benchmark index entered its 11th consecutive week of decline amid global market volatility and a scheduled State Bank of Pakistan interest rate review.
Pakistan
Pakistan military leaders and Prime Minister honour Naik Saif Ali Janjua
The tributes mark the 78th anniversary of the soldier who defended the Pir Kaleva Ridge and received Pakistan's highest military award.
World
John Oliver warns of rising far-right extremism in US Republican Party
Oliver highlighted how 37% of current GOP members believe the Holocaust was exaggerated or did not happen as historians described.
Pakistan
Pakistan government proposes merging privatisation and public-private partnership bodies
The new commission will have a private-sector majority board and oversee four non-lapsable funds to manage state assets and infrastructure projects.
Business
Beco Steel Limited records highest ever net sales and profit in 2026
The integrated steel producer achieved record-breaking financial performance following a strategic shift from textiles to steel manufacturing in 2020.
Business
Retail food prices show mixed trends across essential commodities
While tomato prices have halved, consumers face higher costs for live chicken and various meat cuts in the open market.
Pakistan
Milli Yakjehti Council Pakistan backs Saudi defence pact and calls for regional expansion
The group also urged the government to abolish the petroleum levy and end the financial burden of independent power producers.
Pakistan
Food insecurity reaches 24.35 percent of Pakistani households
Rising costs and high inflation are pushing nearly half of the poorest citizens into severe food instability as transport and wholesale prices surge.
Pakistan
Shehbaz Sharif forms ministerial committee to reform power sector subsidies
The move aims to align Pakistan's energy spending with IMF and World Bank requirements while shifting support to the Benazir Income Support Programme.