Pakistan

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Shehbaz Sharif and Netanyahu issue similar statements condemning Houthi attacks

Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan's support for Saudi Arabia's sovereignty while Netanyahu called for regional cooperation to confront terrorism.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Apex Committee orders coordinated actions to eliminate terrorism

The move follows a constitutional shift where the Governor now manages provincial functions while Parliament retains legislative authority.

Elon Musk donates $276 million to Republican groups since July

Musk's contributions include $158 million to the Senate Leadership Fund to help maintain a Republican majority and protect its Texas seat.

Federal Government pledges full support to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa against terrorism

The federal government will provide modern weapons and resources to strengthen the capacity of the KP Police and Counter Terrorism Department.

Punjab schools remain open despite fake closure notification for 12 October

While Punjab institutions stay active, specific districts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa face closures and exam delays due to security concerns.

SSDO launches child protection campaign across multiple Pakistani cities

The initiative seeks to engage 30,000 students and parents in Rawalpindi while expanding safeguarding efforts to five other major regions.