Pakistan

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.

Pakistan government moves to simplify business procedures and cut regulations

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.

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.

Punjab School Education Department announces eight IT job vacancies in Lahore

The department is hiring software engineers and database administrators under PPS-8, PPS-9, and PPS-10 pay scales with applications open until 2026.

Pakistan condemns Houthi ballistic missile strikes on Saudi holy sites

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs called the strikes a violation of sovereignty and a disregard for the safety of civilians.

Pakistan's HEC offers fully funded PhD scholarships in United States

The initiative aims to build national human capital by providing advanced research training at top-tier American institutions.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey officials to meet in Tehran

The meeting aims to implement the idea of endogenous security in West Asia.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Amir Muqam marks end of PTI rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The PML-N leader claimed the province has moved past a decade of corruption and is now focused on public welfare and development.

Pakistan pursues diplomatic efforts to de-escalate Iran and United States tensions

Officials say regional peace and open trade routes with neighbors like Iran are vital to overcome economic challenges and expand export markets.

Paris closes museums and galleries following nationwide demonstrations and street violence

The closures include the Louvre, the Paris Opera, and the Picasso museum, while the Art Basel Paris fair cancelled its weekend programme.

Punjab Horticulture Authority creates first dedicated orchards for relocated trees

New regulations mandate that developers plant up to 50 saplings for every tree lost or killed during construction projects.