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China leads Pakistan's Rs8.099 trillion foreign-funded development portfolio

While China provides the largest share of funding, the government has allocated Rs345.625 billion for these projects in the 2026-27 fiscal year.

Baltistan Finance Minister Muhammad Ali Akhtar visits Freedom Gate Prosperity head office

The visit aims to align public-sector priorities with community needs to foster entrepreneurship and address climate-related challenges in the region.

OpenAI releases Decisions API to all customers for faster AI processing

The new tool reduces response times from up to 3 seconds to 100–180 milliseconds, allowing for faster actions in applications like language learning.

Punjab boards schedule Intermediate 2nd Annual Examinations starting 3 November

BISE Multan has released a detailed timetable for theory and practical papers to guide students through the upcoming examination cycle.

Lahore High Court orders protection for honeybees and wild pollinators

The ruling prohibits tree cutting and pesticide misuse in South Punjab to safeguard biodiversity and the right to a healthy environment.

Lahore authorities mandate rooftop safety measures for 2027 Basant festival

Authorities will seal buildings that fail safety checks and violators face up to five years in prison and a 2 million rupee fine.

Brent crude rises to highest level since May amid Iran tensions

The price jump follows reports of potential US military strikes on Iran and intensified Houthi attacks on Saudi facilities.

Lahore police arrest man for assaulting girl on Mozang Link Road

The arrest follows a public harassment incident where a woman suffered facial injuries and property damage during a roadside altercation.

Pakistan's listed oil refineries report over 1,000 percent profit growth

The surge in earnings follows a period of high refining margins and increased capacity utilisation across the domestic energy sector.

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announces auction of Islamabad plots for high-rise projects

Projects must be completed within two years and buildings must reach a minimum height of 600 feet under a one-window approval process.

Canada and Turkiye upgrade relations to strategic partnership in Ankara

The deal includes cooperation on energy and defence, with a goal to raise trade volume from $3 billion to $10 billion.

OpenAI enables ChatGPT subscribers to use allowances in third-party apps

The move allows users to share their subscription limits across 16 partner platforms while giving developers easier access to a wider customer base.

Moderna and Merck cancer vaccine cuts melanoma death risk by 42 percent

The companies are preparing to file for US approval and expect the vaccine to launch in 2027.

Punjab private medical colleges open MBBS applications on 23 October

Students from all provinces and overseas can compete for 4,500 seats, with merit based on matriculation, FSc, and MDCAT scores.

Election Commission appoints officials for Islamabad local government polls

The appointments establish the administrative framework for the local government elections scheduled to take place on 20 December.

Pakistan corporate transparency scores drop as new assessment covers 104 companies

The current average score of 66.73% is a decline from the 72.3% average recorded for 69 companies in the previous report.

Barcelona and Real Madrid to face off in Sunday Clasico

Barcelona holds a six-point lead in the league despite a recent Champions League defeat, while Real Madrid faces a key suspension for their star winger.

Manchester United face Bournemouth amid seven-game winless Premier League streak

The Red Devils seek to break their slump as Manchester City looks to maintain a perfect start against Aston Villa.

Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb meets military leaders to discuss Pakistan's climate resilience

The leaders discussed using long-range forecasting to provide 12-month outlooks and mobilizing domestic and international resources for resilience.

Israeli security forces kill two gunmen in West Bank shooting

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cancelled campaign events as the military prepared for a potential full closure of the West Bank.

Elon Musk becomes largest individual contributor to US federal election cycle

Marc Marquez leads first practice at Australian MotoGP

The rider secured the top spot at Phillip Island as the event prepares to relocate to an Adelaide street circuit next year.

BYD Shark 6 DMO earns five-star Euro NCAP safety rating

The pick-up achieved an 82% adult occupant rating and an 86% child occupant rating while earning 87% for safety assist.

Donald Trump demands Ilhan Omar resign over alleged use of fake name

The former president's demands follow a federal investigation into the congresswoman's immigration and citizenship records.