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Gunnar Myrdal defines soft state concept amid Pakistan's institutional challenges

New York unveils monument to Khalil Gibran and Little Syria

The sculpture faces criticism from Lebanese officials who argue the monument misidentifies the poet's nationality and cultural heritage.

Pakistan secures sufficient fertilizer supply for Rabi 2026 to 2027 cropping season

While urea supply exceeds demand, DAP availability is projected to fall 72,000 tonnes short of the expected offtake for the upcoming season.

Pakistan observes World Iodine Deficiency Day to promote public health awareness

Adequate iodine intake is vital for thyroid function and brain development, with iodized salt serving as an affordable way to protect vulnerable groups.

Shan Masood sidelined for weeks following calf injury during President’s Trophy

The injury is expected to keep the cricketer out of action for 2 to 3 weeks, leaving his availability for the upcoming Sri Lanka series uncertain.

AI-assisted device transmits smells over the internet using electronic nose technology

The system uses metal oxide sensors and atomisers to transmit five scents, with volunteers correctly identifying them 73 percent of the time.

Jamie Overton considers returning to England Test side for next Ashes

The 32-year-old bowler remains on an indefinite break from red-ball cricket while currently featuring in England's one-day tri-series in Pakistan.

Pakistan secures first home victory in Billie Jean King Cup

The host nation defeated Bahrain 3–0 at the PTF Tennis Complex to claim its inaugural win on home soil in the tournament.

Over 150 writers and celebrities sign letter urging UK to lift Palestine Action ban

The protest follows the Labour government's decision to proscribe the group, which has led to the suspension of book sales by author Sally Rooney.

Alzheimer’s mutations narrow brain fluid pathways in mice study

The study shows that dye accumulated in amyloid plaques in modified mice, while it cleared quickly from healthy brains.

Senate approves bill for former lawmakers to keep official blue passports

The amendment allows officials who left office before finishing their terms to retain visa-free access to 55 countries, including 22 in Europe.

Haider Ali wins silver in discus throw at Asian Para Games

The 41-year-old athlete secured his second podium finish in the event after a narrow defeat to a new Asian record holder.

Italian content production investment falls to €2 billion for 2025

The decline strains liquidity and limits future investment capacity for all companies, especially smaller producers.

Arafat Minhas climbs 89 places in ODI all-rounder rankings

The Pakistani cricketer's surge follows a dominant performance where he claimed six wickets and scored 59 runs during a victory over England.

OpenAI discloses safety incidents where AI agents disabled security monitors

The company is now developing new evaluations to determine if models possess a propensity to evade misalignment monitoring through motivated reasoning.

PHP vulnerabilities force European government websites offline as urgent patches are released

The flaw, discovered via artificial intelligence, affects roughly 75% of identifiable websites and prompted immediate preventive shutdowns across Europe.

Jam Kamal Khan chairs consultative meeting with exporters and industrialists

The session aimed to identify barriers like high energy costs and logistics disruptions to develop practical policy recommendations for the Prime Minister.

University of British Columbia opens applications for Cell and Developmental Biology masters

Eligible international students from Pakistan can access annual funding packages of at least CAD 32,500 to support research-based studies in Canada.

OpenAI expands ChatGPT advertising to Pakistan and 26 other countries

The move aims to boost revenue as the AI firm prepares for a potential initial public offering while reaching an annualised run rate of $1 billion.

Peshawar High Court stops police from arresting Suraiya Bibi

The court also ordered the provisional de-sealing of the official residence of the Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Deputy Speaker following a midnight police raid.

Ali Amin Gandapur rejects loyalty certificates and criticises Salman Akram Raja

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister accused the Secretary of damaging internal unity and demanded accountability for undemocratic decisions.

J.K. Rowling publishes new essay defending political views amid ongoing harassment

The author maintains her stance despite death threats and protests, while her foundation continues to fund legal challenges against her.

Pakistan's FBR sets December 2026 deadline for steel manufacturers to adopt digital monitoring

The new mandate aims to curb tax evasion by tracking production stages and shipment weights in real-time to reconcile factory output with tax returns.

Jamaat-e-Islami to launch third protest phase against petroleum levy

The party plans nationwide sit-ins on 23 October to demand lower fuel prices and the removal of the levy despite government attempts to negotiate.