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Babusar Top road reopens to all traffic after three-day closure

The reopening follows the recovery of three oil tankers that were stranded at the pass for three days during the closure.

Saudi Fund for Development funds livestock ponds and water tanks in Balochistan

The Livelihood Restoration Project aims to improve rural infrastructure and economic stability through water management and equipment distribution.

Federal ministers slam Maulana Fazlur Rehman over K-P emergency opposition

Rehman linked the move to an alleged attempt to seize mineral resources, while the government called it an administrative measure to combat terrorism.

Maulana Fazlur Rehman labels government powerless over terrorism and demands parliamentary session

The JUI-F leader calls for a consensus-based national narrative to replace unilateral measures and address the high cost of the ongoing conflict.

Capital Development Authority accelerates infrastructure projects in E-12, I-12 and C-14 sectors

The initiative aims to improve civic facilities and road networks while reclaiming billions of rupees worth of state land in Islamabad.

Pakistan short-term inflation holds at 11.38 per cent as prices edge down

While the Sensitive Price Indicator saw a marginal weekly decline, annual costs for essentials like onions and LPG remain significantly elevated.

Fazlur Rehman calls for joint parliamentary session on Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa security

The demand follows the federal government's imposition of emergency and governor's rule in the province to suspend the PTI-led administration.

Shehbaz Sharif calls for unhindered access to sports resources for young athletes

The Prime Minister plans a National Sports Conference to coordinate federal and provincial support following Pakistan's recent Asian Games performance.

Pakistan records over 4.3 million foreign tourist arrivals in two years

Afghanistan and the United Kingdom emerged as the primary sources of international visitors during the 2024-2025 period.

Shehbaz Sharif launches support package for flood-affected and extremely poor households

The initiative aligns with the United Nations' three-year campaign to promote peace and human rights through targeted economic opportunities.

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye agree to deploy collective military forces

The move follows a series of Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport and other facilities that killed dozens and injured hundreds of people.

Pakistan secures energy supplies through 2026 despite regional conflict shocks

While supplies are secure, ongoing attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure remain a concern for Pakistan's long-term economic outlook.

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.