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Health ministry halts vaccination process for pilgrims, overseas job seekers as ‘flawed’ tender scrapped

BHS vaccination setup abolished after probe exposes severe flaws, financial irregularities in a previous contract; pilgrims asked to arrange mandatory vaccinations directly through their travel agents for now.

Published 29 Oct, 2026 07:48am

Diesel price nears Rs400 as govt adds over a rupee to petrol, HSD rates

Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs377.91 per litre, while HSD will cost Rs399.82 per litre.

Published 28 Oct, 2026 11:07pm

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Saudi coalition says intercepted Houthi missile fired toward Eastern Province

Former US president Barrack Obama says war on Iran has made the US "more vulnerable".

Updated 29 Oct, 2026 07:38am

Noreen Niazi moved from Lahore jail to hospital due to high blood pressure: lawyer

Advocate Rana Umer says family members were not informed of her deteriorating health; jail official refutes claims of medicines not being provided.

Published 28 Oct, 2026 11:54pm

Pakistan terms Afghan claims regarding Angoor Adda incident 'fabrication of lies'

Says Afghanistan's "cowardly forces initiated unprovoked fire and mortar shelling on unarmed civilians on [the] Pakistani side".

Published 28 Oct, 2026 09:07pm

Fazl accuses govt of 'misusing' Constitution when imposing emergency, governor's rule in KP

JUI-F chief calls for Charter of Democracy; takes exception to those "doubting" his patriotism; Tariq Fazal calls for choosing "one side".

Updated 28 Oct, 2026 11:21pm

Netanyahu set to remain caretaker prime minister after inconclusive Israeli election

Anti-Netanyahu parties, ranging from the centre-left to the hard right, have fallen short of pre-election polls that forecast a tight race.

Updated 29 Oct, 2026 12:42am

World Bank rates progress on KP hydropower, renewable energy project 'moderately unsatisfactory'

Lender says project under 2020 loan bears an overall "substantial risk", rates the overall implementation progress as “moderately satisfactory”.

Updated 28 Oct, 2026 09:00pm

At least 64 people killed in Spain as two high-speed trains collide

Sanchez clears his agenda for the day; opposition party cancels election campaign events; PM Shehbaz expresses condolences.

Updated 28 Oct, 2026 06:38pm

FCC expresses 'serious concern' over course adopted by SC bench over already-decided matter

Justice Aminuddin objects to order penned by Justice Munib Akhtar on income support levy; dismisses appeals and upholds 2021 order by bench comprising him and Justice Isa.

Updated 28 Oct, 2026 11:29pm

Pakistan Is Attracting More Transshipment Cargo — Can It Last?

Pakistan Cricket: Is Arafat Minhas the Future of the ODI Team?

COP31 in Antalya: Will the World Finally Address Air Pollution?

Can Pakistani Women Still Get Justice for Workplace Harassment?

Can AI Change How Pakistanis Invest?

Inside Pakistan’s Pizza Industry

El Niño & Pakistan’s Smog: What’s the Real Connection?

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Noreen Niazi moved from Lahore jail to hospital due to high blood pressure: lawyer

'Conscience does not permit': LHC's Justice Kayani resigns, cites 'executive's growing control' over judiciary

Lahore again ranks world’s most polluted major city as smog worsens

CM Maryam concerned at grant of bail to offender in girl’s torture case

Judge recuses himself from bail plea of suspect in Azeri woman's rape case

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Mashreq simplifies cross border banking for Pakistanis in the UAE

From opening an account to sending money home, Mashreq Pakistan Account offers a seamless digital experience. No branch visits or paperwork, just everyday banking back home made easy.

Nishat Group and LUXEED sign strategic MoU to bring Premium New Energy Vehicles to Pakistan

Pakistan’s diversified business group joins hands with LUXEED, with the backing of Chery Group, to build a premium new energy ecosystem for Pakistani customers

A deeper connection to Madinah: Knowledge economic city makes its Pakistan debut at the Saudi-Pakistan Real Estate Expo

KEC will present its full masterplan and Al Alyaa residential community, introducing a connected lifestyle destination in a city cherished by generations of Pakistani families.

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Noreen Niazi moved from Lahore jail to hospital due to high blood pressure: lawyer

'Conscience does not permit': LHC's Justice Kayani resigns, cites 'executive's growing control' over judiciary

Lahore again ranks world’s most polluted major city as smog worsens

CM Maryam concerned at grant of bail to offender in girl’s torture case

Judge recuses himself from bail plea of suspect in Azeri woman's rape case

Makkah pact allies move from defence to diplomacy

Pakistan’s army chief, Saudi defence minister, Turkish spymaster meet top Iranian officials; both sides agreeing to continue dialogue on regional peace and security.

Newspaper , Updated 27 Oct, 2026 07:51am

Makkah pact allies move from defence to diplomacy

Pezeshkian urges 'regional unity' in meeting with Makkah pact countries in Tehran

Iran's security chief notes "very positive atmosphere”; Tehran says countries agreed to continue talks after "first meeting".

World , Updated 27 Oct, 2026 12:17am

Pezeshkian urges 'regional unity' in meeting with Makkah pact countries in Tehran

Remembering former army chief Gen Abdul Waheed Kakar

Gen Kakar assumed command of the army on Jan 12, 1993, following the sudden death of his predecessor, Asif Nawaz Janjua.

Pakistan , Published 26 Oct, 2026 07:29pm

Remembering former army chief Gen Abdul Waheed Kakar

Microsoft offers voluntary exit packages to 60,000 staff

Around 27pc of Microsoft's workforce is eligible for the new buyout offer; Netflix to reportedly cut around 1,000 jobs.

Tech , Updated 26 Oct, 2026 11:24pm

Microsoft offers voluntary exit packages to 60,000 staff

Regional trade deficit widens sharply

Gap with nine neighbours rises 26.6pc to $4.97bn in July-September.

Newspaper , Updated 27 Oct, 2026 07:36am

Pakistan for all

Inclusive politics produces a cohesive nation.

Newspaper , Published 27 Oct, 2026 07:28am

Former army chief Abdul Waheed Kakar passes away in Rawalpindi

CDF and all ranks of the Pakistan Army “express deep sorrow” over his demise, says ISPR; PM, president also express sorrow at the passing of the former army chief.

Pakistan , Updated 26 Oct, 2026 07:54pm

Former army chief Abdul Waheed Kakar passes away in Rawalpindi

Govt to end slab system punishing power consumers crossing 200-unit threshold

Awais Leghari says govt considering two options: raising the threshold to 250 units, or removing the six-month ban so the benefit could be availed for month with 200-unit usage.

Pakistan , Updated 28 Oct, 2026 12:27am

Govt to end slab system punishing power consumers crossing 200-unit threshold

Chromebook scheme

Technology can widen opportunity, but only when it is tied to good teaching, reliable connectivity and clear educational purpose.

Newspaper , Updated 27 Oct, 2026 05:09pm

Saim Ayub released from Pakistan tri-series squad to work on batting form, Sahibzada Farhan named replacement

The PCB said the decision was taken after Saim spoke to head coach Mike Hesson, with the team management and national selection committee agreeing to his request.

Sport , Published 26 Oct, 2026 11:38am

Saim Ayub released from Pakistan tri-series squad to work on batting form, Sahibzada Farhan named replacement

Privatisation framework

The proposed merger of the Privatisation Commission and the Public-Private Partnership Authority (P3A) into a single institution is a sensible move.

Newspaper , Updated 27 Oct, 2026 09:28am

Pakistan's last antique restorers give old treasures new life

The vintage items are now increasingly rare in the modern era in which they have been replaced by stainless steel and plastic kitchenware.

Pakistan , Published 27 Oct, 2026 11:59am

Pakistan's last antique restorers give old treasures new life

'Conscience does not permit': LHC's Justice Kayani resigns, cites 'executive's growing control' over judiciary

In his resignation letter, the judge says 26th and 27th Constitutional Amendments "compromised" high courts' independence; also cites health concerns.

Pakistan , Updated 28 Oct, 2026 07:13pm

Whither terrorism

We appear to be using the same old playbook put together in the post-Musharraf period.

Newspaper , Updated 27 Oct, 2026 10:59am

Regional security

Iran and the Makkah pact states should pledge not to let external actors use their soil to launch aggression against each other.

Newspaper , Updated 28 Oct, 2026 09:10am

In a pickle in Jamnagar

The US wants to dry up Moscow’s wartime oil revenues by pushing India toward alternative heavy crude markets.

Newspaper , Updated 27 Oct, 2026 09:54am

Netanyahu set to remain caretaker prime minister after inconclusive Israeli election

Anti-Netanyahu parties, ranging from the centre-left to the hard right, have fallen short of pre-election polls that forecast a tight race.

World , Updated 29 Oct, 2026 12:42am

Pakistan reaffirms solidarity with Kashmiris on Black Day, calls for end to rights violations

PM Shehbaz, President Zardari and DPM Dar voice concern over rights violations in IIOJK and stress that lasting regional peace hinges on a settlement reflecting the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.

Pakistan , Updated 27 Oct, 2026 02:49pm

Pakistan reaffirms solidarity with Kashmiris on Black Day, calls for end to rights violations

Karachi suspect accused of luring women for jobs, stealing their phones beaten with slippers during court appearance

Court grants police one-day physical remand of suspect.

Pakistan , Updated 27 Oct, 2026 08:48pm

Karachi suspect accused of luring women for jobs, stealing their phones beaten with slippers during court appearance

Madushanka’s five-for powers Sri Lanka into tri-series final after Pakistan drubbing

England’s remaining league fixture against Sri Lanka on Thursday consequently became a dead rubber.

Sport , Updated 27 Oct, 2026 05:29pm

Madushanka’s five-for powers Sri Lanka into tri-series final after Pakistan drubbing

Senate blocks move to withdraw diplomatic passport privileges from state ministers, advisers

PPP stages walkout after exchange of hot words with PML-N senator over consumer protection bill; House removes loophole in plastic cover ban.

Pakistan , Updated 27 Oct, 2026 01:41am

Senate blocks move to withdraw diplomatic passport privileges from state ministers, advisers

Govt cuts petrol price by Rs3.19 per litre, ups high-speed diesel rate by Rs2.25

Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs376.06 per litre, while HSD will cost Rs398.07 per litre.

Business , Published 27 Oct, 2026 11:26pm

Govt cuts petrol price by Rs3.19 per litre, ups high-speed diesel rate by Rs2.25

Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani posted to Pindi bench after reshuffle at Lahore High Court

New duty roster assigns Justice Kayani only to a single bench at the Rawalpindi registry, despite his previous position as the IHC’s senior puisne judge and his pending challenge to the inter-high court transfers.

Pakistan , Updated 27 Oct, 2026 08:08am