Nepal's grim DNA puzzle to identify flood dead

Nepal's grim DNA puzzle to identify flood dead

With thousands of DNA profiles to process, fragmented remains and limited technical capacity and manpower, experts warn matching bodies to families could take weeks.
Published 02 Oct, 2026 10:12am
Two suspects arrested in probe into fake job fair’

Two suspects arrested in probe into fake job fair’

The affected women told the police that Sahil Salman had asked them to deposit their mobile phones at a guarded counter outside the interview room in order to avoid disturbance during the process.
Updated 02 Oct, 2026 08:52am
Rogue OpenAI agents ‘covered up their tracks’

Rogue OpenAI agents ‘covered up their tracks’

Cybersecurity firm Asymmetric Security has analysed the activity of the agents which targeted Australian government websites and other public bodies between March and September.
Updated 02 Oct, 2026 07:49am
Senior UN figure sacked for criticising Israel

Senior UN figure sacked for criticising Israel

Food and Agriculture Organis­ation director Ben Davis says he had been informed in July that his contract would not be renewed after 26 years because he had allegedly breached impartiality rules.
Updated 02 Oct, 2026 08:01am
Oil jumps 4pc after China suspends fuel exports

Oil jumps 4pc after China suspends fuel exports

WSJ report says US is sending a third aircraft carrier and up to 10,000 more troops to the Middle East as President Donald Trump weighs resuming strikes on Iran after the US midterm elections.
Updated 02 Oct, 2026 07:40am
Aurangzeb sees growing foreign investor interest

Aurangzeb sees growing foreign investor interest

Finance minister stresses that foreign investment takes time to materialise and requires policy continuity, effective facilitation and a conducive investment ecosystem.
Updated 02 Oct, 2026 07:36am
Subdued exports spark blame game

Subdued exports spark blame game

“Policy formulation and its operations are in the hands of the federal government — not the exporters,” former president of Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry says.
Updated 02 Oct, 2026 07:32am
Balochistan water resources bill reviewed

Balochistan water resources bill reviewed

Balochistan Water Resources Management Bill 2026 seeks to establish a legal framework for integrated, efficient and sustainable management of water.
Published 02 Oct, 2026 06:58am
FCC frames rules on fundamental rights

FCC frames rules on fundamental rights

Habeas corpus petitions meeting prescribed requirements will be fixed for hearing as early as possible, within seven days of their filing.
Published 02 Oct, 2026 06:58am
LHC CJ questions how NCCIA came into existence

LHC CJ questions how NCCIA came into existence

CJ was hearing a contempt of court petition filed by a citizen, over alleged non-compliance with a 2024 court’s directive to decide his application within 30 days.
Published 02 Oct, 2026 06:58am