Government schools across Punjab will follow new winter operating hours starting October 16, 2026, under a notification issued by the Punjab School Education Department. The revised schedule will remain in effect until March 31, 2027. Chief Executive Officers of all districts have been directed to ensure that schools implement the new timings. Under the revised […]

Masked men vandalised vehicles belonging to former prime minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz president Nawaz Sharif in London, police said. According to police, the incident took place on Saturday evening, and CCTV footage has been obtained. The footage showed two men breaking the vehicles’ side-view mirrors. The suspects were wearing masks, making it difficult to […]

Parliamentary Secretary for Information & Broadcasting, Barrister Danyal Chaudhry told the National Assembly on Friday that Pakistan Television’s (PTV) business plan had been submitted to its board for approval after completion of the required formalities. Responding to a question during the question hour, he expressed hope that the plan would be approved within the next […]

The Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan (FCCP) has ruled that a Rs500 fine for a minor offence cannot permanently disqualify a candidate from police recruitment, particularly when the candidate has not concealed his criminal record. A two-member bench comprising Chief Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan and Justice Ali Baqar Najafi dismissed an appeal filed by the Khyber […]

The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has fined Fatima Jinnah Medical University (FJMU) Rs 20 million over the death of a student, Fariha Ibrahim, inside the university hostel. The PMDC Disciplinary Committee imposed the fine after reviewing the facts, stating that the university was obligated to implement adequate measures for the protection and welfare […]

The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Lahore Zone arrested two men for allegedly defrauding US citizens through an illegal call centre and recovered two laptops and three mobile phones on Friday. According to an NCCIA spokesperson, the action was taken after the agency detected suspicious activities at a call centre on Main Boulevard through […]

Six people were killed and eight others injured when a passenger van overturned at Baba Ji Kandao in Buner district on Friday, Rescue 1122 officials said. Rescue teams rushed to the scene after receiving information about the accident and launched relief operations. Five ambulances and 20 rescue personnel took part in the operation, shifting the […]

Minister of State Muhammad Awn Saqlain told the National Assembly on Friday that around 1.871 million Pakistanis had gone abroad for employment over the past three years. Responding to a question during the question hour, he said the government was expanding technical and vocational training to create more overseas job opportunities and increase remittances. He […]

The Sindh Government has decided to increase internship and employment opportunities for students, fresh graduates, and individuals at the early stages of their careers. Sindh Senior Minister and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport and Mass Transit Sharjeel Inam Memon has said that the Sindh Government is contacting more than 100 companies with the aim of […]

Millions of maunds of wheat stored in government warehouses in Karachi’s Landhi area have reportedly deteriorated and become unfit for human consumption, prompting flour millers to refuse to lift the grain released by the Sindh government. A substantial quantity of wheat purchased with public funds has reportedly rotted and turned black during storage at warehouses […]

A shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, killed three children and a teacher on Thursday afternoon. Authorities identified the 16-year-old suspect as John J. Griffin II, according to The Washington Post. Investigators believe he used a shotgun reportedly purchased by his mother. A civilian fatally shot the teenager before police could confront […]

The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has reportedly warned Sikh separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun of a renewed threat to his life. According to Geo News Urdu, FBI officials visited his residence in New York and alerted him to what they described as an immediate and credible danger. Pannun, a prominent critic of Indian […]

Pakistan has been selected to chair the Boards of Governors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group in 2027. The appointment marks the country’s return to the position after 74 years. Economic Affairs Minister Ahad Khan Cheema was announced as the incoming chair during the annual meetings in Bangkok on October 16. […]

Penguin Random House has halted the publication of a children’s book about Palestinian history and the Palestinian struggle shortly before its planned release. According to The Guardian, Palestinian American authors Alana Hadid and Jinan Matari withdrew the book after a prolonged disagreement with the publisher. The dispute centred on how the manuscript described Palestinian history […]

Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has announced a temporary gas shutdown in Karachi for repair work on its 24-inch Sher Shah mainline. The shutdown will begin at 10pm on Saturday and continue until 9am on Sunday. The company warned that an extension could cause low gas pressure in several neighbourhoods. Read More: Pakistan plans transformer-level […]

Britain’s army chief has warned that citizens may need to make sacrifices to strengthen national defence amid growing international security threats. General Sir Roly Walker delivered the warning during a visit to Catterick Garrison in North Yorkshire. He addressed around 700 soldiers and said the country might need them to fight a war. “Our nation […]

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has clarified that Pakistan has not awarded any mineral mine or mining contract to the United States. He said discussions about mineral development remain at an initial stage. Asif added that the US, China, Canada and Australia have expressed interest in Pakistan’s valuable mineral resources. Read More: Pakistan, China launch joint […]

The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) said security forces killed a high-profile terrorist commander during a joint operation in Lakki Marwat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on Friday. The department identified the suspect as Zahid Gul and accused him of masterminding the deadly attack on Kohat Police Lines. Read More: CTD kills 3 TTP militants in Lakki Marwat operation The […]

Norway’s Queen Mette-Marit has returned to public attention after undergoing major lung transplant surgery and taking a break from royal duties. On Friday, the Norwegian royal family shared her photograph and personal message on its official Instagram account. She reflected on weaving and its connection to history, patience and peace. Read More: Princess Ingrid Alexandra […]

Pakistan aims to increase its mineral exports from $3 billion to $8 billion through effective policies and investment in the mining sector. According to an Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDC) report, the country has discovered 92 minerals, with 52 currently extracted commercially. The report estimates Pakistan’s mineral reserves at $8 trillion. Read More: Value […]

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has claimed that a political party chief is deeply upset over not receiving a governorship or a share in governor’s rule. He made the remarks during an informal conversation with journalists in Lahore. Naqvi did not identify the politician. Read More: Mohsin Naqvi criticises politicians over governorship dispute Naqvi alleged […]

Pakistan’s large-scale manufacturing sector recorded annual growth of 0.7%, according to the latest data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The figures showed an improvement compared with the same period last year. However, large-scale industrial production fell 5% on a monthly basis, indicating mixed performance across the manufacturing sector. Read more: Govt paying […]

Streamer IShowSpeed is partnering with Barack and Michelle Obama to bring the documentary The Eyes of Ghana to US theatres for one night on October 28. The film will screen in 10 cities, including Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Washington, DC. The collaboration aims to bring the […]

BLACKPINK star Jennie has released a new solo song titled “Someone to Hold” for Netflix’s upcoming animated film Steps. The track debuted on October 15, ahead of the film’s release. Jennie also shared a preview of the song with fans. The song was written and produced by Justin Tranter, who created three other original tracks […]

Gold and silver prices increased in international and local markets on Friday, pushing precious metal rates higher across Pakistan. According to market data reported, the international gold price rose by $28 per ounce to reach $4,181. The increase also drove up gold prices in local bullion markets. Read more: Gold prices remain unchanged at Rs […]

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has claimed that a political party chief is deeply upset over not receiving a governorship or a role in the governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). Speaking informally to journalists in Lahore, Naqvi criticised politicians who, he alleged, had relied on the establishment for decades. He said such leaders should […]

Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has stressed export-led growth, higher IT exports and improved global competitiveness during meetings with international financial institutions and officials. He also highlighted debt sustainability as a key step towards achieving a double-B sovereign credit rating. According to the Finance Ministry, Aurangzeb met US Treasury Under Secretary for International Affairs Erin […]

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has urged the international community to condemn environmental destruction caused by wars across the Middle East. He described the damage as “environmental genocide” and called for joint international efforts to address its consequences. According to AFP, Pezeshkian made the remarks while addressing an international environmental summit in Armenia on Friday. United […]

Saudi-led coalition forces claim they foiled 20 attempts to attack Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport between October 1 and 11. Coalition spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Maliki shared the details during a press conference in Riyadh. He condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi airports, calling them a serious threat to passengers and visitors. Read more: Saudi-led forces […]

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has declared it illegal for the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) to retrieve MDCAT question papers from candidates after examinations. Justice Ahsan Raza Kazmi announced the verdict on Friday at the court’s Rawalpindi bench. The ruling came after the court accepted petitions filed by students challenging the practice. Read […]

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is continuing nationwide monitoring to improve the quality of telecom services. The regulator has reviewed network problems in Thatta, Dera Ghazi Khan, Mandi Bahauddin, Quetta, Faisalabad and Gilgit-Baltistan. The initiative aims to address service disruptions and improve connectivity for mobile users. The authority has also directed mobile operators to resolve […]

Travis Barker has revealed that he loved Kourtney Kardashian for years before they began dating. The Blink-182 drummer said their close friendship eventually developed into a romantic relationship. Although they shared feelings for each other, neither knew when they would take the next step. Their story later led to marriage and a family together. Speaking […]

Pakistan has condemned remarks by India’s defence minister threatening military aggression, warning that any attack would receive a forceful response. Foreign Office spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan issued the warning during his weekly press briefing on Friday. He said Pakistan’s commitment to peace should not be mistaken for weakness. He added that Islamabad remained prepared to […]

Pakistan has warned that continued attacks on Saudi Arabia pose a serious threat to regional peace and security, expressing deep concern over the situation. Foreign Office spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan made the remarks during his weekly press briefing. He said attacks targeting Saudi civilian areas and critical infrastructure were unacceptable. Pakistan also extended condolences to […]

More than 1.87 million highly educated Pakistanis have left the country over the past three years, according to documents presented in Parliament. The documents show that 45,830 highly educated Pakistanis went abroad in 2024, while 28,726 secured overseas employment in 2025. A further 15,850 highly educated Pakistanis travelled abroad in 2026 so far. Those leaving […]

The Klara and the Sun premiere brought Jenna Ortega, Florence Pugh and other stars to London on October 15, 2026. The event took place at BFI Southbank during the 70th BFI London Film Festival. The cast gathered to celebrate director Taika Waititi’s latest film. Amy Adams, Rita Ora and Natasha Lyonne also joined the red […]

The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s benchmark KSE-100 index gained 346.70 points on Friday, reaching 166,532.86 before trading paused for Friday prayers. The increase represented a 0.21% rise from the previous close. Selective buying supported the market’s modest advance during the session. The index opened near its previous closing level of 166,186.16. It moved between 165,956.51 and […]

Apple iPhone Duo pre-orders opened on October 16, 2026, giving customers their first chance to purchase the company’s foldable smartphone. The device is scheduled to begin shipping on October 23. Apple also plans to expand availability to 28 additional countries on October 30. Customers can check regional prices and trade-in offers before placing their orders. […]

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has announced higher financial assistance for police personnel killed or injured while performing their duties. Under the revised package, compensation for martyred constables to inspectors has increased from Rs11 million to Rs17 million. Families of martyred deputy superintendents of police and assistant superintendents of police will receive Rs25 million, […]

England’s cricket team arrived in Islamabad on Friday to compete in the upcoming ODI tri-series against Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The tournament will run from October 18 to 31, with matches scheduled in Rawalpindi and Lahore. The visiting players landed at Islamabad International Airport before travelling to their team hotel. Pakistan Cricket Board officials welcomed […]

Prime Minister’s Adviser Rana Sanaullah has said the government could reconsider the current arrangement if Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) fulfils its constitutional and legal responsibilities. Speaking about political tensions, Sanaullah said former prime minister Imran Khan never called the opposition leader during his time in office. He added that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif greets the opposition […]

Saif Ali Khan marked 14 years of marriage to Kareena Kapoor Khan with a playful tribute on social media. The Bollywood actor shared a series of photographs on October 16, celebrating their relationship and family life. His post began with a solo portrait and a teasing caption about something missing. Kareena appeared in the next […]

The FIFA Council convened at the Home of FIFA in Zurich, Switzerland, for its first meeting since the resounding success of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, with FIFA President Gianni Infantino calling for unity and reiterating that “football is for everyone, everywhere,” while also apologising for the mistakes made in relation to the withdrawn FIFA […]

Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhry has said the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government will regain control after authorities contain terrorism in the province. Speaking to the media in Islamabad, Chaudhry said the federal government aims to eliminate terrorism and establish lasting peace across KP. He added that authorities would clear 12 terrorism-affected districts of […]

The Peshawar High Court (PHC) will hear petitions challenging the imposition of emergency and governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 20. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Khan and Advocate Salman Khan have filed separate petitions against the decisions. The petitions name the federal government, president, prime minister, KP governor and other relevant authorities […]

Google has announced plans to make website links and news articles more visible in its AI-powered search results. The move comes as publishers report falling website traffic due to AI-generated summaries. The company aims to help users find relevant sources more easily. The changes will place contextual links higher in AI-generated answers and display them […]

Pakistan and 18 other Muslim countries have condemned Colombia’s decision to open an embassy in Jerusalem. They said the move violates United Nations resolutions and weakens efforts to achieve lasting peace through a two-state solution. The countries also called on Colombia to reverse its decision. Colombia inaugurated its embassy in Jerusalem on Wednesday, becoming the […]

Katy Perry has shared a heartfelt message praising Selena Gomez for her work supporting youth mental health. The singer expressed her support after attending Gomez’s fourth annual Rare Impact Fund Benefit in Los Angeles. Perry posted a series of photos from the event on Instagram, highlighting the meaningful evening. She also praised fellow female pop […]

Charlie Puth has offered fans a glimpse into his life as a father, sharing the challenges of caring for his newborn son. The American singer posted a series of family photos on Thursday, highlighting both the sweet and messy moments of parenthood. He also admitted that changing his baby’s dirty diapers remains a struggle. His […]

Netflix has appointed former Disney executive Peter Rice as its new content chief, marking a major leadership change. The streaming platform announced on Thursday that Rice will replace Bela Bajaria, who is leaving after nearly a decade with the company. He will officially begin his new role on October 26. Rice will oversee content strategy […]