29 Oct 2026
Pakistan, China sign deal to fast-track agricultural trade at Khunjerab border
The Khunjerab Pass links Gilgit-Baltistan with China’s Xinjiang region and stands about 15,500 feet above sea level
29 Oct 2026
Pakistan faces shortage of seasonal influenza vaccines
The severe shortage has reportedly led to attempts to sell suspected counterfeit flu vaccines.
29 Oct 2026
Two sisters shot dead by brother over TikTok use in Karachi
Rehan had a criminal record and had been arrested several times
29 Oct 2026
Khawaja Asif hits back at Fazl over Tehran huddle remarks
He said the discussions in Tehran did not concern Pakistan’s defence and were outside the defence ministry’s mandate
29 Oct 2026
Cyclone Arnab kills six in India, leaves thousands without power
The cyclone made landfall in Andhra Pradesh early Wednesday after being classified as a very severe cyclonic storm by the India Meteorological Department.
29 Oct 2026
Lahore becomes world’s most polluted major city with AQI at 419
Karachi stood eighth, with an index of 165
29 Oct 2026
Imaan Mazari, Hadi Chattha sentenced to 10 years in prison each
ATC Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra announces the verdict at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi
29 Oct 2026
45 NUST researchers named among world’s top 2% of scientists
NUST said the recognition reflected the researchers’ contributions to scientific knowledge
29 Oct 2026
Punjab announces Rs17bn farm loans, launches plan for Apna Kisan Bank
Announced at a meeting with farmers on Wednesday, the proposed financing scheme offers loans of up to Rs10 million at zero markup, up to Rs30 million at 2% interest and up to Rs50 million at 5% interest.
29 Oct 2026
Karachi sees flu surge as H1N1 circulates; doctors urge vaccination
Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) has recorded around 400 influenza cases this year, while Civil Hospital Karachi is receiving 70 to 80 patients with flu-like symptoms daily, according to hospital officials cited in media reports.
29 Oct 2026
Recording without raising phone: How smart glasses are changing privacy debate
Smart glasses, such as Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses, look like regular eyewear but allow users to take photos, record videos and audio, and interact with artificial intelligence without using a smartphone.
29 Oct 2026
Austria to investigate use of smart glasses in parliamentary inquiry over privacy concerns
Alexander Pröll unveiled a three-stage framework to regulate smart glasses, which may include built-in cameras, microphones and artificial intelligence features.
29 Oct 2026
Eight killed, five injured as ambulance catches fire in Tharparkar
According to the Tharparkar deputy commissioner, eight people died after suffering burn injuries, while five others were injured in the incident.
29 Oct 2026
Afghan intelligence accused of running disinformation campaign against Pakistan
The detainees were allegedly forced to claim that they had received combat training at secret locations inside Pakistan to carry out attacks against the Taliban administration.
29 Oct 2026
Government schools to introduce free lunch programme for students
Shehbaz directed the relevant authorities to utilise all available resources to resolve infrastructure problems on an urgent basis, emphasising that providing students with a safe and suitable learning environment was the government’s responsibility.