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.
28 Oct 2026
Netherlands to cut 25,000 govt jobs through AI
Under the proposed plan, AI and other advanced technologies would play a key role in streamlining government operations, automating routine tasks and reducing operating costs.
28 Oct 2026
Kumar Sangakkara accuses Ryanair staff of discriminatory behaviour at Dublin airport
"First bad experience in Dublin"
28 Oct 2026
Imran Khan’s sister Noreen shifted to Lahore’s cardiac hospital after health deteriorates in jail
The PTI also expressed serious concern over Noreen’s reported health condition, describing her transfer to the hospital in an “extremely alarming condition”.
28 Oct 2026
Woman breaks silence after Gulistan-e-Jauhar video goes viral, alleges harassment and missing belongings
Woman denied the allegations of being under the influence of drugs.
28 Oct 2026
Sindh govt forms JIT to investigate Mir Raza case
Records related to mobile phones, Apple Watch, iCloud, social media accounts and Binance accounts will also be examined
28 Oct 2026
51,000 metric tonnes of imported wheat arrive at Karachi port
Another shipment of wheat is expected to arrive on Nov 3
28 Oct 2026
Afghan national sentenced to death, fined Rs100,000 in Peshawar blasphemy case
The court's order stated that the convict was to be hanged until pronounced dead.
28 Oct 2026
Punjab govt bans outdoor drone flights across province for a month
Intelligence and law enforcement agencies have been exempted from the ban