26 Oct 2026
Pakistan warns of cyberattack risks to government, financial and critical digital systems
The advisory also calls for precautionary measures for mobile applications, computer software and other systems that maintain separate certificate stores.
26 Oct 2026
FO rejects Afghan Taliban allegations over civilian casualties in strikes
No responsible state can remain passive when its civilians and security forces are repeatedly targeted, says FO
26 Oct 2026
Less than half of Karachi Pre-Medical candidates pass all six papers in first-year exams
Under the new system, candidates scoring less than 40% marks in any paper will be placed in the 'Ungraded' category and will not be considered to have passed that subject
26 Oct 2026
Ishaq Dar tops list with 19 gifts in latest Toshakhana record
According to a statement issued by the Cabinet Division, all gifts have been deposited with the division, while the process of assessing their value is currently underway.
26 Oct 2026
India arrests four Pakistani fishermen in Sir Creek, seizes boat
Indian authorities claim the fishermen were arrested for allegedly entering Indian territorial waters
26 Oct 2026
SBP raises policy rate by 50bps to 12% amid inflation risk
Central bank governor announces decision after MPC meeting
26 Oct 2026
Rare olive ridley sea turtle found dead on Karachi’s Clifton Beach
The chairman of the Fishermen Sajag Forum warned that plastic bags and other waste dumped into the sea pose a serious threat to the survival of marine life.
26 Oct 2026
Punjab govt extends preventive detention of Imran’s sisters by 30 days
The LHC disposed of a petition seeking their release
26 Oct 2026
Danyal Zafar takes break to focus on health after overworking
Actor announces post in Instagram
26 Oct 2026
JI threatens mid-November Islamabad march over petroleum levy
Addressing a press conference, the JI chief said the party would continue its nationwide protest campaign until the government accepted its demand for the complete withdrawal of the levy.
26 Oct 2026
Saim Ayub released from Pakistan squad for remainder of tri-series
Right-handed opener Sahibzada Farhan has been named as Saim’s replacement
26 Oct 2026
Pakistan wants to build its own smartphone industry, so why do consumers prefer used imports?
Pakistan has demonstrated that local mobile phone assembly is possible at scale. The next milestone is to build an industry that can compete not only on production volumes, but also on brands, value, quality and consumer trust.
26 Oct 2026
Former COAS Abdul Waheed Kakar passes away in Rawalpindi
Army expresses sorrow over former chief General Abdul Waheed Kakar’s death
26 Oct 2026
Poor waste management worsens Karachi’s air pollution and urban flooding
According to the Pakistan Air Quality Initiative’s (PAQI) 2025 report, cleaner air could increase the average Karachi resident’s life expectancy by an estimated 2.7 years.
26 Oct 2026
LPG prices remain high at Rs600–650 per kg in several cities
In Lahore, LPG shops remained closed for a second consecutive day due to a strike by shopkeepers.