21 Oct 2026
Sindh orders immediate action against schools operating in dilapidated buildings in Karachi
According to the directives, a comprehensive inspection of private school buildings will begin within 15 days to identify structures that are dangerous or partially damaged.
21 Oct 2026
Teenage boy kills father for refusing to buy him mobile phone in Thatta
He fled the scene after the murder
21 Oct 2026
Trump administration revokes over 300,000 US visas in immigration crackdown
State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said the administration had revoked visas at a faster pace than any previous administration. He cited a zero-tolerance policy toward foreign nationals who break the law, commit fraud or threaten US national security.
21 Oct 2026
Pakistan edge past Australia in ICC ODI rankings
Pakistan will aim to continue their winning run in the tri-series as they seek to consolidate their position in the ODI rankings
21 Oct 2026
National savings profit rates increased from October 21
Special Savings Certificates will pay profit at 12pc
21 Oct 2026
Full text of Pakistan-Saudi Arabia, Turkiye Makkah defence agreement
Agreement refers to the governments of Turkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia as the “parties” or “core parties
21 Oct 2026
Tarar says PTI ban may not be necessary if governor’s rule is imposed in K-P
Speaking on a television programme, Tarar said the decision to ban PTI had been taken in principle, but a final decision would be made after legal preparations were completed.
21 Oct 2026
One infant dies, another in critical condition after drinking contaminated milk in Lahore
According to police, two-year-old Faizan died during treatment after suffering from poisoning, while the three-year-old child remains in critical condition.
21 Oct 2026
Dow University orders salary recovery from 27 employees over fake degrees
The development came during a PAC meeting chaired by Nisar Khuhro, where audit paras concerning Dow University for 2024 and 2025 were reviewed.
21 Oct 2026
Mir Raza Ali case: Zia Lanjar signals JIT formation if no legal obstacles emerge
The home minister added that a joint investigation team (JIT) would be established on the commission’s recommendation, provided there were no legal impediments.
21 Oct 2026
Pakistan rejects IMF demand for higher EV sales tax under new auto policy
The government has turned down the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) proposal to raise the sales tax on electric vehicles (EVs) to 18 per cent.
20 Oct 2026
Woman’s body found stuffed in travel bag in Lahore drain
Police and rescue teams retrieved the body from the drain and initiated the necessary procedures.
20 Oct 2026
Pakistani national arrested over $126m US Postal Service fraud
More than five million stamps were sold online for about $2 each
20 Oct 2026
Fazal ur Rehman rejects governorship reports, says any demand would be for PM’s office
He also rejected the results of the 2024 general elections, calling for fresh, immediate and transparent polls across the country.
20 Oct 2026
Arafat Minhas' six-wicket haul powers Pakistan to 87-run win over England
Chasing a target of 303, England were dismissed for 215 in the 39th over.