27 Oct 2026
Tax exemptions in Pakistan exceed Rs11 trillion in five years
According to the ministry, tax exemptions amounted to Rs1,482 billion in fiscal year 2020-21, rising to Rs2,239 billion in 2021-22.
27 Oct 2026
NCCIA appoints new JIT officer in Mir Raza death case after objections
Mir Hussain said he wanted new officers to be nominated to ensure the investigation was conducted by individuals with no prior involvement in the case.
27 Oct 2026
Pakistan issues high cyberattack alert for WhatsApp Web and desktop users
According to the advisory, cybercriminals are impersonating government officials and departments to distribute malware capable of compromising Windows systems.
26 Oct 2026
Saudi Arabia to raise minimum wage threshold to SR6,000 by 2028
Employees earning below the applicable threshold will not qualify to be counted as full workers for this purpose
26 Oct 2026
Lahore records world’s second-highest air pollution level amid persistent smog across Punjab
According to IQAir’s page for Lahore, the city’s AQI stood at 139 at 3 pm on October 26.
26 Oct 2026
Donald Trump praises Nicki Minaj's 'beautiful ass' at Michigan election rally
At a rally in Port Huron, Michigan, Trump continued to rave about Ohio Senator Jon Husted’s buttocks.
26 Oct 2026
Arshad Khan praises Asif Khaliq for UK café expansion
The British-Pakistani businessman is now planning to open two additional outlets, in collaboration with Arshad Khan.
26 Oct 2026
Iran ready to promote unity and security among Muslim nations, Pezeshkian says
Addressing Iran’s nuclear programme, Pezeshkian reiterated that Tehran was not seeking to acquire nuclear weapons.
26 Oct 2026
Wheat prices to return to normal in coming days, says minister
The price has been set at Rs4,500 per maund to protect farmers' interests
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