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Friday, October 16, 2026

Pakistan and Oman Sign Six Agreements to Broaden Bilateral Partnership

Pakistan and Oman sign six agreements and memoranda of understanding in Islamabad, committing both countries to wider cooperation across several sectors. The documents were exchanged on Wednesday during the eighth session of

Friday, October 16, 2026

Pakistan Ranks Second-Worst in South Asia on the Global Hunger Index 2026

The Global Hunger Index 2026 has placed Pakistan second-worst in South Asia, behind only Afghanistan, underscoring the scale of the country’s food insecurity and malnutrition challenges. The findings, reported by Geo News

Pakistan Condemns Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia at UN Security Council

Pakistan condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia in the strongest terms, its envoy told a United Nations debate on Thursday, reaffirming Islamabad’s support for the kingdom’s security and its right to self-defence. The statement was delivered at a meeting of

Friday, October 16, 2026

Peshawar School Roof Collapse Kills 34 Children and a Teacher

The Peshawar school roof collapse on Thursday killed at least 34 schoolchildren and a female teacher, making it one of the deadliest school accidents in Pakistan in recent years. The roof of the privately run Al-Khair Education Center gave way

Friday, October 16, 2026

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NPCI to Implement MDR Charges on UPI Payments After Diwali

NPCI announces that MDR charges on UPI payments will be implemented post-Diwali, impacting users and merchants across India.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Emergency Rule Suspends PTI Government Amid Deepening Political Crisis

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa emergency rule: Emergency rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa raises questions about Imran Khan's political future amid unrest and protests.

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Pakistan and Oman Sign Six Agreements to Broaden Bilateral Partnership

Friday, October 16, 2026

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Pakistan and Oman sign six agreements and memoranda of understanding in Islamabad, committing both countries to wider cooperation across several sectors. The documents were exchanged on Wednesday during the eighth session of

Pakistan Ranks Second-Worst in South Asia on the Global Hunger Index 2026

Friday, October 16, 2026

Current Affairs

The Global Hunger Index 2026 has placed Pakistan second-worst in South Asia, behind only Afghanistan, underscoring the scale of the country’s food insecurity and malnutrition challenges. The findings, reported by Geo News

Pakistan Condemns Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia at UN Security Council

Friday, October 16, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia in the strongest terms, its envoy told a United Nations debate on Thursday, reaffirming Islamabad’s support for the kingdom’s security and its right to self-defence.

India-US Trade Deal Nears First Phase as New Delhi Demands an Edge Over Rivals

Friday, October 16, 2026

Current Affairs

The India-US trade deal has moved closer to a first agreement, with the first phase now in the final stages of drafting, Indian officials said on Thursday. However, New Delhi has made

Taliban Morality Police Accused of Hundreds of Arbitrary Detentions, UN Says

Friday, October 16, 2026

Current Affairs

Taliban morality police arbitrarily detained hundreds of people and subjected dozens to ill-treatment between July and September, according to a report released by the United Nations mission in Afghanistan on Thursday. The

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Pakistan and Oman Sign Six Agreements to Broaden Bilateral Partnership

Pakistan and Oman sign six agreements and memoranda of understanding

Pakistan Ranks Second-Worst in South Asia on the Global Hunger Index 2026

The Global Hunger Index 2026 has placed Pakistan second-worst in

Pakistan Condemns Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia at UN Security Council

Pakistan condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia in the strongest

Current Affairs

Pakistan and Oman Sign Six Agreements to Broaden Bilateral Partnership

Friday, October 16, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan and Oman sign six agreements and memoranda of understanding in Islamabad, committing both countries to wider cooperation across several sectors. The documents were exchanged on Wednesday during the eighth session of

Pakistan Ranks Second-Worst in South Asia on the Global Hunger Index 2026

Friday, October 16, 2026

Current Affairs

The Global Hunger Index 2026 has placed Pakistan second-worst in South Asia, behind only Afghanistan, underscoring the scale of the country’s food insecurity and malnutrition challenges. The findings, reported by Geo News

Pakistan Condemns Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia at UN Security Council

Friday, October 16, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia in the strongest terms, its envoy told a United Nations debate on Thursday, reaffirming Islamabad’s support for the kingdom’s security and its right to self-defence.

India-US Trade Deal Nears First Phase as New Delhi Demands an Edge Over Rivals

Friday, October 16, 2026

Current Affairs

The India-US trade deal has moved closer to a first agreement, with the first phase now in the final stages of drafting, Indian officials said on Thursday. However, New Delhi has made

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Business

UPI Payments Above ₹2,000: Kerala Hotels Pause Boycott After NPCI Defers 0.4% MDR

Thursday, October 15, 2026

Business

Keralam Hotels Association UPI payments: The Keralam Hotels Association will halt UPI payments above ₹2,000 from October 15 due to the new merchant…

NPCI to Implement MDR Charges on UPI Payments After Diwali

Thursday, October 15, 2026

Business

NPCI announces that MDR charges on UPI payments will be implemented post-Diwali, impacting users and merchants across India.

Stock Markets Surge: Sensex Gains Over 1,100 Points Driven by IT and HDFC Bank

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Business

Sensex gains: The BSE Sensex surged by 1,109 points on October 13, 2026, driven by strong performances from IT firms and HDFC Bank, indicating a recovery…

Sensex rebound: Sensex and Nifty Rebound Over 1% as IT Stocks Rally Amid Falling Crude Prices

Sunday, October 11, 2026

Business

Sensex rebound: The Sensex and Nifty indices surged over 1% after two days of losses, driven by IT stocks and easing crude prices, boosting investor…

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The Seductive Magic of Durgapuja

Recognised by UNESCO in 2021 on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Durga Puja is far more than just a celebration for me. It is a profound convergence where vibrant colours merge with raw emotion, passion, sensuality, spirituality, and sheer

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Pakistan and Oman Sign Six Agreements to Broaden Bilateral Partnership

Pakistan Ranks Second-Worst in South Asia on the Global Hunger Index 2026

Pakistan Condemns Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia at UN Security Council

Peshawar School Roof Collapse Kills 34 Children and a Teacher

NPCI to Implement MDR Charges on UPI Payments After Diwali

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Emergency Rule Suspends PTI Government Amid Deepening Political Crisis

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Pakistan and Oman Sign Six Agreements to Broaden Bilateral Partnership

Pakistan Ranks Second-Worst in South Asia on the Global Hunger Index 2026

Pakistan Condemns Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia at UN Security Council

India-US Trade Deal Nears First Phase as New Delhi Demands an Edge Over Rivals

Taliban Morality Police Accused of Hundreds of Arbitrary Detentions, UN Says

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Pakistan and Oman Sign Six Agreements to Broaden Bilateral Partnership

Pakistan Ranks Second-Worst in South Asia on the Global Hunger Index 2026

Pakistan Condemns Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia at UN Security Council

India-US Trade Deal Nears First Phase as New Delhi Demands an Edge Over Rivals

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