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Saturday, October 24, 2026

NCCIA Prevents Karachi Teenager From Self-Harm After Dark Web Group Influence

A dark web group that allegedly pushed a teenage girl in Karachi towards self-harm is now under investigation after the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) traced and reached her before the

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Pakistan-Germany Relations Strengthen as Steinmeier Praises Pakistan’s Role in Dispute Resolution

Pakistan-Germany relations came into focus on Friday, October 23, when German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier met President Asif Ali Zardari in Berlin and praised Pakistan’s “rising diplomatic profile” in resolving regional and global

Security Forces Kill 10 Militants After Gwadar Attacks, Says ISPR

The Gwadar attacks of October 22 ended with security forces killing 10 militants, including one woman, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Friday, October 23. The military’s media wing said one civilian was killed and a few vehicles were

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Punjab Assembly Passes Resolution Against Electoral Irregularities, Seeks Independent Inquiry

A resolution against electoral irregularities was passed unanimously by the Punjab Vidhan Sabha on Friday, October 23, calling for an independent inquiry into alleged lapses in the electoral process and in the preparation of voter lists. The official resolution was

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Nepal Climate Fund Allocation of $20 Million Follows Deadly August Flood

The Nepal climate fund allocation announced this week will give the country $20 million from the United Nations’ loss and damage fund, following the

India-EU Trade Deal Could Become Operational in Early 2027

The India-EU trade deal could come into effect within four to five months of being signed, Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said

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Jio Platforms IPO Draws Surge of Bids as Bidding Closes on Final Day

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Business

The Jio Platforms IPO closed its bidding window on Friday, October 23, with subscriptions surging on the final day as investors backed the $3.2 billion offering from billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s telecom and

Bharat Petroleum Profit Falls 21.5% in September Quarter as Marketing Margins Come Under Pressure

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Business

Bharat Petroleum profit declined 21.5 per cent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026-27 (Q2 FY27), as the state-run refiner and fuel retailer absorbed the cost of volatile crude oil prices. Bharat

KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi Rules Out Talks With Anti-State Elements, Calls for Stronger Police

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Current Affairs

KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Friday, October 23, ruled out negotiations or concessions for elements that do not accept the Constitution, saying decisive action against terrorism and a stronger police force

PIA Cabin Crew Uniforms Get a New Look as HSY Wins National Carrier’s Design Contest

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Current Affairs

PIA cabin crew uniforms will carry a new look from October 31, when crew members begin wearing designs by fashion designer Hassan Sheheryar Yasin, known as HSY. Pakistan International Airlines unveiled the

Makkah Defence Pact: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Complete Ratification, Says Foreign Office

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Current Affairs

The Makkah defence pact has cleared an important legal milestone, with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia having completed their ratification processes, Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan said on Friday, October 23.

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KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi Rules Out Talks With Anti-State Elements, Calls for Stronger Police

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Current Affairs

KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Friday, October 23, ruled out negotiations or concessions for elements that do not accept the Constitution, saying decisive action against terrorism and a stronger police force

PIA Cabin Crew Uniforms Get a New Look as HSY Wins National Carrier’s Design Contest

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Current Affairs

PIA cabin crew uniforms will carry a new look from October 31, when crew members begin wearing designs by fashion designer Hassan Sheheryar Yasin, known as HSY. Pakistan International Airlines unveiled the

Makkah Defence Pact: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Complete Ratification, Says Foreign Office

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Current Affairs

The Makkah defence pact has cleared an important legal milestone, with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia having completed their ratification processes, Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan said on Friday, October 23.

NCCIA Prevents Karachi Teenager From Self-Harm After Dark Web Group Influence

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Current Affairs

A dark web group that allegedly pushed a teenage girl in Karachi towards self-harm is now under investigation after the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) traced and reached her before the

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Jio Platforms IPO Draws Surge of Bids as Bidding Closes on Final Day

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Business

The Jio Platforms IPO closed its bidding window on Friday, October 23, with subscriptions surging on the final day as investors backed the $3.2 billion offering from billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s telecom and

Bharat Petroleum Profit Falls 21.5% in September Quarter as Marketing Margins Come Under Pressure

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Business

Bharat Petroleum profit declined 21.5 per cent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026-27 (Q2 FY27), as the state-run refiner and fuel retailer absorbed the cost of volatile crude oil prices. Bharat

Karachi Industrial Park Approved as Federal Special Economic Zone

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Business

Karachi Industrial Park (KIP) has been approved as a federal Special Economic Zone (SEZ), the government announced after a meeting of the Board of Approvals in Islamabad on Friday, October 23. The

Jio Platforms IPO Anchor Book Draws More Than $25 Billion in Bids

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

The Jio Platforms IPO has attracted some of the world’s largest institutional investors, with demand in its anchor book reaching more than $25 billion, according to two sources cited by Reuters. Reliance,

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Pakistan’s Refugee Dilemma Between Sovereignty and Humanity

For more than four decades, Pakistan has hosted Afghans displaced by war, political upheaval and economic insecurity. This history represents a substantial humanitarian contribution, but it has also placed sustained pressure on public services, border administration and an already constrained economy. As relations between

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NCCIA Prevents Karachi Teenager From Self-Harm After Dark Web Group Influence

Pakistan-Germany Relations Strengthen as Steinmeier Praises Pakistan’s Role in Dispute Resolution

Security Forces Kill 10 Militants After Gwadar Attacks, Says ISPR

Punjab Assembly Passes Resolution Against Electoral Irregularities, Seeks Independent Inquiry

Nepal Climate Fund Allocation of $20 Million Follows Deadly August Flood

India-EU Trade Deal Could Become Operational in Early 2027

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Jio Platforms IPO Draws Surge of Bids as Bidding Closes on Final Day

Bharat Petroleum Profit Falls 21.5% in September Quarter as Marketing Margins Come Under Pressure

KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi Rules Out Talks With Anti-State Elements, Calls for Stronger Police

PIA Cabin Crew Uniforms Get a New Look as HSY Wins National Carrier’s Design Contest

Makkah Defence Pact: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Complete Ratification, Says Foreign Office

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KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi Rules Out Talks With Anti-State Elements, Calls for Stronger Police

PIA Cabin Crew Uniforms Get a New Look as HSY Wins National Carrier’s Design Contest

Makkah Defence Pact: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Complete Ratification, Says Foreign Office

NCCIA Prevents Karachi Teenager From Self-Harm After Dark Web Group Influence

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Jio Platforms IPO Draws Surge of Bids as Bidding Closes on Final Day

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