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Sunday, October 25, 2026

Pakistan Railways Emergency Declared Until Dec 31 After Repeated Accidents

A Pakistan Railways emergency came into effect on Saturday, Oct 24, as the department cancelled holidays for its officers and ordered urgent action on operational deficiencies following a series of accidents. The

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

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 disputes. According to a statement from the Presidency,

Saturday, October 24, 2026

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

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

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Dhaka Central Jail Inmate Dies at DMCH After Reportedly Contracting Dengue

Sunday, October 25, 2026

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An 18-year-old Dhaka Central Jail inmate died on Saturday while undergoing treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH), according to a report by the news agency UNB. The jail is located in

Hina Javed Murder Case: NA Committee Summons Top Punjab Police Officials

Sunday, October 25, 2026

Current Affairs

The Hina Javed murder case has reached the National Assembly, with the Standing Committee on Interior and Narcotics Control summoning senior Punjab police officers to explain the state of the investigation. The

Diamer-Bhasha Dam Contract Worth Rs133bn Signed by Wapda

Sunday, October 25, 2026

Current Affairs

The Diamer-Bhasha Dam contract for hydro-mechanical works, valued at Rs133.18 billion, was signed on Saturday by the Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) and the Power China-IKAN Joint Venture. The agreement,

Pakistan Railways Emergency Declared Until Dec 31 After Repeated Accidents

Sunday, October 25, 2026

Current Affairs

A Pakistan Railways emergency came into effect on Saturday, Oct 24, as the department cancelled holidays for its officers and ordered urgent action on operational deficiencies following a series of accidents. The

Imaan Mazari Case: Court Warns Verdict Could Follow Without Testimony

Sunday, October 25, 2026

Current Affairs

The Imaan Mazari case took a significant procedural turn on Saturday when an anti-terrorism court warned that it could proceed to a verdict even if the accused continued to decline to record

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Dhaka Central Jail Inmate Dies at DMCH After Reportedly Contracting Dengue

An 18-year-old Dhaka Central Jail inmate died on Saturday while

Hina Javed Murder Case: NA Committee Summons Top Punjab Police Officials

The Hina Javed murder case has reached the National Assembly,

Diamer-Bhasha Dam Contract Worth Rs133bn Signed by Wapda

The Diamer-Bhasha Dam contract for hydro-mechanical works, valued at Rs133.18

Current Affairs

Dhaka Central Jail Inmate Dies at DMCH After Reportedly Contracting Dengue

Sunday, October 25, 2026

Current Affairs

An 18-year-old Dhaka Central Jail inmate died on Saturday while undergoing treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH), according to a report by the news agency UNB. The jail is located in

Hina Javed Murder Case: NA Committee Summons Top Punjab Police Officials

Sunday, October 25, 2026

Current Affairs

The Hina Javed murder case has reached the National Assembly, with the Standing Committee on Interior and Narcotics Control summoning senior Punjab police officers to explain the state of the investigation. The

Diamer-Bhasha Dam Contract Worth Rs133bn Signed by Wapda

Sunday, October 25, 2026

Current Affairs

The Diamer-Bhasha Dam contract for hydro-mechanical works, valued at Rs133.18 billion, was signed on Saturday by the Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) and the Power China-IKAN Joint Venture. The agreement,

Pakistan Railways Emergency Declared Until Dec 31 After Repeated Accidents

Sunday, October 25, 2026

Current Affairs

A Pakistan Railways emergency came into effect on Saturday, Oct 24, as the department cancelled holidays for its officers and ordered urgent action on operational deficiencies following a series of accidents. 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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Pakistan Railways Emergency Declared Until Dec 31 After Repeated Accidents

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

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Dhaka Central Jail Inmate Dies at DMCH After Reportedly Contracting Dengue

Hina Javed Murder Case: NA Committee Summons Top Punjab Police Officials

Diamer-Bhasha Dam Contract Worth Rs133bn Signed by Wapda

Pakistan Railways Emergency Declared Until Dec 31 After Repeated Accidents

Imaan Mazari Case: Court Warns Verdict Could Follow Without Testimony

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Dhaka Central Jail Inmate Dies at DMCH After Reportedly Contracting Dengue

Hina Javed Murder Case: NA Committee Summons Top Punjab Police Officials

Diamer-Bhasha Dam Contract Worth Rs133bn Signed by Wapda

Pakistan Railways Emergency Declared Until Dec 31 After Repeated Accidents

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

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