Sohail Afridi announces Islamabad march plan amid govt-PTI talks
  • Waqas Buneri
  • October 2, 2026
Corps commanders warn of decisive action against May 9-like unrest
Army top brass warns of ‘decisive action’ against any ‘May 9-like situation’
Govt, PTI exchange demands, agree to resume talks Saturday as Oct 4 march looms
Govt, PTI exchange demands, agree to resume talks Saturday as Oct 4 march looms
Dar briefs media on PM’s UNGA visit, highlights Pakistan’s diplomatic engagements
UN chief to visit Pakistan as Dar briefs media on PM’s UNGA visit
Awais Leghari calls for deeper Pakistan-Russia ties
Awais Leghari calls for deeper Pakistan-Russia ties
Balochistan launches first ‘Jinnah People’s Train’ service in Quetta
Balochistan launches first ‘Jinnah People’s Train’ service in Quetta
BSF firing near Kasur border leaves two unarmed Pakistanis dead: sources
BSF firing near Kasur border leaves two unarmed Pakistanis dead: sources
MASJID E NABWI MAKKAH MADINA
Pakistan condemns Houthi attack on Madina power station, reaffirms support for Saudi Arabia
‘Hanging by a Wire’ selected as Pakistan’s Oscar entry
‘Hanging by a Wire’ selected as Pakistan’s Oscar entry
MARYAM NAWAZ
Maryam Nawaz defends plane acquisition, says Punjab’s development record and KP’s security crisis both answer her critics
Cargo stacks up as Pakistan seizes containers to block capital routes

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Saudi provides Yemen govt with nearly $60mn in budget support
Saudi provides Yemen govt with nearly $60mn in budget support
Govt, PTI exchange demands, agree to resume talks Saturday as Oct 4 march looms
Govt, PTI exchange demands, agree to resume talks Saturday as Oct 4 march looms
Sohail Afridi will not be CM after 24 hours, claims PML-N KP leader
Sohail Afridi will not be KP CM after 24 hours, claims KP PML-N leader
KHAADI
Khaadi set to become first pure-play fashion retailer on PSX with record IPO
Govt raises petrol price by Rs3.26 per litre, cuts diesel by Rs1.01
Govt raises petrol price by Rs3.26 per litre, cuts diesel by Rs1.01
Corps commanders warn of decisive action against May 9-like unrest
Army top brass warns of ‘decisive action’ against any ‘May 9-like situation’

Pakistan

Sohail Afridi announces Islamabad march plan amid govt-PTI talks
Sohail Afridi announces Islamabad march plan amid govt-PTI talks
Awais Leghari calls for deeper Pakistan-Russia ties
Awais Leghari calls for deeper Pakistan-Russia ties
Balochistan launches first ‘Jinnah People’s Train’ service in Quetta
Balochistan launches first ‘Jinnah People’s Train’ service in Quetta
‘Hanging by a Wire’ selected as Pakistan’s Oscar entry
‘Hanging by a Wire’ selected as Pakistan’s Oscar entry
BSF firing near Kasur border leaves two unarmed Pakistanis dead: sources
BSF firing near Kasur border leaves two unarmed Pakistanis dead: sources

World

India’s Cockroach Janata Party, student groups to protest, demand poll chief’s resignation
MASJID E NABWI MAKKAH MADINA
Pakistan condemns Houthi attack on Madina power station, reaffirms support for Saudi Arabia
Saudi provides Yemen govt with nearly $60mn in budget support
Saudi provides Yemen govt with nearly $60mn in budget support
Netanyahu says flydubai co-pilot underwent Islamist radical indoctrination
Netanyahu says flydubai co-pilot underwent Islamist radical indoctrination
Israel vows to ‘uncover motive’ behind flydubai cockpit attack as UAE opens probe

Opinion

  • Ameem Lutfi and Kevin Schwartz
25 years on: The long-term legacy of 9/11 and the War on Terror for Pakistan
  • Zia Ur Rehman
25 years after 9/11, where does Afghanistan stand?
Pakistan’s women need justice, not hashtags
  • Rida Lodhi
Hina Javed and the hashtag culture: When will women in Pakistan get justice?
  • Ishtiaq Ahmad
Six months on: How the Iran war reshaped the Middle East
  • Safdar Gardezi
Pakistan at 79: Caught between hope and disillusionment
SWITZERLAND
  • Mansoor Ali Khan
Switzerland talks: Inside the negotiations and how they unfolded
Pakistan Budget
  • Ali Hasanain
The budget in your kitchen: What FY2026-27 actually changes for ordinary Pakistanis

Technology

PTA says can’t bar children under 16 from using social media
PTA says can’t bar children under 16 from using social media
UK accuses China of using academics to spy on AI and other tech research
UK accuses China of using academics to spy on AI and other tech research
SpaceX's Starship engine failure could impact NASA's moon mission objectives
SpaceX’s Starship engine failure could impact NASA’s moon mission objectives
OpenAI shelves new AI model release over safety concerns

Business

Weekly inflation rises 0.21 pc, annual rate hits 11.53pc
Weekly inflation rises 0.21 pc, annual rate hits 11.53pc
Gold prices rise in Pakistan after previous day’s decline
Gold prices rise in Pakistan after previous day’s decline
KHAADI
Khaadi set to become first pure-play fashion retailer on PSX with record IPO
Gold price reverses previous day’s gains in Pakistan
Gold price reverses previous day’s gains in Pakistan
Aurangzeb says Pakistan’s economy moving towards stability
Aurangzeb says Pakistan’s economy moving towards stability

Sport

Pakistan to face India on Oct 10 as ICC announces 2027 ODI World Cup schedule
Pakistan to face India on Oct 10 as ICC announces 2027 ODI World Cup schedule
Tickets for the upcoming three-match T20I series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka will go on sale online from Saturday, October 3, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced. The T20I series will be played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from October 9 to 13. Online tickets will be available from 3pm on Saturday at the PCB’s official ticketing portal, while physical tickets will go on sale at TCS Express Centres from 3pm on Monday, October 5. For the first and second T20Is, general enclosure tickets will start at Rs300, while first-class tickets will cost Rs500. Premium tickets will be available for Rs700 and VIP tickets for Rs1,000. For the third T20I, general tickets will cost Rs200, first-class tickets Rs400, premium tickets Rs600 and VIP tickets Rs800. PCB Gallery and Platinum Box/Seat tickets will also be available for the T20I matches. Meanwhile, tickets for the ODI tri-series featuring Pakistan, England and Sri Lanka will go on sale online from 3pm on Saturday, October 10. Physical tickets for the tri-series will be available at TCS Express Centres from 3pm on Wednesday, October 14. The tri-series will be played in Rawalpindi and Lahore from October 18 to 31. Following the tri-series, Pakistan and Sri Lanka will play a two-match Test series, which will form part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27. The first Test will be played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from November 9 to 13, while the second Test will be held at Gaddafi Stadium from November 17 to 21. Tickets for the Test series will be available at TCS Express Centres, with the sale date to be announced later.
Pakistan-Sri Lanka T20I series tickets to go on sale Saturday
India thrash Sri Lanka to set up cricket gold medal showdown with Pakistan
India thrash Sri Lanka to set up cricket gold medal showdown with Pakistan
India beat Pakistan 4-3 in Asian Games hockey semi-final
Pakistan Volleyball
Pakistan beat India 3-0 to reach Asian Games volleyball semi-finals

Entertainment

‘Hanging by a Wire’ selected as Pakistan’s Oscar entry
‘Hanging by a Wire’ selected as Pakistan’s Oscar entry
Amitabh Bachchan injures knee after fall during ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 18’ recording
Amitabh Bachchan injures knee after fall during ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 18’ recording
PARAMOUNT MERGER
Paramount wins court approval to complete $110bn Warner Bros acquisition
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Nor’easter forces Ed Sheeran to cancel two Gillette Stadium shows in New England
Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh welcome second daughter, share news with fans
Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh welcome second daughter, share news with fans
Happily ever after: Jemima shares photos from her wedding to Cameron O’Reilly

Life

KP launches Rs2.6bn mobile veterinary healthcare project
KP launches Rs2.6bn mobile veterinary healthcare project
UN agency warns funding crisis could leave 8.3 million people without aid
UN agency warns funding crisis could leave 8.3 million people without aid
Bannu reports new polio case as Pakistan tally rises to five in 2026
Bannu reports new polio case as Pakistan tally rises to five in 2026
Bangladesh launches measles vaccination drive amid deadly outbreak
Bangladesh launches measles vaccination drive amid deadly outbreak
BISE Lahore introduces digital result cards with QR verification
BISE Lahore introduces digital result cards with QR verification

Auto

Govt imposes excise duty on imported vehicles, raises taxes on large SUVs, luxury EVs
Govt imposes excise duty on imported vehicles, raises taxes on large SUVs, luxury EVs
The report suggests that from July 2025 to April 2026, the sector maintained steady growth in the production and sale of cars, motorcycles, and commercial vehicles.
FY 2025–26: Pakistan automotive sector sees growth in production and sales
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Pakistan’s auto sector accelerates towards global investment and EV innovation
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Spy shots reveal Toyota Fortuner’s muscular makeover ahead of 2026 launch

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