Turkish Defense Minister Yaşar Güler (2nd L), Head of the Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) Haluk Görgün (L), Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of Qatar Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al Thani (C), Minister of defense Khawaja Muhammad Asif (2nd R), and Deputy minister of defense of Indonesia Yusuf Jauhari, attended the signing ceremony in Doha, Qatar, Oct. 21, 2026. — COURTESY: ANADOLU AGENCY (AA)
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Finance body urges rethink of road financing as NHA debt hits Rs2.33trn
Finance body urges rethink of road financing as NHA debt hits Rs2.33trn
PHC bars arrest of KP Assembly deputy speaker, suspends house-sealing order
PHC bars arrest of KP Assembly deputy speaker, suspends house-sealing order
ATC appoints state counsel for Imaan Mazari, Hadi Ali in security breach case
ATC appoints state counsel for Imaan Mazari, Hadi Ali in security breach case
Large quantity of flood-hit wheat found during raid at Nowshera depot
Large quantity of flood-hit wheat found during raid at Nowshera depot
Waseem Abbas case: mother of Multan teen seeks proof of suspect’s death
Waseem Abbas case: mother of Multan teen seeks proof of suspect’s death
The Maldivian president’s visit is the first by a head of state from the island nation to Pakistan in 11 years and coincides with the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. — PID
Pakistan, Maldives sign 20 agreements, pledge new era of cooperation
Turkiye plans mandate to send military personnel to Saudi Arabia
Turkiye plans mandate to send military personnel to Saudi Arabia
Speaking during a visit to India, Rubio said the United States had to manage relationships according to its wider foreign-policy interests
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ISLAMABAD
Islamabad local government elections set for December 20 after repeated delays
Salman Agha rises to 12th in ICC ODI batting rankings, Arafat Minhas jumps 33 places
Salman Agha rises to 12th in ICC ODI batting rankings, Arafat Minhas jumps 33 places

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Multan killing teen
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Turkish Defense Minister Yaşar Güler (2nd L), Head of the Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) Haluk Görgün (L), Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of Qatar Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al Thani (C), Minister of defense Khawaja Muhammad Asif (2nd R), and Deputy minister of defense of Indonesia Yusuf Jauhari, attended the signing ceremony in Doha, Qatar, Oct. 21, 2026. — COURTESY: ANADOLU AGENCY (AA)
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Pakistan

Waseem Abbas case: mother of Multan teen seeks proof of suspect’s death
Waseem Abbas case: mother of Multan teen seeks proof of suspect’s death
Finance body urges rethink of road financing as NHA debt hits Rs2.33trn
Finance body urges rethink of road financing as NHA debt hits Rs2.33trn
ATC appoints state counsel for Imaan Mazari, Hadi Ali in security breach case
ATC appoints state counsel for Imaan Mazari, Hadi Ali in security breach case
Large quantity of flood-hit wheat found during raid at Nowshera depot
Large quantity of flood-hit wheat found during raid at Nowshera depot
PHC bars arrest of KP Assembly deputy speaker, suspends house-sealing order
PHC bars arrest of KP Assembly deputy speaker, suspends house-sealing order

World

Houthis say targeted Saudi position in Aden
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  • October 21, 2026
Houthis say targeted Saudi position in Aden
El Niño could be strongest in 40 years, UN weather agency chief says
El Niño could be strongest in 40 years, UN weather agency chief says
Turkiye plans mandate to send military personnel to Saudi Arabia
Turkiye plans mandate to send military personnel to Saudi Arabia
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Saudi-led coalition says four drones intercepted over Medina and eastern regions; Houthis deny involvement
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  • October 21, 2026
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Technology

India denies bias in satellite internet approvals after Musk's 'oligarchs' jab
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Microsoft exits data centre deal in blow to UK AI ambitions
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  • October 19, 2026
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Tesla unveils 'flying car' with rocket thrusters
Tesla unveils flying car with rocket thrusters
Nvidia, Apple each gave $25mn for Trump's ballroom
Nvidia, Apple each gave $25mn for Trump’s ballroom

Business

Finance body urges rethink of road financing as NHA debt hits Rs2.33trn
Finance body urges rethink of road financing as NHA debt hits Rs2.33trn
Gold price falls in Pakistan for second consecutive day
Gold price falls in Pakistan for second consecutive day
Gold price drops in Pakistan
Gold price drops in Pakistan
Pakistan’s FY26 GDP growth revised down to 3.65 pc, Q4 slows to 2 pc
Pakistan’s FY26 GDP growth revised down to 3.65 pc, Q4 slows to 2 pc
Gold prices in Pakistan fall after previous day's increase
Gold prices in Pakistan fall after previous day’s increase

Sport

Pakistan Hockey League could be the lifeline the game desperately needs
Pakistan Hockey League could be the lifeline the game desperately needs
South Africa need six wickets after Australia follow on to level test series
South Africa need six wickets after Australia follow on to level Test series
Salman Agha rises to 12th in ICC ODI batting rankings, Arafat Minhas jumps 33 places
Salman Agha rises to 12th in ICC ODI batting rankings, Arafat Minhas jumps 33 places
Pakistan opt out of India-hosted 2027 Over-50s Cricket World Cup
Pakistan opt out of India-hosted 2027 Over-50s Cricket World Cup
Pakistan beat England by 87 runs as Minhas takes six wickets in tri-series clash
Pakistan beat England by 87 runs as Minhas takes six wickets in tri-series clash

Entertainment

Court orders Meesha Shafi to Pay Rs5mln, closes defamation case of Ali Zafar
FCC seeks fresh federal response in Meesha Shafi-Ali Zafar PECA case
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Mumbai police form 15 teams to investigate shooting at Tiger Shroff’s car
Iran's 'Midday Meal' takes top prize at Asia's biggest film fest
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  • October 15, 2026
Iran’s ‘Midday Meal’ takes top prize at Asia’s biggest film fest
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan UK return
Prince Harry, wife Meghan make first joint appearance since UK return
Remembering Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan on his 78th birth anniversary
Korean sci-fi thriller ‘HOPE’ set for Pakistan release on October 23

Life

KP to vaccinate children up to age 10 after polio paralyses child in Khyber
KP to vaccinate children up to age 10 after polio paralyses child in Khyber
PM Shehbaz hails Gauth AI’s offer of 4,000 free subscriptions for Pakistan
PM Shehbaz hails Gauth AI’s offer of 4,000 free subscriptions for Pakistan
PM inaugurates 30-acre Daanish School in Islamabad, pledges quality education for all
PM inaugurates 30-acre Daanish School in Islamabad, pledges quality education for all
Punjab announces new timings for schools
Punjab announces new timings for schools
Bangladesh considers dengue vaccine trials as outbreak worsens
Bangladesh considers dengue vaccine trials as outbreak worsens

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
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