• WEB DESK
  • October 17, 2026
Development projects
Federal govt appoints 48 members to KP council across 12 districts
Khawaja Asif rejects claims of military interest in KP mineral resources
TALAL CHAUDHRY
Talal Chaudhry accuses Fazlur Rehman of ‘seeking share’ in KP setup
Fazl questions parliamentary supremacy after emergency, governor’s rule in KP
Kenya confirms four new Ebola cases, bringing total number to seven
Kenya confirms four new Ebola cases, bringing total number to seven
HINA JAVED PRESSER
‘A killer can lie but DNA cannot’: Hina Javed’s family demands judicial probe into murder
Ali Amin Gandapur is under arrest, lawyer claims in Islamabad court
England, Pakistan and Sri Lanka build up to World Cup with tri-series  
England, Pakistan and Sri Lanka build up to World Cup with tri-series  
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  • October 17, 2026
AAMER RAZA
Let no adversary mistake our commitment to peace as weakness: Gen Aamer Raza
Islamabad Airport
Online document attestation goes live at FO amid FIA probe into fake apostille network

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AAMER RAZA
Let no adversary mistake our commitment to peace as weakness: Gen Aamer Raza
TALAL CHAUDHRY
Talal Chaudhry accuses Fazlur Rehman of ‘seeking share’ in KP setup
Pakistan’s migration story: Millions head abroad, thousands return
Pakistan’s migration story: Millions head abroad, thousands return
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Trump says no rush to name new press secretary after Katie Zacharia’s swift departure
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Trump signs executive order waiving new Russia sanctions and tariffs
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  • October 17, 2026

Pakistan

Development projects
Federal govt appoints 48 members to KP council across 12 districts
PM Shehbaz says KP government’s last-minute U-turn left no option but governor’s rule
Khawaja Asif rejects claims of military interest in KP mineral resources
Fazl questions parliamentary supremacy after emergency, governor’s rule in KP
Attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure 'worrying' for outlook: Aurangzeb
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  • October 17, 2026
Attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure ‘worrying’ for outlook: Aurangzeb

World

Kenya confirms four new Ebola cases, bringing total number to seven
Kenya confirms four new Ebola cases, bringing total number to seven
Pope to return to Vatican after cancer surgery
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  • October 17, 2026
Pope leaves hospital after four day cancer surgery
North Korea says tested AI-assisted torpedo system
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  • October 17, 2026
N Korea says tested AI-assisted torpedo system
India's 'cockroach' movement founder arrested after detention
India’s ‘cockroach’ movement founder arrested after detention
Attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure 'worrying' for outlook: Aurangzeb
  • AFP
  • October 17, 2026
Attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure ‘worrying’ for outlook: Aurangzeb

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

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
US FTC subpoenas OpenAI and Anthropic over consumer harms
US FTC subpoenas OpenAI and Anthropic over consumer harms
Israeli firm used online ads to run vast spy operation, researchers say
Israeli firm used online ads to run vast spy operation, researchers say

Business

Gold prices in Pakistan fall after previous day's increase
Gold prices in Pakistan fall after previous day’s increase
The economic cost of Pakistan-Afghanistan border closure
The economic cost of Pakistan-Afghanistan border closure
PSX gains over 768 points, gold prices remain stable
PSX gains over 768 points, gold prices remain stable
Gold prices in Pakistan fall after previous day's increase
Gold prices in Pakistan fall as global rates drop
Gold prices fall in Pakistan after three-day rise
Gold prices fall in Pakistan after three-day rise

Sport

Real Madrid demand resignation of LaLiga chief after Nazi propaganda comparison
Real Madrid demand resignation of LaLiga chief after Nazi propaganda comparison
Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by eight wickets in third T20I to avoid series whitewash
Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by eight wickets in third T20I to avoid series whitewash
Bethell returns as England name white-ball squads for Australia series
Bethell returns as England name white-ball squads for Australia series
Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by eight wickets in third T20I to avoid series whitewash
Maaz’s 96, Imran’s three-wicket haul power Pakistan to 82-run win over Sri Lanka
South Africa in peril as Australia take three wickets in Sunday's opening session
South Africa in peril as Australia take three wickets in Sunday’s opening session

Entertainment

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
RJ MITTE
Co-stars pay tribute to RJ Mitte after ‘Breaking Bad’ actor dies at 34
Nana Patekar
Bollywood icon Nana Patekar dies at 75 after cardiac arrest

Life

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
What do we know about plague institute lab worker's death in Russia?
What do we know about plague institute lab worker’s death in Russia?
Peshawar board postpones matric exams scheduled for Oct 7-10
Peshawar board postpones matric exams scheduled for Oct 7-10
Sixth polio case of year reported in Pakistan from Khyber
Sixth polio case of year reported in Pakistan from Khyber

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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Pakistan’s most affordable electric car: what is the price of JMEV EV3?
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