Pakistan's GDP growth for 2025-26 revised down to 3.65%
The National Accounts Committee trimmed growth on weaker manufacturing and trade, but the economy still grew to $450 billion and per-capita income reached $1,896.
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Ishaq Dar in Dushanbe to lead Pakistan at SCO heads of government meeting
The two-day meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation's second-highest body covers trade, connectivity and the bloc's budget, a year before Pakistan hosts the SCO summit.
Huawei reportedly preparing 'Starlight', a new affordable smartphone brand
The online-focused sub-brand would take on Redmi, iQOO and Realme with Kirin-powered phones, including one with a built-in cooling fan.
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Punjab's livestock exports jump 43% as farmers expect to earn Rs11 billion
About 400,000 animals were prepared for export in a year. The province plans new slaughterhouses, meat-processing plants and its first FMD vaccine unit.
Army major martyred, four militants killed in Balochistan operations, ISPR says
Major Wajahat Waheed was killed by a roadside bomb during a clearance operation in Gwadar district. The military says operations in Kalat and Gwadar will continue.
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Salman Agha's century powers Pakistan to 37-run win over Sri Lanka in tri-series opener
Agha's 107 rescued Pakistan from 118 for 4, and the fast bowlers took Sri Lanka's last five wickets for 15 runs. England are next in Rawalpindi on October 20.
Pakistan, Sri Lanka and England ODI tri-series: schedule, venues and what to watch
Seven one-day internationals over two weeks, starting in Rawalpindi on October 18 and ending with the final in Lahore.
Fact check: are those iPhones floating in the Strait of Hormuz real?
Viral clips claim a sunken container ship spilled iPhones and perfume into the sea. The ship sinking is real; the footage has not been verified, and some images are AI-generated.
Petrol price in Pakistan: daily revisions keep fuel near Rs390 a litre in October
Prices have swung almost every day this month. Petrol is still about Rs140 a litre higher than in January, as the Hormuz crisis keeps global oil above $100.
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FBR tax return deadline 2026: record filings, new penalties and what late filers need to know
The September 30 deadline was first pushed to October 15, and a further extension was reported on October 15. Filings are up sharply, and the 'late filer' category is gone.
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Kuwait launches a central salary payment system for all private-sector employers
The Central Bank of Kuwait's new platform will track salary transfers in real time — good news for expatriate workers, including hundreds of thousands from South Asia.
Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves rise to $26.86 billion
Total liquid reserves edged up by $65.9 million in the week to October 9, enough to cover about three months of imports.
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Punjab opens new e-transfer round for school teachers: full schedule and how to apply
Promoted teachers, those awaiting postings and staff in outsourced schools can apply on the SIS portal from October 15 to 19. Orders will be issued on October 27.
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Pakistan Hockey League 2027 officially launched in Islamabad
The PHF and Media Cast unveiled a professional franchise-style league aimed at reviving the national sport and attracting corporate investment.
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TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G launches in Pakistan at Rs99,999 with an 8,000mAh battery
The 7.42mm phone pairs a huge battery with a curved 144Hz AMOLED screen and a Dimensity 7100 chip. Here are the specs and launch offers.
Free hepatitis C screening coming to Pakistan's federal universities
The HEC will back screening camps for students, faculty and staff under the Prime Minister's National Hepatitis C Elimination Programme, with free treatment for anyone diagnosed.
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EU commissioner calls Pakistan's nearly 50% Schengen visa rejection rate 'too much'
On his first visit to Pakistan, Magnus Brunner said applicants need better documents — and that the EU must make legal travel easier.
Toyota Corolla facelift 2027 prices in Pakistan: from Rs6.1 million to Rs7.75 million
Introductory prices have been revealed for six variants with 1.6- and 1.8-litre engines, valid for cars invoiced until December 31.
Gold price in Pakistan today: 24-karat at Rs439,036 per tola
Gold is Rs7,036 per tola higher than on October 14, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association. Silver also edged up.
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Pakistan clinch T20I series against Sri Lanka as Maaz Sadaqat smashes 96 in Rawalpindi
An 82-run win in the second match gave new captain Sahibzada Farhan his first series victory, with a seven-match ODI tri-series next on the calendar.