PTI march heads towards Swabi as CM Afridi outlines next steps
KP CM Sohail Afridi urges supporters from across Pakistan to gather at Swabi Interchange on October 12
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Spotlight
South African judge Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
Navi Pillay wins the Nobel Peace Prize for helping ensure genocide and war crimes are prosecuted, the Norwegian Nobel Committee said in Oslo on Friday.
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Hijacked at Sea: Yasir Khan tells the story of Somali pirate captivity
Six months in captivity with Somali pirates, followed by a terrifying fight for survival at sea.
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Anne Carson wins Nobel Prize in Literature for modern spin on classics
Anne Carson wins the Nobel Prize in Literature for giving Greek mythology a modern twist, the Swedish Academy said, praising her bold and inventive oeuvre.
Oct 08, 2026
Oct 08, 2026
Shorts
UAE raises minimum jail term to 15 years in murder cases where qisas is waived
UAE murder jail term rises to 15 to 20 years when heirs waive qisas under amended Crimes and Penalties Law. See what changes and what forgiveness means.
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UAE GDP reaches AED961.9 billion in H1 2026, non-oil GDP up 1.8%
UAE GDP hit AED961.9 billion in the first half of 2026, up 0.4%. See how non-oil growth, the Q2 dip and top sectors shaped the results.
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Pakistan’s remittances rise 13% to USD 3.6 billion in September
First-quarter inflows jump 14% to USD 10.9 billion, with Saudi Arabia remaining the largest source of overseas transfers.
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FBR to use AI to check tax returns: what Pakistani taxpayers should know
The FBR will use AI to check tax returns for discrepancies in income and assets. Pakistani taxpayers can correct errors before Oct. 15 to avoid penalties.
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Veteran Bollywood actor Nana Patekar dies at 75
Legendary Indian actor Nana Patekar died of a cardiac arrest at 75 in Goa on Thursday, October 8, 2026, just four days after reflecting on mortality, personal purpose, and civil dissent during his final public appearance in Dona Paula
Oct 08, 2026
Oct 08, 2026
Farhan confirms Fakhar as opening partner, reveals Pakistan’s bowling plans for Sri Lanka T20Is
Farhan and Fakhar shared a remarkable 176-run opening partnership against Sri Lanka during the 2026 T20 World Cup, providing Pakistan with an explosive start
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Pakistan announce squad for Hong Kong Sixes 2026
Pakistan enter the tournament as defending champions after beating Kuwait by 43 runs in the 2025 final
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Kusal Mendis takes over as Sri Lanka Test captain ahead of Pakistan series
Dhananjaya de Silva announced his decision to step down on Thursday, explaining that he wanted to make room for the next generation of Sri Lankan leadership
Oct 08, 2026
Oct 08, 2026
US imposes sanctions on ICC hours after former judge wins Nobel Peace Prize
Washington imposes sanctions on the ICC hours after former judge Navi Pillay wins the Nobel Peace Prize, as the court says its work will continue
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