IMF, Pakistan reach agreement on $1.21bn disbursement
The IMF and Pakistani authorities conclude Article IV consultation and reach staff-level agreement on EFF and RSF reviews
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Spotlight
Explosions rock Riyadh as diplomats shelter and schools move children to basements
Riyadh explosions prompted diplomats to shelter in place and schools to take safety measures on Thursday, sources told AFP, hours after a Houthi attack claim.
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Blind Pakistani student Hans Raj makes history by topping Karachi Board
Today, Hans is pursuing a BS in Computer Science at NED University while also studying to become a Chartered Accountant
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PCB takes control of Hyderabad’s historic Niaz Stadium in 20-year deal
Board promises major upgrades, floodlights and return of first-class, PSL and international cricket to a venue that once hosted Javed Miandad’s iconic 280 not out
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Shorts
Dubai approves 44 areas for regulated shared housing in buildings and villas
Dubai shared housing rules are here: 44 areas approved, a one-year window to comply, and new space, permit and safety requirements for owners
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UAE warns of GCC scam using stolen cards to pay government bills
A GCC stolen credit card scam lets fraudsters pay real government bills, then sell the service at 50 to 80 percent off. Group-IB explains how to stay safe.
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FBR expands production monitoring to curb sales tax evasion
Four authorized vendors will support electronic monitoring across packaged tea, household electronics, paper, edible oil and ghee, and leather manufacturing
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Pakistan ranks among top global AI services suppliers: World Bank
Pakistan is positioning itself as an AI services exporter, backed by 75,000 IT graduates annually and $4.6 billion in ICT exports in FY2025/26
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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
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HBL PSL 12 to run from 18 March to 2 May 2027
The dates were finalised after discussions involving the Pakistan Cricket Board and representatives of all eight franchises
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15 Pakistan players set to feature in new-look Abu Dhabi T10
Fakhar Zaman is the only Pakistan player designated as an Icon Player in the 2026 Abu Dhabi T10
Oct 07, 2026
Oct 07, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo breaks silence after shock Portugal camp exit
Ronaldo insists that he would have accepted a clear decision from the coach and federation if they no longer wanted him involved
Oct 07, 2026
Oct 07, 2026
Trump to award Elon Musk the National Medal of Science
Trump will award Elon Musk the National Medal of Science on Thursday, alongside Sergey Brin, Jensen Huang and Lisa Su. See who else is being honored
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