KP Apex Committee vows tougher action on militancy after emergency rule
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Apex Committee has pledged more resources and intelligence-based operations against militancy a day after governor's rule was imposed.
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Spotlight
Pakistan’s series win over Sri Lanka masks persistent T20 concerns
Pakistan have secured the series, but questions remain over their preparations for tougher opposition and their willingness to give more opportunities to youngsters
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World Bank mobilizes $3.2 billion in private capital for Pakistan's energy and green projects
The World Bank Group has facilitated nearly $3.2 billion in private capital for Pakistan since 2022, unlocking private co-financing for flagship initiatives including the 2,160 MW Dasu Hydropower Project and the Punjab Green Development Program under its 10-year Country Partnership Framework
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Thousands join pro-Palestinian demonstrations across London, Berlin, and Dublin to demand end to Gaza strikes
Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered in major European capitals on Saturday, October 10, 2026, marking three years since the start of the Gaza war to demand comprehensive arms embargos, economic sanctions, and an immediate end to ongoing military strikes
Oct 11, 2026
Oct 11, 2026
Shorts
UAE approves Dh292.5 billion federal budget for 2027 to 2029
The UAE approved a Dh292.5 billion federal budget for 2027 to 2029, a 28.3 percent rise. See how the 2027 budget is split and the priorities.
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Flydubai, Etihad extend Saudi flight cancellations amid Houthi attacks
Flydubai and Etihad extend Saudi flight cancellations to Riyadh, Dammam, Jeddah and Abha after Houthi attacks on airports. See affected flights and refund options.
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Two Pakistan Army pilots die in Quetta training aircraft crash
Two Pakistan Army pilots were martyred in a Quetta training aircraft crash on Oct. 12. ISPR named Major Husnain Shehzad Humayun and Captain Abdul Samad
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Pakistan makes barcodes mandatory on medicines to curb counterfeits
Pakistan makes 2D barcodes on medicines mandatory from Oct. 9 under DRAP rules to curb counterfeit drugs and track products across the supply chain
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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
Maaz Sadaqat’s 96 powers Pakistan to series-clinching win over Sri Lanka
Pakistan take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series with dominant performances in the first two games in Rawalpindi
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Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat fifties power Pakistan to four-wicket win over Sri Lanka in first T20I
Lahiru Udara’s 91 helped Sri Lanka post 182-8, but the hosts chased down the 183-run target in 18.5 overs to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series
Oct 09, 2026
Oct 09, 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
Oct 09, 2026
Oct 09, 2026
Northern Israel explosion injures 20 students and staff on school hike
An explosion near the Lebanese border injured about 20 people on a school hike in northern Israel on Monday, with unexploded ordnance suspected, officials said.
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