Laiba Ejaz Suicide Case: Main Suspect Muhammad Nauman Killed in Islamabad Shooting
Muhammad Nauman, main suspect in the Laiba Ejaz case, dies after a shooting in Islamabad. Police say four armed accomplices attacked their team.
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Hanging by a Wire Becomes Pakistan's First Documentary Pick for the Oscars
Hanging by a Wire, Mohammed Ali Naqvi's documentary thriller on the 2023 Battagram cable car rescue, is Pakistan's official entry for Best International Feature Film at the 99th Academy Awards. It is the first documentary Pakistan has ever submitted for the Oscars.
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Shadab Khan and Sufyan Moqim Ruled Out of ODI Tri-Series Opener Due to Illness
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed that wrist spinners Shadab Khan and Sufyan Moqim missed the opening match of the ODI Tri-Series in Rawalpindi due to illness.
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Pakistan has declared 29 bottled water brands unsafe for human consumption.
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Balochistan Youth AI Skills Plan: What the Government Has Announced
Rana Mashhood says the government is working on AI skills and startup opportunities for Balochistan youth. Here is what was announced and what remains unclear.
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BISP 8171 October 2026 Payment Update: How to Check Rs. 14,500 Eligibility Online by CNIC
Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) beneficiaries can now verify their October 2026 Kafaalat installment and eligibility status online via the official 8171 web portal and SMS service.
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Foreign Companies Repatriate $864.3 Million in Profits and Dividends from Pakistan in Q1 FY2026-27
Multinational corporations operating in Pakistan repatriated $864.3 million in profits and dividends during the first quarter of FY2026-27, signaling improved foreign exchange liquidity.
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FIA Recovers Over Rs. 615 Million in Crackdown on Illegal Visa Agents
FIA arrests 190 suspected illegal visa agents and reports recovering Rs. 615.55 million in a four-month Islamabad and Rawalpindi crackdown.
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Kuwait Introduces New Salary Payment System for Private Companies
Kuwait introduces a new wage payment system for all private companies to monitor salaries, protect workers and improve payroll transparency.
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NIC Islamabad Investor Summit Puts Pakistan's Startup Funding Gap in Focus
NIC Islamabad's Investor Summit 2026 put Pakistan's startup funding gap in the spotlight as nine startups pitched to investors. Ignite CEO Bilal Abbasi announced PKR 100 million for R&D and PKR 200 million for product commercialisation under the PM's Spark and Elevate Program.
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Sana Mir's Early Cricket Career and Journey to Pakistan Women's Team
Sana Mir early cricket career began on the streets before her Pakistan debut. Explore her inspiring journey, early struggles, rise and national team success.
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US Expands Visa Screening Rules for Foreign Applicants From October 2026
The United States has expanded visa screening from October 1, 2026, adding online presence checks for more foreign applicants, including I, TN and TD visa categories.
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UBC Human Nutrition Scholarship 2027 Opens for Pakistani Students in Canada
Apply for UBC Human Nutrition Scholarship 2027 in Canada. Check funding, eligibility, IELTS requirements and February 1 deadline.
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Suzuki Alto VXR Available on Rs. 46,553 Monthly Installments Through U Bank
U Bank's Suzuki Alto VXR financing offer starts at Rs. 46,553 monthly with 30% down payment. See the seven-year cost and eligibility details.
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Islamabad Daanish School Opens as PM Calls for Equal Education
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated a Daanish School in Islamabad on October 18. Admissions and capacity details still need an official notice.
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Punjab Revises Government School Timings in October 2026 Amid Winter and Smog Season
The Punjab School Education Department has notified revised school timings across the province starting mid-October 2026 to protect students as winter and smog conditions intensify.
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IESCO Starts Maintenance of Over 130 Grid Stations
ISLAMABAD, October 15, 2026 — The Islamabad Electric Supply Company has started its 2026-27 maintenance programme covering more than 130 grid stations and 1,295 feeders, with planned outages scheduled through February. The programme was reported on October 15, 2026. The development has drawn attention across Pakistan because of its implications for power supply reliability and consumers in the region. The details below explain what is known, what remains to be confirmed and why the issue deserves continued scrutiny.