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.
The Pakistan Sri Lanka T20 series ended with Kusal Mendis finally finding his form when it mattered, hammering an unbeaten 87 to hand Sri Lanka an eight-wicket consolation win in Rawalpindi. Pakistan still walked away with the series 2-1 after two commanding earlier victories.
WhatsApp support changes in 2026 affect older Android phones and iPhones. Check minimum software requirements, backup options and how to keep your chats.
The Sohail Afridi Radio Pakistan case took a sharp turn as forensic reports from the PFSA and Nadra identified suspended KP chief minister Sohail Afridi and four others in video footage of the 2023 Radio Pakistan Peshawar attack, and police have now formally charged all five. The case, stemming from the May 10, 2023 rioting that followed Imran Khan's arrest, is already in trial before an anti-terrorism court with 75 accused.
The petrol price in Pakistan dropped to Rs392.66 per litre for October 14 after a Rs2.71 cut, with diesel slipping to Rs396.82. It is the second daily revision in a row under OGRA's new pricing mechanism.
A Pakistani national was killed in a fresh Riyadh airport attack on October 11, 2026. Read casualty updates, Pakistan's response and travel implications.
UK universities restrict Pakistani students in 2026 as tougher visa rules trigger admission withdrawals. Learn what the new restrictions mean.
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.
Sana Mir early cricket career began on the streets before her Pakistan debut. Explore her inspiring journey, early struggles, rise and national team success.
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.
Macquarie University's 2027 Master's research scholarship offers AUD 40,900 and a tuition offset. Check eligibility, onshore rules and October 31 deadline.
Imported tyre and motorcycle parts prices in Pakistan may rise after new customs duties. Explore the ECC decision, duty rates and impact on buyers.
The Pakistan skills crisis is costing the economy an estimated $31.5 billion a year, with only 7pc of young people receiving formal training against a regional average of 22pc, Dawn reported.
