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Latest news from Pakistan and the world for readers here: economy, prices, government decisions, cricket and technology, updated six times a day.
Pakistan
A rock dislodged by Saturday's 5.9 magnitude quake killed a resident of Wadh in the Naal area, and several mud houses were damaged. Here is what we know and what to do if aftershocks follow.
17 Oct 2026
Pakistan
Maryam Nawaz opened four projects in Sahiwal on Friday, with women-only daytime slots at the new arena, and launched 10 more agriculture malls across Punjab.
17 Oct 2026
Sports
The sponsorship was signed in Islamabad on Friday as the government pushes a new Pakistan Hockey League with Dutch players. What we know, and what was not disclosed.
17 Oct 2026
Science
The UN migration agency's head, Amy Pope, said in New Delhi that funding for resilience is inadequate and urged early-warning data and AI forecasting to protect communities before disasters hit.
17 Oct 2026
Health
A report for World Food Day puts Pakistan alongside Sudan, Yemen and Afghanistan, citing floods, drought, heatwaves and food inflation. What the figures cover.
17 Oct 2026
Politics
Speaker Ayaz Sadiq will form the committee with the Senate chairman to recommend reforms, technology for polling and new laws. Ministers also told the House every passport now issued is an e-passport.
17 Oct 2026
World
An executive order on Friday suspended tariffs on the five biggest importers of Russian oil and gas, which China, India and Turkey were bracing for, as Brent touched $110.
17 Oct 2026
Economy
Economic Affairs Minister Ahad Cheema was named incoming chair at the Bangkok annual meetings, a seat Pakistan last held 74 years ago. What the role is and what it is not.
17 Oct 2026
Entertainment
Paramount and Legendary's live-action Street Fighter landed near the top of its US forecast. Here is the box office, the reviews and the full cast.
17 Oct 2026
Trending
The defence minister answered a 'spot the odd item' puzzle with 'watch', drew a wave of mockery at home and in Indian media, then deleted the post. On Geo he said he would not give up his identity.
17 Oct 2026
Crypto
Ledger asked distributors in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong to pause sales after a report of malicious implants in wallets sold by a reseller. Its new tamper-resistant Atom ships in summer 2027.
17 Oct 2026
