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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.
World
The 85-year-old South African judge and former UN rights chief won for promoting international law. Trump, passed over again, called her a 'mystery person' and warned Norway: 'We will not forget.'
9 Oct 2026
Cricket
South Africa were all out for 284, 106 behind, and Australia raced to 191 for 4 on day 4 in Durban. The Test ends on Tuesday.
9 Oct 2026
Crypto
Bitcoin bounced from $80,300 as oil eased on Trump's promise not to hit Iran before the midterms. The price in rupees and the levels traders are watching.
9 Oct 2026
United States
Two deaths in Alabama and two in Florida, one from a generator in a closed garage. Outages peaked above 884,000 and the remnants fade over the Tennessee Valley on Sunday.
9 Oct 2026
Entertainment
The three-time National Award winner suffered a cardiac arrest at his home in Goa. His career, his best-known films and the tributes from Shah Rukh Khan and Anupam Kher.
9 Oct 2026
Business
AirSial is adding a daily non-stop Islamabad to Quetta flight on an A320, a day before Airblue starts the same route. Times, flight numbers and what to check before booking.
9 Oct 2026
World
Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad and Multan saw dozens of cancellations after Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, and PIA has stopped flying to Riyadh until further notice. Here is what passengers should do.
9 Oct 2026
Cricket
Afghanistan's pace attack took nine wickets as Bangladesh lost their last two wickets for 29 on day two. Afghanistan were 29 without loss in reply. Scores, PKT times and where to watch.
9 Oct 2026
Technology
Zong's new 5G home broadband needs no fibre line, but the device is locked to your address and every package has a data cap. Here is what the first month and first year really cost.
8 Oct 2026
Business
The Privatisation Commission cleared Engro, Sapphire, a Hub Power consortium and three Turkish energy firms to bid for Gujranwala Electric. What it means for your bill.
7 Oct 2026
World
The Saudi Interior Ministry says filming or sharing interceptions and impact sites can bring legal action. Forwarding a clip on WhatsApp counts too.
6 Oct 2026
