Business
ADB and World Bank circle the $6.8bn ML-1 after China walked away from funding
The Karachi to Peshawar rebuild is now costed at $6.8 billion, down from $9 billion, with a three year build and track designed for 160km/h.
22 Sept 2026
News
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World
All Iranian airlines to be shut out worldwide from Wednesday: what it means here
Scott Bessent says any airport that fuels or handles an Iranian plane from 23 September loses access to the US banking system. Pakistani zaireen and the 1 October fuel price are both exposed.
22 Sept 2026
World
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia scrap visas, but only for diplomatic and official passports
Ishaq Dar and Prince Faisal bin Farhan signed the waiver in New York on Tuesday. If you hold a green passport, nothing changes: you still need a visa for Umrah, work or a visit.
22 Sept 2026
Politics
Imran Khan's three sisters detained 30 days under MPO before PTI's 27 September march
Aleema Khan, Dr Uzma Khan and Noreen Niazi are held at Kot Lakhpat jail as Punjab and Sindh move police to Islamabad ahead of PTI's countrywide protest.
22 Sept 2026
Cricket
PCB gives Under-19 players central contracts for the first time, after 3-1 in England
Mohsin Naqvi announced the contracts on Monday. The board has not yet published how many players, what categories, or how much they pay.
21 Sept 2026
MMA
UFC 331 purses in rupees: Pantoja Rs 18 crore, Van Rs 13.9 crore and a torn shoulder
The California commission published what UFC 331 paid. The losing challenger earned more than the champion, and the champion now says he fought with a torn AC joint.
21 Sept 2026
Sports
Pakistan at Asian Games 2026: 10 medals, 2 silver and 8 bronze, best haul since 2002
Cricket and squash silver, eight bronzes from hockey to PUBG: the full list of Pakistan's medals at the Asian Games 2026 and how it compares with every Games since 2002.
21 Sept 2026
Pakistan
37 militants killed after Hangu: 28 in cross-border air strikes, says government
21 Sept 2026