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PSX sheds 1,962 points to close at 164,590.41Published on: October 23, 2025 10:26 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 23 -- The 100-index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a bearish trend on Thursday, losing 1,962.87 points, a negative change of 1.18 percent, closing at 164,590.41 points a... Read More


WHO evacuates 41 critical patients from GazaPublished on: October 23, 2025 10:25 AM

GENEVA, Oct. 23 -- The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday announced it had led the medical evacuation of 41 critically ill patients and 145 companions from Gaza, amid growing international c... Read More


DG immigration confirms no major redesign in Pakistani passportsPublished on: October 23, 2025 10:22 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 23 -- The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports has clarified that there will be no major redesign in Pakistani passports, dismissing reports circulating about a complete lay... Read More


Pakistan, IMF agree to cut tax target by Rs150 billionPublished on: October 23, 2025 10:19 AM

ISLAMABAD, Oct. 23 -- The government has reached an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to reduce Pakistan's tax collection target by Rs150 billion, official sources confirmed on Thur... Read More


Islamabad IT park nears completion amid push for tech growthPublished on: October 23, 2025 10:15 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 23 -- The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has assured the National Assembly Standing Committee that the Islamabad IT Park project will be completed by December ... Read More


IHC larger bench restores ban on political talks in prisonsPublished on: October 23, 2025 10:10 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 23 -- The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday reinstated the ban on political discussions among prisoners, reversing a previous single-bench decision that had declared the restrictio... Read More


Pakistan still using Euro-II emission standardsPublished on: October 23, 2025 10:09 AM

ISLAMABAD / GILGIT, Oct. 23 -- A parliamentary committee on Wednesday expressed serious concern over Pakistan's outdated Euro-II vehicle emission standards, terming them a glaring example of the count... Read More


Pakistan launches national plan to protect sharksPublished on: October 23, 2025 9:50 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 23 -- The federal government has announced a National Action Plan to conserve endangered shark species in Pakistan's coastal waters. Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junai... Read More


11 militants killed, 3 security personnel martyred in Balochistan operationsPublished on: October 23, 2025 9:47 AM

QUETTA, Oct. 23 -- At least 11 militants were killed in separate operations carried out in Chagai and Sibi districts over the past 24 hours, while two police constables and a security official were ma... Read More


Babar Azam returns to Pakistan T20I squad for South Africa, tri-seriesPublished on: October 23, 2025 9:36 AM

LAHORE, Oct. 23 -- Former captain Babar Azam has been recalled to Pakistan's T20I squad as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced squads for the upcoming white-ball series against South Africa, Sr... Read More