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E-Paper | October 30, 2026

Opposition lawmakers voice alarm over the political situation, alleged human rights violations in KP

Achakzai questions govt’s handling of Tehran diplomacy, Afghanistan ties; Senate resolution seeks coordinated national action to curb population growth

Published 30 Oct, 2026 08:30am

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Houthi drone intercepted in Makkah region, says Saudi coalition

Iran says four tankers on fire after hitting mines in Hormuz; Saudi Arabia, Spain review defence cooperation.

Updated 30 Oct, 2026 09:34am

Netanyahu's bloc finishes ahead in Israel election, but well short of majority

Netanyahu's coalition of right-wing and far-right parties wins 53 of the Knesset's 120 seats; opposition bloc secures 48 seats.

Published 30 Oct, 2026 08:08am

Crypto exchange Binance freezes assets after $6.3 billion security breach

Initial investigation suggests the breach may have started with a hacked laptop belonging to one of the company's engineers.

Published 30 Oct, 2026 09:02am

High-speed diesel price crosses Rs400 with Re0.85 increase; no change in petrol rate

Petrol to continue retailing at Rs377.91 per litre, according to notification from Petroleum Division.

Published 29 Oct, 2026 11:43pm

Trump at odds with reports of Vance’s letter to Iran

President says outreach focused on medical supplies, not peace talks; Tehran confirms receiving vice president’s letter, no response yet.

Updated 30 Oct, 2026 07:45am

New provinces to carry heavy cost: think tank

Think tank puts annual recurring bill at Rs47-57bn for two provinces and up to Rs730bn if 30 divisional units are upgraded to provincial status.

Published 30 Oct, 2026 09:12am

Uploading order to FBR’s IRIS portal alone not valid delivery, rules LHC

Judge observes that Income Tax Rules limit an electronic address to a fax number or an email address and requires confirmation of transmission.

Published 30 Oct, 2026 07:53am

Lawfare emerges as new threat to journalists in Pakistan: report

Peca increasingly used to punish dissent, says Freedom Network report.

Published 30 Oct, 2026 09:29am

Power division, industry seek levy cut on furnace oil, diesel to ease electricity costs

Say levy adds about Rs10 per unit to electricity costs; CPPA seeks Rs2.56 per unit additional fuel cost adjustment to recover Rs33bn.

Published 30 Oct, 2026 07:24am

Can Pakistan’s Judicial Independence Survive the 27th Amendment?

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Can Pakistani Women Still Get Justice for Workplace Harassment?

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Metros

Chiniot man involved in murder of child killed in ‘encounter’

Plea against MPO Ordinance sections dismissed in Lahore High Court

Five women raped in different areas of Lahore last week

Uploading order to FBR’s IRIS portal alone not valid delivery, rules LHC

Punjab CM announces additional Rs5bn for stroke treatment

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NEVO Hunter: The world’s first REEV 4x4 Truck - Now made in Pakistan

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Winners are selected following rigorous comparative testing against rival models, including assessments on UK roads.

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Chiniot man involved in murder of child killed in ‘encounter’

Plea against MPO Ordinance sections dismissed in Lahore High Court

Five women raped in different areas of Lahore last week

Uploading order to FBR’s IRIS portal alone not valid delivery, rules LHC

Punjab CM announces additional Rs5bn for stroke treatment

'Conscience does not permit': LHC's Justice Kayani resigns, cites 'executive's growing control' over judiciary

In his resignation letter, the judge says 26th and 27th Constitutional Amendments "compromised" high courts' independence; also cites health concerns.

Pakistan , Updated 28 Oct, 2026 07:13pm

'Conscience does not permit': LHC's Justice Kayani resigns, cites 'executive's growing control' over judiciary

Makkah pact allies move from defence to diplomacy

Pakistan’s army chief, Saudi defence minister, Turkish spymaster meet top Iranian officials; both sides agreeing to continue dialogue on regional peace and security.

Newspaper , Updated 27 Oct, 2026 07:51am

Makkah pact allies move from defence to diplomacy

Netanyahu set to remain caretaker prime minister after inconclusive Israeli election

Anti-Netanyahu parties, ranging from the centre-left to the hard right, have fallen short of pre-election polls that forecast a tight race.

World , Updated 29 Oct, 2026 12:42am

Netanyahu set to remain caretaker prime minister after inconclusive Israeli election

Govt to end slab system punishing power consumers crossing 200-unit threshold

Awais Leghari says govt considering two options: raising the threshold to 250 units, or removing the six-month ban so the benefit could be availed for month with 200-unit usage.

Pakistan , Updated 28 Oct, 2026 12:27am

Govt to end slab system punishing power consumers crossing 200-unit threshold

Regional security

Iran and the Makkah pact states should pledge not to let external actors use their soil to launch aggression against each other.

Newspaper , Updated 28 Oct, 2026 09:10am

Haris Rauf penalised for breach of ICC Code of Conduct in tri-series match against England

The pacer was found to be in breach of Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct, after arguing with England all-rounder Will Jacks.

Sport , Updated 28 Oct, 2026 08:23pm

Haris Rauf penalised for breach of ICC Code of Conduct in tri-series match against England

Pakistan allows Taiwanese airlines to use airspace till March 2027

China Airlines Ltd and Eva Airways Corp granted permission to operate flights from October 28 to March 27, 2027.

Pakistan , Updated 28 Oct, 2026 07:51pm

Pakistan allows Taiwanese airlines to use airspace till March 2027

Govt cuts petrol price by Rs3.19 per litre, ups high-speed diesel rate by Rs2.25

Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs376.06 per litre, while HSD will cost Rs398.07 per litre.

Business , Published 27 Oct, 2026 11:26pm

Govt cuts petrol price by Rs3.19 per litre, ups high-speed diesel rate by Rs2.25

The Tehran opening

Regional peace can be ensured only through a regional security architecture.

Newspaper , Updated 28 Oct, 2026 09:26am

NA, GB Assembly adopt resolutions on Black Day

Reaffirm solidarity with Kashmiris, condemn rights violations, seek just settlement; protest rallies held across Gilgit.

Pakistan , Published 28 Oct, 2026 06:51am

NA, GB Assembly adopt resolutions on Black Day

Govt raises threshold for currency transaction reports to Rs3m as anti-money laundering framework reviewed

Aurangzeb-led committee approves 50pc increase in threshold for banks to trigger currency transaction reports (CTRs) to SBP; PVARA given powers under Anti-Money Laundering Act.

Business , Published 28 Oct, 2026 01:11am

Govt raises threshold for currency transaction reports to Rs3m as anti-money laundering framework reviewed

Diesel price nears Rs400 as govt adds over a rupee to petrol, HSD rates

Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs377.91 per litre, while HSD will cost Rs399.82 per litre.

Business , Published 28 Oct, 2026 11:07pm

Diesel price nears Rs400 as govt adds over a rupee to petrol, HSD rates

AI’s brain & muscle

The digital economy has not escaped geography.

Newspaper , Updated 28 Oct, 2026 04:30pm

Restructuring plans

The primary reason for governance failure in Pakistan is not the geographical size of the existing provinces but the reluctance of provincial capitals to empower local bodies.

Newspaper , Updated 29 Oct, 2026 08:22am

Flavio Bolsonaro lands in Miami with his family after Trump offers Brazil exit

Brazilian senator and his family entered northern Argentina late on Tuesday evening and then took a private jet to the Ecuadorean city of Guayaquil, flying to Miami from there.

World , Updated 28 Oct, 2026 07:55pm

Flavio Bolsonaro lands in Miami with his family after Trump offers Brazil exit

Pezeshkian urges 'regional unity' in meeting with Makkah pact countries in Tehran

Iran's security chief notes "very positive atmosphere”; Tehran says countries agreed to continue talks after "first meeting".

World , Updated 27 Oct, 2026 12:17am

Pezeshkian urges 'regional unity' in meeting with Makkah pact countries in Tehran

One killed, five injured by Afghan firing near Angoor Adda

According to officials, firing originated from posts located inside Afghan territory, and targeted Pakistani border posts with sniper, small and heavy weapons.

Newspaper , Published 28 Oct, 2026 06:51am

One killed, five injured by Afghan firing near Angoor Adda

A huddle in Tehran

The significance of the Tehran huddle lies less in what was said than in the fact that it happened at all, and where.

Newspaper , Updated 29 Oct, 2026 08:34am

Constitutional questions

Emergency powers cannot be used to deprive any citizen of the right to a fair trial.

Newspaper , Updated 28 Oct, 2026 09:45am

Pakistan's last antique restorers give old treasures new life

The vintage items are now increasingly rare in the modern era in which they have been replaced by stainless steel and plastic kitchenware.

Pakistan , Published 27 Oct, 2026 11:59am

Pakistan's last antique restorers give old treasures new life

ATC sentences Imaan, Hadi to 10 years in security breach case

Judge says the objective of the accused was to “compromise the security arrangements through pressuring security officials”.

Pakistan , Updated 29 Oct, 2026 08:43pm

ATC sentences Imaan, Hadi to 10 years in security breach case

At least 64 people killed in Spain as two high-speed trains collide

Sanchez clears his agenda for the day; opposition party cancels election campaign events; PM Shehbaz expresses condolences.

World , Updated 28 Oct, 2026 06:38pm

At least 64 people killed in Spain as two high-speed trains collide

Chromebook scheme

Technology can widen opportunity, but only when it is tied to good teaching, reliable connectivity and clear educational purpose.

Newspaper , Updated 27 Oct, 2026 05:09pm

Pakistan for all

Inclusive politics produces a cohesive nation.

Newspaper , Published 27 Oct, 2026 07:28am

Moscow’s Afghan outreach

Russia’s close ties with Kabul won’t automatically ensure action against anti-Pakistan terrorists.

Newspaper , Updated 29 Oct, 2026 08:52am

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