Economy
PM Shehbaz orders faster ML-1 work and corporate reforms in railways
PM Shehbaz Sharif told officials to speed up the ML-1 railway upgrade, fund it by developing railway land, and present a commercial plan within two weeks.
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Islamabad
Sanaullah says PTI cannot hold the state hostage over its demands
Rana Sanaullah said talks remain open but will not be used to pressure the government, and rejected PTI claims about counterterrorism policy and the march.
Islamabad
Pakistan presses UN on climate finance and respect for water treaties
At the UN Second Committee, Pakistan sought $300bn in climate finance, debt reform and respect for water treaties amid its Indus dispute with India.
Islamabad
Bahrain FM due in Islamabad for talks on trade and security
Bahrain FM Abdullatif Al Zayani is visiting Pakistan on October 7 and 8 to co-chair the third Joint Ministerial Commission session with Ishaq Dar.
Health
Why New Mothers Need More Than Digital Support?
They can also join online groups where they share their experiences with other mothers.
Islamabad
PM Shehbaz urges PTI to end long march and return to talks
PM Shehbaz Sharif asked the PTI to call off its march and resolve issues through dialogue, as Talal Chaudhry said a draft deal collapsed at the last minute.
Pakistan
Pakistan rejects Reuters report on Makkah Pact troops as 'speculative'
The Information Ministry called a Reuters report on Pakistani troop numbers in Saudi Arabia speculative, saying Makkah Pact operational details are confidential.
Technology
Nobel physics prize goes to Francis Halzen for South Pole neutrino hunt
Belgian physicist Francis Halzen won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for the IceCube observatory at the South Pole and its discovery of neutrinos from space.
Other Sports
Jannik Sinner ends his 2026 season with a knee injury
World number one Jannik Sinner will miss the rest of 2026 with a knee injury, as Carlos Alcaraz won the Japan Open, his first title since returning from injury.
Cricket
Harmanpreet Kaur steps down as India women's captain
Harmanpreet Kaur, who led India to their first Women's World Cup title, quit as captain in all formats after the Asian Games gold, but will keep playing.
Economy
State Bank to start clearing cheques by image from October 15
The State Bank of Pakistan will pilot clearing cheques by electronic image instead of paper from October 15, with a nationwide rollout due by April 2027.
Asia
Rahul Gandhi detained at Delhi protest against India's election chief
Police in New Delhi briefly detained Rahul Gandhi and other opposition MPs marching to demand the resignation of India's chief election commissioner.
Other Sports
Djokovic reaches China Open final after Medvedev is disqualified
Novak Djokovic reached the China Open final after Daniil Medvedev was disqualified for hitting a fan with a ball. He faces Alex de Minaur for the title.