Flour up another Rs6 a kg as chakki owners reject wheat issue price
Karachi millers raised flour prices by Rs6 a kg, taking the week's rise to Rs20, while Hyderabad chakki owners and a PTI MPA attacked government wheat pricing.
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Petrol up Rs2.31 a litre, diesel up 78 paisas for Friday
The government raised petrol by Rs2.31 to Rs398.96 a litre and high-speed diesel by 78 paisas to Rs395.72 for October 9, under the daily pricing system.
World Culture Festival to bring artists from 150 countries to Karachi
The third World Culture Festival runs at Karachi's Arts Council from October 29 to November 22, with over 1,000 foreign and 500 Pakistani artists.
Mir Raza Ali commission ends hearings with key questions open
The commission probing Wafflix owner Mir Raza Ali's death has ended after 15 sittings and 49 witnesses, with police still unsure if it was murder or suicide.
AI-made posts falsely show Mahira Khan, Sajal Aly backing Indian protest
Viral posts showing Mahira Khan and Sajal Aly backing India's Cockroach Janta Party protest are AI-made fakes spread by BJP supporters, a fact check found.
Pakistan rejects NYT report of PAF jets striking Houthis as fake
The information ministry called a New York Times report that PAF jets were used against Yemen's Houthis fake, and warned media against speculative reporting.
Plague risk in Pakistan very low after Siberia case, health minister says
Health Minister Mustafa Kamal said the risk of plague reaching Pakistan is very low after a suspected case in Siberia, and border health teams are on alert.
Gohar seeks 'middle way' as Asif warns PTI against blackmail
PTI chief Gohar Khan urged a middle path in talks as the long march entered day five, while Khawaja Asif and Sharjeel Memon accused the party over terrorism.
JPMC young doctors protest three months without pay
Young doctors at Karachi's JPMC protested three months of unpaid salaries after a new direct-payment system stalled, warning of wider protests if not paid soon.
Turkiye weighing air defence help for Saudi Arabia under Makkah pact
Turkish FM Hakan Fidan said officials are assessing how Turkiye can help Saudi Arabia counter Houthi attacks under the Makkah pact, mainly on air defence.
Pakistan and IMF reach staff-level deal for $1.2bn tranche
The IMF reached a staff-level agreement on Pakistan's fourth EFF review and third RSF review, clearing the way for about $1.2bn once its board approves.
KP CM Afridi seeks law to impeach Governor Kundi
KP CM Sohail Afridi called for a law to impeach Governor Faisal Karim Kundi over a security meeting, while Kundi said governor's rule could come if needed.
LHC seeks report as 500 missing girls cases sit pending in Punjab
LHC Chief Justice Aalia Neelum sought a report after Punjab's police chief said over 500 missing girls cases are pending, and urged a change in police mindset.