21 years after 2005 quake, Balakot still waits for its new city
Pakistan marks 21 years since the October 8, 2005 earthquake that killed over 86,000 people, while New Balakot City and AJK projects remain unfinished.
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Sindh to release subsidised wheat as flour prices climb again
Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah approved releasing government wheat at Rs12,500 per 100kg from October 15, after millers in Karachi raised flour prices by Rs14 a kg.
Security forces kill 18 terrorists in KP and Balochistan operations
Security forces killed 13 Fitna al-Khawarij terrorists in North Waziristan and five Fitna al-Hindustan terrorists in Mastung, state media reported on Wednesday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Kundi warns PTI long march will not be allowed past Attock
KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi said PTI's long march would be stopped at Attock, as Punjab banned gatherings of five or more for 10 days over terror threats.
Security forces kill five terrorists in North Waziristan operation
Security forces killed five Fitna al-Khawarij terrorists and wounded two in an intelligence-based operation in North Waziristan, drawing praise from the president and PM.
Makkah Pact allies agree rapid troop deployment to Saudi Arabia
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye agreed to rapidly deploy forces in the kingdom and named Pakistan's Lt Gen (retd) Nauman Mahmood as first secretary general.