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Nobel Physics Prize 2026: Francis Halzen Wins for IceCube Neutrino Discovery
Key takeaways Francis Halzen won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics on October 6 for his decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos from …
UN Chief Guterres Arrives in Pakistan for 3-Day Visit
Key takeaways UN Secretary-General António Guterres arrived in Islamabad on October 6 for a three-day official visit. He will meet Pakistan’s top civil and military leadership, visit the UNMOGIP headquarters, …
Nobel Medicine Prize 2026: Three Scientists Win for Light-Controlled Brain Research
KEY TAKEAWAYS Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann …
IMF-Pakistan Talks Enter Final Phase, $1.2B Tranche in Sight
Key takeaways Pakistan’s policy-level talks with …
Pakistan
UN Chief Guterres Arrives in Pakistan for 3-Day Visit
Key takeaways UN Secretary-General António Guterres arrived in Islamabad on October 6 for a three-day official visit. He will meet Pakistan’s top civil and military leadership, visit the UNMOGIP headquarters, …
Mecca Defence Pact Committee Meets in Riyadh as Houthi Attacks Raise the Stakes
Key takeaways The Makkah Defence Alliance’s …
PTI Launches Long March From Lakki Marwat as Talks With Government Collapse
Key takeaways PTI launched its long …
Pakistan’s Home Season Begins: Sri Lanka T20 Tickets on Sale, 1,500 Extra Police Deployed in Rawalpindi
Key takeaways Pakistan’s home season opens …
Govt, PTI Hold Second Round of Talks Ahead of Oct 4 Long March
Key takeaways The federal government and …
Pakistan Credit Rating Upgraded to ‘B’ by S&P
S&P Global Ratings raised Pakistan's long-term …
World
German Chancellor Merz Makes Unannounced Kyiv Visit Amid Intensifying Russian Strikes
Key takeaways: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv unannounced on October 4, pledging support as Russian strikes hit the capital. A €1bn military aid package and a joint drone-production …
Mecca Defence Pact Committee Meets in Riyadh as Houthi Attacks Raise the Stakes
Key takeaways The Makkah Defence Alliance’s top committee meets in Riyadh today (Oct 5), bringing together ministers and military chiefs from Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia. On the agenda: Houthi …
Brazil Votes Today: Lula Faces Bolsonaro’s Son in Tight 2026 Election
Key takeaways Brazilians vote today, October …
Japan Announces First National Intelligence Strategy — and Hints at Its Own Version of the CIA
Key takeaways Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi …
Flydubai Flight FZ1073 Diverts to Saudi Arabia After Mid-Air Cockpit Altercation; Airline Suspends Israel Flights
Key takeaways A Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flydubai …
Mecca Defence Pact: What It Means for Pakistan
The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement commits …
Politics
State Stability and National Unity – A Call of the Hour
By Javed Iqbal Butt Pakistan is currently passing through a critical phase marked by both internal and external challenges.
Pakistan’s Historic Diplomacy Peaks in 2025 Under Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar
By Javed Iqbal Butt In 2025, …
Illusory Revolution and the Deception of Social Media
By: Javed Iqbal Butt In Pakistani …
PM’s aide resigns as NAB decides to probe RRR Project.
A top associate of the head …
Waqar Zaka Want to Pay Pakistan’s Debts and take PM’s Place.
Waqar Zaka ran a partially successful …
Election commission strongly opposes electric voting, favors paper ballets
The public authority has communicated its …
Business
IMF-Pakistan Talks Enter Final Phase, $1.2B Tranche in Sight
Key takeaways Pakistan’s policy-level talks with the IMF are expected to wrap up by October 7. A successful fifth review would unlock about $1.2 billion — $1 billion under the …
G7 Agrees to Release 100 Million Barrels of Diesel Reserves as Pakistan’s Fuel Prices Rise Again
Key takeaways G7 leaders agreed on Friday to release 100 million barrels of diesel and crude from strategic reserves over four months, with a large diesel tranche within 20 days, …
FBR Extends Income Tax Deadline to October 15 as AI-Powered Scrutiny Begins
Illustration: WHAT TODAY? Key takeaways The …
Pakistan Credit Rating Upgraded to ‘B’ by S&P
S&P Global Ratings raised Pakistan's long-term …
Pakistan’s Best-Ever Diplomacy Reaches Its Peak in 2025; Malik Manzoor Announces Golden Crown Ceremony for Ishaq Dar
By Javed Iqbal Butt Pakistan witnessed …
Gold Rates Surge as International Price Climbs to $4,424 per Ounce
Gold Prices Surge in Global and …
Science and Tech
The AI Revolution in Pakistan 2026: From Freelance Hub to Emerging Tech Powerhouse
As we navigate through 2026, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has moved beyond being a buzzword in Pakistan; it has become the backbone of a digital transformation.
The Redmi Pad – An all in one pad for fun launched in Pakistan
Lahore, Pakistan, October 6th, 2022 - …
Xiaomi Redmi 10C: A Literal Powerhouse on a Budget
Wish for a budget phone that …
Main hoon dus bata dus
Xiaomi brings forth the giveaway competition …
Redmi 10C – All Rounder in the entry segment!
Lahore, Pakistan, July 2nd, 2022 – …
Exceptional value for a minimal price- Redmi 10A
Lahore, Pakistan, June 18th, 2022 – …
Sports
60 Year Old Ustaad Abdul Waheed Becomes Mr. Pakistan
60 Year Old Ustaad Abdul Waheed Becomes Mr. Pakistan, Wins Body-Building Championship. "Good health is a gift from God.
Javed Afridi wants PSL vs IPL, said in tweet.
Javed Afridi, CEO of Haier Pakistan and the owner of Peshawar Zalmi in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), has been awarded an honorary golden visa by the...
Over 70% of the worlds football are made in Sialkot Pakistan
Sialkot city in Pakistan is home …
Babar Azam Ends Kohli’s 4-Year Long Rule as Best Ranked ODI Batsman
Pakistan captain Babar Azam on Wednesday …
Entertainment
The Tragic Story of TikToker Sana Yousaf: A Life Cut Short by Rejection
In a heart-wrenching incident that has shaken Pakistan, 17-year-old TikTok star Sana Yousaf was tragically shot dead in her Islamabad home on June 2, 2025.
Facebook monetization issue to be resolved soon in Pakistan.
Picture taken on May 12, 2012 …
Among Us Is Launching for PS4 And PS5
The most popular social deception game …
Elon Musk is turning his attention to hosting live TV
After electric cars and spaceships, Elon …
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Nobel Physics Prize 2026: Francis Halzen Wins for IceCube Neutrino Discovery
Key takeaways Francis Halzen won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics on October 6 for his decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos from deep space. The Belgian-American physicist receives 12 million Swedish crowns. Decades under the ice The …
UN Chief Guterres Arrives in Pakistan for 3-Day Visit
Key takeaways UN Secretary-General António Guterres arrived in Islamabad on October 6 for a three-day official visit. He will meet Pakistan’s top civil and military leadership, visit the UNMOGIP headquarters, and receive a disaster-management briefing. Illustration: WHAT TODAY? United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres arrived in …
Nobel Medicine Prize 2026: Three Scientists Win for Light-Controlled Brain Research
KEY TAKEAWAYS Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel have won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for optogenetics, a technique that uses light to switch individual nerve cells on and off. The discovery began with a light-sensing protein in pond algae and …
IMF-Pakistan Talks Enter Final Phase, $1.2B Tranche in Sight
Key takeaways Pakistan’s policy-level talks with the IMF are expected to wrap up by October 7. A successful fifth review would unlock about $1.2 billion — $1 billion under the Extended Fund Facility and $200 million under the climate resilience facility. Illustration: WHAT TODAY? Pakistan’s …
German Chancellor Merz Makes Unannounced Kyiv Visit Amid Intensifying Russian Strikes
Key takeaways: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv unannounced on October 4, pledging support as Russian strikes hit the capital. A €1bn military aid package and a joint drone-production deal are expected, amid warnings of intensified Russian attacks. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in …
Mecca Defence Pact Committee Meets in Riyadh as Houthi Attacks Raise the Stakes
Key takeaways The Makkah Defence Alliance’s top committee meets in Riyadh today (Oct 5), bringing together ministers and military chiefs from Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia. On the agenda: Houthi attacks on the kingdom, a new Yemeni military offensive, and turning the August pact into …
PTI Launches Long March From Lakki Marwat as Talks With Government Collapse
Key takeaways PTI launched its long march from Lakki Marwat on October 4 after talks with the federal government collapsed. The multi-day route crosses Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reaching Khairabad on October 8, where the next phase will be announced. Illustration: WHAT TODAY? The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf launched …
Pakistan’s Home Season Begins: Sri Lanka T20 Tickets on Sale, 1,500 Extra Police Deployed in Rawalpindi
Key takeaways Pakistan’s home season opens with the Sri Lanka T20I series in Rawalpindi on October 9, 11 and 13. Tickets are on sale from Rs 200, and Rawalpindi has finalised a security plan adding 1,500+ police personnel. Illustration: WHAT TODAY? Pakistan’s international cricket home …
Brazil Votes Today: Lula Faces Bolsonaro’s Son in Tight 2026 Election
Key takeaways Brazilians vote today, October 4, in the first round of the 2026 presidential election. Polls show 80-year-old incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva narrowly ahead of Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, the jailed former president’s son. If no candidate wins more than 50% of valid …
Govt, PTI Hold Second Round of Talks Ahead of Oct 4 Long March
Key takeaways The federal government and PTI delegations began a second round of talks at Parliament House on Saturday, chaired by NA Speaker Ayaz Sadiq. The dialogue comes less than 24 hours before PTI’s planned Oct 4 long march to Islamabad. Illustration: WHAT TODAY? Government …