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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 …
Japan Announces First National Intelligence Strategy — and Hints at Its Own Version of the CIA
Key takeaways Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says Japan will draft its first national intelligence strategy, a step that could lead to a CIA-style foreign intelligence agency. She made the announcement …
G7 Agrees to Release 100 Million Barrels of Diesel Reserves as Pakistan’s Fuel Prices Rise Again
Key takeaways G7 leaders agreed on …
Flydubai Flight FZ1073 Diverts to Saudi Arabia After Mid-Air Cockpit Altercation; Airline Suspends Israel Flights
Key takeaways A Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flydubai …
Pakistan
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 …
Pakistan Credit Rating Upgraded to ‘B’ by S&P
S&P Global Ratings raised Pakistan's long-term …
Mecca Defence Pact: What It Means for Pakistan
The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement commits …
Empowering Women: CM Maryam Nawaz Launches the SEHR Program
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has …
Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousuf Visits Pakistan Hajj Mission in Madinah, Reviews Post-Hajj Arrangements
MADINAH — Report by Nawaiwaqt Representative, …
Pakistan Air Force’s F-16 Block 52 aircraft squadron arrives in Saudi Arabia
The Pakistan Air Force has deployed …
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Japan Announces First National Intelligence Strategy — and Hints at Its Own Version of the CIA
Key takeaways Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says Japan will draft its first national intelligence strategy, a step that could lead to a CIA-style foreign intelligence agency. She made the announcement …
Flydubai Flight FZ1073 Diverts to Saudi Arabia After Mid-Air Cockpit Altercation; Airline Suspends Israel Flights
Key takeaways A Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flydubai flight diverted to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday after what the airline calls an altercation inside the cockpit. All passengers and crew are safe, both …
Mecca Defence Pact: What It Means for Pakistan
The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement commits …
Sweden: Quran Burning Sparks Protests and Condemnation
On June 29, 2023, a man …
Bruce Willis diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia: A Look at the Actor’s Illness and Career
Bruce Willis, the Hollywood actor, has …
Iconic Sex Symbol and Actress Raquel Welch Dies at 82
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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
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 Federal Board of Revenue has extended the income tax return deadline for Tax Year 2026 from September 30 to October 15. The extension arrives …
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 …
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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 …
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Redmi 10C – All Rounder in the entry segment!
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Exceptional value for a minimal price- Redmi 10A
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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
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Elon Musk is turning his attention to hosting live TV
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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 …
Japan Announces First National Intelligence Strategy — and Hints at Its Own Version of the CIA
Key takeaways Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says Japan will draft its first national intelligence strategy, a step that could lead to a CIA-style foreign intelligence agency. She made the announcement at the first meeting of a 17-member expert panel on intelligence reform. Illustration: WHAT TODAY? …
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, after US President Donald Trump dropped his threatened ban on American diesel exports. The move …
Flydubai Flight FZ1073 Diverts to Saudi Arabia After Mid-Air Cockpit Altercation; Airline Suspends Israel Flights
Key takeaways A Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flydubai flight diverted to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday after what the airline calls an altercation inside the cockpit. All passengers and crew are safe, both pilots were hospitalised, and the carrier has suspended all flights to and from Israel while …
FBR Extends Income Tax Deadline to October 15 as AI-Powered Scrutiny Begins
Illustration: WHAT TODAY? Key takeaways The Federal Board of Revenue has extended the income tax return deadline for Tax Year 2026 from September 30 to October 15. The extension arrives alongside a major shift in enforcement: FBR is expanding artificial-intelligence checks that will cross-check every …
Pakistan Credit Rating Upgraded to ‘B’ by S&P
S&P Global Ratings raised Pakistan's long-term sovereign credit rating to 'B' from 'B-' on 22 July, the highest level since 2016. Foreign exchange reserves reached $25.3 billion at the end of June, against $6.7 billion in December 2022.
Mecca Defence Pact: What It Means for Pakistan
The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement commits Pakistan to treat an attack on Saudi Arabia or Turkiye as an attack on itself. We look at what the pact actually says, what Pakistan has already put on the ground, and the questions it leaves open.
Empowering Women: CM Maryam Nawaz Launches the SEHR Program
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has taken a significant step toward women's empowerment by introducing the SEHR (Skill Enhancement Through Home Reach) Program.
Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousuf Visits Pakistan Hajj Mission in Madinah, Reviews Post-Hajj Arrangements
MADINAH — Report by Nawaiwaqt Representative, Javed Iqbal Butt Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Sardar Muhammad Yousuf, visited...
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.