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IMF Warns an AI Market Correction and Cyber Threats Could Shake Global Finance
Key takeaways The IMF warned on Tuesday that an AI market correction, severe cyberattacks and rising bond yields could trigger sharp global market turmoil, urging policymakers to curb excessive leverage …

Rehman Baba Express Derails Near Multan; At Least 4 Killed, 30 Injured
The Peshawar-bound Rehman Baba Express derailed near Multan early Tuesday, killing at least four and injuring more than 30. The railways minister has ordered a federal inquiry as rescue operations …
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Rehman Baba Express Derails Near Multan; At Least 4 Killed, 30 Injured
The Peshawar-bound Rehman Baba Express derailed near Multan early Tuesday, killing at least four and injuring more than 30. The railways minister has ordered a federal inquiry as rescue operations …
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IMF Warns an AI Market Correction and Cyber Threats Could Shake Global Finance
Key takeaways The IMF warned on Tuesday that an AI market correction, severe cyberattacks and rising bond yields could trigger sharp global market turmoil, urging policymakers to curb excessive leverage …

Trump’s Russia-Ukraine “Energy Ceasefire” — Kyiv Says Russian Strikes Continue
Key takeaways US President Donald Trump said Russia and Ukraine had agreed to an “energy ceasefire” effective immediately — a surprise to Kyiv, which welcomed the idea but reported Russian …
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.
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, …
Science and Tech

PTA Tells Islamabad High Court It Has No Power to Ban Social Media for Under-16s
Key takeaways Pakistan’s telecom regulator told the Islamabad High Court it has no legal authority to impose age verification or restrict social media access for children under 16. The PTA …
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...
Entertainment

RJ Mitte, Breaking Bad’s Walter White Jr, Dies at 34
Key takeaways Actor RJ Mitte, who played Walter “Flynn” White Jr on Breaking Bad and became one of Hollywood’s most visible advocates for disability representation, has died at 34. He …
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IMF Warns an AI Market Correction and Cyber Threats Could Shake Global Finance
Key takeaways The IMF warned on Tuesday that an AI market correction, severe cyberattacks and rising bond yields could trigger sharp global market turmoil, urging policymakers to curb excessive leverage and build resilience before new shocks hit. The International Monetary Fund warned on Tuesday that …

Rehman Baba Express Derails Near Multan; At Least 4 Killed, 30 Injured
The Peshawar-bound Rehman Baba Express derailed near Multan early Tuesday, killing at least four and injuring more than 30. The railways minister has ordered a federal inquiry as rescue operations continue.

RJ Mitte, Breaking Bad’s Walter White Jr, Dies at 34
Key takeaways Actor RJ Mitte, who played Walter “Flynn” White Jr on Breaking Bad and became one of Hollywood’s most visible advocates for disability representation, has died at 34. He was pronounced dead at his home in Brownsville, Texas, on Monday, October 12. Co-stars Bryan …

Nobel Economics Prize 2026: Hall and Woodford Win for Models That Steady Economies
Key takeaways Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford have won the 2026 Nobel economics prize for building economic models from the ground up — based on the decisions of households and firms — that help central banks and governments stabilise economies against shocks. Illustration: WHAT …

Pakistan Eyes Over 4% Growth, $1bn+ Privatisation Push
Key takeaways Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb told Reuters that Pakistan’s economy should grow north of 4% this fiscal year, and that five or six state entities could be privatised within the year to raise more than $1 billion. Illustration: WHAT TODAY? Pakistan’s economy should grow …

Trump’s Russia-Ukraine “Energy Ceasefire” — Kyiv Says Russian Strikes Continue
Key takeaways US President Donald Trump said Russia and Ukraine had agreed to an “energy ceasefire” effective immediately — a surprise to Kyiv, which welcomed the idea but reported Russian drones and glide bombs still hitting energy sites in Kyiv and Kharkiv. The announcement caps …

Hurricane Simon Bears Down on Mexico’s Pacific Coast
Key takeaways Category 4 Hurricane Simon is bearing down on Mexico’s Pacific coast with sustained winds of 150 mph. Puerto Vallarta and surrounding coastal communities face dangerous storm surge, flash flooding, and damaging winds. Residents and visitors should follow official guidance and be ready for …

Pakistan Imposes Emergency Rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
President Zardari has placed Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under emergency rule under Articles 232 and 234, effectively suspending the PTI-led provincial government after the federal cabinet cited worsening militancy and collapsed talks over the ongoing protest march. Key takeaways Pakistan placed its northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province under …

Riyadh Airport Missile Attack Kills 12, Wounds 309 — Deadliest Strike on Saudi Soil in Over a Decade
A missile strike on the passenger-terminal complex at Riyadh’s King Khalid airport killed 12 people and wounded 309 on Saturday, authorities confirmed. The deadliest attack on Saudi soil in over a decade was blamed on Houthi rebels by the Saudi-led coalition, which vowed a decisive …

China, Pakistan Announce First Joint Army Training in Xinjiang
Key takeaways: China and Pakistan will hold the “Karakoram 2026” joint army training in Korla, Xinjiang, later this month — described as the first joint army training between the two countries — focused on high-altitude counter-terrorism operations with drones, sniping and joint command drills. Illustration: …
































