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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 …
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 …
Trump’s Russia-Ukraine “Energy Ceasefire” — Kyiv Says Russian Strikes Continue
Key takeaways US President Donald Trump …
Hurricane Simon Bears Down on Mexico’s Pacific Coast
Key takeaways Category 4 Hurricane Simon …
Pakistan
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 …
Pakistan Imposes Emergency Rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
President Zardari has placed Khyber Pakhtunkhwa …
China, Pakistan Announce First Joint Army Training in Xinjiang
Key takeaways: China and Pakistan will …
Karachi Load Shedding: K-Electric Warns of Night Power Cuts
Key takeaways: K-Electric has warned Karachi …
Pakistan’s Daily Fuel Reviews Kick In: Petrol Up Rs2.31 to Rs398.96
Key takeaways: Pakistan’s new daily fuel-pricing …
Vatican’s Top Diplomat Arrives in Pakistan on First-Ever Visit
Archbishop Paul Gallagher, the Holy See’s …
World
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 …
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 …
Riyadh Airport Missile Attack Kills 12, Wounds 309 — Deadliest Strike on Saudi Soil in Over a Decade
A missile strike on the passenger-terminal …
Nobel Peace Prize 2026: Navi Pillay Wins, US Sanctions ICC
South African jurist Navi Pillay, 85, …
Houthi Strikes Kill Three at Riyadh Airport as Saudi Arabia Vows Retaliation
Three Saudi nationals were killed and …
Nobel Literature Prize 2026: Anne Carson Wins for Genre-Defying Writing
Key takeaways Anne Carson has won …
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
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 …
The AI Revolution in Pakistan 2026: From Freelance Hub to Emerging Tech Powerhouse
As we navigate through 2026, Artificial …
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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Xiaomi brings forth the giveaway competition …
Redmi 10C – All Rounder in the entry segment!
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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
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 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: …
Karachi Load Shedding: K-Electric Warns of Night Power Cuts
Key takeaways: K-Electric has warned Karachi may face evening and night-time load management as a nationwide RLNG shortage squeezes generation. Previously exempt neighbourhoods are already seeing 1–3 hour cuts, and NEPRA has taken action over loss-based outages. K-Electric has warned that Karachi could face power …
Nobel Peace Prize 2026: Navi Pillay Wins, US Sanctions ICC
South African jurist Navi Pillay, 85, has won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her lifelong work defending international law. The announcement landed amid a storm: hours later, the United States sanctioned the International Criminal Court — where Pillay once served as a judge — …
Houthi Strikes Kill Three at Riyadh Airport as Saudi Arabia Vows Retaliation
Three Saudi nationals were killed and several people injured in two Houthi attacks on Riyadh’s King Khalid airport on Thursday. The Saudi-led coalition vowed retaliation, while airlines including Lufthansa and Air India suspended flights to the capital amid the escalating war. Key takeaways Three Saudi …