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ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports has set October 23 as the new date for mandatory electronic passport issuance across Pakistan.Under the revised policy, all passport offices in the country and Pakistani diplomatic missions abroad will begin...

DOHA: Pakistan, Turkey, Qatar and Indonesia have signed the Badr Memorandum of Understanding to deepen cooperation in defence production and capabilities.The agreement was signed on October 21 and covers joint development, military training, research and development and technical cooperation....

ISLAMABAD: Sixteen Pakistani technology companies met American business representatives and industry experts at Pakistan US Tech Connect 2026, a day long networking event hosted by the Pakistani embassy.The gathering was organised with Pakistan's Ministry of Information Technology and was...

Pakistan has overtaken Australia in the ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings, moving into fourth place after a victory over England in Rawalpindi.The result reflects a period of consistent results for the national side, which has gained ground in the...

KARACHI: The final of the President's Trophy 2026-27 will be played at the State Bank of Pakistan ground in Karachi, with SBP taking on Markhor IT Solutions.The two sides earned their place in the title decider after strong runs...

Pakistan has moved up to fourth place in the ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings following a victory over England in Rawalpindi.The win pushed Pakistan above Australia in the official standings, a notable shift as the team continues a busy...

BEIJING: Chinese investment continues to serve as a strong engine for Pakistan's industrial development, according to Professor Cheng Xizhong, a senior research fellow at the Charhar Institute in Beijing.His remarks follow a mid October investment promotion campaign in Shanghai...

LAHORE: The Balochistan Economic and Investment Forum 2026 will be held in Lahore on October 21, with the aim of drawing domestic and foreign investment and promoting industrial growth in the province.The event is being organised jointly by the...

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's economy grew by 3.7 percent in 2026, according to the World Bank's latest Pakistan Development Update. The report paints a mixed picture, with steady expansion alongside persistent cost pressures for households.Average core inflation in urban areas was...

ISLAMABAD: Motorists in Pakistan received some relief at the pump after the federal government reduced petrol prices by Rs2.71 per litre for October 22, bringing the new rate to Rs379.31. High speed diesel moved in the other direction, rising...