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World

Argentina unveils passports-for-investment scheme

Argentina now offers citizenship for a $350,000 investment, a bold move by President Milei to attract foreign capital amid economic reforms and public debate

Published 03 Oct, 2026 10:13pm

World

Ukraine will hit Russian refineries in response to Moscow's 'new doctrine' of airstrikes

Moscow says it is retaliating for strikes on Russia

Published 03 Oct, 2026 10:07pm

Perspectives

AI and the imitation game

“Maria, this is Fauzia. I’m having trouble reaching Ahmed at the moment, so can you please click on the link I’ve...

Published 03 Oct, 2026 08:47pm

Markets

325 million barrels of oil from strategic reserves released: IEA

The update came a day after G7 countries agreed to immediately release 100 million barrels of diesel

Published 03 Oct, 2026 06:31pm

World

Flydubai co-pilot attacked pilot with axe in attempted 'terrorist attack', UAE says

UAE investigators describe incident as attempted terror attack

Published 03 Oct, 2026 05:32pm

Life & Style

‘Hanging by a Wire’ selected as Pakistan’s Oscar entry

Mohammed Ali Naqvi’s documentary thriller ‘Hanging by a Wire’ has been selected as Pakistan’s submission in the...

Published 03 Oct, 2026 05:24pm

World

Fire, smoke seen near Aramco facility in Riyadh, witness says

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for Saturday’s fire

Published 03 Oct, 2026 05:11pm

Business & Finance

Muhammad Yasin takes charge as president of ICMA Pakistan

Muhammad Yasin, FCMA, has assumed charge as President of the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of...

Published 03 Oct, 2026 04:27pm

World

Israeli strike kills five, including four women, in Gaza, health officials say

A Gaza City apartment building was destroyed by an Israeli airstrike, killing five Palestinians, including women, amidst ongoing regional tensions

Published 03 Oct, 2026 03:32pm

Sports

Sinner withdraws from Shanghai Masters as knee injury lingers

World number one Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from next week’s Shanghai Masters as he continues his recovery from a...

Published 03 Oct, 2026 03:13pm

Life & Style

Disney licenses lineup of movies, TV shows to Netflix including 'Ice Age,' 'Will Trent'

Disney licenses 'Ice Age' and 'Percy Jackson' to Netflix, adding major titles to the streaming platform's library

Published 03 Oct, 2026 02:32pm

Pakistan

Pakistan summons Indian envoy to lodge protest over killing of two civilians

Foreign Office says Indian BSF personnel resorted to unprovoked lethal force against unarmed civilians

Updated 03 Oct, 2026 07:11pm

Life & Style

Victoria Beckham presents sheer dresses and oversized suits for spring/summer 2027

Victoria Beckham's Spring/Summer 2027 show in Paris highlighted elegant designs and her brand's newfound profitability

Published 03 Oct, 2026 02:24pm

World

Oil tankers attacked in Hormuz strait

Critical global oil shipments are under threat after two tankers were hit by projectiles in the strategic Strait of Hormuz

Published 03 Oct, 2026 01:33pm

Sports

India's Urs holes knee-knocker at final hole to win golf gold

Indian golfer Pranavi Urs captured Asian Games individual gold, securing a thrilling one-stroke victory with a clutch final putt

Published 03 Oct, 2026 01:19pm

World

Russia strikes another major bridge in Ukraine capital

Kyiv faces escalating Russian attacks on its vital bridges, including the Northern Bridge, leading to severe traffic blockages and infrastructure damage.

Published 03 Oct, 2026 12:56pm

Sports

Gauff digs deep to beat Osorio in China Open second round

Gauff showed resilience, digging deep to defeat Camila Osorio 7-6, 4-6, 6-2 in a challenging China Open second-round match

Published 03 Oct, 2026 12:48pm

Sports

Turkiye football ref chief detained pending trial for graft

Turkiye's football refereeing chief and four others are in pre-trial detention as part of a major graft probe

Published 03 Oct, 2026 12:43pm

Pakistan

Security forces kill 11 terrorists in Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: state media

Six terrorists of Fitna al-Hindustan killed during operation in Mashkel, Balochistan, say sources

Updated 03 Oct, 2026 10:17pm

Sports

India defeat Pakistan in Asian Games final to clinch cricket gold

Despite Hasan Nawaz's 96, Pakistan fall short of the target

Updated 03 Oct, 2026 01:10pm

Business & Finance

Govt to set up one-door facilitation centre for port businesses in Karachi

Reviewed proposals for simplifying the ship registration process and the registration of fishing vessels

Updated 03 Oct, 2026 10:08pm

Markets

Gold price per tola drops Rs4,300 in Pakistan

International rate of gold down by $43 to reach $4,138 per ounce

Updated 03 Oct, 2026 09:28pm

Business & Finance

Pakistani entrepreneur Murrad Gillani ditches Nestlé ingredients after legal dispute

Decision follows a legal notice issued by Société des Produits Nestlé S.A. on September 23

Updated 03 Oct, 2026 09:24pm

World

'Handful' of G20 countries reject US stance on excess industrial capacity

G20 trade talks revealed deep rifts as key members rejected US efforts to curb excess industrial capacity and reform global trade rules

Published 03 Oct, 2026 10:23am

World

Trump says US to send one-time $90 payment to 20 million seniors enrolled in Medicare

US President is sending a $90 payment to over 20 million Medicare enrollees to help with medical insurance costs, arriving in early October

Published 03 Oct, 2026 10:12am

Pakistan

Customs make historic seizure of Rs5.40bn narcotics

ISLAMABAD: The Collectorate of Customs (Enforcement), Islamabad, has made a historic seizure of narcotics of around...

Published 03 Oct, 2026 07:34am

World

Dutch study says royal family made huge profits from colonialism

THE HAGUE: King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands said Friday he was personally affected by the “explicit”...

Published 03 Oct, 2026 07:29am

Markets

OMC Sept sales dip 2pc YoY, rise 7pc MoM

KARACHI: Sales of Pakistan’s oil marketing companies (OMCs) stood at 1.3 million tons in September 2026, down 2...

Published 03 Oct, 2026 07:12am

Pakistan

Goods transporters announce countrywide strike starting from 10th

ISLAMABAD: The All-Pakistan Goods Transporters Association has given the government an ultimatum to approve its...

Published 03 Oct, 2026 07:10am

Business & Finance

PHMA urges govt to adopt export-friendly policies

KARACHI: The Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PHMA) on Friday said that the high...

Published 03 Oct, 2026 07:07am

Business & Finance

Joint Asia-Pacific strategy to strengthen textile industry urged

KARACHI: Atif Ikram Sheikh, president of the FPCCI and the ECO-CCI and the vice president of CACCI, has called for a...

Published 03 Oct, 2026 07:06am

World

‘Cockroaches’ join India protests

NEW DELHI: Indian protesters rallied in New Delhi and Mumbai on Friday, including members of the popular youth-led...

Published 03 Oct, 2026 07:01am

World

Iraq says gets US exemption for Iranian flights

BAGHDAD: The United States has granted sanctions exemptions for Iranian airlines to operate flights to Iraq’s holy...

Published 03 Oct, 2026 06:59am

Pakistan

Two civilians killed in Indian firing near Kasur border

LAHORE: Two innocent civilians have been killed and another injured after India’s Border Security Force (BSF) opened...

Published 03 Oct, 2026 06:54am

Business & Finance

Weekly SPI inflation up 0.21pc

ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index-based inflation for the week ended on October 1 recorded an increase of 0.21...

Published 03 Oct, 2026 06:51am

Pakistan

Makkah Accord members to hold emergency talks: Dar

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye have agreed in principle to convene an emergency meeting of the...

Published 03 Oct, 2026 06:49am

Pakistan

Pakistan slams Houthi attack on power facility in Madina

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan strongly condemns the attack by the Houthi militia on the Taibah power distribution station in...

Published 03 Oct, 2026 06:47am

Markets

Sept LNG shipments through Hormuz hit highest since start of US-Iran war

SINGAPORE: The number of liquefied natural gas cargoes exiting the Strait of Hormuz rose in September to its highest...

Published 03 Oct, 2026 06:42am

World

G7 agrees on release of diesel, oil stocks after US pressure

BRUSSELS: Group of Seven countries agreed on Friday on the release 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil from...

Published 03 Oct, 2026 06:38am

Markets

Petrol price hiked by Rs2.10, HSD’s by 30 paise

ISLAMABAD: The Petroleum Division on Friday announced increase in fuel prices applicable during next three days i.e....

Published 03 Oct, 2026 06:34am

Pakistan

Military warns against May 9-like unrest, vows decisive action

ISLAMABAD: With Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) set to march towards Islamabad on October 4, the country’s top...

Published 03 Oct, 2026 06:17am

Pakistan

PTI, govt, PPP meet again today after first round failure

ISLAMABAD: The first round of talks between the government and the PTI-led opposition ended without a breakthrough...

Published 03 Oct, 2026 05:42am

Editorials

ADB, World Bank and IMF: Pakistan's growth forecasts

EDITORIAL: Asian Development Bank has forecast Pakistan’s growth for the ongoing fiscal year at 3.7 percent – 0.3...

Updated 03 Oct, 2026 01:53pm

Editorials

Milk them, then cap them

EDITORIAL: Dairy and livestock farmers demanding a seat at the policy table are asking for something considerably...

Updated 03 Oct, 2026 06:17am

Pakistan

Continuity of policy vital for development: CM

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said governments that perform well should be allowed to...