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CPEC power plants await Rs498bn unpaid dues from CPPA-G

CPEC power projects dues settlement remains unpaid as CPPA-G faces cash strain, with Port Qasim citing Rs79bn overdue and Sahiwal near Rs80bn in receivables.

Zaviya Desk · 54 min ago · 4 min read

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Bilawal says KP CM Afridi swore not to confront militants

At a Karachi memorial on 18 October, the PPP chair tied ending KP’s emergency and Governor’s Rule to opposition help against militants.

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PakistanCAP asks Chief Commissioner to end PET bottle retail scare3 hr ago

PakistanDRAP starts work on Pakistan's first medical devices policy4 hr ago

BusinessApna Ghar loans: property documents cut down to five4 hr ago

PakistanDar stresses dialogue with Iran's Araghchi in phone call4 hr ago

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Rs17bn Islamic project finance closed for Novacare Hospital

Bank of Punjab Islamic finance has reached financial close on a Rs17 billion syndicated facility for a 250-bed tertiary hospital and feeder clinic in Islamabad, backed by Rs11.5 billion in sponsor equity.

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Oman labour law mandates one-hour break each workday

Under Oman's new labour law, Royal Decree No. 53/2023 also requires a one-hour rest break, shorter Ramadan hours for Muslim staff, and posted schedules.

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Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian aircraft to Nov 24

A Saturday Notam from the Pakistan Airports Authority keeps the Pakistan–India airspace ban in force until 4:59am on 24 November, continuing limits first set in April 2025.

17-Oct-2026, 10:38 pm

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Tug hit by two projectiles northeast of UAE's Khor Fakkan

UKMTO said a southbound tug northeast of Khor Fakkan was hit by two unknown projectiles, leaving one minor injury and damage while the vessel kept sailing.

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Casualties confirmed in Canada military base fire blaze

Defence Minister David McGuinty confirmed deaths and injuries after a wind-driven blaze tore through fences at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta.

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Saudi checks leave 34,834 expats facing residency procedures

Saudi Arabia residency violations found in Interior Ministry checks from 8 to 14 October include residence, labour and border offences, with thousands of expatriates now in legal procedures.

18-Oct-2026, 2:09 am

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Sisi seeks parliament nod for Egypt support Saudi Arabia

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi asked lawmakers to authorise defensive help against Houthi attacks if Riyadh requests it, with an emergency session set for Sunday.

18-Oct-2026, 12:19 am

Pakistan, 17 states slam Colombia Jerusalem embassy17-Oct-2026, 10:23 pm