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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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Jameel Ahmad says inflation near target as growth hits 3.7%

At the Bangkok meetings, Governor Jameel Ahmad told global banks that official reserves reached $21.5 billion by October 9, with inflation near the FY26 target.

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PakistanTaftan border closed over security and smuggling fears11 hr ago

CricketMohammad Rizwan domestic cricket return set for Monday3 hr ago

PakistanITP starts TCS home delivery for renewed, duplicate licences3 hr ago

TechPakistan showcases 20 tech companies at TechCrunch Disrupt4 hr ago

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Pak-Afghan trade halt cuts jobs for drivers and daily wagers

Nearly a year of Pak-Afghan border trade disruption has pushed container shipping toward $10,000 and left drivers, daily-wage workers and fruit exporters without steady work.

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Markets nowGold 24K / tola432,738 Dollar (market)276.99 Dollar open market280.2 Petrol / litre386.3

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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.

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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.

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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.

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