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Hospital says 32 students and a teacher died in the Peshawar school collapse

Lady Reading Hospital told Dawn the toll is 33, including 32 students and a teacher, up from four this morning. The BBC counts one more child at a second hospital. The deputy commissioner says the rescue is over.

Zaviya Desk · 15-Oct-2026, 10:52 am · 3 min read

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Auto financing in Pakistan climbs 33.61% YoY to Rs407bn

Auto financing in Pakistan reached Rs407.12 billion in September 2026, State Bank figures show, up 3.49% from August and 33.61% from a year earlier.

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BusinessAutomakers' body seeks audit of National Tariff Policy data4 hr ago

BusinessPakistan's net FDI reaches $720m in 3MFY27, up 20%4 hr ago

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Parliamentary committee on electoral reforms: NA passes motion

The National Assembly approved a motion for a parliamentary committee on electoral reforms with members from both Houses, tasked to propose free, fair and transparent polls.

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Colombia embassy in Jerusalem draws 18-state condemnation

A joint statement by Pakistan and 18 other Islamic countries says the Colombia embassy in Jerusalem breaks UN Security Council resolutions and asks Colombia to reverse the decision.

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Pakistan condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, seeks halt

Pakistan condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia's civilian and economic infrastructure at a Security Council debate, and says the strikes must stop immediately.

16-Oct-2026, 1:57 am

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Saudi Iran tensions: Riyadh says Tehran encourages Houthis

Saudi Iran tensions deepened as a foreign ministry official said Tehran arms and trains the Houthis, while Riyadh says it still talks directly with Iran.

15-Oct-2026, 8:44 pm

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Settlers torch mosque in Mikhmas village, Israeli army says

Soldiers were sent to Mikhmas after reports of arson, graffiti and a damaged vehicle, the Israeli military said, and no suspects have been identified so far.

15-Oct-2026, 3:33 pm

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Saudi barbers must hold health certificates under new rules

The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing says barbers need valid health certificates, sterilised tools and a specific permit to offer services at customers' homes.

15-Oct-2026, 4:48 am

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Araghchi says regional wars cause lasting environmental damage

Abbas Araghchi said wars in the region, including the US-launched war in Iraq, have caused wide damage to nature, living conditions and public health.

15-Oct-2026, 4:08 am