Today's 5 big stories in Pakistan, 26 October 2026

Karachi SESSI HIV: counsel urges Sharif for commission

Advocate Tariq Mansoor has written to the prime minister seeking an independent federal inquiry into reported child HIV infections at two SESSI hospitals in Karachi, citing dozens of cases and deaths.

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Sindh govt jobs 2026 listed for Lyari support staff posts

Lyari General Hospital seeks drivers, nursing orderlies and other support staff; South Karachi domicile holders must apply by registered courier.

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Goods haulers warn Sindh: allot Karachi Port land or strike

Alliance chief Malik Shehzad Awan says parking space is urgently needed and cites a Rs450 billion hit from an August 2026 stoppage if demands stay unmet.

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UHS Lahore opens 214 MBBS and 38 BDS reserved seats for 2026-27

UHS MBBS and BDS admissions 2026 cover 252 reserved seats in Punjab public colleges, with phased online applications for ICT, AJK, Gilgit-Baltistan, Balochistan and former FATA candidates.

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Petroleum products imports up 11.6% as POL bill hits $4.02bn

Pakistan Bureau of Statistics figures put July–September petroleum group imports at $4.02 billion, with crude and LPG up sharply while LNG purchases fell.

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