Today's 5 big stories in Pakistan, 3 November 2026

WTI slides 6.3% to $97.56 as US-Iran talk hopes rise

Oil prices drop today as Brent loses 6.1 per cent to $106.54 a barrel, while US crude falls 6.3 per cent to $97.56 on US-Iran talk hopes.

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Used car imports Pakistan: 50% duty limits price cuts

From 30 October 2026 commercial importers may bring in vehicles older than five years, but dealers say a 50% regulatory duty means used car prices in Pakistan are unlikely to fall quickly.

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OpenAI ChatGPT Codex merge to share one usage pool

Select users will first see ChatGPT’s Chat and Work tabs combined, while the OpenAI ChatGPT Codex merge puts both services on one shared token allowance.

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HSA hybrid diploma open to MBBS, nursing and allied grads

The Islamabad academy’s two-semester hybrid Postgraduate Diploma in Health Research is open to MBBS, BDS, nursing and allied health graduates, with fees due by 7 November.

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HEC sets Nov 30-Dec 4 research course for twin-city faculty

The National Academy of Higher Education will host the HEC training program in Islamabad from 30 November to 4 December 2026, with nominations due by 9 November.

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