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Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced that its offices will remain closed for three days starting October 12, 2024, citing operational restructuring. The move comes at a time when PIA is grappling with severe financial difficulties and increasing scrutiny over its operations. The airline, which has been the subject of several bailout packages from the […]

On October 12, 2024, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) called on Pakistan to take action against political harassment in corruption investigations. The IMF emphasized that cases of corruption should be handled transparently and free from political influence, as part of the conditions attached to its loan program. With the IMF monitoring Pakistan’s reform agenda closely, […]

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) issued an order on October 11, 2024, allowing the founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to meet his sister. The court’s decision came as part of an ongoing legal case concerning the detention of the political leader. The PTI founder has been in custody following charges related to his party’s […]

A full court reference in honor of outgoing Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa is scheduled for October 25, 2024, to mark his retirement. The reference, to be held at the Supreme Court of Pakistan, will serve as a formal tribute to CJP Isa’s service to the judiciary during his tenure. Chief Justice […]

Gold prices in Pakistan witnessed a significant surge on October 11, 2024, following an upward trend in the international market. The price of 24-karat gold increased by Rs 2,000 per tola, bringing the rate to an all-time high of Rs 235,000 per tola. This rise in prices is attributed to heightened global demand for the […]

In a significant diplomatic development, Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on October 11, 2024. The meeting, which aimed to strengthen bilateral ties, focused on a range of issues, including trade, energy cooperation, and regional security. The two leaders also discussed Pakistan’s involvement in the China-Russia economic corridor […]

In a strong message to the nation, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed his government’s commitment to eradicating terrorism in all its forms. Speaking during a high-profile security meeting on October 11, 2024, the premier stressed that Pakistan would not allow any group to disrupt peace and stability. PM Shehbaz emphasized the need for a united […]

The Higher Education World University Rankings 2025 looked at more than 2,000 universities across 115 countries. Together, ranked schools number around 9.7 per cent more this year. Pakistani institutions claim 47 spots in the ranking, making Pakistan the 14th most-represented nation in the world, after Taiwan. Quaid-i-Azam University has entered its rank, which is in […]

Two police officers were martyred in an attack on a police vehicle in Tank district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The officers were on routine patrol when unidentified gunmen ambushed their vehicle. The attack occurred in a region that has seen a resurgence in militant activities, raising concerns about the security situation in the area. The incident underscores […]

The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), led by Maulana Fazlur Rehman, has reaffirmed its opposition to the constitutional amendments proposed by the government. Despite pressure from the ruling coalition, JUI-F remains firm in its stance, citing concerns over the handling of the proposed changes to the Constitution. Party leaders, including Maulana Attaur Rehman and Abdul Ghafoor Haideri, […]

On October 10, 2024, a high-level Saudi investment delegation, led by the Kingdom’s Minister of Investment, Khalid Bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih, met with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir in Rawalpindi. This meeting was part of a broader effort to strengthen economic ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, reinforcing the long-standing, brotherly relationship […]

On October 10, 2024, Pak-Arab Refinery Limited (Parco), the largest oil refinery in Pakistan, began a scheduled maintenance shutdown expected to last until November 18. This maintenance, which occurs every few years, is crucial for addressing mechanical, civil, and structural upgrades in the refinery. Parco processes around 120,000 barrels of crude oil daily and meets […]