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Stories that belong to the whole country rather than to one province.
Private sector debt retirement rises to Rs364.5bn in early fiscal year
State Bank data shows Rs364.5bn retired between July 1 and September 11 against Rs170bn last year, according to Dawn.
IHC questions FIA's legal authority to offload travellers
Justice Inaam Ameen Minhas told FIA officials that an SOP is not a law and asked them to cite the legal provisions allowing passengers to be stopped.
Pakistan kabaddi team misses first Asian Games semi-final after Iran loss
The side fell 51-30 in its last group match, while the cricket squad departed for Japan targeting a gold medal.
Supreme Court body agrees e-filing pilot for family cases
The National Judicial Automation Committee will start the programme in selected courts across all provinces and Islamabad.
Government cuts petrol, diesel prices for third consecutive day
Petroleum Division sets petrol at Rs389.28 and high-speed diesel at Rs412.12 per litre for 25 September, with lower rates effective from midnight.
Pakistan beat China 3-0 to stay unbeaten at Asian Games
Captain Abubakar Mahmood, Sufyan Khan and Hannan Shahid scored as the Green Shirts claimed a third straight win in Nagoya on Thursday.
Pakistan cricket at new low after England humiliation, Cricinfo lists grounds
Cricinfo has posted ground guides for England and India tours of Pakistan, while The Daily Star reports gloom after an England defeat.
Pakistan Strikes Taliban-Linked Targets in Afghanistan, Reports Say
One outlet says a senior commander linked to the Gul Bahadur group was killed; no official confirmation has been issued.
PHF and Tech Valley sign hockey modernisation deal
The memorandum covers administrative affairs, player training and fan engagement, but financial and timeline details were not disclosed.
PSX loses over 1,700 points as caution returns
KSE-100 closed at 170,499 on Thursday after an early high of 172,491, with banks, cement and energy stocks leading the decline.
SMEDA increases outreach to women chambers across Pakistan
The authority said the move is part of efforts to promote women entrepreneurship and improve access to business support services, but gave no specifics.
PMD issues depression, cyclone track bulletin
The Flood Forecasting Division in Lahore released the tracks on Thursday, though no system details or warnings accompanied the bulletin.
NADRA revises identity document fees and announces IT jobs
New rates cover CRC, juvenile card, smart NIC, NICOP and POC, while deputy assistant director posts are open until October 4.
PSX climbs 830 points on US-Iran talks optimism
The benchmark KSE-100 closed at 172,232 as softer oil prices and an IMF mission arrival lifted investors, though oil price reports conflicted.
PTA to brief Senate on nationwide internet after Supreme Court link fails
The communication link between the Supreme Court and its Quetta registry broke down on Thursday, and Senator Palwasha Khan said complaints are also coming from Islamabad.
PM forms committee to review civil awards system
Retired federal secretary Nasir Mahmood Khosa will convene the panel examining nomination, scrutiny and selection procedures for national honours.
SBP reserves climb $11 million to $21.4 billion
The rise took the country's total liquid foreign reserves to $26.81 billion including commercial bank holdings, according to central bank data.
Farmers leader demands fair prices as wheat policy awaited
Pakistan Kisan Ittehad chairman Khalid Khokhar says Punjab has planted 16 percent more sugarcane and warns growers will reduce cultivation without government support.
SUPARCO to mark World Space Week 2026 across Pakistan
Events from October 4 to 10 will focus on education, awareness and public engagement under the global theme Rocket Revolution.
PTA Begins Inspections of Telecom Tower Power Backup Systems
Teams from nine zonal offices are visiting urban and rural sites to check batteries, generators and solar systems during outages.
Gang Selling Officers' Data Abroad Arrested in Rawalpindi
The Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecom also reviewed a Rs172 billion call centre fraud, misuse of fake SIMs, and inappropriate TikTok content.
Supreme Court denies DHA Islamabad tax exemption
A three-member bench ruled the housing authority does not meet the legal definition of a local authority under income tax law.
Zong, ConnectHear launch AI sign language support at service centres
The SILA system uses Pakistan Sign Language at Zong centres in Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi, with human interpreters available when needed.
Shahzad hits Pakistan's fastest first-class century in 49 balls
The PTV batsman broke Misbah-ul-Haq's 56-ball record and finished with 114 off 62 deliveries against Kingsmen Academy.
PTI weighs delaying long march amid leadership concerns
Leadership meeting in Peshawar discussed October 5 to 10 as new dates and raised reservations over Mahmood Achakzai and Raja Nasir Abbas, ARY News reported.
Dar urges OIC to press Taliban to end terrorism
Deputy PM tells OIC Contact Group at UN General Assembly that concrete, verifiable steps are needed to stop Afghan soil being used against neighbours.
FPSC postpones interviews in Islamabad, Lahore, Peshawar over security
The commission cites road closures and the law and order situation for calling off sessions on 24 and 25 September.
Dar meets Nepal foreign minister at UN General Assembly
The two reviewed bilateral ties and discussed using political and economic consultations to deepen cooperation, APP reported.
Transporters demand immediate Rs400 million motorway compensation
All Pakistan Goods Transport Owners Association says over 2,000 vehicles are detained across Islamabad and Punjab, and warns supply chains could halt.
Pakistan receives $4.1bn under IMF programme, misses key targets
Mettis Global reports the disbursement but says Pakistan fell short on some programme conditions, without naming the facility or the missed targets.