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Pakistan has ended its Asian Games 2026 campaign with 10 medals, recording its strongest performance at the continental event in more than two decades. The national contingent finished the Aichi-Nagoya Games in Japan with two silver and eight bronze medals. It was Pakistan’s highest Asian Games medal total since the 2002 Busan Games, where the … Read more

The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) is closing applications today, October 5, 2026, for one of the largest nursing recruitment drives announced in Punjab this year. Under Advertisement No. 10/2026, a total of 1,958 Charge Nurse Female (BS-16) vacancies have been announced for the Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education Department. The jobs are available to … Read more

Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation (PMDC) has opened applications for its Management Trainee Program 2026, offering young Pakistani graduates a chance to gain professional experience with a monthly stipend of Rs80,000. PMDC is a state-owned enterprise working under the Ministry of Energy’s Petroleum Division. The latest programme is offered at its head office in Islamabad and … Read more

Apple Music has officially launched in Pakistan, giving local users direct access to Apple’s music streaming service more than a decade after its global debut. Apple recently updated its Media Services availability information to include Pakistan among countries where Apple Music is officially supported. The service originally launched worldwide in 2015, meaning Pakistani users have … Read more

Pakistan electricity regulator is reviewing the Rs22.98 per unit Incremental Consumption Package today, October 5, 2026, in a decision that could affect the future cost of additional electricity consumption. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) scheduled a public hearing for 2:30pm at NEPRA Tower in Islamabad, with online participation also available. What Is the … Read more

Pakistan’s inflation rate has started to ease again, but millions of households are still wondering why their monthly expenses remain so high. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), Consumer Price Index inflation slowed to 10.3% in September 2026, compared with 11.1% in August. However, inflation was only 5.8% in September last year. So, … Read more

Pakistan’s cotton crop has lost some of its early momentum as unusually high temperatures hit fields during a key stage of the season. Latest data from the Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) shows that cotton arrivals reached 3.208 million bales by September 30, 2026, up 5.39% from 3.044 million bales during the same period last … Read more

Pakistan urea sales fell 13% in September 2026 compared with August, while industry stocks dropped to their lowest level in nine months, according to the latest fertilizer market estimates. Urea sales stood at around 611,000 tonnes in September, down from roughly 702,000 tonnes in August. However, the picture looks much stronger when compared with last … Read more

More than 60% of people in Pakistan cannot afford a healthy diet, according to a new assessment highlighted by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. The warning points to a serious nutrition challenge in Pakistan, where many families may have access to enough calories but still struggle to buy the variety … Read more

Pakistan Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is moving ahead with its Special Tax Scheme for Small Shopkeepers, also known as the Asaan Tax Scheme, as the government tries to bring more retailers into the formal tax system. The latest FBR update says the scheme is still in its initial implementation phase, with authorities working with … Read more

Pakistan recorded a strong rise in exports during September 2026, offering a positive sign for the country’s external trade sector. According to the latest data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), merchandise exports reached approximately $2.94 billion in September, up from around $2.50 billion in September 2025. This represents year-on-year growth of about … Read more

The Pakistani rupee has posted another small gain against the US dollar, keeping the exchange rate close to the Rs277 level. According to the latest State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) data available on October 3, 2026, the dollar’s mark-to-market interbank rate stands at Rs277.0714. The latest trading session was held on Friday, October 2, as … Read more

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has opened applications for the HEC Research Awards 2026-27, offering cash prizes of up to Rs1 million to researchers and scholars. The awards are designed to recognize high-quality research, encourage intellectual development and highlight work that can contribute to society and human welfare. The last date to apply … Read more

More than 7.5 million Pakistanis have received subsidized fuel under the Prime Minister’s Fuel Relief Scheme 2026, according to the latest figures shared with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The scheme was launched in September to provide targeted support to people affected by higher fuel prices. It mainly covers eligible motorcycles, rickshaws, three-wheelers and cars with … Read more

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has shared the latest schedule for the Law Graduate Assessment Test (LAW-GAT) 2026, an important exam for law graduates planning to apply for enrolment as advocates in Pakistan. According to the HEC Education Testing Council (ETC), the upcoming LAW-GAT will be held on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Online registration for … Read more

The Punjab Educational Endowment Fund (PEEF) Scholarship 2026-27 is offering financial support to eligible undergraduate students who need help continuing their education. According to the latest scholarship notice issued by Bahria University, students admitted to undergraduate degree programs in the Fall 2026 semester can apply if they meet the required PEEF and university criteria. Who … Read more

Students who appeared in the HEC Overseas Scholarship Test 2026 may soon be able to check their results. According to the latest schedule published by the Higher Education Commission’s Education Testing Council (ETC), the result is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, October 7, 2026. The test was held on September 19, 2026, for candidates seeking overseas … Read more

Electricity consumers in Pakistan could face higher bills in October 2026 after power distribution companies sought an additional charge of around Rs1.73 per unit. The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) requested the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) to approve an increase of Rs1.7267 per unit under the Fuel Charges Adjustment (FCA) for electricity consumed … Read more

The Punjab government has launched a Rs5 billion Pink Salt Value Addition Financing Scheme to support businesses involved in Pakistan’s pink salt industry. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif launched the scheme and distributed financing cheques among 10 businesspeople. Under the programme, eligible businesses can receive interest-free financing of up to Rs50 million. The provincial … Read more

Lahore: The Punjab Boards Committee of Chairmen (PBCC) has approved new marks improvement rules for students appearing in Matric (SSC) and Intermediate (HSSC) improvement examinations across Punjab. The latest change provides relief to candidates who register for an improvement examination but remain absent from one or more papers. What Is the New Marks Improvement Rule? … Read more

Bahawalpur: Quaid-e-Azam Medical College (QAMC) has opened admissions for its BS Cardiac Perfusion Technology program for the Fall 2026 session. Students interested in building a career in allied health sciences can submit their applications before the deadline. The program is a four-year BS degree offered under the semester system. According to the admission notice, only … Read more

Karachi: Ziauddin University has opened admissions for the 2026–27 academic session, offering a wide range of postgraduate programs in health sciences, computing, engineering, management and other fields. Students interested in higher education can apply for MS, MPhil, MDS, MBA and PhD programs offered through different faculties and colleges. Programs Offered at Ziauddin University The available … Read more

Multan: The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Multan has issued a new notification regarding the Quaid-e-Azam Scholarship 2026 for children of board employees. The scholarship opportunity is linked with the SSC 1st Annual Examination 2026 and is aimed at eligible children of BISE employees. The official notification was listed by BISE Multan on … Read more

Islamabad: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is preparing to take action against around one million non-filers after its fixed tax scheme for retailers failed to receive the expected response. FBR Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial informed a Senate committee that stronger action could be taken if retailers continue to stay outside the tax system. Millions … Read more