
Zhengzhou Marathon brings Chinese culture to life through running
October 18, 2026
ZHENGZHOU, Oct 18: The 2026 Zhengzhou Marathon brought together 25,000 runners and centuries of Chinese cultural traditions on Sunday, combining long-distance racing with poetry,…

WhatsApp may soon let users request locations directly in chats
October 18, 2026
ISLAMABAD, Oct 18: WhatsApp is working on a new feature that will allow users to request someone’s location directly through a chat, eliminating the…

Global oil prices rise after attacks on vessels in Strait of Hormuz
October 18, 2026
ISLAMABAD, Oct 18: Global crude oil prices rose following reports of attacks on ships and oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, as tensions…

Audit flags over Rs222 billion in irregularities at Communications Ministry
October 18, 2026
ISLAMABAD, Oct 18: An audit of the Ministry of Communications for the 2022–23 financial year has uncovered financial irregularities exceeding Rs222 billion, including questionable…

Bid to control mineral resources behind KP emergency, governor’s rule: JUI-F
October 18, 2026
ISLAMABAD, Oct 18: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) Senator Kamran Murtaza has alleged that the imposition of emergency and governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is intended…

US wants guarantees Iran won’t rebuild nuclear programme, Vance says
October 18, 2026
WASHINGTON: US Vice President JD Vance has said Washington wants long-term, verifiable assurances that Iran will not rebuild its nuclear programme, even as he…

Sindh Moves to Expand Electric Bus Fleet, Introduce Double-Deckers in Karachi
October 18, 2026
KARACHI, Oct 18: The Sindh government is stepping up efforts to expand its public transport network through additional electric buses and double-decker services, with…

Lahore Traffic Police Launch Free Scooty Training for Female Students
October 18, 2026
LAHORE, Oct 18: Lahore Traffic Police have introduced a free two-day scooty riding programme for female students, offering practical training and road safety guidance…

Toyota Corolla 2027 Facelift Prices Revealed in Pakistan
October 18, 2026
KARACHI: Toyota has announced introductory prices for the Corolla 2027 facelift in Pakistan, with the updated sedan starting at Rs6,099,000 and going up to…