Karachi’s Burns Road to Become a Pedestrian-Friendly Heritage Street
Karachi’s historic Burns Road is set for a proposed redevelopment aimed at making the famous food street more pedestrian-friendly while preserving its cultural heritage and traditional character. Architect Yasmeen Lari…
7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Panama City, Triggers Evacuations
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Panama’s southern Pacific coast on October 9, 2026, sending strong tremors through the capital, Panama City, and prompting residents to evacuate buildings. The earthquake…
Petrol Price in Pakistan Today: New Rates for October 10, 2026
The federal government has revised petroleum prices in Pakistan, reducing petrol by Rs0.66 per litre while increasing high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs0.52 per litre. The updated rates took effect on…
Petrol Price in Pakistan Rises to Rs398.96 Per Litre
Pakistan’s government has revised petroleum prices, increasing petrol by Rs2.31 per litre and high-speed diesel by Rs0.78 per litre. The new rates took effect on October 9, 2026, adding to…
JI Demands Retest for Top 100 MDCAT 2026 Candidates
KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi chief Monem Zafar Khan has demanded a retest for the top 100 candidates of the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2026, citing alleged irregularities…
Pakistan Army Completes 66km Road Linking Astore and Skardu
GILGIT: The Pakistan Army has completed a 66-kilometre road connecting Shagma in Astore with Manthokha in Skardu, improving transport links between two districts in Gilgit-Baltistan. The newly completed route has…
CDA to Build Islamabad’s 11th Avenue Project in Two Phases
ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has decided to execute Islamabad’s 11th Avenue project in two phases, with the first phase covering the road from the E-11 interchange to Srinagar…
NBP Currency Rates Today in Pakistan – October 9, 2026
KARACHI: The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has issued its latest foreign exchange rates for Friday, October 9, 2026, providing updated buying and selling rates for major international currencies against…
Karachi Weather Forecast: Temperature May Rise Next Week
KARACHI: Karachi is expected to experience warm and partly cloudy weather as temperatures remain around 32°C on Friday, October 9, 2026. The city may see hotter conditions over the coming…
Veteran Indian Actor Nana Patekar Dies at 75
ENTERTAINMENT: Veteran Indian actor and filmmaker Nana Patekar has died at the age of 75 after suffering a cardiac arrest at his home in Goa on Thursday, October 8, 2026.…