MDCAT 2026 Inquiry: PMDC to Probe Sindh Results
ISLAMABAD, October 3, 2026: Federal Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal has directed the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) to investigate complaints about the conduct and results of MDCAT 2026…
Govt to Set Up One-Door Facilitation Centre for Port Businesses in Karachi
The federal government has decided to accelerate work on a one-door facilitation centre for port-related businesses in Karachi, aiming to bring key government services under one roof and make maritime…
FBR Deploys 16 Officers to National Faceless Center in Islamabad
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has deployed 16 Inland Revenue Service (IRS) officers to Pakistan’s newly established National Faceless Center (NFC) in Islamabad as the tax authority moves to…
Lahore Tightens Traffic Rules for Helmets, Lanes and Overloading
Lahore traffic authorities have announced stricter enforcement of traffic rules covering helmet use, lane discipline, overloading and underage driving as part of efforts to improve road safety and traffic management…
13 Suspected Militants Arrested in Punjab CTD Operations
Pakistan’s Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Punjab has arrested 13 suspected militants during intelligence-based operations across the province, with authorities also reporting the detention of a suspected operative linked to India’s…
Pakistan Cargo Crisis: Containers Pile Up in Karachi Ahead of Islamabad March
Shipping containers are piling up at Karachi’s port as truckers hesitate to transport cargo toward northern parts of Pakistan amid concerns that their vehicles and containers could be requisitioned for…
Dollar Rate in Pakistan Today: USD Stays Near Rs278
The US dollar remained close to Rs278 in Pakistan’s open market on October 3, 2026, as fresh foreign exchange rates were released. The dollar was quoted at Rs277.90 for buying…
Three Islamabad Police Officers Dismissed Over Illegal Detention
Three Islamabad Police officers have been dismissed from service following a departmental inquiry into the alleged illegal detention of a citizen and his father, according to TNS World. The officers…
Dhaka Ranks Third Among World’s Most Polluted Cities With AQI 170
Dhaka ranked third among the world’s most polluted cities on Saturday morning, October 3, 2026, after its Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 170, placing the city in the “unhealthy” category.…
Pakistan Security Forces Kill 11 Militants in Separate Operations
Pakistan’s security forces have killed 11 militants in separate operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Balochistan, according to security sources cited in reports published on October 3, 2026. The operations…