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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has warned India that any act of aggression will be met with a strong response, stressing that the country’s commitment to peace should not be mistaken for weakness.
Published October 16, 2026
UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations Security Council has condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and reaffirmed the kingdom’s right to self-defence, with all 15 members issuing a unanimous statement expressing solidarity with Riyadh.
Published October 16, 2026
BANGKOK: Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has met World Bank President Ajay Banga to discuss Pakistan’s economic situation and ongoing reform efforts.
Published October 16, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Directorate General of Immigration and Passports has discontinued the issuance of machine-readable passports, making e-passports mandatory nationwide from Friday. The change is expected to significantly increase passport costs for applicants.
Published October 16, 2026
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court has scheduled a hearing for October 20 on a petition filed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan challenging the imposition of emergency and governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Published October 16, 2026
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended the deadline for filing income tax returns for Tax Year 2026 from October 15 to October 31, granting taxpayers an additional 16 days to submit their returns.
Published October 16, 2026
ISLAMABAD: The Asia-Pacific Telecommunity (APT) Symposium on Digital Transformation and the Universal Service Fund (USF) successfully concluded in Islamabad today, marking a defining milestone for regional telecommunications policy and multi-stakeholder collaboration.
Published October 16, 2026
An international conference on “Islamic Movements in the New World Order: Building a Resilient Pluralistic Society Based on Malaysia Madani” was jointly organized by WAHDA, ABIM and PKPIM, bringing together the three organizations in a united effort that contributed significantly to the success of the conference.
Published October 16, 2026