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RAWALPINDI: A Pakistan Army Aviation Mushshak training aircraft crashed near Nawan Killi in Quetta due to a technical fault, killing both pilots, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
Published October 12, 2026
RIYADH: Saudi authorities have arrested 13,889 people and deported 10,431 foreign nationals in a nationwide crackdown on violations of residency, labour and border security laws.
Published October 12, 2026
QUETTA: The Deputy Commissioner of Quetta’s West district has prohibited private schools from charging fees for holiday periods, issuing an official notification in light of a Balochistan High Court ruling.
Published October 12, 2026
KARACHI: Flour prices have risen sharply across Pakistan, putting further pressure on household budgets. Stone-ground flour is selling for as much as Rs200 per kilogram in Karachi, while the price of roti has climbed to Rs30–35.
Published October 12, 2026
RIYADH: A Pakistani citizen was killed and 11 other people were injured in an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia’s capital.
Published October 12, 2026
WASHINGTON: A US federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to stop using taxpayer money to promote political advertisements ahead of the midterm elections, according to media reports.
Published October 12, 2026
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has warned that the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a major concern, predicting a significant increase in AI-assisted cyberattacks next year.
Published October 12, 2026
NEW DELHI: The death toll from fresh clashes between the Kuki and Naga communities in India’s northeastern state of Manipur has risen to nine, according to a report by Indian media.
Published October 12, 2026