ISLAMABAD – Pakistanis get another cut in fuel prices as the federal government slashed petrol rates while making high-speed diesel more expensive, bringing mixed news for motorists, transporters and businesses already struggling with energy costs.

Under the daily pricing arrangement, petrol has been reduced by Rs3.19 per litre to Rs376.06. The relief has not extended to high-speed diesel, which has become Rs2.25 per litre more expensive. Its new price stands at Rs398.07, up from Rs395.82.

Latest Petrol Diesel Prices in Pakistan

Petroleum Division confirmed the changes through an official notification, stating that the revised ex-depot rates were determined by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) under the government’s existing petroleum pricing mechanism.

The fresh announcement comes just a day after consumers faced an increase in both major petroleum products. On Monday, authorities raised petrol prices by Rs1.54 per litre and diesel rates by Rs2.16 per litre, adding to concerns over the frequent adjustments in fuel costs.

The latest revision comes against the backdrop of uncertainty in international energy markets, where geopolitical tensions and shifting crude oil prices continue to influence petroleum costs.

Global crude prices, meanwhile, eased on Tuesday as investors assessed the prospects of renewed peace efforts in the Middle East. However, the broader energy market remained under pressure amid continuing hostilities involving Yemen’s Houthi movement and Saudi Arabia, alongside concerns about possible fresh US-Israeli military action.

Brent crude slips to $114.81 per barrel while US WTI crude moved down to $100.98 per barrel. Despite these declines, international oil prices remained near multi-month highs, highlighting the uncertainty surrounding global energy supplies.

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ISLAMABAD – Pakistan could be heading into another difficult winter this year, with authorities considering gas supply plan that would leave domestic consumers without natural gas for up to 16 hours a day.

As demand for heating and cooking rises in winters, the government is working on winter gas management strategy aimed at addressing the growing mismatch between supply and demand. Under the proposed arrangement, households would receive natural gas for just eight hours in a 24-hour cycle, potentially forcing families to reorganise their daily routines around limited supply windows.

For millions already struggling with soaring utility bills and the rising cost of living, the prospect of spending most of the day without gas could bring fresh financial and domestic challenges. Ministry of Petroleum reportedly completed its groundwork for the winter gas supply plan and is preparing to brief Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

The proposed schedule prioritises cooking hours, with gas expected to be available around breakfast, lunch and dinner. Outside these periods, households could face prolonged interruptions, leaving consumers with little flexibility to use gas whenever they need it.

However, the exact timings have not yet been announced.  The proposed restrictions would be managed separately by the country’s two major gas distribution companies, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) and Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC). Both companies are expected to announce their own supply schedules for domestic consumers in their respective regions once the government finalises its winter management strategy.

SNGPL is presently supplying approximately 487 million cubic feet of natural gas daily to household consumers, while SSGC is delivering around 286 million cubic feet per day. Together, the two companies are supplying roughly 773 million cubic feet of gas daily to domestic consumers, but growing winter demand could put further pressure on the distribution network.

The gas restrictions come at a particularly difficult time for consumers, who are also facing concerns over rising liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices. For households that depend on LPG cylinders as an alternative to piped natural gas, any further increase in prices could make cooking and heating significantly more expensive.

The situation could become especially challenging during the coldest weeks of winter, when demand for gas traditionally increases sharply. Despite growing concerns, the government has not yet formally approved the proposed eight-hour supply schedule.

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RIYADH – Saudi Arabia witnessed another wave of ballistic missile attacks, with Yemen’s Houthi rebels claiming to have struck Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence in Riyadh and targeted one of its key oil refineries, raising fears of a wider military confrontation and fresh turmoil in global energy markets.

Explosions reported from parts of Saudi capital today as air defence systems responded to incoming missiles. While Houthis declared that their operation had successfully struck a high-profile military target, Saudi authorities insisted that the missiles were intercepted before reaching their intended destinations.

Footage released by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense showcases air defense systems and military vehicles launching missiles in desert settings, accompanied by the message, “A steadfast fortress for a proud homeland.” https://t.co/VqqFThpNZG

— Al Arabiya English (@AlArabiya_Eng) October 27, 2026

Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree announced that the group had carried out a ballistic missile operation against Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defence in Riyadh. He claimed that the missile had successfully reached its target, describing the operation as a direct strike against the Saudi military establishment.

Brigadier General @Yah_Saree , the spokesman for Yemen’s armed forces, said that the country’s armed forces targeted the Saudi Ministry of Defense in Riyadh with a ballistic missile, which directly hit the target. https://t.co/i5Bayv2lkN

— IRNA News Agency ☫ (@IrnaEnglish) October 27, 2026

However, the Saudi government did not confirm any impact on the ministry or report damage to the defence headquarters. Saudi authorities and the Saudi-led military coalition announced that two ballistic missiles launched towards the capital had been detected, intercepted and destroyed.

Despite the interceptions, loud explosions were reported in Riyadh, sending fresh alarm through a city already facing heightened security concerns following repeated missile attacks.

The missile activity was not limited to Riyadh as Houthis claimed to have targeted Saudi Arabia’s Ras Tanura oil refinery, a major energy facility on the Gulf coast, with a ballistic missile. According to Yahya Saree, the operation caused a fire at the installation. Ras Tanura has a processing capacity of approximately 550,000 barrels of oil per day and plays a crucial role in Saudi Arabia’s petroleum industry.

Saudi-led coalition separately reported intercepting ballistic missiles heading towards the Eastern Province, where Ras Tanura is located. Some accounts indicated that as many as three additional missiles had been directed towards the region.

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SOUTH WAZIRISTAN – Security forces unleashed powerful retaliatory response against Afghan Taliban border positions on Tuesday after alleged unprovoked firing triggered a fierce confrontation along the Pakistan-Afghanistan frontier in the Angoor Adda sector.

The latest escalation saw heavy weapons and artillery brought into action as Pakistani troops responded to gunfire directed at their border posts, according to security sources. Pakistani security sources claimed that the intense counterfire forced Afghan Taliban fighters to abandon several positions across the border in Afghanistan’s Paktika province.

According to security sources, the confrontation began when Afghan Taliban personnel allegedly targeted Pakistani military posts in South Waziristan with sniper fire, automatic weapons and other heavy weaponry.

The firing prompted Pakistani troops to launch an immediate and forceful response against positions identified as the sources of the attack. Pakistani forces reportedly used artillery alongside small and heavy weapons to target Afghan Taliban border outposts, mortar installations and defensive positions across the frontier.

Security sources maintained that the retaliatory action placed Taliban positions under intense pressure, compelling several fighters to withdraw from their posts.

The confrontation reportedly intensified at approximately 2:30 pm after a projectile was allegedly fired from the Afghan side towards Pakistani positions. Heavy exchanges followed, with reports of artillery and gunfire emerging from the Angoor Adda crossing and surrounding border areas.

Residents in South Waziristan and Afghanistan’s Barmal district of Paktika province reported hearing sustained exchanges of heavy weapons. Afghan local media also acknowledged the outbreak of fighting, reporting that the confrontation had begun after midday and involved heavy weapons on both sides.

The fresh confrontation has also raised concerns for civilians living near the international border. Unconfirmed reports circulating on social media suggested that shells fired from the Afghan side struck populated areas on Pakistani territory, potentially damaging property and threatening nearby marketplaces.

The renewed confrontation comes amid growing tensions between Islamabad and Kabul over cross-border militancy and repeated armed incidents.

Pakistan continues to raise alarm about militant groups, especially Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), of using sanctuaries inside Afghanistan to plan and execute attacks on Pakistani soil. Islamabad repeatedly demanded that the Afghan Taliban administration take meaningful action against militant organisations operating from its territory. Kabul has rejected allegations that it harbours anti-Pakistan militants.

Angoor Adda sector has witnessed several confrontations in recent months, including another reported exchange of heavy fire around October 19 and 20.

Pakistani security sources insisted that troops remained firmly positioned along the frontier and were prepared to respond to any fresh attack. Although the exact military losses and battlefield outcomes remain unconfirmed, the latest reports underscore Pakistan’s determination to protect its border positions and respond to threats against its territorial security.

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KARACHI– BankIslami, one of Pakistan’s fastest-growing Islamic banks, has signed Nisar Ahmed, the WMF Pro-Am Muay Thai World Champion, as its official brand ambassador. The partnership was formalised at a signing ceremony held at the Bank’s headquarters in Karachi, attended by the Bank’s senior leadership.

Hailing from Killa Abdullah, Balochistan, Nisar Ahmed built his career through years of training and competition before moving on to the international circuit. In 2024, he became the first Pakistani to win the World Muay Federation Pro-Amateur World Muay Thai title in Bangkok. He has also won four gold medals at the National Kickboxing Championships, along with several international and national honours.

The partnership reflects BankIslami’s commitment to supporting and promoting emerging athletes at every stage of their journey. As brand ambassador, Nisar will represent the Bank in its campaigns, community initiatives and youth engagement activities nationwide.

“Pakistan has immense talent coming from every corner of the country, and Nisar’s rise from Killa Abdullah to world champion is a true reflection of it,” said Imran H Shaikh, President & Chief Executive Officer of BankIslami. “We are honoured to play a small part in his journey and look forward to supporting him as he continues to fly Pakistan’s flag around the world,” he added.

“Representing Pakistan on the international stage is an honour, and I carry that responsibility with dignity into every fight. Pakistan has so much talent in combat sports waiting for the right opportunity, and BankIslami’s support means a great deal to me and to every young fighter working towards their goals,” said Nisar Ahmed. “I look forward to working with the Bank to bring more young people into the sport,” he added.

The partnership adds to BankIslami’s ongoing work to support youth, sport and community development across Pakistan, in line with its mission of Saving Humanity from Riba.

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A new poster of Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming action film “King” has been released, and his look has reminded fans of the 1999 film “Baadshah”. The film’s production house, Red Chillies Entertainment, shared the poster on Instagram.

In the poster, Shah Rukh Khan appears in a distinctive, mysterious and somewhat dangerous look, though a romantic side to his character is also highlighted. The line accompanying the post, “Not a killer, a lover,” points to the dual nature of his character in the film.

 

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The film is being directed by Siddharth Anand. Besides Shah Rukh Khan, the cast includes his daughter Suhana Khan, Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukerji and Anil Kapoor, among others.

Earlier in the promotional campaign for “King”, different looks of Shah Rukh Khan have already been shown. In one promotional clip, he was seen with an injured face and white hair, holding a playing card in his mouth. The clip also featured the famous dialogue “Picture abhi baaki hai” from his film “Om Shanti Om”.

The film is being described as action-packed, with Shah Rukh Khan’s character combining a dangerous persona with a romantic side. “King” is set to release in cinemas on December 24, 2026.

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Buying latest iPhone 18 pro max is not light on pocket, as the price starts at Rs6Lac for basic model and it goes up to a million for top of the line variant. But, if you dont want to spend that much in one go, there are installment plans for iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, with monthly payments starting as low as Rs26,837.

The facility allows customers to purchase Apple’s flagship smartphones through repayment plans ranging from three to 36 months, with zero-markup options available on selected tenures. The offer covers PTA-approved iPhones distributed by Mercantile, an Apple-authorized distributor in Pakistan, and includes a device protection plan and a two-year warranty.

iPhone 18 Prices in Pakistan

iPhone 18 Pro Installment Plans in Pakistan

Customers purchasing the iPhone 18 Pro can select shorter installment periods with higher monthly payments or longer financing durations with smaller monthly installments.

Long-Term Installments for iPhone 18 Pro

iPhone 18 Pro Max Installment Plans in Pakistan

The iPhone 18 Pro Max is also available through the installment facility, offering repayment options for customers interested in Apple’s larger premium smartphone.

Under the 12-month plan, the 256GB Pro Max costs Rs50,417 per month. The amount drops to Rs37,071 with a 24-month repayment schedule and Rs28,737 for 36 months.

Meanwhile, the top-end 2TB variant requires monthly payments of Rs92,917 under the 12-month plan or Rs52,962 when financed over three years.

Long-Term Installments for iPhone 18 Pro Max

Processing Fees and Zero-Markup Installment Options

According to the advertised financing schedule, three- and six-month installment plans carry no processing fee. However, customers choosing nine- or 12-month financing face processing charges of 5% and 12%, respectively.

The processing fee for 18-, 24-, and 36-month plans is listed at 2.5%.

Although the 36-month option offers smaller monthly installments, it increases the overall cost of purchasing the smartphone. A buyer choosing the iPhone 18 Pro 256GB at Rs26,837 per month would pay approximately Rs966,132 over 36 months, compared with its listed retail price of Rs565,000.

Purchasing the iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB through 36 monthly installments of Rs28,737 would result in payments totaling approximately Rs1,034,532, excluding any additional charges. Customers should therefore compare the full repayment amount rather than deciding solely on the advertised monthly installment.

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ISLAMABAD – Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan chief Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman has announced that his party will hold a long march to Islamabad in mid-November.

Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad after meeting Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the JI chief said the party would no longer postpone the march. He said the government should put in place a mechanism to abolish the levy before the march, adding that the burden of the levy is being borne by the middle class and the poor.

He said it had been agreed that relief on petroleum products would be increased. “We say abolish the levy, they say they will give relief in phases. We will talk to the government further, but the march will take place in mid-November. The government has asked for another seven to ten days,” he said.

Hafiz Naeem said the government should announce a package before the march begins. The levy, which he described as extortion, must end, he said, adding that the relief package is not benefiting the public much.

He added that it might be necessary to sit down and talk on the road. “We want relief in the petrol price, and we also want the levy abolished,” he said.

Hafiz Naeem asked whether the government would have given this relief on petrol had Jamaat-e-Islami not protested. “They were going to raise the Rs80 levy to Rs160. When we protested, they backed down. Our pressure on the government is there, and we will increase it. We want people to get relief and the levy to be abolished as well. Had Jamaat-e-Islami not protested, there would have been no relief package either,” he said.

He said talks are always held with whoever is in government, whether it is a “Form 47” or “Form 48” government. “If a hijacker takes over a plane, you have to talk to him,” he remarked.

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Kashmiris across the world are observing Black Day on Tuesday to mark 79 years since Indian troops entered Srinagar on October 27, 1947, with protests and demonstrations planned on both sides of the Line of Control (LoC), in Pakistan and abroad.

The All Parties Hurriyat Conference and other pro-independence organisations have called for a complete shutdown in Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Demonstrations are also planned to draw international attention to the longstanding dispute and demand the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination.

Kashmiris and Pakistan regard the arrival of Indian troops in Srinagar as the beginning of an illegal occupation that disregarded the aspirations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. The anniversary is observed each year as Black Day.

Kashmiris living in different countries are also organising rallies to call for a peaceful settlement of the dispute in accordance with United Nations resolutions.

In Muzaffarabad, a march towards the LoC is planned along Srinagar Highway. Participants are also expected to hold a protest in Hattian Bala, in Jhelum Valley district.

Dar calls for international efforts

In his Black Day message, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar said the Kashmir dispute remained unresolved despite the passage of nearly eight decades.

He called for effective international efforts to address the issue and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to raising the concerns of the Kashmiri people at international forums.

Dar reiterated Pakistan’s support for the Kashmiri people and their demand for a resolution of the dispute.

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz also condemned India’s control over occupied Jammu and Kashmir in her message, describing October 27 as a dark chapter in history.

She said the Kashmir dispute was a matter of international concern and reaffirmed solidarity with the Kashmiri people, saying Pakistan would continue to support their struggle.

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LAHORE – An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Tuesday turned down a police plea for more physical remand of PTI leader Hammad Azhar in the Jinnah House attack case, and ordered him held in jail on judicial remand.

Sarwar Road police had registered a case against several PTI leaders and workers for attacking and vandalising Jinnah House during the May 9, 2023 protests that followed the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan.

Azhar’s family says he was picked up on Sept 5, but police said the following day that they had no knowledge of any arrest. He was presented before an ATC on Sept 7. The initial 21-day physical remand was later extended at least twice.

After the most recent 12-day remand expired, Azhar was brought before ATC Judge Sardar Muhammad Akram Khan on Tuesday.

The investigating officer asked for additional physical remand of the former finance minister so that a polygraph, or lie detector, test could be carried out.

Azhar’s lawyer, Barrister Abuzar Salman Niazi, countered that such a test cannot be done without the suspect’s consent. Citing a Lahore High Court ruling, he said the procedure must take place during judicial remand, and that the suspect must also tell a magistrate whether he agrees to it.

Azhar himself told the court that, if the law permitted him to decline, he did not wish to take the test. He argued that a suspect should not be made to suffer because the prosecution was allegedly unaware of the legal requirements.

After hearing both sides on the proposed test, Judge Akram rejected the police request and remanded Azhar to jail on judicial custody.

Welcoming the decision in a post on X, Barrister Niazi wrote that his client’s “50-day physical remand finally ends”, adding that Azhar had been sent to Kot Lakhpat jail.

Azhar held several federal portfolios during the PTI government, including finance, industries and energy.

After the May 2023 unrest, when the state moved against the party’s leadership, he went into hiding and resurfaced publicly a year later, on May 22, 2024.

In 2025, he repeated his decision to step down as president of the PTI’s Punjab chapter, citing lack of access to Imran Khan.

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ISLAMABAD – Federal Minister for Power Division Awais Leghari said the government is working to end the practice of charging extra for six months when a consumer’s usage exceeds 200 units by even a single unit.

Speaking in the Senate session on the burden of distribution companies’ tariffs on consumers, Abid Sher Ali said that if consumption rises from 200 to 201 units, the tariff jumps from Rs15 to Rs30 per unit. He asked how a person using 201 units could be made to pay a bill at the 400-unit slab rate, adding that by increasing the units, the authorities were piling the burden on poor people. “You suck the blood of the poor man for six months,” he said.

Responding to Abid Sher Ali’s calling attention notice, Awais Leghari said work was under way to end the six-month extra charges applied after exceeding 200 units by one unit, and that the 200-unit threshold could be raised to 250 units.

He said the number of consumers using fewer than 200 units had reached 20 million. He added that it would not be appropriate to give a discount to everyone below 200 units, as this group also includes people who have solar panels, which reduce their units.

Awais Leghari said consumers living below the poverty line would be given the benefit of such a discount.

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LAHORE – Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the fifth match of the tri-nation ODI series.

Sri Lanka comfortably chased down the 111-run target set by Pakistan in just 18 overs, losing only two wickets.

Kamindu Mendis was the top scorer for Sri Lanka with 62 runs, while Avishka Fernando made 16 and Kusal Mendis scored 8.

Earlier in the match in Lahore, Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bowl first, after which Pakistan’s top order failed once again.

Fakhar Zaman made 5, Maaz Sadaqat 8, Saad Baig 5, Salman Ali Agha 9 and Babar Azam 29 before departing.

Shadab Khan was caught out after scoring 2 runs. He wanted to take a review, but Pakistan had none remaining.

Hasan Nawaz scored 17, Arafat Minhas 10, Haris Rauf 1 and captain Shaheen Shah Afridi 15 before being dismissed.

Pakistan were bowled out for 110 in 25.3 overs, the third-lowest score in ODI matches played between the two sides.

For Sri Lanka, Dilshan Madushanka produced a career-best bowling performance, taking 5 wickets for 34 runs.

Sahan Arachchige took 2 wickets, while Asitha Fernando, Eshan Malinga and Dunith Wellalage claimed one each.

It may be recalled that Pakistan had already qualified for the final of the tri-series.

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MANDI BAHAUDDIN – Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said on Tuesday that people attacked in the province should answer violence in the same way, adding that she had personally advised victims to do so.

Speaking at a ceremony in Mandi Bahauddin where scholarships and laptops were handed out under the Hon’haar programme, she warned that anyone found guilty would face action, even if they belonged to her own party.

She also rejected rule by intimidation, saying that fear is not a substitute for governance and that leaders should hold to one principle and apply it consistently.

Recalling a deadly case in Multan in which an orphaned teenager was run over, she said the tragedy still weighed on her mind.

The chief minister also spoke about two other incidents: the abuse of a woman on a motorcycle and an attack at a petrol station.

The first involved video footage from Lahore, in which a man cut off a woman riding a scooty on a busy road, blocked her with his motorbike, and then brutally beat her. Police traced and arrested him using footage and data from dozens of cameras run by the Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA). A Lahore court, however, directed that he be freed if no other case was pending against him.

In the second case, a man attacked a worker at a filling station in Jubilee Town. Reports say the attendant asked the customer, who had come to fill his tank, not to smoke on the premises. The man then got out of his SUV, allegedly beat the attendant and drove away.

Maryam Nawaz reiterated that her government now stands with the “oppressed”, adding that she is not worried about any case that may be filed against her in future.

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BAHAWALNAGAR – Another case of alleged sexual assault reported from Southern Punjab, where Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority (PERA) Force officer has been booked for allegedly raping young woman after getting her trust through promises of marriage.

City B Division Police registered case under Section 376 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) on October 26, 2026, following a written complaint submitted by the victim. According to First Information Report (FIR), the accused, identified as Hussam Baloch, son of Muhammad Yousaf, allegedly developed a relationship with the complainant approximately one year ago. The two remained in contact over the telephone, during which the suspect repeatedly expressed his intention to marry her.

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پیرا فورس کے اہلکار نے لڑکی کو زیادتی کا نشانہ بنا ڈالا۔ پولیس نے مقدمہ درج کرلیا۔ https://t.co/X13MwT5SF1

— Muhammad Umair (@MohUmair87) October 27, 2026

The complainant alleged that she believed the suspect’s promises and trusted him. The incident reportedly occurred around 2 months ago back when accused took the woman to accompany him to Model Town, Bahawalnagar, claiming that he wanted to introduce her to his family.

According to the FIR, the suspect took the woman on his bike to a house located around 2 kilometres south of City B Division Police Station. However, upon entering the premises, the woman discovered that the house was empty. When she questioned the suspect about his family members, he allegedly assured her that they would arrive shortly.

The situation reportedly took a terrifying turn when the suspect closed the room’s door, leaving the woman frightened. The complainant alleged that the accused attempted to calm her by saying they were planning to get married soon. She further alleged that when she tried to escape, the suspect threatened and physically assaulted her before forcing her onto a bed and raping her against her will.

After alleged sexual assault, the accused reportedly dropped her back at her residence. The complainant told police that she informed her family about the incident, identifying Muhammad Kashif Ali, son of Muhammad Latif, among the witnesses she had informed. Despite the alleged assault, she said she repeatedly approached the accused and demanded that he fulfil his promise of marriage.

The suspect refused to marry her, prompting her to seek police intervention. In her complaint, the woman maintained that the accused had exploited her trust through false promises of marriage and subjected her to sexual violence, threats and physical assault.

Police registered a case under Section 376 of the Pakistan Penal Code, which deals with sexual assault, and initiated investigation into the allegations.

The case sparked concerns because the accused has been described in initial reports as an official of the PERA Force, a provincial enforcement body.

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ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s lawmakers backed Kashmiri people with a single voice, as the National Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution declaring that South Asia cannot have lasting peace until the Kashmir dispute is settled fairly.

The resolution tied regional stability directly to the Kashmir question. A just and peaceful settlement, it said, must rest on UN Security Council resolutions and on what the Kashmiris themselves want, as reported by 24NewsHD.

It was tabled jointly by Minister for Kashmir Affairs Engineer Amir Muqam and Rana Muhammad Qasim Noon, chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir.

NA paid tribute to generations of Kashmiris who, the resolution said, have shown extraordinary courage and resilience and have made enormous sacrifices over the years. It condemned what it described as continuing, systematic human rights violations in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

Lawmakers also reaffirmed Pakistan’s moral, political and diplomatic support for Kashmiris in what the resolution called their just and legitimate struggle. The Assembly firmly rejected India’s unilateral steps of 5 August 2019 and the measures that followed. It said these were meant to change the internationally recognized disputed status and the demographic character of the territory.

It called on India to end the human rights violations in the occupied territory, stop efforts to alter its demographic makeup, release jailed Kashmiri leaders, and allow international human rights organizations and independent observers unhindered access.

The resolution urged the international community, the United Nations in particular, to keep its commitments to the people of Jammu and Kashmir. It asked for concrete steps to implement Security Council resolutions and to hold India accountable for abuses in the occupied region. The House said the final status of Kashmir must be decided in line with those resolutions and the freely expressed will of its people.

The Assembly also urged the government to keep pressing the issue at the UN, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation and other international forums, and to keep advocating for the Kashmiris’ right to self-determination.

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LAHORE – Gold prices in Pakistan witnessed more losses on Tuesday, reversing previous day’s gains as fresh decline in global bullion rates weighed on the domestic market.

The latest drop brought gold prices closer to the Rs422,000-per-tola mark, offering some relief to jewellery buyers while highlighting the continued uncertainty surrounding precious metal prices. The price of 24-karat gold fell by Rs1,300 per tola, bringing the new rate to Rs422,136.

The price of 10 grams of gold also declined by Rs1,115, settling at Rs361,913.  The latest price adjustment in Pakistan coincided with losses in the international market, where gold became cheaper by $13 per ounce, bringing the global rate to $3,996.

International bullion prices remain a major influence on Pakistan’s domestic gold market, alongside exchange-rate movements and local trading conditions.

Silver prices also moved lower on Tuesday. The precious metal recorded a decline of Rs85 per tola, with its new price settling at Rs5,793.

Lahore Gold Market Rates

Gold Prices in Karachi and Peshawar

The latest reduction may provide a modest opportunity for people planning to purchase gold jewellery, particularly as the wedding season approaches. However, jewellery buyers should remember that the quoted bullion prices generally exclude making charges, wastage costs and other expenses imposed by individual jewellers.

Gold Price Today in Pakistan: Latest Per Tola, 10 Gram Rates – 27 October 2026

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ISLAMABAD – National Accountability Bureau (NAB) revealed details of major corruption investigations involving government officials, private developers and politically influential individuals across Pakistan.

Amjad Majeed Aulakh, Director General (Operations) of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) shared update on politicians from ruling and previous governments, while the anti-corruption watchdog is investigating massive financial irregularities, suspicious payments, fraudulent withdrawals and alleged misuse of state-owned land.

The disclosures came as the official faced tough questions about NAB’s willingness to investigate powerful politicians, the fate of Panama Papers cases. The official insisted that no government or political figure enjoys immunity from accountability, maintaining that NAB pursues cases based on evidence rather than political affiliations.

One of alarming revelations concerned KP Cities Improvement Project, a major development initiative launched in 2017 with financial support from the Asian Development Bank. Initially designed to improve civic infrastructure in Peshawar, Abbottabad and Mardan, the project included public parks, green areas, water supply systems and treatment facilities.

According to the NAB official, the project’s scope was expanded to include Kohat and Mingora without proper feasibility studies. The project, initially backed by approximately Rs32 billion in financing, eventually reached a reported financial size of Rs74 billion. Despite payments of approximately Rs57 billion, investigators discovered disturbing discrepancies between official records and physical progress.

While documentation suggested that 50 percent of the work had been completed, NAB’s field inspections reportedly found progress ranging from just 20 to 25 percent at several locations.

Even more troubling, the official alleged that some developments existed only in official documents, with no corresponding work visible on the ground. Investigators also identified approximately Rs17 billion in questionable payments. When contacted, some companies listed as recipients allegedly denied issuing invoices or carrying out the work for which payments had been recorded.

Upper Kohistan Scam

DG NAB disclosed details of alleged Rs37 billion fraud involving the Upper Kohistan district administration. He said the scandal involved fraudulent withdrawals from the provincial treasury through alleged collusion between officials of the Communication and Works Department and the District Accounts Office.

The official said NAB conducted extensive forensic examinations of approximately 1,200 bank accounts and traced assets worth around Rs26 billion linked to the scandal. He termed the findings as a major breakthrough against an organised network allegedly responsible for diverting public funds. A total of 142 individuals were identified as accused, including government officers and departmental officials, according to the interview.

NAB official avoided publicly identifying politicians allegedly connected to the matter, saying premature disclosures could affect legal proceedings.

Separately, official government records confirm that NAB had frozen assets worth more than Rs27 billion and recovered more than Rs10 billion through plea bargains and other mechanisms by June 2026. These categories should not be confused with cash already returned to the treasury.

The interview also brought renewed attention to a major land controversy in Sindh involving approximately 18,000 acres of state-owned property. According to the NAB representative, government land was allegedly handed over to a private housing developer under an arrangement requiring the developer to provide alternative land in exchange.

However, the official alleged that the government never received the agreed replacement land. He said the property involved in the accountability reference was valued at approximately Rs783 billion. NAB has reportedly submitted a challan before an accountability court, naming 33 accused individuals.

NAB official responded that Malik Riaz and his son had been declared proclaimed offenders in the relevant proceedings. He said they must return to Pakistan and appear before the courts if they wish to contest the allegations. The official stressed that NAB’s responsibility was to present evidence, while determining guilt or innocence remained the judiciary’s exclusive responsibility. He rejected the suggestion that powerful developers should receive preferential treatment simply because their projects involved substantial investments or had already sold plots to members of the public.

Panama Case against Nawaz Sharif

The interview took a political turn when the official was questioned about the Panama Papers controversy and the accountability proceedings involving former prime minister Nawaz Sharif.

The interviewer asked why the disclosures, which implicated hundreds of Pakistanis, had generated such intense scrutiny of one political family while comparatively little public attention was given to many other individuals named in the leaked documents. NAB official explained that references filed by the bureau were subsequently challenged before superior courts.

He cited amendments to accountability legislation in 2023 and subsequent judicial proceedings as factors affecting the handling and outcomes of relevant cases. Asked specifically about the Avenfield Apartments case and the earlier political demand for Nawaz Sharif to produce money trails and property documents, he maintained that NAB was bound by the law and the courts’ decisions.

He stressed that the bureau could not continue pursuing a case contrary to a final judicial determination. The interviewer also challenged NAB over controversial economic decisions, including costly wheat imports, sugar exports and government subsidies benefiting sugar mills.

He questioned why businesses receiving substantial financial benefits from state policies were not automatically subjected to corruption investigations. NAB official responded that granting subsidies was ordinarily a government policy decision and did not, by itself, amount to corruption. However, he clarified that NAB could intervene where credible evidence showed that subsidies had been distributed illegally, granted to ineligible beneficiaries or used to provide unlawful financial advantages.

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