Karachi is set for a night of live music as Pakistani rock artist Ali Noor brings The Surrender Tour to the city on September 27, 2026. The live and exclusive performance is scheduled at TDF’s MagnifiScience Centre, promising an energetic evening for music lovers and Noori fans.
Pakistani boxer Usman Wazeer has won another international fight and kept his unbeaten record alive at 19-0. He defeated Indonesia’s Ari Agustian in an eight-round fight in Pattaya, Thailand.
More than 10,000 retired employees of KMC and Karachi’s Town Municipal Corporations have reportedly been waiting for pensions and other retirement benefits, with some dues pending for years.
A fire broke out in underground electrical cables near Askari Park on Karachi’s University Road, an area currently undergoing construction work for the Red Line BRT project. Firefighters responded to the scene as smoke rose from the affected underground section.
The Sindh High Court has expressed concern over the lack of progress in the case involving alleged Rs8.5 billion financial irregularities in Karachi’s Yellow Line BRT project.
Jamaat-e-Islami Karachi has announced 25 protest camps across Karachi, raising concerns over electricity issues and the petroleum levy. JI Karachi chief Munim Zafar said the party would continue its protest campaign to press for relief for citizens.
Punjab is moving towards lighter textbooks and QR-based digital learning material for school students. The idea is to reduce the weight children carry in their school bags while giving them access to additional learning material through digital resources.
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Fuel prices have changed again in Pakistan. Petrol has increased by Rs2.02 to Rs391.30 per litre, while high-speed diesel has dropped by Rs3.59 to Rs408.53 per litre. The revised rates are effective from September 26, 2026.
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Punjab has introduced a new system to collect Suthra Punjab sanitation fees in urban areas. The Excise Department will collect the fee alongside property tax during FY 2026–27.
A proud moment for Pakistan! 🇵🇰🔥 Muhammad Ashab Irfan made a brilliant comeback to defeat India’s Veer Chotrani 3–1 in the Men’s Singles Quarter-Final at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Japan.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has warned that prolonged protests, strikes, and sit-ins could cost Pakistan's economy an estimated Rs120 billion every single day.
Lahore’s air quality has reached an unhealthy level, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 170. People, especially children and older adults, are advised to limit long outdoor activities when pollution levels are high.
Saudi Arabia has asked China for help as tensions with Yemen’s Houthis rise. Reuters reports that Beijing then privately asked Iran to use its influence to help restrain the Houthis. T
SECP has approved Shaamilkar Tajir, a digital financing app for small businesses in Pakistan. Eligible businesses can get Shariah-compliant financing of up to Rs3 million to buy business goods from approved suppliers.
Pakistan Customs arrested a husband and wife at Karachi Airport while they were preparing to fly to Dubai. Officials say 580 grams of charas worth around Rs2 million was found hidden inside two jewellery boxes in their luggage.
Influenza cases are increasing in Karachi, with more patients visiting hospitals with symptoms such as high fever, dry cough and body pain. People with serious or worsening symptoms should seek medical advice.