Everything we publish on news, covering prices, launches, how-tos and buying advice for readers in Pakistan.
Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by 8 wickets in the 3rd T20I at Rawalpindi on 13 October 2026. Kusal Mendis made 87 not out and Pakistan won the series 2-1. Full score.
Ali Akhtar · · 6 min read
The State Bank launched Banking on Equality 2026 on 13 October: a 25% gender gap goal, 22% women bank staff and 35,000 women agents by 2028. See the targets.
Muhammad Hatim · · 6 min read
Petrol is Rs 392.66, down Rs 2.71, and diesel Rs 396.82, down 3 paisa, in Pakistan from 14 October 2026 on OGRA's sheet. See the taxes and what a fill costs.
Muhammad Hatim · · 4 min read
Pakistan play Sri Lanka in the first tri-series ODI on Sunday 18 October 2026 in Rawalpindi at 1 pm PKT. See the UK and UAE times and the Lahore rematch date.
Fajr Riaz · · 4 min read
The FPSC jobs page showed no active advertisement on 14 October 2026. The latest is 03/2026 from 21 August. See what to prepare while you wait for the next.
Fajr Riaz · · 4 min read
Punjab Police says its service centres served 37.59 million citizens this year, led by verification and tenancy. See the ten service counts and why they differ.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
The State Bank's surplus profit of Rs 2,428 billion was 12% of Pakistan's 2025-26 revenue, and Rs 1,567bn from fuel levy. See the Finance Division table.
Muhammad Hatim · · 5 min read
Pakistan's 2026-27 budget plans Rs 8,848 billion for the provinces: Punjab Rs 4,403bn, Sindh Rs 2,207bn, KP Rs 1,443bn, Balochistan Rs 795bn. Check the table.
Muhammad Hatim · · 4 min read
Punjab, Sindh, KP and Balochistan together ended 2025-26 with a Rs 1,449.6 billion surplus. See each province's revenue, spending and surplus in one table.
Muhammad Hatim · · 4 min read
Pakistan paid Rs 6,947.6 billion in interest in 2025-26, 35% of revenue and more than defence, pensions, subsidies and civil running costs. See the full table.
Muhammad Hatim · · 4 min read
Pakistan's 2025-26 fiscal deficit was Rs 3,313 billion, 2.6% of GDP, with a primary surplus of Rs 3,634 billion. We read the Finance Division table. Read more.
Muhammad Hatim · · 4 min read
Punjab Police says its 1787 IGP Complaint Centre resolved over 98,000 complaints this year. See the nine groups, why they add up to more, and what to do next.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
Pakistan plans Rs 1,169 billion for federal pensions in 2026-27, up 10.8%: Rs 822bn military and Rs 272.5bn civil. We read the Budget in Brief. Read more.
Muhammad Hatim · · 4 min read
EU Commissioner Brunner met Pakistan's President, PM and Interior Minister on 13 October. See the 64% claim, the legal gateway request and what has not changed.
Muhammad Hatim · · 5 min read
DRAP issued S.R.O. 1688(I)/2026 on 6 October listing probiotics, supplements, disinfectants and baby milk as therapeutic goods. We read it: what it says.
Fajr Riaz · · 4 min read
Pakistan's 2026-27 federal budget plans Rs 8,054 billion for interest, 43% of Rs 18,771 billion spending, with a 3.6% deficit. See the Budget in Brief figures.
Muhammad Hatim · · 4 min read
Punjab's official AQI at 1 pm on 13 October 2026: Lahore 119, up from 83 a day earlier, Nankana Sahib worst at 147, Attock cleanest at 66. See 10 cities.
Shahid Anwar · · 5 min read
The PMD's 10:30 am forecast on 13 October 2026 warns rain may cause landslides in 10 upper districts. See Tuesday and Wednesday storm areas and temperatures.
Shahid Anwar · · 4 min read
Petrol is Rs 395.37, down Rs 2.93, and diesel Rs 396.85, up 61 paisa, in Pakistan from 13 October 2026 on OGRA's own sheet. See the taxes and what a fill costs.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
The IMF staff deal of 7 October 2026 would release about US$1.2 billion. We read it: a 2.0% surplus, 2.8% health and education spending and power tariffs.
Muhammad Hatim · · 5 min read
IESCO asks NEPRA to allow Rs 157,864 million in past costs for 2027, the most of ten power companies. See all the claims before the 15 October hearing.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
Six Pakistanis were hurt in the Houthi strike on Riyadh airport on 10 October. What Pakistan confirms, what is only reported, and what families should do now.
Muhammad Hatim · · 5 min read
The Prime Minister told FBR to finish production monitoring in all manufacturing sectors by 31 December 2026. See which sectors are live and which are due soon.
Muhammad Hatim · · 5 min read
Oman's Foreign Minister co-chairs the 8th Joint Ministerial Commission in Islamabad on 13 and 14 October. What is confirmed, and why worker visas matter.
Muhammad Hatim · · 4 min read
