The Nation

ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday approved an indicative wheat price of Rs4,500 per maund for 2027, up Rs1,000 from last year’s Rs3,500, in a decision aimed at supporting farmers and boosting domestic production.

Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir briefed on ongoing counterterrorism operations, border management measures during visit to Corps Headquarters Peshawar.

LAHORE - Former Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shehbaz Sharif visited the residence of martyred Major Wajahat Waheed here on Friday and offered condolences to the bereaved family.

LAHORE - A sad day for the Convent of Jesus and Mary community in Lahore as beloved Principal Sister Pilar Vila-San Juan Sagnier, RJM, passed away on 23 October 2026.

LAHORE - The Punjab government has decided to ban the sale of 20kg flour bags across the province, allowing only 10kg bags to be sold in the market, as the authorities step up efforts to stabilise prices of essential commodities and prevent wheat and flour smuggling.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has urged countries to step up diplomatic efforts to reduce regional tensions and promote peace and stability during high-level talks involving eight countries in Türkiye.

Pakistan has started issuing electronic passports (e-passports) at its diplomatic missions around the world, marking a significant step towards upgrading the country’s passport services, the Director General of Immigration and Passports said.

The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Lahore has announced the Intermediate Part-I annual examination results for 2026, with an overall pass rate of 60.

Pakistan has launched electronic passport services at its diplomatic missions across the world as part of efforts to modernise passport issuance and strengthen document security, the Director General of Immigration and Passports has announced.

President Asif Ali Zardari was accorded a grand reception at Germany’s Ministry of Defence, where he was also presented with a guard of honour during his official visit to the country.

The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has arrested 42 people allegedly involved in a case related to child sexual exploitation and pornography, Deputy Director Shahzad Akbar said on Friday.

Two vessels carrying a combined 7,603 metric tonnes of imported liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) have arrived at Port Qasim for Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC), according to the port administration.

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Aseefa Bhutto Zardari has questioned the government’s plans to roll out 5G services, criticising the poor performance of existing 4G networks and mobile signals across the country.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has vowed to rid the province of terrorism, saying the sacrifices of martyrs would not go in vain and decisive action against militants was the only way forward.

The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has removed more than 2.

The Power Division has banned electricity distribution companies (DISCOs) from issuing manual and discretionary detection bills, warning that officials responsible for arbitrary or incorrect billing will face strict disciplinary action.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Friday said the federal government had assured the province of Rs160 billion in funding and was prepared to provide additional financial assistance if requested by the provincial government.

Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir on Friday vowed to intensify operations against what the military described as India-backed terrorist groups during a visit to Corps Headquarters in Peshawar.

Lahore topped the list of the world's most polluted major cities on Friday, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 344, as health experts advised residents to wear masks to protect themselves from hazardous air pollution.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar departed for Istanbul on Friday to attend ministerial meetings of the R4 grouping, comprising Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Egypt, and the R4+E3 format involving the United Kingdom, France and Germany.

MUZAFFAR GARH - Lahore High Court Chief Justice Justice Aalia Neelum visited Alipur and inaugurated the Judicial Complex.

VEHARI - An important and cordial meeting was held at Governor House Lahore between Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and prominent industrialist Nawab Shehzad Ali Khan.

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) parliamentary party in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has nominated Ali Amin Gandapur to represent the province in the party’s central negotiation process, citing his experience.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced Rs160 billion in federal funding for development projects in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, pledging additional support to strengthen security and combat terrorism in the province.

Pakistan’s Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP) and Physicians Revenue Group (PRG) have signed a letter of intent (LOI) to establish a US-based secretariat aimed at strengthening healthcare cooperation and creating employment opportunities for young Pakistanis.

Minister for National Health Services Syed Mustafa Kamal has stressed the need to control rapid population growth to ensure Pakistan’s development and stability, warning that the rising population is putting increasing pressure on national resources.

The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday summoned the Punjab home secretary and the superintendent of Kot Lakhpat Jail to appear in person on October 28 in a petition challenging the continued detention of PTI founder Imran Khan's three sisters.

Anmol, alias Pinky, has filed an application seeking acquittal in two drug recovery cases pending against her in Karachi.

The deadline for mandatory vaccination of passengers travelling to Saudi Arabia has been extended by one month, with verification of vaccination certificates at Karachi Airport now scheduled to begin on November 20.

Pakistan and the Maldives exchanged 20 memorandums of understanding (MoUs) on Wednesday to expand bilateral cooperation across a range of sectors, as the two countries agreed to increase their bilateral trade from $130 million to $200 million within two years.