The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain, windstorms and thunderstorms with isolated hailstorms in the upper parts of the country. According to the Met Office, rain-windstorm/thunderstorm with isolated hailstorm is expected at isolated places in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad and Kashmir, while Sindh and most of Balochistan will remain mainly hot and dry. The…
The District Education Authority Rawalpindi has launched disciplinary action against 160 headmasters and 404 teachers after the Rawalpindi Board’s 9th-grade annual examination produced a dismal 37.56% pass rate. Of the 121,739 candidates who appeared, only 45,724 passed — meaning roughly 63% failed. Show-cause notices have been issued to 160 schools where the pass percentage fell…
A total of 56 Pakistani universities have secured places in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027 — but not a single one makes it into the global top 400. Quaid-i-Azam University remains Pakistan’s highest-ranked institution, placed in the 551–600 band, followed by the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) in the…
The bottom line: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has announced free GRE General Training for Pakistani students targeting PhD scholarships in the United States under the US-Pak Knowledge Corridor programme. The training will be held in Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore and Quetta — and candidates who score 300 or above may get their ETS test fee…
The wait is over for thousands of intermediate students across Punjab. All nine Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISEs) in the province have announced the schedule for the Intermediate Second Annual Examinations 2026, and the fee structure for Class 11 and 12 candidates has been revealed as well. Online portals for private registration, private…
It was a bruising week for investors at the Pakistan Stock Exchange, as the benchmark KSE-100 index tumbled 2,609 points to close at 168,155. The KSE-100 weekly performance reflected a cocktail of negative triggers, from stalled US-Iran talks to a global bond selloff and a widening trade deficit. The selloff, reported by Business Recorder on…
Pakistan is set to ship an additional 70,000 tonnes of rice to Malaysia in the final quarter of 2026, securing a valuable export order for the country’s farmers and millers. The Pakistan rice exports Malaysia deal covers shipments from October to December and follows direct intervention by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The extra volumes were…
Pakistan’s talks with the International Monetary Fund are nearing the finish line, with the review expected to conclude by October 7, 2026 — paving the way for the release of $1.2 billion in much-needed financing. The Pakistan IMF talks 2026 have been closely watched by markets, businesses and policymakers alike. Once the IMF’s board gives…
Chery has taken the wraps off its new Q electric hatchback at the Pakistan Auto Show (PAPS) 2026 in Lahore, revealing a compact EV aimed squarely at city drivers. The Chery Q Pakistan price has been set at Rs5,554,000, making it one of the most affordable electric cars on sale in the country. The hatchback…
Master Changan has officially introduced its luxury electric vehicle brand AVATR in Pakistan, adding a premium new name to the country’s fast-growing EV market. The AVATR Pakistan launch took place on October 3, 2026, with two high-end electric SUVs unveiled for local buyers. The launch marks a significant step for the local auto industry, as…