Month: October 2026

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Saturday warned the United States and Israel against returning to war, according to a written statement, following threats from the Islamic Republic’s foes of a possible resumption of strikes. “If the enemies once again launch military or terrorist attacks, it is the armed forces of the Islamic Republic and the Iranian nation that will determine the time and conditions for ending them,” said a statement attributed to Khamenei posted on his website. The remarks came during a reported meeting between Khamenei and senior military…

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Bangladesh recorded its highest monthly dengue death toll of the year in October, with experts warning the outbreak is unlikely to ease significantly before December. The outbreak has killed 418 people and led to ​more than 133,000 hospital admissions this year as of October 30, according to health ministry ‌data. October alone accounted for 173 deaths, surpassing September’s 148 and making it the deadliest month of 2026 so far. The surge comes as Bangladesh is also battling the world’s worst measles outbreak, which has killed more than 1,200 people, placing…

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British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he is open to calls for a formal apology for Britain’s historical role in slavery, ​before attending next week’s Commonwealth summit at which he is likely ‌to face demands for financial reparations. Writing in the Guardian newspaper, Burnham said Britain was “offering a structured dialogue with those affected by the transatlantic slave trade”, in which at ​least 12.5 million Africans were abducted and sold into slavery. “Listening to ​calls for a formal apology on behalf of the British ⁠state will form an important…

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Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Saturday proposed setting up a National Cybersecurity and Social Media Awareness Council to protect citizens from digital threats and promote digital literacy across the country. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of Cyber Security Awareness Week 2026, organised by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) in Islamabad, Tarar said provincial governments, federal ministries and divisions, and other organisations could be made members of the proposed council, Radio Pakistan said in a report. He pledged his full support for the initiative, saying it would help ensure that awareness…

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed his commitment to continue efforts for the development and prosperity of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the welfare of its people. He was addressing the PML-N Parliamentary Party and office-bearers from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Saturday. The prime minister said governor’s rule and emergency were imposed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in view of unavoidable circumstances. He said the decision had become necessary to safeguard the people, the country, the economy and society. He said failure to take a timely decision could have caused further losses to the province. …

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Mehnaz Moammar Rana, wife of Pakistani film actor Moammar Rana, has obtained a khula decree after refusing reconciliation, according to reports. Mehnaz secured the decree through her lawyer, Barrister Khadija Siddiqui, after making it clear during the proceedings that she did not wish to continue her marriage with the actor. “I do not want to live with Moammar Rana under any circumstances,” she reportedly said. Her refusal to reconcile was followed by the issuance of the khula decree, formally ending the marriage. The development has drawn attention because of Moammar…

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The World Bank Group’s Board of Executive Directors has approved $150 million in financing for a programme aimed at improving urban property tax collection and strengthening municipal service delivery in Sindh, particularly Karachi. The Sindh Property Revenues Enhancement Programme (Sindh PREP) would support the provincial government in improving urban immovable property tax (UIPT) collection and strengthening the service delivery capacity of selected local councils, a WB news release said on Saturday. “Cities that can raise their own revenues can plan and invest for the long term,” World Bank Country Director…

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The price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has been raised by Rs14.73 per kilogram across Pakistan for November following a notification issued by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) in this regard. Under the revised rates, the price of a domestic LPG cylinder has gone up by Rs173.86. According to the OGRA notification, the new price of a domestic LPG cylinder has been fixed at Rs3,470.09, up from Rs3,296.23 in October. The revised LPG prices will take effect from November 1.

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