Gold rose by Rs1,400 per tola in Pakistan on Monday, 26 October 2026, after falling on Saturday. The 24-karat rate is Rs423,436 per tola, according to Sarafa market figures reported by Daily Pakistan and MM News. Here are today’s rates for gold and silver, how they changed and what to check before you buy or sell. Gold Rate in Pakistan Today (26 October 2026) Item Rate (Rs) Change 24K gold, per tola 423,436 Up Rs1,400 24K gold, per 10 grams 363,028 Up Rs1,201 22K gold, per 10 grams 332,787 Up Rs1,101 Silver, per tola 5,878 Up Rs20 Silver, per 10…
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Nestlé Pakistan has advertised apprenticeship programmes for 2026 at its factories in Sheikhupura and Kabirwala (Khanewal), with a Port Qasim (Karachi) listing also appearing in search results. Matric pass students with science subjects can apply for the Sheikhupura programme. Before you apply, note that the listings I found were posted on 17 and 18 October 2026, show conflicting last dates and appear as closed on Rozee.pk. Here are the details, the eligibility and how the process works. Important Before You Apply The details below come from Rozee.pk job listings. I could not open Nestlé Pakistan’s own careers page or find…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has set the wheat support price at Rs4,500 per maund (40kg) for the 2027 crop, which is Rs1,000 more than last year’s Rs3,500. The decision was announced on Friday, 23 October 2026, according to a Prime Minister’s Office statement reported by Dawn. The price is “indicative,” and farmers had asked for more. Here is what was announced, why and what happens next. Key Facts New price: Rs4,500 per maund (40kg), which is Rs112.5 per kg. Last year’s price: Rs3,500 per maund, an increase of Rs1,000, or about 29%. Type: Indicative. Dawn also calls it the “proposed…
HUBCO says BYD’s car plant in Pakistan is on track to begin operations by mid-December 2026. The company shared the update at its annual general meeting on 20 October 2026, according to a Topline Securities report cited by Profit. The first cars will use imported parts, and sales are expected to start at 1,000 to 1,500 vehicles a month. Here is what was said and what is still unclear. What HUBCO Said Start date: HUBCO expects the plant to begin operations by mid-December 2026, according to Profit. Delay reports: PakWheels says HUBCO rejected reports of a delay and described the…
Nishat Group has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with LUXEED, a premium Chinese electric vehicle brand, to bring the brand to Pakistan. The signing took place in Wuhu, China, and the news was reported on 22 October 2026. This is an MoU only. No model, price, launch date or assembly plan has been announced for Pakistan. Here is what is known about the deal and about LUXEED. What the Agreement Says Nishat Group and LUXEED signed a “strategic cooperation agreement” in Wuhu, according to Dawn’s branded content, PakWheels and Digital Pakistan. The aim is to introduce the LUXEED brand in…
There is no single website where you can check every Punjab government subsidy. Each scheme has its own process. This guide covers the main ones Punjab residents ask about: the electricity subsidy, the Green Tractor subsidy, the Kissan Card and the CM Solar scheme. Where I could not confirm a way to check status, the article says so. Rules, dates and websites can change, so use only official channels. Quick Guide Scheme How to check Confirmed? Electricity subsidy (up to 200 units) Scan the QR code on your bill and check the portal Reported by Aaj News, May 2026 Green…
Anti-smog guns are back on the streets of Lahore as air pollution rises. The Punjab government says the machines ran at about 34 sites on 23 October 2026, including Gulberg, DHA and Allama Iqbal Road. Lahore was ranked the most polluted major city in the world on IQAir that day. Here is what the government says the guns do, what the air quality numbers show and what critics say. Where the Guns Are Working Pakistan Today reports that anti-smog guns are working at several locations in Lahore under Director General Environment Abdullah Nayyar Sheikh. The Punjab government says it places…
The first FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival begins in Baku, Azerbaijan, on 24 October 2026 and runs until 30 October. Teams from about 190 football associations are taking part, and Pakistan is playing for the first time in a FIFA World Cup event. Here is how the tournament works, who is playing for Pakistan and when the matches are. Quick Facts Dates: 24 to 30 October 2026. City: Baku, Azerbaijan. Venues: Hovsan Competition Complex for matches. Baku Crystal Hall for the opening match and the tier finals. Teams: 190 member associations are set to take part, according to FIFA.…
Pakistan Railways has declared an emergency across the department after a rise in train accidents, according to Minute Mirror on 24 October 2026. The step follows instructions from Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi. The measures stay in place until 31 December, and field officers’ leave is cancelled for three months. Here is what the order says, what accidents led to it and what is still unclear. What the Emergency Order Says The department’s headquarters in Lahore issued an official statement, as reported by Minute Mirror. The measures include: Officers must visit railway sites and supervise train operations on Sundays. Officers travelling…
OpenAI says it will no longer let its most advanced AI models use the live internet while they are being trained. The company announced the change on 23 October 2026, citing “significant risks.” Instead, the models will practise on an offline copy of the web. This is about how the models are trained. It does not mean ChatGPT users lose web access. Here is what OpenAI said, why and what is still unclear. What OpenAI Announced TechCrunch reports that OpenAI will train its models on cached copies and simulated versions of the internet, not the live web. In its blog…