Pakistan’s squash star Noor Zaman has pulled off a big upset. On Wednesday, October 21, 2026, he beat defending champion Karim Abdel Gawad of Egypt 3-1 to reach the quarter-finals of the Noor Zaman Silicon Valley Open run. The tournament is a PSA Gold event in Redwood City, California. Gawad is the second seed and the world No. 4, so this was a shock result. Here is the story in simple words. How the Match Went Noor, who is 22 years old, won 11-9, 11-7, 9-11, 11-6. The match took 52 minutes at Squash Zone. He took the first two…
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Want a government job in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa? The Peshawar High Court has announced Peshawar High Court jobs 2026: 41 vacancies for assistants, computer operators, a librarian, CCTV operators, clerks, and drivers. Applications are open online through ETEA, and the last date is November 20, 2026. As of October 21, that leaves about 30 days. Here are the posts, who can apply, and how to apply step by step. Peshawar High Court Jobs 2026: Quick Facts Detail Information Total vacancies 41 Pay scales BPS-06 to BPS-16 Who can apply Candidates with a Khyber Pakhtunkhwa domicile How to apply Online through ETEA…
The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) has announced new contract jobs in Lahore and other districts of Punjab. The advertisement is for about 29 types of posts, from software engineers to computer operators. The last date to apply is 4 November 2026. Here are the posts, who can apply and how to apply. Quick Facts Employer: Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) Type: Contract jobs Locations: Mostly Lahore, with some posts in multiple districts Advertisement date: 19 October 2026, according to Bloom Pakistan Last date to apply: 4 November 2026 Apply at: The Punjab Jobs Portal, jobs.punjab.gov.pk ProPakistani says the advertisement…
The government has turned down the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) proposal to charge an 18% sales tax on electric vehicles (EVs). Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved the new Auto Policy 2026-31 on Tuesday, 20 October 2026, according to ARY News and TechJuice. The draft keeps a low tax on battery electric cars. Here is what it says, and what is still not final. What Was Decided ARY News reports that the prime minister approved a five-year auto policy aimed at raising local production, boosting exports and improving competition. The policy rejects the IMF’s proposal to raise the sales tax on…
LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) has become very expensive in parts of Pakistan. Dawn reports that prices have reached a record Rs600 per kg in hilly areas and about Rs500 per kg in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). The official price set by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) is Rs279 per kg for October. Here is what is behind the gap, what officials have said and what families can do. LPG Prices Now Price Per kg Domestic cylinder OGRA price for October Rs279.34 Rs3,296.23 Market price in Punjab and KP (Dawn) About Rs500 About Rs6,000 Market price in hilly…
Want to know if your gas bill matches your meter? In Pakistan, you can see the meter reading used for your bill online or in the official apps of the two gas companies, and then compare it with the real meter at home. This guide explains where to look, how to read the numbers and what to do if they do not match. First, Know Your Gas Company SNGPL (Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited) serves Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and parts of northern Pakistan. SSGC (Sui Southern Gas Company) serves Sindh and Balochistan. Your bill shows the company name. Use that…
Meta owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. It has a group of outside experts called the Oversight Board. This group checks if Meta makes fair choices about posts and accounts. On Tuesday, 21 October 2026, the Board said Meta keeps making mistakes with election content. Here is what that means, in simple words. What the Board Said The Board said it found “recurrent enforcement failures.” In simple words, this means the same kinds of mistakes keep happening again and again. It talked about two kinds of mistakes: Too much action: Meta removes or blocks posts and accounts that it should not.…
If you have applied for a food business licence in Punjab, you can follow the progress of your application online. The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) lists a licence tracking page on its official system, and also has a helpline for questions. This guide explains where to check, what happens after you apply and who to contact if your application seems stuck. Where to Check Your Status The PFA’s Resource and Licensing page says applicants can check their status at the licence tracking page on the PFA’s licensing portal: cell.pfa.gop.pk/home/license_tracking I could not open this page to see which details it…
The Makkah alliance, officially the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, links Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye in a mutual defence pact. Under it, an armed attack on one member is treated as an attack on all three, and no member may leave for the first 10 years. The pact was signed in Makkah on 7 August 2026. Dawn reports that its details are now drawing attention as Turkiye moves towards ratification. Here is what is known and what remains unclear. What the Pact Says According to Dawn, which cites the text seen by Reuters: An armed attack on one member is…
The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) has given Cristiano Ronaldo a 30-day suspension and a fine of €255 for leaving the Portugal squad’s camp during the Nations League break. The ruling was announced on Monday, 19 October 2026. Here is what happened, what the federation decided and what it means for Portugal’s next games. The Decision Gulf News reports that the FPF suspended Ronaldo, who is 41, for 30 days and fined him €255 (about $286). It says this is the minimum penalty under the federation’s rules, which allow a suspension of one to six months for a player who leaves…