The government has approved another 200,000 metric tonnes of sugar exports — its second such decision in just three weeks — despite a documented history of similar moves driving domestic sugar prices sharply higher, and despite an IMF report that has directly criticized how Pakistan’s sugar sector is regulated. What Was Just Approved Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar chaired a steering committee meeting on sugar policy and approved the proposal to export 200,000 more tonnes, though the decision still requires final sign-off from the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC). Federal Minister for National Food Security Rana Tanveer Hussain confirmed the move,…
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Afghan medical and dental students across Punjab are pleading to be allowed to finish their degrees, after Pakistan’s medical regulator ordered their return to Afghanistan — a decision that has already led to the first expulsions at one of the country’s most prominent medical universities, including students just months from graduating. What the Directive Says The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), the country’s regulatory body for medical education, issued a directive dated September 1 instructing institutions not to admit, transfer, or provide continued academic facilities to Afghan nationals during the current academic year. The order effectively suspends medical and…
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has warned that the newly signed Makkah Defence Alliance between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye could be triggered into action, following a wave of Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia that injured 73 people and struck the kingdom’s energy infrastructure. What Asif Said Speaking on Geo News’ “Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Kay Sath,” Asif was directly asked whether the trilateral pact could be operationalized in response to the attacks. He said there was no ambiguity in the matter — the agreement clearly states that aggression against one member state is equivalent to aggression against all three, and…
OpenAI says an unreleased internal AI model has cracked one of mathematics’ most famous unsolved puzzles — the Navier-Stokes existence and smoothness problem — a question that’s carried a $1 million prize and stumped mathematicians for roughly 90 years. If the result holds up, it would be the most significant mathematical proof ever produced by an AI system. What the Problem Actually Asks The Navier-Stokes equations describe how liquids and gases move — they’re the mathematical foundation behind everything from weather forecasting to aircraft design. The unsolved question, one of seven Millennium Prize Problems named by the Clay Mathematics Institute…
Arshad Nadeem returns to competition this week facing arguably the toughest javelin field ever assembled, as the reigning Olympic champion heads into the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championships in Budapest with his form still an open question. A Brand-New, High-Stakes Format The Ultimate Championships, running September 11–13 at Budapest’s National Athletics Centre, is a first-of-its-kind event — a condensed, three-day competition featuring 28 disciplines, roughly 360 elite athletes, and a $10 million prize pool. Qualification works differently from a normal World Championships too: rather than open qualifying standards, entry is largely built around already-proven credentials — 2025 World champions, Diamond…
If you’ve applied for a driving license in Punjab, there’s no need to keep visiting the licensing office to check where things stand. The Punjab government’s official DLIMS portal lets you check your driving license status online in a few minutes, using nothing more than your CNIC. What DLIMS Is DLIMS stands for Driving License Issuance and Management System — the official digital platform introduced by the Government of Punjab to manage driving license applications, renewals, and verification across the province. It was built to cut down on repeated office visits, giving applicants a way to track their license from…
A wave of Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia’s southern region injured 73 people and forced a temporary halt at several energy facilities on Tuesday, marking a serious escalation in the renewed conflict between the kingdom and Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement. What Happened The attacks struck the southern Saudi cities of Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan, and Najran early Tuesday, hitting what Saudi officials described as civilian and economic sites. According to Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki, spokesperson for the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen, the strikes injured 73 civilians, including women and children. Fires broke out at several locations, with firefighting and emergency…
Pakistan heads into the 2026 Asian Games in Japan with modest expectations but a genuine chance to spring a surprise, as a small group of athletes carry the weight of the country’s medal hopes into what’s shaping up to be one of its toughest continental campaigns in years. A Tournament With Higher Stakes Than Usual The Asian Games run from September 19 to October 4 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, marking Pakistan’s 90th appearance at the event. But the buildup has been far from ideal — years of underinvestment, late preparation, and the absence of a sustained athlete development programme have left…
Gold rate in Pakistan today — Tuesday, 8 September 2026, as reported by the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association. Rates update multiple times a day, so treat this as a snapshot rather than a live price — always confirm with a current source before buying or selling. Gold prices in Pakistan dipped today after a sharp pullback in the international market, pulling back some of yesterday’s gains. Here’s the full breakdown by karat, along with what’s driving today’s move. Gold Rate Today, 8 September 2026 — All Karats Karat Purity Price per Tola Price per 10 Grams 24K…
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has decided to form a larger bench to hear a petition challenging Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) planned September 27 protest in Islamabad, with Chief Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar describing the matter as sensitive enough to carry constitutional implications. What the Petition Argues The case was filed by Waqas Ahmed, an Islamabad-based trader, who argues the planned protest would disrupt routine life, traffic, and business activity in the federal capital. His lawyer, Akhtar Chheena, told the court his client would be directly affected since the demonstration — announced by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi —…