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Delhi government announces 'Winter Action Plan' to combat air pollution from November 1

New Delhi, Oct. 20 -- The Delhi Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, has prepared a 'Winter Action Plan' to be implemented from November 1 to February 28 to combat air pollu... Read More


Reforming Doctoral Education in PakistanPublished on: October 20, 2026 9:00 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 20 -- Doctoral education is the bedrock of any higher education system. Research is considered a defining feature of doctoral education. However, most universities, though not all, lack... Read More


Why is Bangladesh Ahead of Pakistan?A Dinner-Table DiscussionPublished on: October 20, 2026 8:59 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 20 -- In the first week of October, I hosted a delegation of Bangladesh's next-generation leaders in Islamabad. The group was diverse: think-tank leaders, academics, entrepreneurs, tech... Read More


Jio Platforms pitches AI, cloud ambitions ahead of IPO

India, Oct. 20 -- Jio Platforms is betting that its technology, artificial intelligence and cloud ambitions will drive growth beyond telecom, Managing Director Akash Ambani said on Tuesday, pitching t... Read More


Makkah PledgePublished on: October 20, 2026 8:57 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 20 -- Pakistan is already providing Saudi Arabia with whatever support it needs for its defence, DG ISPR Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said in an interview aired on Sunday, reaffirming I... Read More


Nasdaq Today LIVE: Nasdaq Composite Rises 0.59% as Tech Stocks Rebound, Oil Prices Ease and Investors Track Netflix, SpaceX, Meta & Tesla Earnings; Check Latest US Stock Market Updates

India, Oct. 20 -- The Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.59% to 26,585.47 during Tuesday's trading session on October 20, 2026, as Wall Street recovered from recent technology-led losses. A rebound in techno... Read More


Telangana HC dismisses quash petition on ED notices to couple

Hyderabad, Oct. 20 -- The Telangana High Court on Monday, October 18, dismissed quash petitions filed by a Hyderabad couple against Enforcement Directorate notices served on them. The hearing pertain... Read More


Fire engulfs garment factory in Karachi's SITE area, CM takes noticePublished on: October 20, 2026 8:50 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 20 -- A massive fire engulfed and precariously damaged a garments factory near Metroville in Karachi's SITE area on Monday, prompting the deployment of fire and rescue teams, according ... Read More


BOP leads Rs 17bn structuring for Islamic project finance facility for Novacare HospitalPublished on: October 20, 2026 8:50 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 20 -- Financing to support a 250-bed tertiary care hospital in Islamabad, setting a precedent for healthcare project financing in Pakistan The Bank of Punjab (BOP) marked the financial... Read More


When India and Japan talk trade, food waste deserves a seat at the table

India, Oct. 20 -- India and Japan should expand their trade talks to address food waste, leveraging Japan's success in halving food loss by 2023. By adopting tailored strategies like food banks and p... Read More