The armies of Pakistan and Tajikistan have concluded the third edition of their joint counterterrorism exercise, Dosti-III, at the Special Operations School in Cherat, the military’s media wing said on Friday. The exercise, which began on October 26, is the latest in a series that both sides describe as a cornerstone of their defence relationship....
Author: Humayun Chaudhry (Humayun Chaudhry)
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Under Governor’s Rule: Two Weeks On, Where Things Stand
Eighteen days after the federal government imposed an emergency and governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the province is being run through an unusual mix of arrangements: a governor assisted by an advisory council, special emergency measures in 12 districts, a court case that will not be heard again for another two weeks, and an elected...
Shadab Khan’s Maiden ODI Century Sends Pakistan Into Tri-Series Final After Stunning One-Wicket Win Over England
Shadab Khan hit a maiden one-day international century from number eight to rescue Pakistan from the brink of defeat and secure a one-wicket victory over England in Lahore on Sunday, booking the hosts a place in Saturday’s tri-series final. The innings, unbeaten on 113 off 96 balls, was one of the more remarkable chases in...
Rawalpindi Orders Safety Audit of 8,300 Schools After Peshawar Roof Collapse
The Rawalpindi district administration has launched safety inspections of 8,300 public and private schools, one of the largest checks of its kind to follow last week’s deadly roof collapse at a private school in Peshawar. The inspection teams have until Tuesday, October 20, to submit their reports, a deadline that has already prompted private school...
Pakistan’s Asian Games Cricket Silver: Hasan Nawaz’s 96 Falls Short as India Retain Gold in Nisshin
Pakistan’s men’s cricket team came home from the Asian Games with a medal no Pakistan men’s side had won in the sport before, even if it was not the colour they wanted. India beat them by 19 runs in the gold-medal match at Korogi Athletic Park in Nisshin, Japan, on Saturday, October 3, and held...
The 20 Best Coke Studio Songs of All Time, Ranked
Coke Studio has spent close to two decades turning folk poetry, qawwali and pop into some of the most streamed music in South Asia. Weekly PK counts down the 20 songs that best represent the platform's run, season by season.
Muhammad Burhan Mirza’s Path Through Pakistan’s Tech and Startup Sector
Learn about the Pakistani Tech Entrepreneur and Angel Investor
Redmi 17 5G Price in Pakistan: Full Specifications and Expected Launch Details
The Redmi 17 5G price in Pakistan is generating considerable interest among budget conscious smartphone buyers ahead of the device’s expected local launch. Xiaomi’s upcoming Redmi 17 5G is rumored to arrive in the Pakistani market on August 10, 2026, and early pricing details suggest the phone will be positioned firmly within the affordable 5G...
Pakistan Idol Grand Finale Set for August 23 After Months of Delay
Pakistan Idol is set to conclude its second season with a grand finale scheduled to air on August 23, bringing an end to months of uncertainty surrounding the show's return. The announcement was made by singer Atif Aslam
Top 10 Corporate Gifting Companies in Karachi for 2026
Corporate gifting has become a routine part of business culture in Karachi, with companies across banking, technology, FMCG and pharmaceuticals using branded merchandise, curated hampers and seasonal gift boxes to mark client relationships, employee milestones and occasions such as Eid and Ramadan.









