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Business

Pakistan Power Generation Rises While Fuel Costs Jump

Pakistan generated 13,217 gigawatt-hours of electricity in September 2026, marking a 5% increase from the previous year as fuel costs climbed to Rs. 9.4 per unit.

NationPulse Desk Oct 19, 2026 3 min

Government

Funding Shortfall Slows Lahore Walled City Restoration Work

Restoration projects in Lahore's Walled City face slowdowns from a money shortage, prompting the WCLA to ask the Punjab government for more funds.

NationPulse Desk Oct 19, 2026 1 min

Tech and Telecom

Samsung Reportedly Plans Major Redesign and Galaxy OS Rebrand for 2027

Samsung is reportedly preparing One UI 10 for 2027, bringing a major interface redesign, deeper artificial intelligence, and a possible rebrand.

NationPulse Desk Oct 19, 2026 2 min

Mobile Phones

Battery Capacity And Endurance Revealed For Apple iPhone Duo

Apple disclosed the battery specifications for the upcoming iPhone Duo through an official European Union energy label.

NationPulse Desk Oct 19, 2026 1 min

Government

Customs Intercepts Rs. 8 Million in Smuggled Pills at Karachi Airport

Airport customs authorities arrested a woman arriving from Muscat at Karachi's Jinnah International Airport with over 50,000 foreign medicine tablets.

NationPulse Desk Oct 19, 2026 1 min

Telecom

Two Lawmakers Lose Millions In Pakistan SIM Swap Scam

An investigation reveals criminals drained bank accounts of two MNAs and a businessman using biometric fraud and duplicate SIM cards.

NationPulse Desk Oct 19, 2026 2 min

Government

Karachi Development Authority Begins Anti-Encroachment Drive In Lines Area

The KDA started an anti-encroachment operation in Karachi to clear roads, footpaths, and government land of illegal structures.

NationPulse Desk Oct 19, 2026 2 min

Sports

Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq Cleared for Domestic Cricket

The Pakistan Cricket Board permitted former captain Mohammad Rizwan and opener Imam-ul-Haq to return to domestic matches during a betting inquiry.

NationPulse Desk Oct 19, 2026 2 min

Auto

TransPeshawar Rolls Out 12-Meter Buses Across Two BRT Lines

TransPeshawar deployed 12-meter buses on two BRT routes starting Monday, October 19, to ease crowding and improve travel.

NationPulse Desk Oct 19, 2026 1 min

Education

Peshawar Board Student Gets 72 Marks in Biology After Court Intervention

A matric student initially given zero marks in Biology by BISE Peshawar received 72 marks following a court-ordered review of his answer sheet.

NationPulse Desk Oct 19, 2026 1 min

Education

OxfordAQA and Karachi Grammar School Host Event on Student Wellbeing

OxfordAQA joined over 57 counsellors from 28 Karachi schools at KGS Wellness Connect 2026 to discuss student health and exam stress.

NationPulse Desk Oct 19, 2026 2 min

Government

Pakistan Delays Nationwide E-Passport Rollout To October 23

Pakistan's nationwide transition to e-passports has been rescheduled by the Directorate General of Immigration and Passports to begin on October 23, 2026.

NationPulse Desk Oct 19, 2026 1 min

Education

Sindh Teacher Licensing Policy Gains Global Acclaim

Representatives from six countries want to adopt Sindh's Teacher Licensing Policy to boost education standards.

NationPulse Desk Oct 19, 2026 2 min

Government

Punjab Wildlife Department Apprehends 20 Individuals for Illegal Hunting

Punjab wildlife authorities arrested 20 suspects and seized animals, birds, and hunting gear during a series of province-wide enforcement operations.

NationPulse Desk Oct 19, 2026 1 min

Pakistan

LESCO Bills Power Thieves the Complete Cost of AMI Smart Meters

Lahore Electric Supply Company now charges electricity thieves the full price of AMI smart meters instead of previous lower static meter fees.

NationPulse Desk Oct 19, 2026 1 min

AI

Anthropic Submits Draft Artificial Intelligence Safety Legislation to United States Lawmakers

Anthropic drafted a new artificial intelligence safety bill for United States lawmakers, proposing strict federal regulations for advanced systems.

NationPulse Desk Oct 19, 2026 2 min

Business

Stalled 10th Avenue Project in Islamabad Faces Severe Funding Shortages

Islamabad's 10th Avenue construction sits unfinished and exposed to damage due to a lack of money, as detailed in a recent official report.

NationPulse Desk Oct 19, 2026 2 min

Government

Punjab Horticulture Authority Plans New Nurseries and City-Specific Greenery

District horticulture agencies in Punjab will adopt customized plantation plans tailored to local conditions, following directives from PHA Director General Ahmad Usman Javaid.

NationPulse Desk Oct 19, 2026 2 min

Sports

Pakistan Batter Salman Ali Agha Explains Son Dedication Celebration

Pakistan middle-order batter Salman Ali Agha clarified that his hundred against Sri Lanka celebrated his young son rather than answering critics.

NationPulse Desk Oct 19, 2026 2 min

AI

Brazilian Bricklayer Sells Everything For AI Woman

A 49-year-old Brazilian bricklayer travelled nearly 2,000 kms after selling his belongings to find a woman he wanted to marry, only to discover she was an artificial intelligence creation.

NationPulse Desk Oct 19, 2026 1 min