Web archive - October 31, 2025

World

Health insurance costs to surge, sparking panic across US

Budget standoff over key issue triggers month-long US government shutdown

Pakistan

Pakistan revives offshore oil, gas exploration after 18 years

Bid offers 40 offshore blocks for petroleum exploration, could attract $1 billion investment

World

Trump declines to rule out underground nuclear tests

Trump orders US military to restart nuclear testing after 33 years, signaling China, Russia

Pakistan

Punjab jails introduce online booking for prisoner visits

App allows visitors to schedule meetings with prisoners without recommendations except for high-profile inmates

Pakistan

K-P governor administers oath to 13-member provincial cabinet

Cabinet includes 10 provincial ministers, two advisors, and one special assistant

Pakistan

Suthra Punjab worsens air quality

28,000 vehicles are deployed daily to collect garbage from the city

Pakistan

OGRA notifies cut in LPG price by Rs5.88 per kg

After downward revision 11.8kg domestic LPG cylinder will now cost Rs2,378.89

Pakistan

Court holds waste collection firm, driver responsible in biker’s death, orders Rs42.7m compensation

Verdict announced eight years after accident gives accused one month to pay compensation

Entertainment

‘Ridiculousness’ canceled at MTV after 46 seasons and 14 years

MTV has canceled Rob Dyrdek’s viral clip show ‘Ridiculousness’ after 14 years and 46 seasons, ending a long era

Pakistan

Bilawal says PPP is in a strong position to form government in AJK

Says the name of the prime minister of Azad Kashmir will be announced from Kashmir, not from Islamabad