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Lahore's biggest car day of the year is done. The annual Lahore Auto Show took place on Sunday 8 November 2026 at the Expo Centre Lahore, and thousands of car lovers spent the day walking between supercars, classic cars, modified builds and superbikes, all under one roof. If you missed it, or you went and fell in love with a car there, this post is for you — what the show offered, and how to turn that excitement into a smart purchase instead of an expensive mistake. Event Details at a Glance Event: Lahore Auto Show 2026 Date: Sunday, 8 November 2026 Time: 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM Venue: Expo Centre Lahore, Halls 1, 2 and 3, Johar Town Tickets: Sold online in advance What Was on Display The show filled all three halls of the Expo Centre. Visitors saw exotic cars, fun modified builds, restored classic cars, motorcycles, and some of Pakistan's most striking automotive creations — machines that are rarely seen together in one place. The line-up covered almost every c...

Rs 50,000 is the sweet spot for phone buyers in Pakistan. It is enough to get a big battery, a smooth screen and a decent camera, but not so much that a wrong choice hurts for years. In November 2026, big 6,000mAh-plus batteries are now normal, 120Hz screens are common, and one phone even brings a 144Hz AMOLED display under Rs 50,000. Prices below were checked against Pakistani mobile trackers on 7 November 2026. Phone prices move with the dollar rate and shop stock, so treat them as "around" prices and confirm the exact variant and price at the shop before you pay. All phones here are official, box-packed, PTA-approved models sold in Pakistan. Pair your new phone with the right monthly internet package . 1. Xiaomi Redmi 15C — Around Rs 46,999 — Best All-Rounder The Redmi 15C is the pick if you want one phone that does everything well. It has a huge 6.9-inch 120Hz display, a 6,000mAh battery, and a Helio G81-Ultra chipset with 4GB or 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The 4G...

New Petrol and Diesel Prices From 7 November 2026 Good news for everyone who drives in Pakistan: fuel prices have fallen again. The government has cut petrol by Rs 6.59 per litre and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs 4.25 per litre. The new rates apply from Saturday, 7 November 2026, and will stay the same until Tuesday, 10 November 2026. Petrol now costs Rs 346 per litre , down from Rs 352.59. Diesel now costs Rs 378 per litre , down from Rs 382.25. This is the fifth cut in a row, and petrol has gone below Rs 350 for the first time in about two months. New Fuel Prices in Pakistan (7–10 November 2026) Fuel Old Price Change New Price Petrol (Motor Spirit) Rs 352.59 − Rs 6.59 Rs 346.00 High-Speed Diesel (HSD) Rs 382.25 − Rs 4.25 Rs 378.00 The new rates were announced by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Friday, 6 November. Because Monday, 9 November is a public holiday, the same rates will apply for four days, from 7 to 10 November. Fifth Cut in a Row: How Petrol Fell ...

Pakistan is about to make space history. On Saturday, 7 November 2026, China's space agency announced that a Pakistani astronaut will travel to the Tiangong space station aboard the Shenzhou-24 mission — becoming the first foreigner ever to visit China's orbiting outpost. The flight is expected to take place before the end of this year, and the whole country is waiting to learn which of the two trained Pakistani pilots will get the seat. For a country that has watched the space race from the sidelines for decades, this is a big moment. Here is everything we know so far about the mission, the astronauts, and what it means for Pakistan. What Was Announced Today The China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said on Saturday that a Pakistani astronaut will join the Shenzhou-24 crew for a short flight to the Tiangong space station. The astronaut will travel as a payload specialist — a crew member whose main job is to carry out scientific experiments in orbit. The announcement makes Pakis...

Pakistan is taking a big step towards a cashless economy. The government has announced that cheque payments under the Asaan Assignment Accounts (AAA) system will stop on 15 November 2026, and from 16 November 2026 every such payment will be made only through Raast, the State Bank of Pakistan's instant payment system. If you receive money from a government department, here is everything you need to know in simple words. What Exactly Is Changing on 15 and 16 November? The decision was announced on Friday, 6 November 2026, at a high-level meeting on the promotion of a cashless economy, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The meeting was told that cheque-based payments into Asaan Assignment Accounts will be discontinued from 15 November 2026. From 16 November, all payments under these accounts across the country will be made digitally through Raast. Most federal and provincial government departments are expected to complete the digitisation of their payments by December 2026. ...

Good news for drivers in Pakistan: petrol is now cheaper than it has been in two months. In the fifth daily cut in a row, the government has reduced the petrol price by Rs6.59 per litre to Rs346, and high-speed diesel by Rs4.25 per litre to Rs378. The new rates apply from Saturday, 7 November, until Tuesday, 10 November 2026. In just one week, petrol has fallen by Rs31.91 per litre — from Rs377.91 on 31 October to Rs346 today. Diesel is down Rs24.96 in the same period, from Rs402.96 to Rs378. For the first time since 7 September, petrol is below Rs350 per litre. Here is everything you need to know about the new prices, how much you will save, and whether the cuts will continue. New Petrol and Diesel Prices in Pakistan (7–10 November 2026) Fuel Old Price (per litre) New Price (per litre) Change Petrol Rs352.59 Rs346.00 –Rs6.59 High-speed diesel Rs382.25 Rs378.00 –Rs4.25 The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) issued the notification on Friday, 6 November. Because Monday, 9 Novem...

It happens to the best of us. You finish your Christmas shopping, wrap everything — and then you remember: your cousin's partner. The coworker who covered your shift in October. Somebody got missed, and now the clock is ticking. Here is the good news: a last-minute gift does not have to look last-minute. The giveaway is never the date you bought it — it is the gift being generic. A specific gift, chosen for one real person and wrapped with a little care, looks planned, even if you bought it an hour ago. These 13 ideas all arrive fast: by email, same-day pickup, or a quick trip to a local shop. Christmas Day is Friday, December 25, 2026 — but these work even on the last day. Instant Gifts: In Your Inbox in Minutes 1. An experience voucher, booked with a date. A cooking class, a concert ticket, a massage, a museum membership — bought in minutes, delivered by email. Name the date in the card: "Cooking class, January 10 — I'm coming too." Research summarised by Psycho...

Lahore's biggest car day of the year is done. The PakWheels Auto Show 2026 took place today, Sunday 8 November 2026, at the Expo Centre Lahore — and thousands of car lovers spent the day walking between supercars, classic cars, modified builds and superbikes, all under one roof. If you missed it, or you went and want to relive it, here is everything the show offered, from the cars on display to how tickets worked. Event Details at a Glance Event: PakWheels Lahore Auto Show 2026 Date: Sunday, 8 November 2026 Time: 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM Venue: Expo Centre Lahore, Halls 1, 2 and 3, Johar Town Tickets: Booked online through Bookkaru, the show's official digital ticketing partner What Was on Display The show filled all three halls of the Expo Centre. According to PakWheels, visitors saw exotic cars, fun modified builds, restored classic cars, motorcycles, and some of Pakistan's most striking automotive creations — machines that are rarely seen together in one place...

  Yes — Monday, 9 November 2026, is a public holiday in Pakistan. The federal government has declared the day a nationwide holiday to mark Iqbal Day, the birth anniversary of Pakistan's national poet, Allama Muhammad Iqbal. Government offices, banks and schools will stay closed, and normal work will resume on Tuesday, 10 November 2026. If you have bank work, a school run or an office visit planned for Monday, this guide tells you exactly what is closed, what stays open, and how to plan around the holiday. What Is Iqbal Day? Iqbal Day is observed every year on 9 November to mark the birth of Allama Muhammad Iqbal, the poet-philosopher known as the Poet of the East and the ideological founder of Pakistan. Iqbal was born on 9 November 1877 in Sialkot, so 2026 marks his 149th birth anniversary. The day was on Pakistan's national holiday calendar for decades. It was removed in 2015, but the government restored it as a public holiday in 2022, and it has been observed as a holida...

Christmas travel can be the best part of the holidays — or the most stressful. Crowded airports, expensive flights, winter weather and endless packing lists turn a joyful trip into a test of patience. The good news? Most of the stress is avoidable. With a few smart choices, you can fly cheaper, pack lighter and actually enjoy the journey. Here are 12 Christmas travel tips for 2026 that work whether you are flying home for family dinner or heading off for a festive city break. 1. Book Now — The Cheapest Window Is Closing Fast Google Flights data for 2026 shows Christmas fares are lowest about 56 days before departure, with the cheaper window running roughly 33 to 67 days out — for Christmas 2026 that means late October to mid-November, and the low-price window closes between November 16 and 21 for departures on December 19–24. If your dates are firm, book this week — prices for popular routes usually rise as Christmas gets closer. 2. Fly on the Holiday Itself Christmas Day, Friday,...

Good news for students across Punjab: the wait is over. The Punjab government started distributing electric bikes to students on Thursday, 5 November 2026 , under Phase 2 of the Punjab Student E-Bike Scheme. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif announced the date, and it has now been confirmed by multiple news reports. If you applied for the scheme, this is the update you have been waiting for. Here is how many bikes are being given out, who gets one, what you will pay each month, and what to do next. Our earlier CM Punjab E-Bike Scheme 2026 guide covered the scheme in full when applications were open; this post is the distribution update. Distribution Started 5 November 2026 The distribution of electric bikes under Phase 2 began on 5 November 2026. The announcement was made by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif in late October 2026 and reported by PakWheels, Suno News and Pakistan Observer on 28 October 2026. One important detail: the government has not yet released a district-by-d...

Pakistan has set itself a huge goal: train one million artificial intelligence (AI) professionals by 2030. Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal repeated the target this week, and it is part of the country's first National AI Policy. Here is what it promises, the real challenges, and how you can prepare. What Was Announced? On Thursday, 5 November 2026, Ahsan Iqbal spoke at the Pakistan-Russia IT Collaboration forum in Islamabad. He said Pakistan aims to develop one million AI professionals by 2030, with seven new AI centres connecting research, skills training, startups, and industry. Pakistan produces more than 75,000 graduates every year, the minister said, and he wants that young talent turned into AI skills. The announcement fits into URAAN Pakistan, the plan to build a one-trillion-dollar economy by 2035. The National AI Policy 2025 in Numbers The target is not new. The federal cabinet approved Pakistan's first National AI Policy on 30 July 2025, chaired by Prime...

Every December the same thing happens. You open your streaming app, scroll past the same five Christmas movies, and end up watching Home Alone for the tenth time. Home Alone is a masterpiece — but your holiday watchlist deserves better than a rerun. This year, try something you probably missed. Here are 15 Christmas movies that do not get the 24-hour cable marathon treatment: cozy animations, funny family films, a few grown-up thrillers, and four brand-new 2026 releases arriving just in time for the season. Christmas Day falls on Friday, December 25, 2026, so you have plenty of cold December nights to work through them. For the Whole Family 1. Klaus (2019). A spoiled young postman is sent to a frozen town where nobody writes letters — until he meets a reclusive toymaker. This beautiful animated film reimagines where Santa Claus came from, and it is funny, warm and genuinely moving. If your family watches only one new film this Christmas, make it this one. It streams on Netflix. 2....

  Good news for every driver and bike rider in Pakistan: petrol and diesel prices have fallen again. The federal government has cut the price of petrol by Rs 9.41 per litre and high-speed diesel by Rs 5.56 per litre, effective from Friday, 6 November 2026. This is the fourth price cut in a row, and petrol is now at its lowest level in weeks. Here are the new rates, what they mean for your pocket, and why prices are falling every day. New Petrol and Diesel Prices from 6 November 2026 According to a press release issued by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Thursday, 5 November, the revised ex-depot prices are: Fuel Old Price (per litre) New Price (per litre) Change Petrol Rs 362.00 Rs 352.59 Down Rs 9.41 High-Speed Diesel (HSD) Rs 387.81 Rs 382.25 Down Rs 5.56 The new prices apply across Pakistan from 6 November 2026. Because the government keeps fuel rates unchanged on Saturdays and Sundays, these Friday rates will stay in place over the weekend until the next ...

By Rashid Mahmood Many FSc Pre-Medical students in Pakistan ask the same question every year: what is Pharm-D, and is it a good choice after FSc? Pharm-D is short for Doctor of Pharmacy. It is a five-year professional degree that trains students to become pharmacists. In this complete guide, you will learn the subjects, books, practical work, best universities, fees and career scope of Pharm-D in Pakistan. What Is Pharm-D? Pharm-D is a five-year degree program with 10 semesters. It is approved by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) and the Pharmacy Council of Pakistan (PCP). Students learn how medicines are made, how they work inside the human body, and how to guide patients about their safe use. Please do not confuse Pharm-D with the two-year D Pharmacy diploma. That diploma is for pharmacy technicians (Category-B). Pharm-D is a full university degree, and only Pharm-D graduates can register as Category-A pharmacists with their provincial pharmacy council. Eligibility Criteria...