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🚨🦠 ANOTHER LOCKDOWN AND WORK FROM HOME?

An alleged pathogen leak at a Russian lab has alarm bells ringing around the globe.

But is there even a reason to be concerned?

October 6, 2026 🚨🦠 ANOTHER LOCKDOWN AND WORK FROM HOME? An alleged pathogen leak at a Russian lab has alarm bells ringing around the globe. But is there even a reason to be concerned?

Viral video shows the moment a Sikh community member from India approached Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Maryam Nawaz to praise her efforts on this side of the border. 😮

“What you're doing for Punjab... really amazing,” he told CM Maryam before posing for a photograph with her.

October 6, 2026 Viral video shows the moment a Sikh community member from India approached Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Maryam Nawaz to praise her efforts on this side of the border. 😮 “What you're doing for Punjab... really amazing,” he told CM Maryam before posing for a photograph with her.

October 6, 2026 Etihad Town Phase - IV has officially been unveiled in Lahore, with the Site Reveal marking the beginning of an exciting new development in the city’s real estate landscape. The Etihad Town Phase - IV Site Reveal brought together distinguished guests, real estate professionals, sales partners and key stakeholders, offering an on-ground look at the project’s location, connectivity, planning and development roadmap. Strategically positioned in Lahore, Etihad Town Phase - IV builds on the brand’s growing footprint with a community planned around accessibility, contemporary living and future potential. With the Site Reveal now complete and work officially commencing, Phase - IV moves from concept to execution, setting the stage for what lies ahead. Etihad Town Phase - IV — Site Revealed. A new destination takes shape.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has arrived in Pakistan on a three-day visit. 🇵🇰

During his visit, he is scheduled to meet President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir.

The visiting UN chief is expected to hold talks on regional diplomacy, including Pakistan’s role in US-Iran mediation, climate resilience and disaster preparedness.

October 6, 2026 UN Secretary-General António Guterres has arrived in Pakistan on a three-day visit. 🇵🇰 During his visit, he is scheduled to meet President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir. The visiting UN chief is expected to hold talks on regional diplomacy, including Pakistan’s role in US-Iran mediation, climate resilience and disaster preparedness.

A school in Sindh’s Moro is facing criticism after it posted a TikTok video showing students in a staged scene that linked respect for girls with wearing hijab.⁠
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October 5, 2026 A school in Sindh’s Moro is facing criticism after it posted a TikTok video showing students in a staged scene that linked respect for girls with wearing hijab.⁠ ⁠ For more, head over to the link in bio or visit thecurrent.pk ⁠ 🔗⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠

Punjabi singer Karan Aujla has paid tribute to qawwali maestro Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan by performing “Nit Khair Mangaan” during his concert at The O2 Arena in London. 🙌

The soldout show was part of his P-Pop Culture World Tour.

Credits: @murtazaviews

October 5, 2026 Punjabi singer Karan Aujla has paid tribute to qawwali maestro Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan by performing “Nit Khair Mangaan” during his concert at The O2 Arena in London. 🙌 The soldout show was part of his P-Pop Culture World Tour. Credits: @murtazaviews

Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Maryam Nawaz Sharif has been invited to Muscat to receive the 2026 UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour Award for the province’s Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar low-cost housing programme.⁠
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October 5, 2026 Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Maryam Nawaz Sharif has been invited to Muscat to receive the 2026 UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour Award for the province’s Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar low-cost housing programme.⁠ ⁠ For more, head over to the link in bio or visit thecurrent.pk ⁠ 🔗⁠ ⁠

🚨 BREAKING

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has blamed KP CM Sohail Afridi for the failure of negotiations with the PTI, adding that CM Afridi will be responsible for any loss of life in the PTI’s march on Islamabad.

He also once again accused the KP government of not dealing with the province’s terrorism problem and made it clear that any attempted siege on the federal capital will be dealt with an iron fist.

October 4, 2026 🚨 BREAKING Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has blamed KP CM Sohail Afridi for the failure of negotiations with the PTI, adding that CM Afridi will be responsible for any loss of life in the PTI’s march on Islamabad. He also once again accused the KP government of not dealing with the province’s terrorism problem and made it clear that any attempted siege on the federal capital will be dealt with an iron fist.

🚨 ANOTHER DEADLOCK

Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry reveals details of negotiations with the PTI, confirming that earlier reports of a breakthrough were legit, but the deal fell apart due to “dictation” from KP.

October 4, 2026 🚨 ANOTHER DEADLOCK Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry reveals details of negotiations with the PTI, confirming that earlier reports of a breakthrough were legit, but the deal fell apart due to “dictation” from KP.