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Pakistan on Thursday lost the SAFF Championship opener to India, but the loss hurt much less because of this banger of a goal by Alamgir Ghazi in the 94th minute of the match.

The final scoreline was 3-2. ⚽️

November 5, 2026 Pakistan on Thursday lost the SAFF Championship opener to India, but the loss hurt much less because of this banger of a goal by Alamgir Ghazi in the 94th minute of the match. The final scoreline was 3-2. ⚽️

AN ICONIC NIGHT OF MELODIES AT MEHFIL-E-UNION

For Union Developers, people and relationships are at the heart of everything we do.

Mr. Naeem Ahmad Malik, CEO of Union Developers, warmly invites the Union family to Mehfil-e-Union, an evening of music and culture arranged exclusively for our valued plot owners, file holders and homeowners.

Shafqat Amanat Ali and Zeeshan Ali will grace Union Town with soulful performances, making this gathering even more special.

Your presence will complete the celebration!

Disclaimer: Exclusively reserved for Union Developers' plot, file and home owners. This private event is not open to the general public.

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November 5, 2026 AN ICONIC NIGHT OF MELODIES AT MEHFIL-E-UNION For Union Developers, people and relationships are at the heart of everything we do. Mr. Naeem Ahmad Malik, CEO of Union Developers, warmly invites the Union family to Mehfil-e-Union, an evening of music and culture arranged exclusively for our valued plot owners, file holders and homeowners. Shafqat Amanat Ali and Zeeshan Ali will grace Union Town with soulful performances, making this gathering even more special. Your presence will complete the celebration! Disclaimer: Exclusively reserved for Union Developers' plot, file and home owners. This private event is not open to the general public. @naeem_ahmadmalik @udplpk

A 30-foot blue whale was found dead near Gwadar East Bay after reportedly swimming in different locations off the coast for two days before currents carried it towards the shore.⁠
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November 5, 2026 A 30-foot blue whale was found dead near Gwadar East Bay after reportedly swimming in different locations off the coast for two days before currents carried it towards the shore.⁠ ⁠ For more, head over to the link in bio or visit thecurrent.pk ⁠ 🔗⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠

CAN YOU BREATHE? 😷

While October’s clean air was quickly claimed as a win, a closer look at reports reveals it was just better weather and maybe not effective policies.

As Lahore’s AQI skyrockets past hazardous levels every day, crop burning remains rampant and hazardous air makes it impossible to breathe, the big question remains: what is being done to combat toxic air?

November 4, 2026 CAN YOU BREATHE? 😷 While October’s clean air was quickly claimed as a win, a closer look at reports reveals it was just better weather and maybe not effective policies. As Lahore’s AQI skyrockets past hazardous levels every day, crop burning remains rampant and hazardous air makes it impossible to breathe, the big question remains: what is being done to combat toxic air?

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has become the first Muslim elected to the United States (US) Senate after defeating former Republican representative Mike Rogers in Michigan’s closely watched election.⁠
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November 4, 2026 Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has become the first Muslim elected to the United States (US) Senate after defeating former Republican representative Mike Rogers in Michigan’s closely watched election.⁠ ⁠ For more, head over to the link in bio or visit thecurrent.pk ⁠ 🔗⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠

PSO Outpaces Industry with Exceptional Q1 FY27 Results!

PSO has delivered outstanding financial and operational growth, reaffirming its commitment to keeping Pakistan moving. 🇵🇰✨

Key Highlights:
Sales Volume Growth: +18% YoY (10x the industry growth rate of 1.8%)
Market Share: Expanded to 48.6% (+6.7 percentage points)
Profit After Tax: PKR 25.56 Billion (up from PKR 9.39 Billion last year)
EPS: PKR 54.44 (Consolidated 31.9 Billion)
Product Growth: Motor Gasoline (+23.2%), High-Speed Diesel (+12.8%), Jet A-1 market share at 99.6%

Operational Excellence: Recorded ZERO fatalities and lost-time injuries while expanding retail network to 3,727 outlets nationwide.

November 4, 2026 PSO Outpaces Industry with Exceptional Q1 FY27 Results! PSO has delivered outstanding financial and operational growth, reaffirming its commitment to keeping Pakistan moving. 🇵🇰✨ Key Highlights: Sales Volume Growth: +18% YoY (10x the industry growth rate of 1.8%) Market Share: Expanded to 48.6% (+6.7 percentage points) Profit After Tax: PKR 25.56 Billion (up from PKR 9.39 Billion last year) EPS: PKR 54.44 (Consolidated 31.9 Billion) Product Growth: Motor Gasoline (+23.2%), High-Speed Diesel (+12.8%), Jet A-1 market share at 99.6% Operational Excellence: Recorded ZERO fatalities and lost-time injuries while expanding retail network to 3,727 outlets nationwide.

Pakistan has successfully conducted the flight test of its first indigenously developed Fa’az air-to-air missile, with the military’s media wing describing the test as a milestone in the country’s aerospace and defence capabilities.⁠
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November 4, 2026 Pakistan has successfully conducted the flight test of its first indigenously developed Fa’az air-to-air missile, with the military’s media wing describing the test as a milestone in the country’s aerospace and defence capabilities.⁠ ⁠ For more, head over to the link in bio or visit thecurrent.pk ⁠ 🔗⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠

Actress Sidra Niazi reveals her favourite male and female co-stars 🎬⭐

This interview was recorded in 2024.

Follow the link in bio for the full interview 🎤

November 3, 2026 Actress Sidra Niazi reveals her favourite male and female co-stars 🎬⭐ This interview was recorded in 2024. Follow the link in bio for the full interview 🎤

Chief Minister (CM) of Punjab Maryam Nawaz has announced plans to send a defamation notice to Federal Minister Chaudhry Salik Hussain over his allegations of corruption in the provincial government, demanding that he provide evidence to support his claims.⁠
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November 3, 2026 Chief Minister (CM) of Punjab Maryam Nawaz has announced plans to send a defamation notice to Federal Minister Chaudhry Salik Hussain over his allegations of corruption in the provincial government, demanding that he provide evidence to support his claims.⁠ ⁠ For more, head over to the link in bio or visit thecurrent.pk ⁠ 🔗⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠

Islamabad police have ordered an inquiry after a video showing suspects in custody doing sit-ups at I-9 police station went viral, while the complainant in the case was booked after allegedly refusing to settle the matter with the opposing party.⁠
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November 3, 2026 Islamabad police have ordered an inquiry after a video showing suspects in custody doing sit-ups at I-9 police station went viral, while the complainant in the case was booked after allegedly refusing to settle the matter with the opposing party.⁠ ⁠ For more, head over to the link in bio or visit thecurrent.pk ⁠ 🔗⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠

A family was harassed and the husband assaulted by a group of men travelling on a double-cabin vehicle in Karachi, CCTV footage of which has surfaced after the victims approached the police for a formal complaint.⁠
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November 3, 2026 A family was harassed and the husband assaulted by a group of men travelling on a double-cabin vehicle in Karachi, CCTV footage of which has surfaced after the victims approached the police for a formal complaint.⁠ ⁠ For more, head over to the link in bio or visit thecurrent.pk ⁠ 🔗⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠

UNION TOWN - DEVELOPED & DELIVERED IN SIX MONTHS!

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November 3, 2026 UNION TOWN - DEVELOPED & DELIVERED IN SIX MONTHS! Build your dream home and secure your future at Union Town Lahore! 📍 Union Town, Pine Avenue, Lahore 📞 +92 42 111 119 000 | 0800 09000 🌐 www.uniondevelopers.com @udplpk @naeem_ahmadmalik

Video shows the moment TikToker Ansar Mahmood aka Mr Patlo was granted protective bail by a court till Nov 10.

The case against Mehmood concerns the death of attendees during a stampede at his wedding event.

November 3, 2026 Video shows the moment TikToker Ansar Mahmood aka Mr Patlo was granted protective bail by a court till Nov 10. The case against Mehmood concerns the death of attendees during a stampede at his wedding event.