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The FIA has registered a case against seven CDA officials over alleged fake allotments of 10 residential plots in Islamabad’s Sector I-12, with investigators examining suspected document fraud and previous land compensation claims.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the SBP to speed up housing loan disbursements under the Apna Ghar Programme, as nearly Rs350 billion in approved financing remains unpaid to borrowers.

Google has restricted public access to its advanced Gemini 4 Argon AI model, allowing only vetted cybersecurity experts to test it amid concerns about potential misuse, cyberattacks and data security risks.

Pakistan and the UK are exploring a long-term investment partnership to boost bilateral trade and cooperation in key sectors, including IT, agriculture, healthcare, aviation and financial services.

Pakistan’s digital and AI industry wins 11 awards at the ASOCIO Digital and AI Awards 2026 in Jakarta, recognising the country’s growing innovation across cybersecurity, healthcare, education, agriculture and other technology sectors.

CDA will auction 12 commercial sites in Islamabad on October 12–13, 2026, including five hotel plots and seven petrol pump sites, offering new investment opportunities for businesses and property investors.

A Reuters/Ipsos poll finds most US voters believe the Trump administration and Congress are not taking AI risks seriously enough, with strong support for stricter government regulation.

The Rs. 1.4 billion Kashmir Chowk Underpass in Islamabad is expected to ease congestion, improve Islamabad-Rawalpindi connectivity and reduce travel times, with completion targeted within one month.

The FBR has proposed a six-month restriction on property purchases for certain late tax filers seeking Active Taxpayer List status without paying the standard surcharge. The proposal is still under review and may be revised before becoming final.