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Dar-led body to oversee KP affairs following imposition of governor's rule, emergency

PM forms an 11-member KP Advisory Board or a "cabinet" of Governor Faisal Karim Kundi to run the affairs of the province.

Published 13 Oct, 2026 07:31am

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Saudi minister says "energy security can’t be taken for granted".

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Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs395.37 per litre, while HSD will cost Rs396.85 per litre.

Updated 13 Oct, 2026 12:19am

4 men killed in landmine explosion near LoC in Azad Kashmir

Former AJK premier expresses grief over the loss of lives.

Updated 13 Oct, 2026 12:30am

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Updated 13 Oct, 2026 12:18am

KP's policies will come from Islamabad now, not Kabul, says Kundi

Governor says that under the new setup, tackling terrorism will be the priority; provincial apex committee calls for coordinated action against terrorism.

Updated 12 Oct, 2026 08:59pm

Achakzai draws Balochistan parallel as he flays Centre over governor's rule in KP

Terms govt move an “assault on Pakistan’s Constitution and democracy”; PTI's Gohar to move PHC against imposition of governor's rule and emergency in KP.

Updated 12 Oct, 2026 08:55pm

Educational institutions in Peshawar to remain open on Tuesday, BRT services to be restored

Educational institutions in Dera Ismail Khan to remain closed on Tuesday.

Updated 12 Oct, 2026 10:41pm

Omani FM to visit Pakistan from Oct 13-14, will attend Joint Ministerial Commission session

Session will "serve as an important platform to review the entire spectrum of Pakistan-Oman bilateral relations and to further strengthen cooperation in diverse fields", FO says.

Published 12 Oct, 2026 09:57pm

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Federal cabinet notes "provincial government’s deliberate disengagement from the fight against terrorism"; PTI condemns move, says peace cannot be established by "weakening provincial autonomy".

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