PHC issues notices in petitions challenging governor’s rule, emergency in KP; hearing adjourned till Nov 10

A two-member bench takes up pleas filed by Gohar, others; lawyers argue that the provincial assembly’s approval was not sought for the Oct 11 measures.

Updated 20 Oct, 2026 01:36pm

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Qatar says Iran-US talks on nuclear deal ongoing, vows firm support for Riyadh

Iran says it downed US drone over Strait of Hormuz; Brent crude holds near five-month high.

Updated 20 Oct, 2026 01:00pm

Maldives president arrives in Pakistan for three-day visit

Muizzu will meet President Zardari, who will host a state banquet in his honour, and hold talks with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

Updated 20 Oct, 2026 12:27pm

Alberta votes to remain part of Canada

At the time of the call, 76pc of tallied votes were in support of the “remain” side.

Published 20 Oct, 2026 11:45am

Health ministry gets Momin Agha as 9th secretary in 19 months

Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has said he has nothing to do with the changes as the Establishment Division is empowered to make such decisions.

Published 20 Oct, 2026 01:53pm

France to impose new curfews where necessary: PM

France was rocked on Saturday by some of its worst rioting in recent years, just six months before the country elects a successor to President Emmanuel Macron.

Published 20 Oct, 2026 12:09pm

Pakistan, Qatar agree to strengthen internal security cooperation

Both sides discuss the current regional situation and matters related to peace and stability.

Published 20 Oct, 2026 11:02am

Health authorities dismiss reports of insulin shortage, cite unavailability of one brand

Officials say alternatives for the unavailable brand remain available in local markets.

Published 20 Oct, 2026 11:24am

Rubio heads to India for 'trade diplomacy'

The top US diplomat visited New Delhi and Kolkata in May, while also touring the Taj Mahal and meeting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Published 20 Oct, 2026 10:37am

US bars IT firm from sponsoring green cards, imposes $2m settlement

Justice Department filed a lawsuit in April, alleging that Cloudera violated the Immigration and Nationality Act by discriminating against American workers.

Published 20 Oct, 2026 10:38am

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Bilawal says KP governor's rule could end if opposition engages with Centre on counterterrorism

PPP chief says new provinces could be created in accordance with the Constitution and law, their creation is "not possible without the president's signature".

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The prime minister strongly condemned the Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia and thanked the Saudi leadership for its longstanding economic and financial support to Pakistan.

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A senior official of the district administration told Dawn proposal had been sent to the government to start work on the underpass to cater to the traffic rush on the main square.

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Centre was compelled to impose emergency in KP, PM reiterates

Premier says federal govt “made many efforts” but was met with “threats and long marches every other day in response”.

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PM Shehbaz inaugurates Daanish School in Islamabad, stresses equal academic opportunities

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