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At least 29 killed, including 28 students, in Peshawar school roof collapse

Peshawar DC says rescue operation concluded; PM Shehbaz takes "serious notice"; Governor Kundi seeks detailed report; deceased students between ages of seven and 16.

Updated 15 Oct, 2026 02:10pm

Joint parliamentary session debates resolution on governor’s rule in KP

Opposition members protest against emergency and governor's rule.

Updated 15 Oct, 2026 01:53pm

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Trump says Iran war will end ‘very soon’, predicts oil prices will plunge

According to a report, the US is considering using the “mother of all bombs” in a potential strike on Iran.

Updated 15 Oct, 2026 01:16pm

TTAP says 'no talks' with govt until meeting with Imran Khan is arranged, health details are provided

The alliance strongly condemns the imposition of governor’s rule and emergency in KP, describing the move as a midnight assault on the Constitution and the people’s mandate.

Published 15 Oct, 2026 01:14pm

IMF warns Gulf economies will not return to pre-war growth soon

IMF projects a widespread contraction in Gulf economies following months of war that began in Iran and has now spread to Saudi Arabia and Yemen.

Published 15 Oct, 2026 11:15am

US considers hitting Iran with 'Mother of All Bombs': report

US military is planning for potential use of the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast (MOAB) bomb to target Iranian energy infrastructure, nuclear sites.

Published 15 Oct, 2026 02:04pm

Elon Musk calls on Zelensky to 'go' as Ukraine leader

Trump says he thinks “it’s time for Ukraine to get a new president” as he responds to Zelensky’s criticism of the US diesel deal with Russia.

Published 15 Oct, 2026 01:10pm

Pakistan worst hit by hunger in South Asia

Economic instability erodes household purchasing power; heavy rains, floods trigger acute crop losses.

Published 15 Oct, 2026 06:58am

World Bank sees ‘moderate’ progress in Pakistan's tax reforms

Washington-based lender flags substantial risks to $670 million programmes.

Updated 15 Oct, 2026 07:54am

Lawmakers, govt differ over Discos’ privatisation

Muhammad Ali claims CCI nod not required, says Discos caused over $30bn in losses over 15 years.

Updated 15 Oct, 2026 07:29am

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LHC refuses contempt proceedings against chief secretary

Prisoners to get 30-day remission for obtaining literacy certificate

LHC sets aside sales tax notices to Tareen’s sugar mills

Sub inspectors among 20 cops dismissed from service in Gujranwala

Two women arrested for theft in Daska at home of family residing abroad

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LHC refuses contempt proceedings against chief secretary

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Legal fraternity rails against emergency proclamation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

PBC members question constitutional basis for invoking Articles 232 and 234; IHCBA describes governor’s rule as an attack on public mandate provincial autonomy.

Pakistan , Updated 13 Oct, 2026 07:55am

Legal fraternity rails against emergency proclamation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Army conducts successful test launch of hypersonic Fatah-2 extended range missile: ISPR

Military's media wing says Fatah-2 ER capable of engaging enemy missile defence systems with its unique trajectory and manoeuvrability features.

Pakistan , Updated 13 Oct, 2026 09:35pm

Army conducts successful test launch of hypersonic Fatah-2 extended range missile: ISPR

‘Pakistan’s poverty rate higher than India, B’desh’

UNDP estimates 38.3pc Pakistanis face multidimensional poverty.

Newspaper , Published 13 Oct, 2026 07:00am

‘Pakistan’s poverty rate higher than India, B’desh’

Anchorperson Iqrarul Hassan remanded in NCCIA custody for four days

Hassan was arrested for allegedly disseminating anti-state, false and defamatory content on his official social media accounts, NCCIA claims.

Pakistan , Published 13 Oct, 2026 12:27pm

Anchorperson Iqrarul Hassan remanded in NCCIA custody for four days

Cristiano Ronaldo on target as Al-Nassr win after security delay

Kick-off was delayed after Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defence issued a safety warning 15 minutes before the scheduled start time in Riyadh.

Sport , Published 13 Oct, 2026 03:26am

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Yemen escalation

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Newspaper , Updated 13 Oct, 2026 08:34am

The KP impasse

Governance by a technocratic administration in KP will help the PTI retain its popularity.

Newspaper , Updated 13 Oct, 2026 09:23am

PM Shehbaz takes allies into confidence on KP governor's rule, says Centre made every effort to avoid 'extreme step'

Meets parliamentary leaders of MQM-P, IPP, BAP, PML-Q and PML-Z; tells a meeting of his party that after all consultations and arguments, it was decided that "this is the moment to save Pakistan".

Pakistan , Updated 14 Oct, 2026 01:48am

PM Shehbaz takes allies into confidence on KP governor's rule, says Centre made every effort to avoid 'extreme step'

Politics or ‘war’?

The twin actions in KP will not help the centre.

Newspaper , Published 13 Oct, 2026 07:26am

PTI's Ali Zafar terms governor's rule in KP 'political crisis disguised as security solution'; ministers defend move

Senate session opens with debate on governor's rule in KP; PTI seeks production orders for 9 MNAs.

Pakistan , Updated 13 Oct, 2026 11:03pm

PTI's Ali Zafar terms governor's rule in KP 'political crisis disguised as security solution'; ministers defend move

Dar-led body to oversee KP affairs

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

Newspaper , Updated 13 Oct, 2026 07:28am

President Zardari approves foreign visits of SC, FCC chief justices

CJP Afridi would visit UK, South Korea and Japan; Justice Aminuddin to tour Azerbaijan for conference.

Pakistan , Published 13 Oct, 2026 03:03pm

President Zardari approves foreign visits of SC, FCC chief justices

High-level Brazil delegation meets CDF Munir; both sides agree to bolster military collaboration

Brazilian military chief acknowledges Pakistan's contributions to regional peace; both sides express satisfaction with cordial relations.

Pakistan , Updated 12 Oct, 2026 06:45pm

High-level Brazil delegation meets CDF Munir; both sides agree to bolster military collaboration

Narrative confusion

The centre must say clearly how long it intends it to last, what it hopes to achieve in that time, and how the province’s elected mandate will be restored.

Newspaper , Updated 14 Oct, 2026 08:42am

Emergency, governor's rule imposed in KP as president approves cabinet decision

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".

Pakistan , Updated 12 Oct, 2026 12:04am

Emergency, governor's rule imposed in KP as president approves cabinet decision

Joint opposition flays move to ‘usurp KP govt mandate’

Opposition says Oct 11 would be remembered as a black day in Pakistan’s democratic history.

Pakistan , Updated 14 Oct, 2026 07:49am

Joint opposition flays move to ‘usurp KP govt mandate’

PTI’s protest call draws lacklustre response in Peshawar

Only handful of workers stage brief protests.

Pakistan , Updated 13 Oct, 2026 09:36am

PTI’s protest call draws lacklustre response in Peshawar

Inequitable taxation

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Newspaper , Published 13 Oct, 2026 07:20am

PTI protest in KP's Bara turns violent as demonstrators clash with police

Reports of at least 5 protesters getting injured and govt buildings being set ablaze; police say 50 arrested.

Pakistan , Published 14 Oct, 2026 12:07am

PTI protest in KP's Bara turns violent as demonstrators clash with police

Governor’s rule and emergency imposed in KP — here’s what it means

A governor rule setup can remain in place for a maximum of six months.

Pakistan , Updated 11 Oct, 2026 06:53pm

Governor’s rule and emergency imposed in KP — here’s what it means

A perfect storm

Without a popular political base, it will not be easy to run a volatile region.

Newspaper , Updated 14 Oct, 2026 08:50am

Intercity transport suspended in Lahore, bus terminals reportedly sealed

Major private bus operators, including Faisal Movers and Daewoo, suspend services amid reported restrictions on public transport.

Pakistan , Published 11 Oct, 2026 04:47pm

Intercity transport suspended in Lahore, bus terminals reportedly sealed

Pakistan eye clean sweep as Sri Lanka seek consolation in final T20I

Pakistan head into the final encounter with their batting unit in impressive form, while Sri Lanka face the task of salvaging pride after being outplayed in both matches.

Sport , Published 12 Oct, 2026 09:31pm