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Joint sitting of Parliament endorses emergency, governor's rule in KP amid opposition outcry

Naqvi notes "clear stance" of PTI lawmakers on counterterrorism, but says KP govt had different views; Gohar objects to allegations against his party.

Updated 15 Oct, 2026 08:54pm

FBR extends deadline for filing income tax returns to Oct 31

6.71m tax returns filed till Oct 14, according to official data.

Updated 15 Oct, 2026 11:13pm

Govt reduces petrol price by Rs3.63 per litre, raises high-speed diesel rate by Re0.31

Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs390.23 per litre, while HSD will cost Rs396.96 per litre.

Published 15 Oct, 2026 10:51pm

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Houthis hit Saudi coalition command centre in Aden attack: Yemeni minister

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi says "we are not warmongers" but aggression will face decisive response.

Updated 16 Oct, 2026 12:13am

At UNSC, Pakistan condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, reaffirms support for kingdom's security

Backs UN special envoy’s efforts to resume dialogue aimed at peace in Yemen; joins call for halting of settler violence in Gaza and occupied West Bank.

Published 16 Oct, 2026 12:05am

Minorities in Pakistan continue to face rights violations despite legislative measures to protect them: HRCP

Rights body calls for setting up National Commission for Minorities, setting minimum marriageable age in KP at 18.

Published 15 Oct, 2026 11:17pm

Saudi Arabia accuses Iran of encouraging Houthis in latest escalation

“Iran continues to arm, train and support the Houthi militia in violation of UN security council resolutions,” says deputy minister for public diplomacy at the Saudi foreign ministry.

Published 15 Oct, 2026 07:43pm

Teacher, 30 students killed in Peshawar school roof collapse

Peshawar DC says rescue operation has concluded; PM Shehbaz takes "serious notice"; Governor Kundi seeks detailed report.

Updated 16 Oct, 2026 12:22am

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15.9m people facing acute food insecurity, conditions feared to worsen in coming months; UN report on human rights records 443 cases and 97 incidents of ill-treatment by virtue and vice inspectors.

Published 16 Oct, 2026 12:03am

Trump says military execution of Fort Hood gunman will not be livestreamed

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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".

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

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

PTI Chairman Gohar moves PHC against emergency, governor's rule in KP

Barrister Gohar requests high court to declare emergency proclamation as unconstitutional, "tainted with malice" and set it aside.

Pakistan , Updated 14 Oct, 2026 07:22pm

PTI Chairman Gohar moves PHC against emergency, governor's rule in KP

Makkah Alliance secretary general meets PM Shehbaz, briefs premier on defence cooperation

PM Shehbaz says Makkah pact “historic milestone for peace, unity, and stability" in the region.

Pakistan , Updated 14 Oct, 2026 02:51pm

Makkah Alliance secretary general meets PM Shehbaz, briefs premier on defence cooperation

National Assembly, Senate pass resolutions endorsing Centre's imposition of emergency in KP

PTI stages walkout in Senate; In NA, Bilawal calls for dialogue with opposition, says PTI carried out "political suicide".

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National Assembly, Senate pass resolutions endorsing Centre's imposition of emergency in KP

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

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

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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.

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FCC rejects Bushra Bibi's petition seeking suspension of 7-year Al-Qadir Trust sentence

Judgment says court does not find sufficient ground warranting interference with an order by the IHC, which has declined to suspend the sentence as a plea against Bushra's conviction is pending before it.

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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.

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PM Shehbaz appoints retired Lt Gen Zafar Iqbal as SAPM on energy

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Pakistan , Published 14 Oct, 2026 04:57pm

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Teacher, 30 students killed in Peshawar school roof collapse

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Achakzai sees governor's rule next being imposed in Sindh, over water and mines

Urges Centre to give provinces their rights and resources.

Pakistan , Updated 15 Oct, 2026 12:50am

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Two sides sign protocol for 8th session of Pakistan-Oman Joint Ministerial Commission, agreements and MoUs for bilateral cooperation.

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