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Fazl clarifies he criticised policies, not institutions after ministers allege he sought 'share' in KP governance

Khawaja Asif, Tallal Chaudhry rebuke JUI-F chief and defend imposition of emergency in KP.

Updated 18 Oct, 2026 12:38am

Pakistan suspends Iran trade corridors over 'security, smuggling concerns'

Shahid Rind refutes "rumours" regarding the temporary closure; Iran foreign ministry cites "technical issues".

Updated 18 Oct, 2026 01:25am

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Contacts with Gulf states still ongoing: Iranian deputy FM

Yemen’s armed forces claim more than 1,400 strikes on Houthis in 24 hours.

Updated 17 Oct, 2026 11:07pm

Indian airlines barred from using Pakistani airspace until Nov 24 as ban extended

Airspace will not available for Indian registered aircraft until 4:59am on Nov 24, Notam says.

Published 17 Oct, 2026 10:55pm

17 dead, 25 hurt in stampede at Durga Puja gathering in Kolkata

Senior police official says an announcement caused “commotion” after it started raining at night.

Published 18 Oct, 2026 12:33am

Security forces respond to unprovoked firing by Afghan Taliban along Kurram border: state media

PTV News reports several Afghan Taliban posts destroyed during retaliatory action; APP quotes security sources as saying several Afghan personnel killed.

Updated 17 Oct, 2026 09:24pm

Haaland double helps Manchester City win, Neto brace cheers Chelsea

Chelsea's beat Everton 2-0 but the London club’s win was overshadowed by an injury to goalkeeper Emi Martinez.

Published 17 Oct, 2026 10:47pm

Looting, blazes and clashes in France amid nationwide protests

Dozens of shops looted, including a Hermes boutique in Marseille, an Apple store in Lille, several shops in Nice and at least one mobile phone outlet in Paris.

Updated 17 Oct, 2026 10:51pm

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”.

Published 17 Oct, 2026 06:09pm

India's 'cockroach' movement founder released from police custody

Abhijeet Dipke gives a thumbs up after walking out of police station; student activist Neha Bora also freed.

Updated 17 Oct, 2026 08:27pm

El Niño & Pakistan’s Smog: What’s the Real Connection?

Babar Azam at 32: Is He One of Pakistan’s Greatest Ever?

75 Years of Pakistan-Germany Ties: What Comes Next?

How AI Could Help Women Fight Legal Battles in Pakistan

Pakistan’s Development Problem: Too Many Projects, Too Little Impact

Pakistan Cricket in Crisis? Babar Out, Shadab Returns

Encounter Killings, Super Cops and Pakistan’s Police System

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LHC extends stay against deportation of Afghan students

Plea against 10-day Basant festival rejected in LHC

Punjab Assembly body summons Gymkhana Club management over land lease controversy

NCCIA arrests two for defrauding US citizens in Lahore

Bodies of two youths buried under collapsed well retrieved in Sahiwal

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LHC extends stay against deportation of Afghan students

Plea against 10-day Basant festival rejected in LHC

Punjab Assembly body summons Gymkhana Club management over land lease controversy

NCCIA arrests two for defrauding US citizens in Lahore

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Pakistan to assume IMF, World Bank board chairmanship for first time in over 7 decades

Economic Affairs Minister Ahad Khan Cheema named incoming chair of IMF, WBG boards of governors.

Pakistan , Updated 16 Oct, 2026 01:28pm

Pakistan to assume IMF, World Bank board chairmanship for first time in over 7 decades

Joint sitting gives blessing to emergency, governor’s rule

• Centre insists security situation in KP left it with ‘no other option’ • PTI rejects govt claim it ‘backed terrorists’, terms

Newspaper , Published 16 Oct, 2026 07:23am

Joint sitting gives blessing to emergency, governor’s rule

Political party head upset over not being appointed KP governor, claims Naqvi

“These are the same politicians who remained in politics for decades with the support of the establishment," the interior minister alleges.

Pakistan , Updated 17 Oct, 2026 12:08am

Political party head upset over not being appointed KP governor, claims Naqvi

FBR extends deadline for filing income tax returns to Oct 31

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

Business , Updated 15 Oct, 2026 11:13pm

FBR extends deadline for filing income tax returns to Oct 31

Court dismisses plea against remand of anchor Iqrarul Hassan

Defence counsel submitted that his client had been arrested for allegedly criticising the imposition of emergency and governor’s rule in KP.

Pakistan , Published 16 Oct, 2026 07:03am

Court dismisses plea against remand of anchor Iqrarul Hassan

Elon Musk unveils Tesla's 'flying' car

Musk says the vehicle's “success is not guaranteed” but that “it will probably work”.

World , Published 16 Oct, 2026 02:27pm

IHC seeks PTI response in case about Imran’s X account

Barrister Gohar informs court his party did not claim ownership of the X account in question but citing a change in circumstances, he sought additional time.

Pakistan , Published 16 Oct, 2026 07:03am

IHC seeks PTI response in case about Imran’s X account

PM Shehbaz reaffirms support for Saudi Arabia in meeting with new envoy

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.

Pakistan , Updated 16 Oct, 2026 04:19pm

PM Shehbaz reaffirms support for Saudi Arabia in meeting with new envoy

Trump banking on ‘swift end’ of Iran war to bring down fuel prices

Pezeshkian decries US blockade, insists "military force" will not compel Tehran into submission.

World , Published 16 Oct, 2026 07:11am

Trump banking on ‘swift end’ of Iran war to bring down fuel prices

18 countries, including Pakistan, condemn inauguration of Colombian embassy in Jerusalem

Urge the Colombian government to “reconsider and reverse this decision, uphold its obligations under international law".

Pakistan , Published 16 Oct, 2026 02:44pm

18 countries, including Pakistan, condemn inauguration of Colombian embassy in Jerusalem

Persistence of force

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Newspaper , Updated 16 Oct, 2026 08:48am

Deadly classrooms

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Newspaper , Updated 16 Oct, 2026 08:35am

PTA shares tips to improve calls, internet quality

Urges users to turn on 4G/LTE, VoLTE settings on their phones.

Pakistan , Published 16 Oct, 2026 07:05am

PTA shares tips to improve calls, internet quality

FO condemns Indian minister’s ‘provocative’ remarks threatening aggression against Pakistan

“India should draw an appropriate lesson from last year’s experience and abandon its belligerent posture and dangerous rhetoric," FO spokesperson says.

, Updated 16 Oct, 2026 04:03pm

FO condemns Indian minister’s ‘provocative’ remarks threatening aggression against Pakistan

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Newspaper , Published 16 Oct, 2026 07:30am

White House spokeswoman Katie Zacharia 'let go' from role, official says

Earlier, Trump said she should reconsider the job after she acknowledged that she had failed the bar exam.

World , Updated 16 Oct, 2026 11:48pm

White House spokeswoman Katie Zacharia 'let go' from role, official says

KP Governor Kundi announces amended welfare scheme for police officers, martyrs’ families

Increases financial compensation for martyrs’ families, amends previous plot allotment scheme to pay the families money in lieu of the plots.

Pakistan , Published 16 Oct, 2026 03:50pm

KP Governor Kundi announces amended welfare scheme for police officers, martyrs’ families

Diplomatic options

Regional states know that the alternative to talks — a fully fledged war on both fronts — will bring immeasurable destruction to the Gulf, the Red Sea and the surrounding areas.

Newspaper , Updated 16 Oct, 2026 05:59pm