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Emergency imposed in KP as its security situation was becoming threat to 'national security': minister

Azam Tarar addresses NA, says federal cabinet examined "material" and noted lack of performance by KP govt.

Published 14 Oct, 2026 12:16pm

Makkah Alliance sec-gen meets PM Shehbaz, briefs premier on defence cooperation

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

Updated 14 Oct, 2026 10:54am

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IRGC threatens to sink US warships approaching Strait of Hormuz

IMF chief says Saudi attacks could have negative spillover.

Updated 14 Oct, 2026 10:41am

DPM Dar, Oman FM discuss regional tensions, vow to deepen bilateral cooperation

Dar commends Oman’s efforts towards the restoration of peace in the Middle East at the 8th session of the Pakistan-Oman Joint Ministerial Commission.

Updated 14 Oct, 2026 12:45pm

Section 144 imposed in DI Khan, pillion riding and public gatherings banned

Meetings, processions and rallies that could disturb public order, disrupt traffic or obstruct the movement of citizens have been prohibited.

Published 14 Oct, 2026 10:46am

Security forces kill 5 terrorists in Balochistan's Washuk: state media

President Zardari pays tribute to security forces for the successful operation.

Published 14 Oct, 2026 11:51am

Pope Leo has cancerous tumour removed in lung operation

A Vatican source said further tests were being carried out to determine if the cancer had spread.

Published 14 Oct, 2026 10:21am

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.

Updated 14 Oct, 2026 07:49am

Karachi swelters as mercury soars to 38.7°C

A Met official said October is usually a warm month in Karachi and is often referred to as the city’s “second summer”.

Updated 14 Oct, 2026 09:22am

Online abuse puts 1.5m Pakistani children at risk: study

Nearly one in 16 internet-using children aged 12 to 17 in Pakistan experienced at least one form of technology-facilitated sexual exploitation or abuse in a single year.

Updated 14 Oct, 2026 08:56am

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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

Perilous misstep

If the authorities felt terrorism was increasing in some tribal districts and adjoining areas, they could have limited themselves to imposing a targeted emergency under Article 232.

Newspaper , Updated 12 Oct, 2026 10:36am

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

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Who are the members of the newly formed KP Advisory Council?

With emergency and governor’s rule imposed, an 11-member advisory council will oversee matters in KP.

Pakistan , Published 11 Oct, 2026 07:50pm

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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

2 Pakistan Army pilots martyred as training aircraft crashes in Quetta: ISPR

According to ISPR, the incident occurred due to a "technical fault".

Pakistan , Updated 12 Oct, 2026 07:09pm

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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.

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DPM Dar defends emergency and governor's rule in KP, says measures not politically motivated

Hopes progress would be seen soon; says government had "no choice" but to take the measures.

Pakistan , Updated 12 Oct, 2026 01:57pm

DPM Dar defends emergency and governor's rule in KP, says measures not politically motivated

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

UNDP estimates 38.3pc Pakistanis face multidimensional poverty.

Newspaper , Published 13 Oct, 2026 07:00am

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Peshawar becomes city of containers

Routine journey in the city turns into hectic exercise as governor’s rule imposed.

Newspaper , Updated 12 Oct, 2026 10:05am

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

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Pakistan , Updated 11 Oct, 2026 06:53pm

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Pakistan looking to raise more than $1bn under govt push for privatisation, says finance minister

Aurangzeb expects economy to grow by over 4pc this fiscal year despite elevated oil prices.

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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.

Pakistan , Updated 12 Oct, 2026 08:59pm

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Authorities impose Section 144 in Karachi, ban gatherings of more than 5 people till Oct 20

Notification says protests, demonstrations causing severe traffic congestion and posing “serious security concerns”.

Pakistan , Published 12 Oct, 2026 12:24am

Authorities impose Section 144 in Karachi, ban gatherings of more than 5 people till Oct 20

Pakistani national killed, 11 wounded as Riyadh airport hit by Houthi strike

Authorities have extended the closure of the airport by 24 hours until 2100 GMT (2am PKT) on Monday.

World , Updated 12 Oct, 2026 08:49am

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Pakistan , Updated 11 Oct, 2026 09:34pm

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Pakistan , Updated 12 Oct, 2026 03:31pm

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Sohail Afridi, KP assembly speaker in preventative custody: police

MNA Junaid Akbar also among 8 held; Tallal Chaudhry says those with cases against them will be tried.

Pakistan , Updated 12 Oct, 2026 08:22pm

Sohail Afridi, KP assembly speaker in preventative custody: police

Citizens protest against what is being built ‘in secret’ at Karachi's Nehr-i-Khayam

Environmentalists, activists gather at construction site.

Pakistan , Updated 12 Oct, 2026 09:22am

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Police scuttle ex-KP CM’s Swabi meeting

It has been learnt that the police crackdown began after the governor’s rule and an emergency was imposed in the province.

Newspaper , Updated 12 Oct, 2026 10:12am

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