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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".

Updated 18 Oct, 2026 11:08pm

Two moments of madness cost Sri Lanka as Pakistan win tri-series opener after Salman Ali Agha century

Sri Lanka were cruising before Janith Liyanage and Dasun Shanaka initiated the visitors' unravelling after Salman's 107 had lifted Pakistan to 305.

Updated 18 Oct, 2026 11:36pm

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After Trump's endorsement, Netanyahu says will eliminate Iran threat with US president

Saudi civil defence says 6 injured after projectile fell in Najran; IRGC ready for "strategic synergy" with defence ministry to counter enemy threats, says commander-in-chief.

Updated 19 Oct, 2026 12:28am

'Was not sure I'll make it out alive': Captain of flydubai flight to Tel Aviv recalls blocking axe blows from co-pilot

Says the scariest thing he felt was the aircraft nose “steeply going down”.

Published 18 Oct, 2026 11:27pm

PCB allows Rizwan, Imam to play domestic cricket tournament

The two have been under investigation by the NCCIA for alleged betting and gambling activities.

Updated 19 Oct, 2026 01:13am

Cairo vows support for Riyadh as 2 Saudi officers killed in helicopter crash near Yemen

Saudi-led coalition blames "technical malfunction" while Houthis claim they shot down an aircraft; Dar, Egypt FM condemn Houthi attacks.

Updated 18 Oct, 2026 07:50pm

Indian actor Tiger Shroff remains unhurt in shooting incident in Mumbai

Actor's driver, bystander injured, says official.

Updated 19 Oct, 2026 12:54am

First Pakistani astronaut to undertake space mission from China on Nov 25: Ahsan Iqbal

Planning minister says the country is also aiming to achieve a lunar landing by 2035.

Updated 18 Oct, 2026 04:01pm

Trump endorses Netanyahu in Israeli election

The endorsement is not certain to give Netanyahu a boost in the Oct 27 election, as Israeli public support for Trump has diminished.

Published 18 Oct, 2026 09:44pm

2,000 arrested as French unrest spills into second day

Paris police in new battles with protesters and looters; television footage showes looting of a clothing store and bikes being set ablaze.

Updated 18 Oct, 2026 11:15pm

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Lesco disconnects connections for power theft

ASI held for showering money on dancers in Sahiwal

Four sentenced to death in Lahore in 2022 blasphemy case

CTD arrests eight suspected terrorists in Punjab

Legality of PHEC’s review of university recruitment questioned

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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

Any miscalculation by adversaries will invite response beyond their ‘imagination, calculation’, warns CNSC

Country’s armed forces stand prepared to “defend every inch of the motherland” at all costs, General Aamer Raza says.

Pakistan , Updated 17 Oct, 2026 12:22pm

Any miscalculation by adversaries will invite response beyond their ‘imagination, calculation’, warns CNSC

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

What does assuming the chairmanship of the IMF, World Bank governing boards mean for Pakistan?

Significance of the chairmanship lies mainly in greater international representation and opportunities to engage with senior economic policymakers.

Business , Published 16 Oct, 2026 09:41pm

What does assuming the chairmanship of the IMF, World Bank governing boards mean for Pakistan?

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

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

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

Pakistan , Updated 18 Oct, 2026 12:57pm

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

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.

Pakistan , Updated 18 Oct, 2026 12:38am

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

No talks

The government should understand that the PTI’s protest march and its reaction to it will look like nothing more than a storm in a teacup.

Newspaper , Updated 17 Oct, 2026 08:29am

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.

World , Published 17 Oct, 2026 10:55pm

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

Islamabad residents suffer as newspaper market, two weekly bazaars sealed

Newspaper market defaults on rent payment; G-6, H-9 bazaars to reopen after foolproof fire safety measures ensured, says official.

Pakistan , Published 17 Oct, 2026 04:57am

Islamabad residents suffer as newspaper market, two weekly bazaars sealed

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”.

Pakistan , Published 17 Oct, 2026 06:09pm

Centre was compelled to impose emergency in KP, PM reiterates

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

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A meaningful reset can happen only if the security state does not involve itself in political matters.

Newspaper , Updated 17 Oct, 2026 08:41am

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Pakistan , Updated 16 Oct, 2026 08:54pm

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Indian billionaire Ambani's Reliance breaks silence on Musk, says Jio awaits same clearances as Starlink

Musk has repeatedly accused the Indian government and Ambani of stalling Starlink's years-long efforts to launch in India.

World , Published 17 Oct, 2026 12:11am

Indian billionaire Ambani's Reliance breaks silence on Musk, says Jio awaits same clearances as Starlink

After the emergency

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Newspaper , Updated 17 Oct, 2026 02:31pm

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

‘Pakistan among 10 states bearing brunt of hunger crisis’

Report sees 10.6m Pakistanis needing humanitarian assistance in 2026.

Newspaper , Updated 17 Oct, 2026 07:27am

‘Pakistan among 10 states bearing brunt of hunger crisis’

Govt cuts petrol price by Rs3.93 per litre

Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs386.30 per litre.

Business , Updated 16 Oct, 2026 11:08pm

Govt cuts petrol price by Rs3.93 per litre

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

Communication and Works Dept told to complete Rawalpindi's Peshawar Road underpasses by November

Commissioner visits the construction sites and reviews the progress of ongoing work.

Pakistan , Updated 16 Oct, 2026 09:25am

Communication and Works Dept told to complete Rawalpindi's Peshawar Road underpasses by November

Trump waives new Russia sanctions as Ukraine ties slump

Trump's reversal comes after he struck a deal with Putin to ease sanctions on Russia in exchange for Moscow releasing large amounts of diesel into global markets.

World , Updated 17 Oct, 2026 04:58pm

Trump waives new Russia sanctions as Ukraine ties slump

Karachi judicial magistrate extends physical remand of anchorperson Iqrarul Hassan by 2 days

Magistrate also dismisses plea seeking discharge from case; notes investigation still pending.

Pakistan , Updated 17 Oct, 2026 07:55pm

Karachi judicial magistrate extends physical remand of anchorperson Iqrarul Hassan by 2 days

Imran being forced into Benazir, Nawaz-style deal, claims Achakzai

Demands authorities disclose whereabouts of Sohail Afridi; Mengal says those claiming to be framers of Constitution are "trampling it".

Pakistan , Updated 17 Oct, 2026 07:06pm

Imran being forced into Benazir, Nawaz-style deal, claims Achakzai

Imaginary justice

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Newspaper , Updated 17 Oct, 2026 08:48am

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