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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".

Updated 14 Oct, 2026 08:23pm

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Yemen government forces say launched 2,309 "targeted operations" against Houthis; Araghchi stresses need for end to Israeli aggression in Lebanon.

Updated 14 Oct, 2026 11:31pm

Govt raises petrol price by Rs1.20 per litre, reduces high-speed diesel rate by Re0.17

Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs393.86 per litre, while HSD will cost Rs396.65 per litre.

Updated 15 Oct, 2026 12:17am

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

Urges Centre to give provinces their rights and resources.

Updated 15 Oct, 2026 12:50am

Omani FM meets PM Shehbaz, commends Pakistan's 'sustained diplomatic efforts' for regional peace

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

Updated 15 Oct, 2026 12:16am

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.

Updated 14 Oct, 2026 07:22pm

Houthis vow more attacks on Saudi airports, oil facilities after claiming they targeted Aramco

Saudi-led coalition says intercepted missile launched towards Riyadh as explosions heard in capital.

Published 14 Oct, 2026 08:19pm

NA speaker Sadiq issues production orders for 2 PTI lawmakers

Production orders issued for Sanaullah Khan Masti Khel and Dawar Khan Kundi.

Published 14 Oct, 2026 10:07pm

Pemra directs TV channels to refrain from airing 'unpleasant incidents', including terror attacks

Warns of legal action in case of violation of the order.

Published 14 Oct, 2026 09:16pm

Pakistani, Chinese armies begin joint training exercise in Xinjiang

Training to focus on joint anti-terrorism clearance operations at high altitudes, says press secretary of China's defence ministry.

Published 15 Oct, 2026 12:13am

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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.

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Legal fraternity rails against emergency proclamation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

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

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

UNDP estimates 38.3pc Pakistanis face multidimensional poverty.

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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.

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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'

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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.

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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.

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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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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

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PTI’s protest call draws lacklustre response in Peshawar

Only handful of workers stage brief protests.

Pakistan , Updated 13 Oct, 2026 09:36am

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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.

Pakistan , Published 14 Oct, 2026 12:07am

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

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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.

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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.

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PM Shehbaz, EU official discuss Pakistan's efforts to curb migrant smuggling

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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.