Newspaper - Front Page - October 8, 2026

EXPLAINER-Makkah pact and defence of the Kingdom

Progress so far includes political commitment, the appointment of an institutional head and formation of the Riyadh secretariat.

Updated 08 Oct, 2026 08:34am

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Three killed as Houthis hit multiple Saudi airports

Civil aviation authority says three killed, 36 injured after Abha, Riyadh airports struck; King Khalid Air Base also hit

Published 08 Oct, 2026 07:00am

KP CM Afridi seeks law to impeach governor, rejects operations

KP CM tells chief secretary, police chief not to follow "unconstitutional" orders.

Updated 08 Oct, 2026 08:07am

PMDC exam for foreign graduates rescheduled

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Den­tal Council has rescheduled the National Regist­ration Examination (NRE)...

Published 08 Oct, 2026 07:00am

IMF holds back clearance for industry power tariff plan

• Seeks more data before approving proposed time-of-use tariff • Fund review concludes without immediate announcement of staff

Published 08 Oct, 2026 07:00am

Govt still willing to talk to PTI, but refuses to be ‘held hostage’

• Rana Sanaullah rejects PTI claim of exclusion from counterterrorism policymaking • Defends stance on terrorist threats emanating

Published 08 Oct, 2026 07:00am