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Pemra directs TV channels to refrain from airing 'unpleasant incidents', including terror attacks
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) has directed all satellite television channels to refrain from the broadcast, re-broadcast and live coverage of any “unfortunate/unpleasant incident such as explosion, blast, firing, terrorist attack etc.” In an order dated Oct 13, a copy of which is available with Dawn, the media regulator said satellite television channels “must broadcast only such verified information, warranted by the department/law enforcement agency conc
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Russia sees potential for expanding economic cooperation with Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev highlighted the potential for expanding trade and economic cooperation with Pakistan in a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said. Kolokoltsev arrived in Pakistan on Monday on a four-day visit at the invitation of Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, marking the first instance of a Russian interior minister visiting Pakistan. According to a statement issued by the PMO, in a meeting with t
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Russian interior minister highlights potential for expanding economic cooperation in meeting with PM Shehbaz
ISLAMABAD: Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev highlighted the potential for expanding trade and economic cooperation with Pakistan in a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said. Kolokoltsev arrived in Pakistan on Monday on a four-day visit at the invitation of Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, marking the first instance of a Russian interior minister visiting Pakistan. According to a statement issued by the PMO, in a meeting with t
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Russian interior minister highlights potential for expanding bilateral trade, cooperation in meeting with PM Shehbaz
ISLAMABAD: Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev highlighted the potential for expanding trade with Pakistan in a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said. Kolokoltsev arrived in Pakistan on Monday on a four-day visit at the invitation of Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, marking the first instance of a Russian interior minister visiting Pakistan. According to a statement issued by the PMO, in a meeting with the premier on Wednesday,
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Aurangzeb discusses targeted fuel subsidies in meeting with senior IMF official
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met International Monetary Fund (IMF) Deputy Managing Director Nigel Clarke in Bangkok on Wednesday, with their discussion covering targeted fuel subsidies among other matters. Aurangzeb “outlined targeted fuel subsidies to protect vulnerable groups and preserve social cohesion” during the meeting, a statement issued by the finance ministry said. The government has already rolled out a fuel subsidy scheme for the users of motorcycles, autos and vehicles of up
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Pakistan stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Saudi Arabia under Makkah defense pact, says PM
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan stands firmly with Saudi Arabia in safeguarding its sovereignty, defense and regional security under the Makkah defense agreement, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday, as he met Makkah Alliance for Defense Secretary-General Lt. Gen. (retired) Nauman Mahmood. The statement comes amid attacks by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis on Saudi civilian and oil infrastructure that have killed more than a dozen people and injured scores of others, raising concerns about the wide
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National Assembly, Senate pass resolutions endorsing Centre's imposition of emergency in KP
ISLAMABAD: Shortly after the National Assembly passed a resolution endorsing the federal government’s imposition of emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday, the Senate also gave its approval for the measure. The Centre had imposed governor’s rule and emergency in KP on Sunday, citing the provincial government’s “deliberate disengagement” from the fight against terrorism. Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhry tabled the motions regarding the proclamation of emergency before
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National Assembly, Senate pass resolution endorsing Centre's imposition of emergency in KP
ISLAMABAD: Shortly after the National Assembly passed a resolution endorsing the federal government’s imposition of emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday, the Senate also gave its approval for the measure. The Centre had imposed governor’s rule and emergency in KP on Sunday, citing the provincial government’s “deliberate disengagement” from the fight against terrorism. Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhry tabled the motion regarding the proclamation of emergency before
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PTI Chairman Gohar moves PHC against emergency, governor's rule in KP
PESHAWAR: PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Wednesday moved the Peshawar High Court (PHC) against the imposition of emergency and governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, requesting the court to declare the move unconstitutional. Advocate Shah Faisal Ilyas submitted the petition on behalf of the PTI chairman. The petitioner requested the PHC to declare the Oct 11 emergency proclamation as “unconstitutional, ultra vires, coram non judice, tainted with malice in law and fact, devoid of object
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Bilateral security cooperation comes under discussion as Russian interior minister meets CDF Munir
ISLAMABAD: Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev called on Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir at General Headquarters in Rawalpindi on Wednesday, where both sides stressed the importance of bolstering defence cooperation between Islamabad and Moscow. Kolokoltsev arrived in Pakistan on Monday on a four-day visit at the invitation of Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, marking the first instance of a Russian interior minister visiting Pakistan. According
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KP Police administrative staff not entitled to risk allowance, rules FCC
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) ruled on Wednesday that the administrative staff of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Police were not entitled to risk allowance. The judgment was issued by a two member bench headed by Justice Aamer Farooq and including Justice Syed Arshad Hussain Shah. In its ruling, the bench set aside an April 10, 2025 order of the Peshawar High Court’s Mingora Bench (Dar-ul-Qaza), Swat, which had granted the administrative/ ministerial staff of police the benefit.
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National Assembly passes resolution endorsing Centre's imposition of emergency in KP
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Wednesday passed a resolution endorsing the federal government’s imposition of emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The Centre had imposed governor’s rule and emergency in KP on Sunday, citing the provincial government’s “deliberate disengagement” from the fight against terrorism. The NA question hour session was suspended due to discussions on the emergency. Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhry tabled a motion regarding the proclamation of emer
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Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia 'totally unacceptable', says Dar
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Wednesday said that Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia were “totally unacceptable”. He made the remarks while addressing a joint press conference after the 8th session of the Pakistan-Oman Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC). At the outset of his presser, Dar said that the two sides would sign a protocol with regard to the commission. He said that this reflected “a shared resolve to further strengthen and expand bilateral cooperation in are
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Makkah Alliance secretary general meets PM Shehbaz, briefs premier on defence cooperation
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday met the newly appointed secretary general of the Makkah Defence Alliance, retired Lieutenant General Nauman Mahmood, and was briefed on the strategy to promote “defence and strategic cooperation” under the pact, state-run Radio Pakistan reported. Mahmood was appointed as the first secretary general of the defence alliance between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye last month. The agreement — signed on August 7 — empowers member states to treat an attack
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FCC rejects Bushra Bibi's petition seeking suspension of 7-year Al-Qadir Trust sentence
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) on Wednesday rejected a plea moved by former first lady Bushra Imran seeking suspension of the seven-year sentence awarded to her by the Accountability Court in the Al-Qadir Trust case on Jan 17, 2025. Earlier in the day, a two-judge FCC bench consisting of Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan and Justice Ali Baqar Najafi reserved its ruling and directed senior counsel Salman Safdar, who is representing the appellant, to submit written arguments before t
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Dar hails 'constructive' talks with Oman FM after JMC meeting in Islamabad
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Oman’s Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi discussed regional tensions and ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation on Wednesday. Albusaidi arrived in Pakistan on Tuesday on a two-day visit. Speaking at the outset of the 8th session of the Pakistan-Oman Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC), Dar said the two had “worked out” certain areas of bilateral interest and discussed global issues in detail, including the US-Iran wa
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Pakistan, Russia agree to finalise extradition treaty, to sign MoU on prevention of organised crime
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Russia on Wednesday agreed to finalise an extradition treaty and pledged to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on collaboration on the prevention of organised crime and information exchange. Kolokolstev arrived in Pakistan on Monday. He is undertaking a four-day visit at the invitation of Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, marking the first instance of a Russian interior minister visiting Pakistan. The understanding was reached during a meeting between Naqvi and his Ru
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FCC reserves ruling on Bushra Bibi's petition seeking suspension of 7-year Al-Qadir Trust sentence
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) on Wednesday reserved its ruling on a plea moved by former first lady Bushra Bibi seeking suspension of the seven-year sentence awarded to her by the accountability court in the Al-Qadir Trust case on Jan 17, 2025. “Wait for our order,” observed Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan while presiding over a two-judge bench that also comprised Justice Ali Baqar Najafi. The court also directed senior counsel Salman Safdar, who is representing the appellant, t
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PTI carried out 'political suicide attack' on its own KP govt, says Bilawal
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Wednesday blamed the PTI’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government for the circumstances that led to the imposition of emergency in the province, terming it a “political suicide attack”. He made the remarks while addressing the National Assembly, which is discussing the Centre’s measures of imposing emergency and governor’s rule in KP, for which it cited the provincial government’s “deliberate disengagement” from the fight against terrorism. The NA question hour sess
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The Mecca Pact and Pakistan’s Bid to Become Indispensable
For most of its history, Pakistan’s geopolitical value has risen and fallen with other countries’ emergencies. The Mecca Pact may be its most serious attempt yet to break that cycle. On Aug. 31, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey established a secretariat in Saudi Arabia for the Mecca Defence Agreement. The first secretary-general comes from Pakistan for a three-year term. The agreement builds on the Saudi-Pakistani agreement signed in September 2025, locking a decades-old informal security arra
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DPM Dar, Oman FM discuss regional tensions, vow to deepen bilateral cooperation
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Oman’s Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi discussed regional tensions and ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation on Wednesday. Speaking at the 8th session of the Pakistan-Oman Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC), Dar said the two had “worked out” certain areas of bilateral interest and discussed global issues in detail, including the US-Iran war, the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb and Gaza in their r
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Security forces kill 5 terrorists in Balochistan's Washuk: state media
Security forces killed five terrorists in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Balochistan’s Washuk, state-run Pakistan TV reported on Wednesday, citing security sources. Terrorist hideouts were targeted with advanced weapons, sources said. State media added that four terrorists were also injured, identifying them as belonging to Fitna al Hindustan. The state refers to designated Balochistan-based groups as Fitna al Hindustan to highlight India’s role in terrorism and destabilisation across
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HOCKEY: HOPE AND REALITY
Pakistan’s hockey team won the bronze medal at the 2026 Asian Games. Is this satisfactory or unsatisfactory? The answer to this is not straightforward. A medal is always welcome. Pakistan failed to win a medal at the previous two Asian Games. Yet, for a country with an enviable Asian Games record of eight gold medals — compared to India’s five — a bronze hardly represents a return to the top. There is another, more important, way of looking at it. The Asian Games winner earns direct qualificatio
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Morning recap
Morning recap Good Morning Middle East Eye readers, If you are just joining us, here are key developments from across the region and beyond: * Saudi Arabia’s energy ministry says a strike caused a small fire at an Aramco building in Dhahran with no injuries. * Cities across Saudi Arabia were rocked by explosions on Tuesday night local time after the kingdom launched strikes on energy facilities in Sanaa, the Yemeni capital controlled by the Houthis. * Israeli forces shot two Palestinians in t
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Section 144 imposed in DI Khan, pillion riding and public gatherings banned
DERA ISMAIL KHAN: The district administration imposed Section 144 across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Dera Ismail Khan district, banning pillion riding and public gatherings, rallies and processions until Nov 11, citing law and order concerns. The restrictions were imposed through an order issued by Deputy Commissioner Hikmatullah on Oct 13 and took immediate effect. Under the order, public gatherings, meetings, processions and rallies that could potentially disturb public order, disrupt traffic or obst
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Makkah Alliance sec-gen meets PM Shehbaz, briefs premier on defence cooperation
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday met with the newly-appointed Secretary-General of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement Lieutenant General (retd) Nauman Mahmood and was briefed on the strategy to promote “defence and strategic cooperation” under the pact, state-run Radio Pakistan reported. Lt Gen (retd) Mahmood was appointed as the first secretary general of the Makkah Defence Alliance between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye last month. The agreement — signed on August 7 — empowers me
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Pakistan president urges Iran, US to honour Islamabad MoU
Pakistan president urges Iran, US to honour Islamabad MoU Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari has urged the US and Iran to exercise restraint and honour their commitments under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding. The MoU is a 14-point interim peace agreement signed electronically on 17-18 June between the United States and Iran, with Pakistan acting as the primary mediator. Zardari called for differences to be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy, emphasising the importance of safe m
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Online abuse puts 1.5m Pakistani children at risk: study
WASHINGTON: About 1.5 million internet-using children in Pakistan experienced sexual exploitation or abuse facilitated by digital technology in a single year, according to new research, as a senior United Nations official warns that artificial intelligence and overlapping global crises are creating new dangers for children. Presenting her final report to the UN General Assembly on Monday, Najat Maalla M’jid, the secretary general’s Special Representative on Violence Against Children, urged gover
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A perfect storm
SOME statements by the ruling party leaders hailing the decision to impose a state of emergency and governor’s rule in KP bring to mind the words of a political leader following the military operation in East Pakistan in 1971: “Thank God, Pakistan is saved.” In fact, that action led to the separation of the eastern wing. Indeed, comparing the two situations may not be correct. Still, such reckless action against a provincial government that holds a two-thirds majority in the assembly could provo
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Narrative confusion
AS the information minister on Tuesday proclaimed that the people of KP had “welcomed” the imposition of governor’s rule and emergency in the province, he seemed to be forgetting that citizens had also distributed sweets and celebrated when the late Gen Pervez Musharraf overthrew Nawaz Sharif’s government almost to the day, 27 years ago. The parallel is not exact: one was a military coup, the other a constitutional provision invoked by an elected government. Yet, the lesson holds. Public approva
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Houthis warn of ‘painful’ response as Saudis strike Yemen fuel sites
• Coalition says struck sites ‘supported Houthi missile, drone operations’ • Aerial threat alerts issued for Riyadh, Eastern Province; blasts heard near Dhahran • Trump warns rebels; Erdogan pledges support for Riyadh RIYADH: Saudi Arabia launched strikes on Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen on Tuesday, targeting fuel and energy facilities it said were being used to support missile and drone attacks, as the Yemeni group threatened a “harsh and painful” response against Saudi airports, refineries
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Senate panel for federal-provincial control over resources
ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Tuesday called for giving provinces half the profits of oil and gas companies or half the wellheads, observing that no proper mechanism exists for implementation of joint and equal control of the federation and provinces over natural resources. The demand was made at a requisitioned meeting of the Senate Functional Committee on Devolution held here under the chairmanship of Senator Zamir Hussain Ghumro to discuss provincial shares in federal services and imple
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Will China beat the US in AI?
IN China, people are being paid to fold clothes, wipe tables, and open microwave doors. Wearing virtual reality headsets and exoskeletons, they repeat the movements hundreds of times so humanoid robots can learn them. Across China, similar centres have people performing other painfully ordinary tasks. The work looks mundane, but it produces precious data. It may seem like an odd way to begin a story about geopolitics, but like this piece, it offers important clues about who is better placed to
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From climate-driven disasters to Rohingya refugee camps, solar kits help keep the lights on
ISLAMABAD: Every day, Mohammed Saber places a single rectangular solar panel on the roof of the bamboo-and-tarpaulin shack that he and his family have called home for years, the last stop on their journey after fleeing the Myanmar military’s brutal crackdown on the Rohingya in 2017. The panel is part of a portable solar kit given to the Rohingya refugee family as humanitarian aid six years ago. It’s been the family’s primary source of electricity, making daily life so much easier in the camp for
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Foreign ministers of Oman and Iran discuss Yemen, regional situation
Foreign ministers of Oman and Iran discuss Yemen, regional situation Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Omanian counterpart, Sayyid Badr Albusaidi have discussed the latest regional developments, including the situation in Yemen, in a phone call, a statement issued via Iranian Araghchi’s Telegram channel said. The statement added that the two ministers explored ways to achieve peace and stability in the region. The call comes amid Iran's escalating attacks on shipping in the Strait
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PTI's Ali Zafar terms governor's rule in KP 'political crisis disguised as security solution'; ministers defend move
ISLAMABAD: Treasury and opposition members in the Senate debated the governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Tuesday, with PTI’s Barrister Ali Zafar terming the development a “political crisis disguised as a security solution” while federal ministers defending the move. The Centre on Sunday imposed governor’s rule in KP and emergency in 12 of its districts, citing the PTI-led provincial government’s “deliberate disengagement” from the fight against terrorism. The proclamations now require Parli
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Kusal Mendis' blistering 87 leads Sri Lanka to consolation win over Pakistan in third T20I
Sri Lankan captain Kusal Mendis produced a blistering unbeaten 87 off 48 balls to steer the visitors to an eight-wicket consolation victory over Pakistan in the third Twenty20 International at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. Chasing 169, Sri Lanka cruised to 172-2 in 17.1 overs, with Kusal and Kamindu Mendis combining in an unbroken 98-run partnership for the third wicket to complete the chase with 17 balls to spare. Kamindu remained unbeaten on 40 off 27 deliveries, striking four fou
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PM Shehbaz takes allies into confidence on KP governor's rule, says Centre made every effort to avoid 'extreme step'
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday took the allies of ruling PML-N into confidence on the imposition of governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, saying that the Centre made every effort to avoid this “extreme step”. The Centre on Sunday imposed governor’s rule in KP and emergency in 12 of its districts, citing the provincial government’s “deliberate disengagement” from the fight against terrorism. On Tuesday, the premier held a meeting with a parliamentary delegation comprising re
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Pakistan says all resources available to defend Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s resources are at Saudi Arabia’s disposal to help protect the Kingdom and Islam’s holy sites, the country’s defense minister said on Tuesday. The statement highighting Islamabad’s commitment to Saudi Arabia’s security followed a series of attacks by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi militia on Saudi airports and other civilian facilities that killed more than a dozen people and injured hundreds others. The strikes on the Kingdom have raised concerns about the widening regional imp
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In Senate, Dar says federal cabinet 'rightly decided' to end process of reconciliation with PTI
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Tuesday that the federal cabinet “rightly decided” last week that the process of political reconciliation with the opposition PTI was over. He was addressing a Senate session following the imposition of governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and emergency in 12 of its districts, for which the Centre had cited the provincial government’s “deliberate disengagement” from the fight against terrorism. Parliament approval for governor’s rule
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PM Shehbaz paints grim picture of KP under PTI govt, says Centre was compelled to impose governor's rule
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday lamented the poor performance of the PTI-led Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, particularly in fighting terrorism, and contended that the Centre had no other “path” but to impose governor’s rule in the province. Addressing a parliamentary meeting of his PML-N, PM Shehbaz said, “When terrorism is spreading, sacrifices are being made day and night, and this party (PTI) is exhausting all its resources and time round the clock to create instability.”
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International community must respond to Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
The escalatory nature of the Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia cannot be ignored. Attacks on civilian airports, causing about 20 fatalities, are simply not something any state is able to ignore. That these are illegal and a violation of international law is not debatable. Many states have condemned the attacks. These include Egypt, Pakistan, India, Japan, Canada and Australia. Most major European states, including France and Germany, have done likewise. UK Defense Secretary Wes Streeting called the
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'What other way did we have?': PM paints grim picture of KP under PTI govt, says was compelled to impose governor's rule
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday lamented the poor performance of the PTI-led Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, particularly in countering terrorism, and contended that the Centre had no other “path” but to impose governor’s rule in the province. Addressing a parliamentary meeting of his PML-N, PM Shehbaz said, “When terrorism is spreading, sacrifices are being made day and night, and this party (PTI) is exhausting all its resources and time round the clock to create instability.
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5 killed, several injured as Peshawar-bound train derails in Punjab's Multan district
LAHORE: Five people were killed and several others were injured when the Peshawar-bound Rehman Baba Express derailed near Sher Shah Railway Station in Multan district on Tuesday, officials said. Pakistan Railways (PR) Chief Executive Officer Muhammad Hafeezullah confirmed the death toll to Dawn, adding that more than 40 had been injured. According to an initial investigation report by the PR, the derailment was likely caused by a fault in a passenger coach. Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi has
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PTI seeks production orders for 'detained' MNAs ahead of NA, Senate sessions
ISLAMABAD: The PTI requested the National Assembly speaker to issue production orders for its nine “detained” MNAs ahead of NA and Senate sessions on Tuesday. In a letter to NA Speaker Ayaz Sadiq on Tuesday, Chief Whip Amir Dogar claimed that the nine MNAs were “currently detained” and requested him to issue production orders for them to enable them to attend the 30th session starting today. The lawmakers comprised Haji Imtiaz Ahmad Choudhry (ΝΑ-68), Muhammad Jamal Ahsan Khan (NA-89), Mian Ghous
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PTI seeks production orders for 'detained' MNAs as National Assembly to meet shortly
ISLAMABAD: With separate sessions of the Senate and National Assembly set to convene on Tuesday, PTI requested the NA speaker to issue production orders for its nine MNAs, who it says were detained. President Asif Ali Zardari had summoned the sessions after he and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif agreed on it during their weekend meeting on the country’s political and security situation. The sessions also follow the imposition of emergency and governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, for which the Ce
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PM Shehbaz, EU official discuss Pakistan's efforts to curb migrant smuggling
ISLAMABAD: European Union Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday to discuss strengthening Pakistan-EU cooperation in migration and mobility, one of the eight pillars of the Pakistan-EU Strategic Engagement Plan 2019. Welcoming Commissioner Brunner on his first visit to Pakistan, the prime minister underscored the importance Pakistan attaches to its partnership with the EU, according to a press release by the PM Office. Th
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Could Pakistan’s Chinese-made weapons help protect Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks?
Chinese-Pakistani fighter jets and a China-made air-defence system reportedly deployed to Saudi Arabia could be brought into action following Pakistan’s renewed pledge to defend the kingdom after deadly Houthi attacks on Riyadh. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Sunday that Islamabad would cooperate with Riyadh “in every possible way” under their defence agreements, after Houthi strikes on the Saudi capital’s main airport the previous day killed at least 13 people and wounded...
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PM Shehbaz reaffirms commitment to strengthening Pakistan-EU ties
ISLAMABAD: European Union Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday to discuss strengthening Pakistan-EU cooperation in migration and mobility, one of the eight pillars of the Pakistan-EU Strategic Engagement Plan 2019. Welcoming Commissioner Brunner on his first visit to Pakistan, the prime minister underscored the importance Pakistan attaches to its partnership with the EU. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further st
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