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Politics, society and the economy across Pakistan.

Parliament endorses emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as PTI walks out

Pakistan's National Assembly and Senate approved the October 11 emergency proclamation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which the law minister called a last resort against surging militancy.

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14 Oct, 17:54 Karachi

Pakistan Ranked Among Major Online Digital Services Suppliers, World Bank Report Says

A World Bank regional report highlights Pakistan's large digital talent pool, roughly 75,000 annual IT graduates and ICT service exports of around $4.6 billion in FY2026.

14 Oct, 17:54 Karachi

Punjab Launches Second Phase of Livestock Card Scheme to Support Farmers

Punjab's government has begun Phase II of its Livestock Card programme, offering interest-free financing intended to help livestock farmers buy animal feed.

14 Oct, 17:54 Karachi

Pakistan and Oman Seek Closer Trade, Investment and Economic Cooperation

14 Oct, 17:54 Karachi

Pakistan Health Update: Sixth Polio Case, 53 Dengue Cases and Mental Health Plan

14 Oct, 17:54 Karachi

CPEC 2.0 Shifts Focus to Industrial Cooperation, Investment and Innovation

14 Oct, 17:54 Karachi

Pakistan's Finance Minister Discusses Digital Finance With US Officials in Bangkok

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13 Oct, 18:36 Karachi

PICSS Records 271 Security Incidents and 433 Deaths in Pakistan Over 30 Days

13 Oct, 18:36 Karachi

Damaged Bridges and Road Sections in Mastung Prompt Diversions on Quetta–Karachi Route

13 Oct, 18:36 Karachi

Karachi Imposes Section 144 Restrictions on Protest Gatherings Until October 20

13 Oct, 18:36 Karachi

Peshawar Enforces Seven-Day Section 144 Restrictions amid Limited Protests

13 Oct, 18:35 Karachi

Reports Say Ishaq Dar-Led 11-Member Committee to Oversee Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Affairs

13 Oct, 18:16 Karachi

Rehman Baba Express Derails Near Multan; Sources Differ on Death and Injury Toll

12 Oct, 23:24 Karachi

Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev Arrives in Pakistan for Four-Day Visit

12 Oct, 22:09 Karachi

Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev Arrives for Four-Day Pakistan Visit, Receives Warm Welcome

Developing11 Oct, 22:17 Karachi

Unverified statement attributed to TTP opposes governor's rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Analysis11 Oct, 19:58 Karachi

Afghan outlet Al-Mirsaad's September 30 report draws attention after KP governor's rule

Column11 Oct, 14:40 Karachi

Does Governor's Rule Mean Martial Law, Dissolution or Curfew? Ten Common Misconceptions Checked

Column11 Oct, 14:40 Karachi

Balochistan's 2013 Experience: Does Governor's Rule Automatically End Terrorism?

Column11 Oct, 14:40 Karachi

Governor's Rule in Punjab in 2009 and KP in 2026: President Zardari's Two Different Constitutional Tests

Column11 Oct, 14:37 Karachi

If Governor's Rule Is Challenged in Court, Which Five Constitutional Questions Would Matter?

Column11 Oct, 14:37 Karachi

225 Attacks, 259 Deaths: What Security Data Can and Cannot Tell Us About Governor's Rule

Column11 Oct, 14:27 Karachi

What Is the Difference Between Articles 232 and 234? Emergency and Governor's Rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Column11 Oct, 14:27 Karachi

Has Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Assembly Been Dissolved? Elected Members and Lawmaking Under Governor's Rule

Column11 Oct, 14:27 Karachi

How Did Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Reach Governor's Rule? A Timeline From September to October 11

Column11 Oct, 14:27 Karachi

What Powers Will Governor Faisal Karim Kundi Have? Constitutional Limits Under Governor's Rule

Column11 Oct, 14:27 Karachi

How Long Can Governor's Rule Last? Two Months, Six Months and Parliamentary Approval

11 Oct, 14:17 Karachi

Pakistan imposes governor's rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as President Zardari approves emergency

Developing10 Oct, 23:25 Karachi

Reports of Clashes Between Afghan and Pakistani Forces Near Dand Patan Border in Paktia

Developing10 Oct, 19:56 Karachi

Reports of a Suspect Killed in Alleged Exchange of Fire in Jamrud, Khyber

Developing10 Oct, 19:18 Karachi

Alleged Death of Man Named Ibrahim in Jamrud Shooting Remains Unverified

Analysis10 Oct, 19:08 Karachi

Is Pakistan's Insecurity a Result of Military Policies? A Critical Review of Ghiyasuddin Ghauri's Column

Analysis10 Oct, 14:40 Karachi

Parliament endorses emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as PTI walks out

Pakistan Ranked Among Major Online Digital Services Suppliers, World Bank Report Says

Punjab Launches Second Phase of Livestock Card Scheme to Support Farmers

Pakistan and Oman Seek Closer Trade, Investment and Economic Cooperation

Pakistan Health Update: Sixth Polio Case, 53 Dengue Cases and Mental Health Plan

CPEC 2.0 Shifts Focus to Industrial Cooperation, Investment and Innovation

Pakistan's Finance Minister Discusses Digital Finance With US Officials in Bangkok

PICSS Records 271 Security Incidents and 433 Deaths in Pakistan Over 30 Days

Damaged Bridges and Road Sections in Mastung Prompt Diversions on Quetta–Karachi Route

Karachi Imposes Section 144 Restrictions on Protest Gatherings Until October 20

Peshawar Enforces Seven-Day Section 144 Restrictions amid Limited Protests

Reports Say Ishaq Dar-Led 11-Member Committee to Oversee Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Affairs

Rehman Baba Express Derails Near Multan; Sources Differ on Death and Injury Toll

Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev Arrives in Pakistan for Four-Day Visit

Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev Arrives for Four-Day Pakistan Visit, Receives Warm Welcome

Unverified statement attributed to TTP opposes governor's rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Afghan outlet Al-Mirsaad's September 30 report draws attention after KP governor's rule

Does Governor's Rule Mean Martial Law, Dissolution or Curfew? Ten Common Misconceptions Checked

Balochistan's 2013 Experience: Does Governor's Rule Automatically End Terrorism?

Governor's Rule in Punjab in 2009 and KP in 2026: President Zardari's Two Different Constitutional Tests

If Governor's Rule Is Challenged in Court, Which Five Constitutional Questions Would Matter?

225 Attacks, 259 Deaths: What Security Data Can and Cannot Tell Us About Governor's Rule

What Is the Difference Between Articles 232 and 234? Emergency and Governor's Rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Has Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Assembly Been Dissolved? Elected Members and Lawmaking Under Governor's Rule

How Did Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Reach Governor's Rule? A Timeline From September to October 11

What Powers Will Governor Faisal Karim Kundi Have? Constitutional Limits Under Governor's Rule

How Long Can Governor's Rule Last? Two Months, Six Months and Parliamentary Approval

Pakistan imposes governor's rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as President Zardari approves emergency

Reports of Clashes Between Afghan and Pakistani Forces Near Dand Patan Border in Paktia

Reports of a Suspect Killed in Alleged Exchange of Fire in Jamrud, Khyber

Alleged Death of Man Named Ibrahim in Jamrud Shooting Remains Unverified

Is Pakistan's Insecurity a Result of Military Policies? A Critical Review of Ghiyasuddin Ghauri's Column

TTP Claimed 1,055 Attacks from July to September 2026; PICSS Examines Recruitment and Digital Expansion