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6 days ago

Bilawal Urges Opposition to Engage Centre Over KP Rule

PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has urged the opposition to engage constructively with the federal government, suggesting dialogue could help reverse emergency and governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. However, political observers face doubts over progress without confidence-building measures, as the opposition remains opposed to the removal of the elected provincial government. Read More…

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PTI MNA Naseem Ali Shah Arrested in Bannu Raid

Police arrested PTI MNA Maulana Syed Naseem Ali Shah during a raid on his seminary in Bannu’s Ghoriwala area. Authorities have yet to disclose the reason for his arrest or his whereabouts. PTI condemned the detention, alleging violations of constitutional rights and accusing the government of targeting political opponents. Read More…

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Four Islamabad Police Officials Arrested in Dacoity Case

Four Islamabad police officials have been arrested over an alleged robbery at a house occupied by Chinese nationals in F-7/1. The suspects, reportedly wearing police uniforms, allegedly stole Rs2 million and a mobile phone. It was the fourth such robbery targeting Chinese residents since August 29, prompting further investigations. Read More…

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KP Governor Vows Province-Wide Anti-Encroachment Drive

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has vowed to expand anti-encroachment operations across the province after inspecting a drive in Peshawar’s Garhi Qamardin area. He warned that no one would be exempt from legal action, regardless of influence, and said authorities would be held accountable if illegal occupations reappeared. Read More…

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PHC to Hear Challenges to KP Emergency Rule

The Peshawar High Court is set to hear seven petitions challenging emergency and governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. PTI chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has also sought permission to amend his petition to challenge parliamentary resolutions endorsing the federal government’s decision, imposed on October 11 over security concerns. Read More…

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1 week ago

Pakistan’s Early Civil Servants and Today’s Privileges

Pakistan’s first government employees reported for duty in August 1947 despite limited resources, with some using camel carts to reach offices. The contrast with today’s officials, often associated with expensive official vehicles, highlights concerns about privilege, public spending and the gap between public service ideals and present-day practices. Read More…

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KP Emergency Raises Questions Over Pakistan’s Security Policy

Pakistan’s emergency rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has revived debate over decades of contradictory policies towards the Afghan and Pakistani Taliban. Past strategies failed to prevent militant regrouping and renewed attacks. While authorities say extraordinary measures could address insecurity, questions remain over whether emergency powers can correct longstanding strategic failures. Read More…

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Pakistan Links Afghan Talks to Action Against Terrorism

Pakistan has expressed openness to Russian mediation with Afghanistan but insists Kabul must demonstrate commitment to ending cross-border terrorism. Islamabad says a verifiable mechanism against anti-Pakistan militant groups is essential for successful dialogue. Regional powers could help revive peace efforts, but lasting stability requires concrete action rather than denials from Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers. Read More…

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Shehbaz Defends Emergency Rule in KP Amid Security Concerns

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the federal government was compelled to impose emergency and governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after dialogue efforts failed. Nawaz Sharif argued the intervention should have come earlier. Shehbaz accused the PTI of using provincial resources for confrontation and said negotiations had failed to resolve differences. Read More…

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KP Bar Council Announces Province-Wide Strike Over Emergency

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Bar Council has announced a province-wide lawyers’ strike on October 19 against the imposition of governor’s rule and emergency, terming the measures unconstitutional. It plans to challenge the move in the Peshawar High Court and demanded the release or court production of detained political leaders and lawyer Ameer Ijaz. Read More…

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