Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has said Egypt is prepared to help defend Saudi Arabia against attacks by Yemen’s Houthi forces if Riyadh requests assistance. Speaking at a graduation ceremony at the Egyptian Military Academy on Saturday, Sisi said Cairo would take necessary measures to protect the kingdom’s security and stability, while stressing that any…
The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has imposed a fine of Rs20 million on Fatima Jinnah Medical University (FJMU), Lahore, following the death of a 22-year-old final-year MBBS student at the university’s girls’ hostel in February 2026. The decision was approved by the PMDC Council on the recommendation of its Disciplinary Committee and formally…
The federal government has reduced the price of petrol by Rs3.93 per litre in Pakistan while keeping high-speed diesel (HSD) prices unchanged for the three-day period from October 17 to October 19, 2026. According to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division, petrol will now cost Rs386.30 per litre, while diesel remains priced at Rs396.96…
Pakistan is preparing for a diplomatic transition at the United Nations, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif deciding to appoint Ambassador Syed Haider Shah as the country’s next permanent representative, according to a report published on October 17, 2026. Shah currently serves as Pakistan’s ambassador to the Netherlands and is expected to take up the new…
The federal government has assigned additional charge of the National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination Division to senior bureaucrat Nadeem Mahbub, who is currently serving as Secretary of the Federal Education and Professional Training Division. The appointment was announced through a notification issued by the Establishment Division on October 16, 2026. According to Notification No….
Karachi police have arrested two suspects, including the cousin of Zain-ul-Abideen, a young man who had returned from Saudi Arabia to visit his family, in connection with his murder. His body was recovered from a deserted garbage-dumping site in the Steel Town area on Friday, October 16, according to police. Zain-ul-Abideen worked as a tailor…
Pakistan’s Parliament has approved two presidential proclamations imposing a state of emergency and governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) for an initial period of two months, despite strong opposition from lawmakers. During Thursday’s joint sitting, opposition members protested against the federal government’s decision and tore up copies of the resolutions as the measures were endorsed….
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) recorded 3,767 terrorism-related incidents during the tenure of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-led provincial government under Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, according to an official report. The reported incidents resulted in 1,149 deaths and 2,595 injuries, highlighting the security challenges facing the province. According to the report, the fatalities included 550 security personnel and…
The Embassy of Pakistan in Tehran will organize its first-ever one-day Consular Services Camp in Qom, Iran, on Thursday, October 22, 2026. The initiative aims to facilitate Pakistani nationals living in Qom and surrounding areas by bringing essential consular services closer to their communities. The camp is being organized in cooperation with the Government of…
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has granted additional time to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) interim chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan to submit a written response to a petition seeking a ban on the official X account of former prime minister and PTI founder Imran Khan. The court adjourned the hearing until November 23. Justice Arbab Muhammad…
