Public and private educational institutions in Peshawar will remain closed on Monday amid heightened security concerns in several parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). The closure announcements have also affected educational activities in other districts, with local authorities issuing separate instructions based on the situation in their respective areas. According to the report, the Board of…
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is facing renewed political uncertainty following the reported imposition of governor’s rule and emergency measures in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). According to the provided report, negotiations between PTI and the federal government failed to produce an agreement, leaving questions about the provincial administration’s future and possible concessions for the party’s jailed founder, Imran…
The University of Karachi has conducted its entry test for the 2027 morning admissions programme, with 6,669 candidates appearing for 1,402 available seats across 20 academic disciplines, including Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm-D). The examination took place on Sunday, with candidates competing for admission to various undergraduate and professional programmes. According to the university administration, 7,265…
Former television anchor and journalist Iqrar-ul-Hassan was reportedly taken into custody during a late-night operation at his residence in Lahore’s Defence Housing Authority (DHA) in the early hours of October 12, 2026. The reported incident has drawn attention to the circumstances surrounding the operation and his current whereabouts. According to statements shared by his wife,…
All public and private schools, colleges and universities across Punjab are scheduled to operate as usual on Monday, October 12, after education authorities dismissed a fake notification circulating on social media that claimed educational institutions would remain closed across the province. The Punjab School Education Department clarified that no decision had been made to announce…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has condemned the reported Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, expressing condolences to the families of those killed and wishing the injured a speedy and complete recovery. His statement highlighted Pakistan’s concern over attacks targeting civilian facilities amid rising tensions in the Middle East. The prime…
Pakistan’s federal cabinet has considered possible constitutional and administrative measures to address the security situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a meeting where officials discussed proposals following reports from intelligence agencies and KP police about security challenges and an increase in militant attacks across the province. According to sources cited in…
Political tensions between the federal government and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have intensified as the ruling coalition considers constitutional options for imposing an emergency or governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). According to a report by Dawn, leaders of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) discussed a plan to bring the province…
A reported Houthi strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, killed at least 12 people and injured 309 others, according to figures cited in the report. The attack was described as the deadliest in the kingdom in more than a decade, amid escalating tensions linked to the Yemen conflict and wider regional…
Pakistan’s Foreign Office (FO) has condemned a reported wave of Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia, reaffirming Islamabad’s commitment to the kingdom’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, security and stability under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement. The statement followed an attack on Riyadh’s international airport that Saudi authorities and reports said caused significant casualties and damage. In a…
