Islamabad
FCC rejects ownership claim over state land held on cultivation lease
The Federal Constitutional Court ruled that a temporary cultivation lease gives no right to title, setting aside a Lahore High Court order on 49 acres in Pakpattan.
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- Islamabad
Pakistan tells UN the Security Council veto should be abolished
Pakistan told the UN General Assembly the veto should be abolished or severely restricted, and opposed new permanent seats sought by India and others.
- Punjab
Maryam Nawaz lets Punjab IGP transfer 15 DPOs and four RPOs
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz gave the IGP a free hand to transfer 15 district and four regional police officers over poor performance, mainly on crimes against women.
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
KP declares 4,049 government schools dilapidated after Peshawar collapse
A survey after the Dir Colony school collapse found 4,049 government schools in KP need urgent rebuilding or repair, costing an estimated Rs16.2 billion.
- Azad Kashmir
Pakistan marks Kashmir Black Day, vows support for Kashmiris
Zardari, Shehbaz and Dar marked Kashmir Black Day 79 years after Indian troops landed in Srinagar, calling for a settlement under UN resolutions.
- Sindh
Sindh asks ISI, IB, NCCIA and Rangers to name JIT members in Mir Raza case
Sindh asked the ISI, IB, NCCIA and Rangers to nominate officers within seven days for the JIT in the Mir Raza murder case, led by DIG Irfan Baloch.
- Islamabad
Pakistan Railways declares three-month emergency after 55 accidents
Pakistan Railways imposed a three-month emergency, cancelling officers' leave and demanding daily reports, after more than 55 accidents since January.
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Sanaullah warns of 'collateral damage' if KP residents do not make way
Rana Sanaullah said terrorists live among populations in KP's sensitive areas and warned of collateral damage if residents neither remove them nor move aside.
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Section 144 imposed in Upper and Lower South Waziristan, markets shut
District administrations imposed Section 144 in parts of Upper and Lower South Waziristan on Saturday, closing markets and routes for security supply convoys.
- Balochistan
ISPR: 10 terrorists killed as Gwadar attacks foiled, civilian dies
The ISPR said security forces killed 10 terrorists, including a woman, after attacks near the Gabd border crossing and Gwadar city; one civilian was martyred.
- Islamabad
Senate asks if petrol will last to December as minister says no shortage
Sherry Rehman asked whether petrol will last until December, while a minister said there is no supply problem and 10 million people get targeted fuel relief.
- Balochistan
12 killed as coach and minibus collide on Quetta-Karachi highway
At least 12 passengers died and about 22 were hurt when a coach and a minibus collided near Zero Point in Uthal on the Quetta-Karachi Highway, police said.
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Field Marshal Munir vows to 'hit hard' Indian-sponsored terrorists
At Peshawar Corps Headquarters, Field Marshal Asim Munir said the army will fight what the ISPR called Indian-sponsored terrorist outfits to the fullest.
- Punjab
Lahore ranks world's most polluted city as air turns hazardous
Lahore topped IQAir's ranking of the world's most polluted cities on Friday with readings between 344 and 410, and doctors advised residents to wear masks.
- Sindh
Sindh to form JIT in Mir Raza case and ask FIA to join
Sindh Home Minister Zia Lanjar said a JIT will be formed after the chief minister's approval, and a separate committee will inquire into police conduct.
- Islamabad
NA panel's LG bill casts doubt on Islamabad's Dec 20 polls
A National Assembly committee seeks three town corporations and wider administrator powers, a day after the ECP set December 20 for Islamabad's local polls.
- Islamabad
Sanaullah: parties not backing terror fight will be 'minus'
Rana Sanaullah said parties outside the anti-terror agenda will be sidelined, as the opposition said the prime minister must personally invite it to talks.
- Balochistan
Gwadar attack foiled, 3 terrorists killed; 4 police martyred in Karak
Forces killed three terrorists while foiling an attack on an empty construction camp in Gwadar, as four policemen including a CTD DSP were martyred in Karak.
- Islamabad
FIA busts kidney transplant racket in Islamabad, 5 arrested
The FIA says a gang carried out illegal kidney transplants in Islamabad homes for Rs3m each; five suspects were held and Rs87.5m in property frozen.
- Balochistan
Balochistan Assembly to take up resolution to end sardari system
A JI resolution to abolish the sardari system in Balochistan was deferred after a former minister's death and is now expected in the assembly on October 26.
- Gilgit-Baltistan
Landslide blocks Baltistan Road, thousands stranded near Skardu
A landslide near Shangus in Skardu's Roundu Valley has blocked the Baltistan Road, stranding thousands including tourists; the GBDMA says avoid travel.
- Economy
IMF sees region including Pakistan shrinking 1.3pc this year due to Iran war
The IMF expects output in the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan region to contract 1.3pc in 2026 because of the Iran war, then rebound 6.6pc in 2027.
- Economy
World Bank says Pakistan could triple incomes by 2050 with faster reforms
The World Bank says Pakistan could grow up to 6.9pc a year and reach Vietnam's income level by 2050 with faster reforms; per capita growth is stuck at 1.6pc.
- Trade
Pakistan must apply afresh for EU GSP+ trade status from January 2027
Pakistan will have to apply for a new EU GSP+ arrangement after the current scheme expires in December 2026, with a grace period running until the end of 2028.
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
PM Shehbaz vows to restore KP's progress on first visit since governor's rule
PM Shehbaz chaired KP's apex committee in Peshawar, saying governor's rule was imposed 'under extreme compulsion' and blaming the PTI for KP's security.
- Punjab
LHC issues contempt notices to foreign secretary over Pakistanis held in UAE
The LHC issued contempt notices to the foreign secretary over two PTI-linked Pakistanis held in the UAE since 2024 without consular access, their lawyer said.
- Economy
Rs750 prize bond draw 108 result: 15 October 2026 winning numbers
Bond 347425 won the Rs1.5m first prize in Rs750 prize bond draw 108, held in Rawalpindi on 15 October 2026. Second prizes went to 007447, 827353 and 876615.
- Trade
Government forms committee to review gas levy after exporters' complaints
The finance ministry set up a committee to review the gas levy formula, as exporters raised energy costs, taxes and visa problems with ministers.
- Economy
Analysts split on SBP rate call with inflation seen at 10pc in October
Growth Securities expects 10pc inflation in October and a 50-100bps rate rise on October 26, while AKD Securities sees the State Bank holding rates.
- Pakistan
Journalist safety laws remain 'on paper', Freedom Network report warns
A Freedom Network report says Pakistan's journalist protection laws risk staying on paper as commissions lack powers, staff and easy complaint routes.
