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.
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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.
BISE Punjab 11th class result 2026 announced: how to check online and by SMS
All Punjab boards announced the 11th class (HSSC Part-I) result 2026 on October 22. Check online with your roll number or by SMS to your board's code.
Punjab orders crackdown on smart glasses and hidden-camera devices
CM Maryam Nawaz ordered enforcement of a ban on camera glasses and other spy devices in Punjab after complaints of secret filming, harassment and blackmail.
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.
KP governor halts supply of flood-damaged wheat to flour mills
Governor Kundi halted the supply of flood-damaged wheat from the Azakhel godown after an inquiry, as KP ordered a review of all ongoing procurements.
Girl, 12, dies after alleged beating by employer in Sheikhupura
A 12-year-old domestic worker died after an alleged beating by her employer in Sheikhupura, days after a nine-year-old maid's arm was broken in the city.
Rawalpindi courts paralysed after alleged attack on civil judge
Lawyers and court staff held rival protests in Rawalpindi after a civil judge was allegedly struck in his chamber and lawyers were booked for terrorism.
NAB asks government to cut its graft case threshold to Rs50 million
NAB chief Nazir Ahmed Butt urged the government to lower the Rs500m limit on cases it can take up to Rs50m, and said railway land worth Rs6.78tr was recovered.
Islamabad local government elections to be held on December 20
The ECP has scheduled Islamabad's local government elections for December 20, with nominations from November 2 to 6 and results due by December 24.
Task force calls for guaranteed funds and elected mayors for local councils
A task force says provinces have starved local councils and calls for 30-40% of the divisible pool, elected mayors and an end to MNAs' development funds.
Imran Khan's sisters still in jail after detention order expires, LHC told
Aleema Khan's son has asked the Lahore High Court to free Imran Khan's three sisters, saying their 30-day detention order expired on October 19.
Senate panel summons ASF official over passenger treatment at Karachi airport
A Senate committee summoned an Airports Security Force official over a senator's bag search at Karachi airport and ordered courtesy training for airport staff.