Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Parliament approves KP emergency; PTI challenges it in court
The National Assembly and Senate approved the emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by majority vote, as PTI chairman Gohar Ali Khan asked the PHC to strike it down.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: 55 The Indus Compass stories. Latest: Fazl hints at street agitation at Mansehra workers' convention. Key developments, background and…
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Afghan Taliban send cheap drones into Pakistan, where forces shoot them down
The Afghan Taliban are sending low-cost drones built from online parts into Pakistan, where forces shoot many down. Islamabad reported 23 in September.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Government seeks National Assembly approval for KP emergency
The government tabled a resolution seeking NA approval of the KP emergency, as Law Minister Tarar said terrorism there had become a threat to national security.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
KP emergency could last until 2029, says Rana Sanaullah
Rana Sanaullah said KP's emergency may run until 2029, as the governor reshuffled the bureaucracy, police held PTI workers and lawyers held a black day.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Kundi puts security before development on KP's first day under governor's rule
Governor Kundi told KP's apex committee that security comes before development, as police confirmed Sohail Afridi is in preventive custody.
Punjab
Punjab police deployed for PTI march complain of poor food and fatigue
Punjab police deployed in Attock for the PTI march complained of bad food and fatigue amid reports of a move to KP. The IGP said no decision had been taken.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Emergency and governor's rule imposed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
President Zardari approved emergency and governor's rule in KP under Articles 232 and 234, after the cabinet cited the province's failure on counterterrorism.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Centre names new KP chief secretary under emergency rule
The Centre named Fakhr Alam Irfan KP chief secretary and posted Yahya Akhunzada to the province, as sources said the emergency could cover 12 districts.
Sindh
Bilawal calls KP emergency a political 'atomic bomb', urges PTI to talk
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari called governor's rule in KP a political 'atomic bomb' and a last resort, urging PTI to drop 'extremist' politics and rejoin parliament.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Gohar seeks 'middle way' as Asif warns PTI against blackmail
PTI chief Gohar Khan urged a middle path in talks as the long march entered day five, while Khawaja Asif and Sharjeel Memon accused the party over terrorism.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
KP CM Afridi seeks law to impeach Governor Kundi
KP CM Sohail Afridi called for a law to impeach Governor Faisal Karim Kundi over a security meeting, while Kundi said governor's rule could come if needed.
Islamabad
Sanaullah says PTI cannot hold the state hostage over its demands
Rana Sanaullah said talks remain open but will not be used to pressure the government, and rejected PTI claims about counterterrorism policy and the march.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Security forces kill five terrorists in North Waziristan operation
Security forces killed five Fitna al-Khawarij terrorists and wounded two in an intelligence-based operation in North Waziristan, drawing praise from the president and PM.