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PHC Refuses Immediate Relief on KP Emergency, Seeks Replies

The Peshawar High Court has refused immediate relief against the KP emergency and governor's rule, issuing notices to the federal government with replies due…

By The Journel · October 20, 2026

Iran Warns of Response Against Nine Countries if US Strikes

Iran has warned it will respond against nine countries if the US strikes its bases or petrochemical sites, as a deadly Houthi strike in…

By The Journel · October 20, 2026

Hegseth Confirms Surprise Israel Visit, Meets Netanyahu at Airbase — Pete Hegseth has confirmed his unannounced visit to Israel, where he met…

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Opposition Walks Out as National Assembly Clears Supplementary Budget

The National Assembly has approved a Rs180 billion supplementary budget for flood relief and security spending, as opposition members staged a walkout in protest.

By The Journel · October 16, 2026

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PPP, MQM-P Agree on Committee for Karachi’s Local Powers

The PPP and MQM-P have agreed to form a joint committee to settle the long-running dispute over local government powers…

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Balochistan Cabinet Expanded With Five New Ministers

Five new ministers have taken oath in Quetta, expanding the Balochistan cabinet, with portfolios including education, health and irrigation.

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Punjab Assembly Passes Amended Local Government Bill

The Punjab Assembly has passed an amended local government bill giving more funds to union councils and setting a 120-day…

October 16, 2026

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Supreme Court Takes Up Petitions Against 26th Amendment

A five-member Supreme Court bench has begun hearing petitions challenging the 26th Constitutional Amendment over judicial independence concerns.

October 16, 2026

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JUI-F Announces Protest Schedule Over KP Emergency

JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has announced rallies and a shutter-down strike against the emergency imposed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

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Parliamentary Panel Approves New CPEC Security Framework

A parliamentary committee has approved a new security framework for CPEC projects, with round-the-clock monitoring of routes and worker sites.

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