Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday urged the PTI to end its long march to Islamabad and invited the opposition to sit with the government to resolve contentious issues through political dialogue. The opposition has gone ahead with its march despite warnings from the Centre, which has vowed to prevent any gatherings in Islamabad. The protest aims to demand...
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October 5, 2026October 5, 2026World
Only ‘just, fair’ talks can end war, Iran tells US
TEHRAN: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared on Sunday that there was no military solution to the US’ war against the Islamic Republic and that only negotiations based on “justice and fairness” could end the conflict, as talks between Washington and Tehran appeared to be at an impasse. “If our enemies again choose the path...
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October 5, 2026October 5, 2026Pakistan
‘Abandoned province’: Amir Muqam slams PTI, says not in favour of governor’s rule in KP but security risks persist
Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Amir Muqam on Monday slammed the PTI-led government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, stressing that the federal government was not “in favour of governor’s rule” amid the party’s march, but warned of national security risks. The minister’s comments come as KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi launched the party’s long march towards...
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October 5, 2026October 5, 2026Pakistan
Makkah defence pact meeting to be held today in Riyadh, confirms FO
A meeting of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement will be held on Monday in Riyadh and will focus on regional developments and ongoing cooperation among the member states, the Foreign Office (FO) confirmed. In a statement on social media platform X, the FO said Pakistan’s delegation to the meeting of the Strategic Political and Defence...
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October 5, 2026October 5, 2026Blogs
Race for a Job: Are We Testing the Right Things?
“There was still one and a half minutes left when they stopped me.” Imagine preparing for months for a government job, running every morning, carrying your family’s hopes—and then being told your chance is over before the announced time is finished. This is what one young candidate reportedly said after the recent Gilgit-Baltistan Police recruitment...
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October 5, 2026October 5, 2026Columns
Time Is My Best Teacher
Today, people all over the world are celebrating World Teachers’ Day. Many of my friends and colleagues have shared pictures of their favorite teachers on different social media platforms. Some have shared pictures of their parents, others have shared pictures of their teachers, while many have shared pictures of their role models and written that...
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October 2, 2026October 2, 2026Pakistan
Violence-linked deaths surge 83pc
• Balochistan accounts for nearly 59pc of total fatalities in third quarter of 2026 • CRSS records 1,415 deaths, 558 injuries across 385 incidents • TTP becomes deadliest group, inflicting 117 deaths ISLAMABAD: Pakistan recorded a sharp 83 per cent increase in violence-linked fatalities during the third quarter of 2026, reversing a declining trend reported...
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October 2, 2026October 2, 2026Pakistan
‘Grave provocation’: Pakistan condemns Houthi attack on power facility in Madina
Pakistan on Friday strongly condemned an attack by the Houthi militia on the Taibah power distribution station in Madina on Sept 29, describing it as a “grave provocation” and a threat to regional peace and security. In a statement, the Foreign Office (FO) said the attack targeted civilian infrastructure supplying electricity to the Holy Prophet’s...
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October 2, 2026October 2, 2026World
India’s Cockroach Janata Party, student groups to protest, demand poll chief’s resignation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will face renewed pressure on Friday as the Gen Z-led Cockroach Janata Party and a separate coalition of student and activist groups stage fresh protests, demanding the resignation of the elections commission chief over a controversial voter roll revision. The CJP will rally in Mumbai and plans to expand demonstrations nationwide in the...
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October 1, 2026October 1, 2026World
UAE prosecutor general orders investigation into diverted flydubai flight
The UAE prosecutor general has ordered an investigation into the incident aboard flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv, which was diverted and landed in Saudi Arabia after an altercation in the cockpit, the state news agency reported on Thursday. The investigation will examine the circumstances and motives, including whether it was linked to...