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Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Governor delegates preventive arrest powers to all Deputy Commissioners

The move shifts authority from the provincial home department to local officials to facilitate faster security responses on the ground.

Pakistan identified as primary target in Israeli spyware campaign

The cyber threat coincides with the government's announcement of the nation's first circular city.

Pakistan observes International Stuttering Awareness Day to highlight speech fluency disorder

Advocates are calling for more inclusive workplaces and schools to support the 1 per cent of adults globally affected by the condition.

Pakistan Prime Minister pledges full federal support to restore peace in KP

The move aims to eliminate terrorism and ensure economic stability by providing all necessary resources to the province.

Shehbaz Sharif announces Rs160 billion development package for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The funding aims to bolster infrastructure and security while the Prime Minister addresses corruption and wheat shortages in the province.

Security forces kill three Fitna al-Hirstan terrorists in Gwadar

The general officer commanding personally led the operation against terrorists hiding in a local hotel near the Gwadar Highway.

Pakistan imposes emergency and Governor Rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The move follows a 48-hour political negotiation and aims to address severe law and order issues and corruption in the province.

Shehbaz Sharif chairs National Action Plan meeting in Peshawar to address KP issues

The Prime Minister aims to coordinate with military leadership to resolve security and infrastructure gaps following the imposition of emergency rule.

Pakistan moves to standardise sign language as national identity

The initiative includes a task force that developed 1,500 standardized signs over the past year to be finalized as a definitive compendium.

Salman Akram Raja denies Sohail Afridi blamed for failed provincial talks

Raja also claimed the government deliberately undermined talks to take over the province and called the imposition of governor’s rule unconstitutional.

BISP launches interoperability system to streamline digital payments for beneficiaries

To ensure security, beneficiaries must receive a confirmation SMS before collecting funds and must activate their digital wallets at retailers.

Pharmacy Council of Pakistan bars 14 institutions from Pharm-D admissions

The regulatory body also issued show-cause notices to 29 other universities over infrastructure and faculty deficiencies.

Pakistan government prioritises meeting agenda over venue for opposition talks

The move follows a collapse in negotiations regarding counterterrorism cooperation and access to imprisoned PTI founder Imran Khan.

Islamabad court appoints new state counsel in terrorism case

The change follows allegations from defense lawyers that the previous counsel claimed to have completed a cross-examination in one day for a fee.

Punjab Chief Minister to open Rawalpindi Ring Road on 28 October

The Rs50.4 billion infrastructure project aims to ease traffic flow by connecting the motorway route to the city via a 38.3-kilometre main route.

Pakistan and European Union agree to strengthen counterterrorism cooperation

The 10th round of bilateral talks focused on addressing militant presence in Afghanistan and countering the exploitation of cyberspace by terror groups.

Pakistan government orders civil servants to disclose foreign citizenship and travel documents

Officials face disciplinary action for misconduct if they fail to declare foreign ties or provide false information within the 90-day deadline.

Opposition leader proposes parliament venue for meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif

The proposal follows a dispute over meeting locations as the government seeks to discuss counterterrorism with political stakeholders.

Lahore High Court summons officials over continued detention of three sisters

The court's intervention follows a petition alleging that the sisters were held illegally after their 30-day detention period expired.

Pakistan warns against extra-territorial assassinations under counterterrorism pretext

Muhammad Jawad Ajmal urged the UN to distinguish between terrorism and legitimate resistance against foreign occupation in Kashmir and Palestine.

Pakistan and Qatar agree to expand security partnership and regional cooperation

The ministers also discussed regional peace and stability, including Qatar's role in diplomatic efforts to ease tensions between Iran and the U.S.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa faces teacher pay crisis despite historical infrastructure growth

The province struggles to meet payroll obligations while security experts warn of escalating terrorism and the need for police reform.

Supreme Court orders government departments to avoid unnecessary litigation in service matters

Sarfraz Bugti calls for administrative overhaul and new provinces in Balochistan

The Balochistan Chief Minister argues that the current governance model fails to manage the province's vast geography and resource distribution.