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2026-08-24 · Dawn

CDF Munir, Naqvi in Iran as part of Pakistan's efforts for regional peace

🔮 Earlier, ISPR said CDF Munir will “focus on promoting efforts towards peaceful, lasting and comprehensive resolution of the conflict in the Middle East” during the visit. assertive

2026-08-24 · Dawn

PM Shehbaz and Sindh CM 'agree to maintain political tolerance, consultation' amid rift in ruling coalition

🔮 The signal from the PPP could have been that, while it remains part of the coalition government, it is willing to engage more assertively with the opposition, particularly as tensions over the AJK election results continue to simmer. assertive

2026-08-26 · Dawn

On Eid Miladun Nabi, PM Shehbaz and President Zardari urge nation to follow teachings of the Holy Prophet

🔮 “This day reminds us of the great blessing of Allah Almighty through which humanity was granted the perfect path of faith, guidance, justice, mercy and noble character,” he added. assertive

2026-08-27 · Dawn

Claims that CDF Munir visited Iran as envoy for US 'incorrect, misleading': FO

🔮 “I will also highlight that claims by certain quarters that the COAS and CDF visited Iran as envoy of President Trump or the US are misleading and factually incorrect, as his visit was undertaken purely in the context and backdrop of Pakistan’s role as a mediator,” he said. mixed

2026-08-27 · Dawn

NA health panel visits Pims, says fire in nursery may have been caused by 'technical fault'

🔮 Members of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination said on Thursday that the fire at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims), which claimed the lives of 14 infants, may have been caused by a “technical fault”. assertive

2026-08-27 · Dawn

11 terrorists killed in intelligence-based operations in KP, Balochistan

🔮 “We will rid Pakistan of the scourge of terrorism,” he said, adding that the nation took pride in the professional capabilities and successes of the security forces and law enforcement agencies. mixed

2026-08-28 · Dawn

Pims fire: Mustafa Kamal says 'no one will be spared', calls for reforming health sector

🔮 Health Minister Mustafa Kamal on Friday vowed that “no one will be spared” while talking about the fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) that claimed the lives of 14 infants, adding that the country’s health sector needed to be reformed. assertive

2026-08-28 · Dawn

PM Shehbaz says Makkah defence pact has sent 'message of peace, unity throughout region'

🔮 The premier also announced that a delegation of agricultural experts from Pakistan would soon visit Riyadh to carry forward these discussions “with a view to realise the full potential of this partnership”. assertive

2026-08-31 · Dawn

PM Shehbaz reaches Kyrgyzstan on three-day visit for SCO summit

🔮 Announcing the premier’s departure, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said he would address the SCO summit and “present Pakistan’s stance on various regional and global issues”. assertive

2026-09-03 · Dawn

Govt, JI agree to form committees to recommend reduction in petroleum levy

🔮 He said the government would constitute an expert committee and had asked the JI to form a similar committee to jointly discuss measures for reducing the petroleum levy. assertive

2026-09-03 · Dawn

Act for Nutrition conference: Experts call for food, nutritional security to be recognised as fundamental rights amid malnutrition crisis

🔮 She continued: “Second takeaway was that timing matters; the first 1,000 days represent a critical window that will have lifelong implications for the potential for children and potential for Pakistan, and that adolescence also matters.” assertive

2026-09-03 · Dawn

Security forces kill 15 terrorists trying to cross into Pakistan through Afghan border: ISPR

🔮 It further stated that a “sanitisation operation is being conducted to eliminate any other India-sponsored khariji found in the area as [the] relentless counter-terrorism campaign under vision ‘Azm-i-Istehkam’ (as approved by Federal Apex Committee on National Action Plan) by security forces and law enforcement agencies of Pakistan will continue at full pace to wipe out the menace of foreign sponsored and supported terrorism from the country,” ISPR stated. assertive

2026-09-03 · Dawn

Abhinandan, shot down by PAF in 2019, retires from IAF: report

🔮 A video statement then emerged of Abhinandan, lauding the Pakistani military for the treatment meted out to him after his arrest. “I would like to put this on recordl, and I will not change my statement if I go back to my country also,” he said. assertive

2026-09-04 · Dawn

Security forces kill 48 terrorists in 'high-tempo' Balochistan operations over 72 hours: ISPR

🔮 “Bhag police proved that terrorists would not be allowed to challenge the writ of the state,” Rind asserted. assertive

2026-09-04 · Dawn

Govt reduces petrol price by Rs3.13, increases HSD by Rs3.74

🔮 Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs345.87 per litre while HSD will cost Rs378.05 per litre. assertive

2026-09-04 · Dawn

PM Shehbaz discusses need for ML-1 railway project's early groundbreaking in meeting with ADB official

🔮 “It was agreed with China under the CPEC framework that ML-1 would be financed jointly through Chinese, Pakistani and multilateral sources,” he said. assertive

2026-09-04 · Dawn

FO says Indian claims about Hindu temple in Narowal 'false, politically motivated'

🔮 The FO spokesperson said the “deliberate distortion of facts” could not distract attention from India’s “abysmal record of systematic persecution of minorities and state-sponsored attacks against their places of worship”. mixed

2026-09-05 · Dawn

CDF Munir reaffirms Balochistan’s peace, prosperity central to state efforts: ISPR

🔮 “He emphasised that a stable and secure environment would continue to facilitate development initiatives, economic opportunities and improved prospects for the people of the province.” assertive

2026-09-05 · Dawn

Naqvi says new administrative units to be formed only with people's consent

🔮 Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday said that any new administrative units in the country would only be formed if the people voiced their support for such a move. assertive

2026-09-05 · Dawn

Punjab faces greater threat from other provinces than 'neighbouring countries': CM Maryam

🔮 He reminded Maryam that Pakistan’s security challenges could not be addressed by blaming one province while ignoring broader national and regional realities. assertive

2026-09-05 · Dawn

Asif says devolution of power is 'inevitable', accuses PPP of having contradictory stance on new provinces

🔮 Asif said that he saw “something else” behind this “dual policy” by the PPP, adding that he would delve into this deeper “when the time comes”. “We are first and foremost Pakistanis. assertive

2026-09-05 · Dawn

Passport collection counters to remain open on Saturdays for 2 months

🔮 Passport delivery counters will now be open on Saturdays from 8am to 4pm for the next two months, according to a public notice issued by the Directorate General of Immigration and Passports (DGIP). mixed

2026-09-06 · Dawn

Dar, Saudi and Turkish FMs follow up on understandings reached in first Makkah Defence Alliance meeting: FO

🔮 Its inaugural meeting was held on August 31 in Istanbul, where it was decided that the alliance’s secretariat would be initially headed by Pakistan for three years. assertive

2026-09-06 · Dawn

Security forces kill over 20 terrorists during multiple engagements in KP: ISPR

🔮 “Sanitisation operations are being conducted to eliminate any other India-sponsored kharji found in the area as relentless counter-terrorism campaign under the vision ‘Azm-i-Istehkam’ (as approved by Federal Apex Committee on National Action Plan) by security forces and law enforcement agencies of Pakistan will continue at full pace to wipe out the menace of foreign-sponsored and -supported terrorism from the country,” the statement read. assertive

2026-09-06 · Dawn

KP CM Afridi thanks Bilawal for well wishes during Sindh tour

🔮 He also expressed hope that a large crowd would come out on the PTI’s call in Karachi and Hyderabad, where he is due today. assertive

2026-09-07 · Dawn

Pakistan rejects India's 'baseless' claims on status of occupied Kashmir

🔮 “The relevant UN resolutions stipulate that its final disposition must be made in accordance with the relevant Security Council resolutions and the will of the Kashmiri people, expressed through a free and impartial plebiscite under UN auspices,” he added. assertive

2026-09-08 · Dawn

PM Shehbaz seeks input from business community as he stresses export-led growth

🔮 I need your opinions on how to increase our exports, as well as what challenges we will face and how to address them,” PM Shehbaz said. assertive

2026-09-09 · Dawn

Security forces kill 11 terrorists during IBOs in Balochistan's Kharan, Washuk districts: ISPR

🔮 ISPR reaffirmed that the security forces and law enforcement agencies would continue the “relentless counterterrorism campaign” under Azm-i-Istehkam, approved by the Federal Apex Committee under the National Action Plan, to wipe out the “menace of foreign-sponsored and supported terrorism from the country”. assertive

2026-09-09 · Dawn

Asif warns Makkah defence pact could become operational after Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

🔮 Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has cautioned that the tripartite Makkah Defence Alliance between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye could become operational if there was a “spillover” of the conflict in Yemen into Riyadh. assertive

2026-09-09 · Dawn

'Instead of speaking at business forums, Naqvi should visit Parliament': Bilawal on interior minister's call for governance reset

🔮 Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah declared that “there will be no compromise on Sindh’s geographical unity”. assertive

2026-09-09 · Dawn

Anthropic researcher resigns, says AI labs are ‘gambling with our lives’

🔮 These will soon be superhuman systems that can hack anything, revolutionise any field overnight, and acquire real power and resources,” he said. assertive

2026-09-11 · Dawn

9 rights groups, including CPJ and RSF, urge PM to address 'deteriorating press freedom' in Pakistan

🔮 In May, the Freedom Network said in its annual report that Pakistan’s media was standing at a crossroad amid an existential threat and increasingly restrictive environment, deteriorating safety and job security, and significant challenges to professional integrity of media and its practitioners. assertive

2026-09-11 · Dawn

Govt increases petrol price by Rs3.05, diesel by Rs5.37

🔮 Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs370.80 per litre while HSD will cost Rs398.04 per litre. assertive

2026-09-12 · Dawn

PML-N's Rana Sanaullah says Parliament to decide on more provinces

🔮 Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah said on Saturday that Parliament will decide on the matter of creating new provinces. assertive

2026-09-12 · Dawn

'The real issue is her rising popularity': Marriyum defends Maryam amid criticism over jet use, terrorism remarks

🔮 “The issue these days is not the plane or Maryam Nawaz’s statement; the real issue is with Maryam Nawaz’s performance and her rising popularity,” Aurangzeb said in a post on X. She said that it had already been made clear that CM Maryam would bear the expenses of her visit to London. assertive

2026-09-12 · Dawn

CJP Afridi calls for strengthening district judiciary, terms it 'backbone' of country's justice system

🔮 if we find out that you are making those approaches, this assurance of the CJP will not be extended to you … assertive

2026-09-13 · Dawn

PM Shehbaz announces 'relief scheme' for bikes, autos, 800cc vehicles amid rising oil prices

🔮 In this hour of difficulty, we will not leave the public alone,” he was quoted as saying in the statement. assertive

2026-09-14 · Dawn

SBP keeps interest rate unchanged at 11.5pc

🔮 Before the MPC’s announcement, bankers had anticipated a status quo, but some analysts had predicted that the central bank was in a difficult position and would lift the policy rate by 50 points. assertive

2026-09-14 · Dawn

Govt mulling revival of austerity measures, decision to be taken soon: Tarar

🔮 He added that a decision will be taken soon. assertive

2026-09-14 · Dawn

'India started a war based on a lie and lost miserably': Bilawal reacts to Indian media's attempt to link Pakistan to terrorism

🔮 PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Monday reacted to Indian media’s attempts to link Pakistan to terrorism, saying that the neighbouring country had “started a war based on a lie and lost miserably”, a reference to last year’s May conflict. assertive

2026-09-14 · Dawn

Karachi-Saudi travel: Nadra-linked vaccination card mandatory from Sept 25 for pilgrims, workers, those staying 6 months or more

🔮 Haj and Umrah pilgrims, work visa holders and those planning to stay in Saudi Arabia for more than six months will be required to carry a National Database and Registration Authority-linked vaccination certificate from Sept 25 onwards when travelling from Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport, an official said. assertive

2026-09-14 · Dawn

Govt increases petrol by Rs4.42 per litre, HSD by Rs6.10 per litre amid rising global oil prices

🔮 Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs380.24 per litre while HSD will cost Rs409.42 per litre. assertive

2026-09-15 · Dawn

Constitution must remain supreme, every exercise of public authority must be within its limits: FCC CJ

🔮 The FCC chief justice noted that the Constitution was the “supreme expression of the collective will of the people”. assertive

2026-09-15 · Dawn

PM Shehbaz, Kundi stress enhanced efforts for 'harmony' between Centre, KP

🔮 “PM Shehbaz reiterated that the federal government will continue to work for KP’s progress and welfare of the people of the province,” the statement read. assertive

2026-09-16 · Dawn

Police refute KP CM's claim of 'murder' conspiracy in Wazirabad, say constable was on security duty

🔮 In a video shared by Bokhari, Afridi could be seen voluntarily walking towards and boarding the police vehicle. mixed

2026-09-16 · Dawn

‘New pathway for the future’: Quantum Valley Pakistan launched in Islamabad

🔮 He stressed that this was not an ordinary collaboration, adding that the two companies would bring to Pakistan the “best of innovation in the world and the United States”. assertive

2026-09-17 · Dawn

Pakistan committed to implementing Saudi defence pact, Makkah agreement: FO

🔮 In response to a question on whether “any mechanism had been devised as to how Pakistan will ensure that recent Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia are thwarted,” the spokesperson held that Pakistan was committed to “implementing” the SDMA and the Makkah pact. assertive

2026-09-17 · Dawn

What the US Fed hike could mean for Pakistan's economy

🔮 However, will the effects of the decision reverberate in Pakistan? mixed

2026-09-17 · Dawn

Security forces kill 3 terrorists in Balochistan's Awaran district: state media

🔮 He said all institutions were working toward this objective, and efforts will continue to address security challenges. assertive

2026-09-17 · Dawn

Info ministry says notification on 4-day govt work week is fake

🔮 “The public is advised not to believe or share such misleading content and to rely only on official government channels for authentic notifications and announcements,” the ministry’s fact check account said in a post on X. The fake notification shared along with the post said that a four-day work week would be observed with Friday, Saturday and Sunday being weekly off days. assertive

2026-09-17 · Dawn

'A chief minister's trips are never personal': Maryam claps back at criticism over use of govt aircraft

🔮 “If she has committed 1,000 buses, she will give 5,000 [..] but sometimes for these projects, sometimes I have to go places — by cars or by plane [..] was I not on the rescue boats when catastrophic floods hit Punjab in 2025,” she said. assertive

2026-09-17 · Dawn

Govt lowers petrol price by Rs0.43 per litre, raises HSD by Rs3.47 per litre

🔮 Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs390.79 per litre while HSD will cost Rs424.92 per litre. assertive

2026-09-17 · Dawn

Pakistan, China reaffirm consensus at inaugural Boundary Joint Commission meeting

🔮 The mechanism will provide an institutional framework for dealing with practical issues along the border, including the maintenance and inspection of the boundary, joint surveys, boundary marker issues, the management of cross-border facilities and the handling of incidents involving the border. assertive

2026-09-18 · Dawn

Amid Houthi attacks, DG ISPR says Pakistan will 'go to any extent' to defend Saudi Arabia

🔮 Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has said that Pakistan will go to “any extent” to defend Saudi Arabia. assertive

2026-09-18 · Dawn

'Our commitment is unconditional': Amid Houthi attacks, DG ISPR says Pakistan will 'go to any extent' to defend Saudi Arabia

🔮 Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has said that Pakistan will go to “any extent” to defend Saudi Arabia, adding that Islamabad’s commitment to the kingdom’s security is “unconditional”. assertive

2026-09-18 · Dawn

PM Shehbaz directs to include 20-year-old bikes, rickshaws in fuel relief scheme

🔮 “All motorcycles, rickshaws, and Qingqis registered after Jan 1, 2006, will be eligible for registration in the Prime Minister Fuel Relief Scheme,” the Prime Minister’s Office said in a post on the social media platform X. “Now, those who drive 20-year-old motorcycles, rickshaws, and Qingqis will also be able to benefit from the Prime Minister’s Fuel Relief Scheme,” it said. assertive

2026-09-18 · Dawn

PM Shehbaz directs inclusion of 20-year-old bikes, rickshaws in fuel relief scheme

2026-09-18 · Dawn

Govt to stop anyone marching on Islamabad 'in every possible way', says Naqvi

🔮 Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said on Friday that the government would stop anyone from marching towards the federal capital “in every possible way” and file contempt of court proceedings against those who violated a recent Islamabad High Court (IHC) decision. assertive

2026-09-18 · Dawn

Govt reduces petrol price by Rs1.65 per litre, HSD by Rs0.88 per litre

🔮 Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs389.14 per litre while HSD will cost Rs424.04 per litre. assertive

2026-09-19 · Dawn

Dar stresses importance of uninterrupted energy supplies in phone call with Iran's FM Araghchi

🔮 Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said that disruptions and attacks on merchant vessels could have implications far beyond the affected regions, including by affecting energy prices and global food security. assertive

2026-09-19 · Dawn

KP CM Afridi meets NA, Senate opposition leaders to discuss Sept 27 protest

🔮 In his plea, citizen Waqas Ahmed had challenged the planned protest on the grounds that the protest could disrupt routine life, traffic and business activities in the federal capital. assertive

2026-09-19 · Dawn

DPM Dar directs inclusion of all operational fuel stations in PM’s relief scheme

🔮 Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) and the provinces were asked to furnish lists of such stations so that they could be brought onto the scheme without delay. assertive

2026-09-19 · Dawn

'No one can minus Imran': Senate opp leader says only PTI founder can postpone Sept 27 Islamabad march

🔮 A post on Abbas’ X account on Saturday claimed that Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi had called on him and that the latter was informed only Imran could postpone the September 27 protest. “No one can minus Imran,” he wrote. assertive

2026-09-20 · Dawn

Security forces kill 5 terrorists, recover 23 abductees in operation along N-25 highway near Balochistan's Kalat: ISPR

🔮 “The relentless counter-terrorism campaign under the vision of ‘Azm-i-Istehkam’, as approved by the Federal Apex Committee on the National Action Plan, will continue with full resolve. assertive

2026-09-20 · Dawn

'Self-inflicted pain': Finance minister says protests, sit-ins to cause daily loss of around Rs120bn

🔮 Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb warned on Sunday that protests and sit-ins would result in a daily loss of around Rs120 billion, citing research findings. assertive

2026-09-20 · Dawn

JI launches 'train march' towards Islamabad against petroleum levy

🔮 The Jamaat-i-Islami launched its protest march towards Islamabad on Sunday, with party Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman warning that if the government failed to abolish the petroleum levy, the JI’s protest could turn into one to oust the government. assertive

2026-09-20 · Dawn

JI launches protest march towards Islamabad against petroleum levy

2026-09-20 · Dawn

TTAP forms committee to consult with political parties, reach consensus on all-parties moot

🔮 In a post on social media platform X, the opposition alliance announced the formation of the six-member committee, which will include: Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Allama Raja Nasir Abbas Jafri; PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Khan; TTAP’s Secretary General Asad Qaiser; Vice Chairman Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar; spokesperson Akhwanzada Hussain Ahmed Yousafzai; and PTI Core Committee member Khalid Yousaf Chaudhry. assertive

2026-09-20 · Dawn

TTAP forms committee to consult with political parties, reach consensus on multi-party moot

🔮 In a post on social media platform X, the opposition alliance announced the formation of the six-member committee, which will include: Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Allama Raja Nasir Abbas; PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Khan; TTAP’s Secretary General Asad Qaiser; Vice Chairman Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar; spokesperson Akhunzada Hussain Ahmed Yousafzai; and PTI core committee member Khalid Yousaf Chaudhry. assertive

2026-09-20 · Dawn

Two officers among 6 martyred, 8 terrorists killed in Hangu fire exchange: ISPR

🔮 It affirmed that the “relentless counterterrorism campaign under vision ‘Azm-i- Istehkam’ (as approved by Federal Apex Committee on National Action Plan) by security forces and law enforcement agencies of Pakistan will continue at full pace to wipe out the menace of foreign-sponsored and supported terrorism from the country”. assertive

2026-09-21 · Dawn

Following Aleema, Imran's sister Uzma and Noreen also detained in Lahore under MPO for 30 days

🔮 The two will remain in custody under the superintendent, Central Jail, Kot Lakhpat, it said. assertive

2026-09-21 · Dawn

Interior Minister Naqvi warns PTI against Sept 27 protest call, urges party to ‘change course'

🔮 “We have clearly told them (PTI) that they can never achieve anything through such drama, and I will say again that there is still time; they should not go into this situation,” he said, advising the party to “not enter a dead-end street”. assertive

2026-09-21 · Dawn

Naqvi meets Iranian counterpart, president; Tehran lauds Pakistan's efforts for regional peace

🔮 Naqvi, meanwhile, said that “bilateral relations will become even stronger” between Pakistan and Iran in the coming days. assertive

2026-09-21 · Dawn

Dar meets EU foreign policy chief, stresses importance of GSP+ for Pakistan's trade ties with the bloc

🔮 The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, which will be held from Sep 21-25. mixed

2026-09-21 · Dawn

Dar meets EU foreign policy chief, stresses importance of GSP+ status for Pakistan's trade ties with the bloc

🔮 The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, which will be held from Sep 21-25. mixed

2026-09-22 · Dawn

Pakistan, Saudi sign agreement to abolish visa requirements for holders of official, diplomatic passports

🔮 Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar signed the agreement with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal Bin Farhan on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, he said in a post on X. DPM Dar hoped the step would “further facilitate high-level engagement and institutional exchanges, and contribute to advancing our enduring and brotherly strategic partnership across all areas of mutual interest”. assertive

2026-09-22 · Dawn

Pakistan, Saudi sign agreement to abolish visa requirements for official, diplomatic passports holders

2026-09-22 · Dawn

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia sign agreement to abolish visa requirements for diplomatic, official passport holders

🔮 Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar signed the agreement with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, he said in a post on X. DPM Dar hoped the step would “further facilitate high-level engagement and institutional exchanges, and contribute to advancing our enduring and brotherly strategic partnership across all areas of mutual interest”. assertive

2026-09-22 · Dawn

At OIC meeting, Dar calls for ‘urgent’ attention to illegal West Bank settlements, Gaza peace plan

🔮 We will continue to work with brotherly and partner countries to advance the Palestinian cause and contribute to a just and lasting resolution of the question of Palestine, in line with international legitimacy,” he affirmed. assertive

2026-09-22 · Dawn

JI vows 'not to abandon' long march plans, but will wait for meeting with PM Shehbaz

🔮 Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Tuesday said that while the party would not back off from its protest against the petroleum levy, it would wait for a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif before proceeding with a long march to Islamabad. assertive

2026-09-22 · Dawn

JI puts off Islamabad long march after PM's appeal, but vows not to abandon protest against petrol levy

🔮 Announcing JI’s plan of action after “very lengthy” party consultations, Rehman said: “We will not step back from our protests. assertive

2026-09-22 · Dawn

Islamabad-Peshawar Motorway to be closed for all types of traffic from 11pm on Wednesday

🔮 Islamabad police on Tuesday issued an advisory stating that the Islamabad-Peshawar Motorway (M-1) will be closed to all types of traffic from 11pm on September 23 (Wednesday). assertive

2026-09-22 · Dawn

Afghanistan situation demands continued attention in view of implications for regional peace, Dar tells OIC moot

🔮 “It was hoped that the Taliban would honour Afghanistan’s international obligations and their own commitment for eliminating terrorism, promoting inclusivity and protecting the human rights of its citizens. assertive

2026-09-22 · Dawn

Afghanistan's situation demands continued attention in view of implications for regional peace, Dar tells OIC moot

2026-09-23 · Dawn

India cannot ‘set aside’ international obligations when inconvenient, says Dar on New Delhi’s unilateral move against IWT

🔮 Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Wednesday that India could not set aside its international obligations when they became inconvenient, stressing that the status of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) had been reaffirmed by a court of arbitration. mixed

2026-09-23 · Dawn

Pakistan stands 'should to shoulder' with Saudi Arabia in safeguarding its sovereignty, security: PM Shehbaz

🔮 Under the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement signed in Sept 2025, the two countries pledged that any attack on either nation would be treated as an act of aggression against both. assertive

2026-09-23 · Dawn

'India cannot set aside int'l obligations when inconvenient': Dar raises IWT issue at OIC meeting

2026-09-23 · Dawn

Pakistan stands 'shoulder to shoulder' with Saudi Arabia in safeguarding its sovereignty, security: PM Shehbaz

🔮 Under the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement signed in Sept 2025, the two countries pledged that any attack on either nation would be treated as an act of aggression against both. assertive

2026-09-23 · Dawn

Lt Gen (retd) Nauman Mahmood picked as first head of Makkah defence pact secretariat

🔮 “The government of Pakistan is pleased to announce the appointment of Lt Gen Nauman Mahmood, Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military), (retired), as the first secretary general pursuant to the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement,” the FO said in a handout, referring to the alliance’s initial name. “The secretary general will lead the general secretariat of the alliance being established at Riyadh,” the FO said. assertive

2026-09-23 · Dawn

Lt Gen (retd) Nauman Mahmood appointed first head of Makkah defence alliance secretariat

2026-09-23 · Dawn

Pakistan calls for end to Israel's occupation of Palestine at meeting convened by France, UK, Canada

🔮 “Pakistan will continue to play its constructive role towards this objective,” the deputy premier reaffirmed. assertive

2026-09-23 · Dawn

Govt reduces petrol price by Rs1.93 per litre, HSD by Rs4.21 per litre

🔮 Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs390.12 per litre while HSD will cost Rs414.75 per litre. assertive

2026-09-24 · Dawn

Tallal warns proposed changes to KP police law could 'weaken' command structure

🔮 Minister of State for Interior Tallal Chaudhry on Thursday criticised the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government’s proposed law to replace the KP Police Act, 2017, warning that changes to the police command structure could affect the force’s ability to maintain law and order and fight terrorism. mixed

2026-09-24 · Dawn

PM Shehbaz stresses Islamabad MoU implementation in meeting with Pezeshkian

🔮 Pezeshkian on Wednesday struck a defiant tone speaking at the UN for the first time since Washington and Israel launched an all-out war on his country, vowing Tehran would never “bend at the knee”. assertive

2026-09-24 · Dawn

Security forces kill several Afghan Taliban fighters in retaliatory action along Balochistan border: sources

🔮 Last week, Pakistan also told the UN Security Council that it would respond to terrorist threats emanating from Afghanistan in self-defence as and when needed and in accordance with international law. assertive

2026-09-25 · Dawn

Pakistan's economy stable, moving towards growth, PM Shehbaz tells business delegation

🔮 He expressed hope that, with the support of friendly and brotherly countries, the situation could be brought under control and long-term peace achieved in the region. assertive

2026-09-25 · Dawn

Info ministry dismisses Afghan claims of destroying Pakistani post near border in Balochistan as 'fake'

2026-09-25 · Dawn

PM Shehbaz addresses UN General Assembly

🔮 According to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the prime minister is expected to present Pakistan’s position on the changing situation regarding regional and global security, and highlight the country’s diplomatic efforts in promoting peace in the Gulf region. mixed

2026-09-25 · Dawn

Any attempt to divert Pakistan’s water to be treated as act of war, India ‘must make no mistake about it’: PM at UNGA

🔮 Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reiterated before the United Nation’s General Assembly on Friday that any attempt by India to divert Pakistan’s share of water would be treated as an “act of war”. assertive

2026-09-25 · Dawn

Petrol price raised by Rs2.02 per litre, high-speed diesel rate reduced by Rs3.59

🔮 Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs391.30 per litre, while HSD will cost Rs408.53 per litre. assertive

2026-09-25 · Dawn

Pakistani, Saudi, Turkish military chiefs meet to discuss ways to assist Riyadh under Makkah defence pact

🔮 However, Turkiye’s Defence Ministry earlier said its Chief of General Staff General Selcuk Bayraktaroglu would travel to Saudi Arabia for the meeting. assertive

2026-09-26 · Dawn

Makkah Defence Alliance military chiefs vow to 'immediately' translate commitments into effective military cooperation: ISPR

🔮 The measures, it said, would help strengthen deterrence and collective defence. mixed

2026-09-26 · Dawn

Makkah alliance military chiefs vow to ‘immediately’ translate commitments into effective military cooperation: ISPR

🔮 The measures would help strengthen deterrence and collective defence, the military’s media wing said. assertive

2026-09-26 · Dawn

At ECO meeting, Dar voices concern over regional, Middle East security situation

🔮 He said Pakistan, as chair of the ECO Council of Ministers for 2026-27, would focus particularly on trade and economic integration, connectivity and transit, trade facilitation and climate resilience. assertive

2026-09-26 · Dawn

'Largest hypocrisy in the world': Pakistan tells UNGA India’s 'terrorist exports' have gone global

🔮 Turning to the Kashmir dispute, the counsellor said: “Jammu and Kashmir never was, neither is, nor will ever be an integral part of India. assertive

2026-09-26 · Dawn

'Protest everyone's right but minus Islamabad': Rana Sanaullah says 'practice' of marches to capital should end

🔮 He highlighted that a message had been sent that no protests would be allowed within Islamabad, as foreign diplomats were present in the federal capital and demonstrations would send a “bad message”. assertive

2026-09-26 · Dawn

'Protest everyone's right but minus Islamabad': Sanaullah says 'practice' of marches to capital should end

2026-09-27 · Dawn

Newly inducted Hangor-class submarine conducts maiden live weapon firing in Arabian Sea: ISPR

🔮 The navy is set to induct a total of eight Hangor-class submarines. assertive

2026-09-27 · Dawn

SCO members to meet in Islamabad from Sept 28-30 to discuss activities under Pakistan's chairmanship

🔮 National coordinators of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) are set to meet in Islamabad from Sept 28 to 30 to discuss the programme of activities under Pakistan’s chairmanship and other matters. assertive

2026-09-27 · Dawn

SCO meeting in Islamabad from Sept 28-30 to discuss activities under Pakistan's chairmanship

2026-09-27 · Dawn

More than 71 terrorists killed across Balochistan in past 4 days: ISPR

🔮 The counter-terrorism campaign under the vision of “Azm-i-Istehkam”, approved by the Federal Apex Committee on the National Action Plan, will continue with full resolve, ISPR declared. assertive

2026-09-27 · Dawn

More than 70 terrorists killed across Balochistan in past 4 days: ISPR

2026-09-27 · Dawn

Info ministry rejects Afghan Taliban's 'frivolous' claims linking Pakistan to alleged Nuristan clashes

🔮 “Instead of externalising responsibility for its internal security challenges through fanciful allegations, the Afghan Taliban regime should take credible and verifiable action against terrorist organisations operating from its territory and fulfil its commitments that Afghan soil will not be used for terrorism against Pakistan or any other country.” mixed

2026-09-27 · Dawn

No govt financing, sovereign-guaranteed loans for new PIA aircraft: PM's finance adviser

🔮 Explaining the government’s role regarding the potential acquiring of the aircraft, he said, it was doing “exactly what governments around the world are expected to do for their businesses: opening doors, facilitating access to international financing, technology and suppliers and promoting investment and commercial opportunities”. assertive

2026-09-27 · Dawn

No govt financing, sovereign-guaranteed loans for new PIA aircraft: adviser to finmin

🔮 Explaining the government’s role regarding the potential acquisition of the aircraft, he said it was doing “exactly what governments around the world are expected to do for their businesses: opening doors, facilitating access to international financing, technology and suppliers and promoting investment and commercial opportunities”. assertive

2026-09-28 · Dawn

Govt reduces petrol price by Rs2.27 per litre, high-speed diesel rate by Rs3.56

🔮 Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs389.03 per litre, while HSD will cost Rs404.97 per litre. assertive

2026-09-29 · Dawn

Security forces kill 5 terrorists in KP IBO, 2 eliminated in Balochistan's Chagai: security sources

🔮 PM further said that operations would continue until terrorism was completely eliminated from the country. mixed

2026-09-29 · Dawn

Afghan interim govt needs to move out of its 'militant mindset', says Tarar

🔮 “Pakistan and Afghanistan have been, are, and will remain neighbours. assertive

2026-09-30 · Dawn

3 terrorists killed in IBO in KP's Mir Ali: state media

🔮 President Asif Ali Zardari said that the operation against terrorism would continue to ensure peace in the country, adding that the designs of the terrorists would be foiled at all costs. PM Shehbaz, meanwhile, held that eliminating terrorism remained the government’s top priority, according to state media. assertive

2026-09-30 · Dawn

Tarar warns India's unilateral actions on IWT may have implications for water governance globally

🔮 Information Minister Atahullah Tarar on Wednesday warned that India’s holding of the Indus Water Treaty in abeyance could have implications for global transboundary water governance, urging the international community to note the “wider precedent”. speculative

2026-09-30 · Dawn

Lawyers criticise FCC's 'regressive' judgement in workplace harassment case

🔮 She alleged that they had forced her to stay in the office after hours and required her to disclose details for applying for medical and other leaves, which would make her “uncomfortable”. assertive

2026-09-30 · Dawn

Lawyers criticise FCC judgement setting aside IHC verdict in workplace harassment case

2026-09-30 · Dawn

Govt reduces petrol price by Re0.14 per litre, high-speed diesel rate by Rs1.89

🔮 Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs387.40 per litre, while HSD will cost Rs400.35 per litre. assertive

2026-10-01 · Dawn

‘Calibrated’ air strikes carried out at two locations against terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan: information ministry

🔮 It added that Pakistan’s counter-terrorism campaign Ghazab lil Haq will continue at “full pace to wipe out the menace of foreign-sponsored and supported terrorism from the country”. assertive

2026-10-01 · Dawn

‘Calibrated’ air strikes target terrorist hideouts at two locations in Afghanistan: info ministry

2026-10-01 · Dawn

Ready to sit under any tree but no talks at PM House, Office or speaker's chamber, says Achakzai

🔮 But I will not go to the speaker house [sic], the Prime Minister’s House or the prime minister’s chamber,” he said while speaking to the media at Parliament House after a meeting of the opposition leaders. assertive

2026-10-01 · Dawn

Fight against terrorism is 'paramount', cannot be 'sacrificed at altar of anyone’s politics': DG ISPR

🔮 Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry on Thursday declared that Pakistan’s fight against terrorism was “paramount” and could not be “sacrificed at the altar of anyone’s politics”. assertive

2026-10-01 · Dawn

'Everything that is necessary will be done': DG ISPR asserts right to self-defence against terrorism from Afghanistan

🔮 Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said on Thursday that Pakistan had the right to self-defence and “everything that is necessary will be done” in response to terrorism emanating from Afghanistan. assertive

2026-10-01 · Dawn

Fight against terrorism is 'paramount', cannot be 'sacrificed at altar of anyone’s politics': army spokesperson

2026-10-01 · Dawn

Barrister Gohar says opposition, govt representatives to hold meeting tomorrow

🔮 PTI Chairperson Barrister Gohar Khan has said that a meeting between opposition and government representatives would be held on Friday. assertive

2026-10-01 · Dawn

PPP to join govt representatives as Shehbaz-Zardari meeting yields Friday talks with opposition

🔮 A joint delegation of the PPP and the government would hold a meeting with the PTI leadership on Friday, identical statements released by the PPP and the Presidency said. assertive

2026-10-01 · Dawn

Govt raises petrol price by Rs3.26 per litre, reduces high-speed diesel rate by Rs1.01 per litre

🔮 Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs390.66 per litre, while HSD will cost Rs399.34 per litre. assertive

2026-10-02 · Dawn

Lahore ranked as the most polluted city in the world, again

🔮 For the past eight years, she said, Lahore as well as some parts of Punjab would undergo a “smog shutdown” in September and October “For three years now — I won’t say there is zero smog, but — there is less smog,” she said. mixed

2026-10-02 · Dawn

TTAP invites JI to multiparty moot, urges political parties to hold consultations

🔮 Speaking to Dawn earlier this week, TTAP spokesperson Yousafzai said the MPC would be held after PTI’s protest, which is scheduled for Oct 4 to demand the release of its jailed founder, Imran Khan. assertive

2026-10-02 · Dawn

Talks between govt, opposition underway as PTI’s Oct 4 protest looms over federal capital

🔮 As the PTI remains resolute to go ahead with the march, federal ministers have warned that the Centre would have no other option but to impose the governor’s rule or emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in light of the security situation in the province and the PTI’s protest call. assertive

2026-10-02 · Dawn

DPM Dar says UN chief to visit Pakistan 'soon'

🔮 Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Friday that United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres would visit Pakistan “soon”, likely before the end of his tenure. assertive

2026-10-02 · Dawn

Dar says Makkah defence pact committee to meet next week on Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

🔮 Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Friday that a meeting of Makkah Defence Alliance’s Strategic Political Defence Committee (SPDC) would take place in Riyadh next week, adding that it would focus on Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia The deputy premier was addressing a press briefing regarding the Pakistan delegation’s engagements at the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York in September, as well as high-level meetings that took place on its sidelines. “We made a plan because all three of us countries were present (in New York),” Dar said, referring to himself, Turkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud. assertive

2026-10-02 · Dawn

2 civilians martyred in firing by Indian forces near Kasur border: state media

🔮 Asked about whether the recent allegations could trigger another armed conflict between the neighbours during the press briefing, the DG ISPR affirmed that Pakistan’s armed forces were always ready for any such move and warned of “very harsh” retribution. assertive

2026-10-02 · Dawn

Govt raises petrol price by Rs2.10 per litre, high-speed diesel by Re0.30 per litre

🔮 Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs392.76 per litre, while HSD will cost Rs399.64 per litre. assertive

2026-10-03 · Dawn

Pakistan summons Indian envoy over killing of 2 civilians by border troops

🔮 Asked whether the recent allegations could trigger another armed conflict between the neighbours during the press briefing, he affirmed that Pakistan’s armed forces were always ready for any such move and warned of “very harsh” retribution. mixed

2026-10-03 · Dawn

CM Afridi adamant on holding long march, says will not allow repeat of May 9 events

🔮 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Saturday remained adamant about holding the long march on October 4, vowing to prevent a repeat of the events of May 9. assertive

2026-10-03 · Dawn

Efforts underway to repatriate remains of 3 Pakistanis killed while recovering hijacked tanker from Somali pirates: PMO

🔮 The remains had been taken to Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa, with Ethiopian Airlines reviewing the next steps for transferring the bodies. “Following this, final approval will be granted for their departure on a flight bound for Karachi. assertive

2026-10-04 · Dawn

4 injured Pakistanis rescued from Somali-hijacked vessel head to Karachi with remains of 3 colleagues

🔮 The four Pakistanis who were injured during a security operation to recover a hijacked oil tanker off the coast of Somalia, along with the remains of three others who lost their lives in the episode, have departed Addis Ababa and are expected to reach Karachi Sunday evening. assertive

2026-10-04 · Dawn

4 injured Pakistanis rescued from vessel hijacked in Somalia head to Karachi with remains of 3 colleagues

2026-10-04 · Dawn

Security forces kill 8 terrorists in Dera Ismail Khan IBO: state media

🔮 In a separate statement, President Asif Ali Zardari said the nefarious designs of “terrorists operating under foreign patronage and with the support of local facilitators will never be allowed to succeed”. assertive

2026-10-04 · Dawn

Naqvi says talks with opposition have collapsed, accuses KP CM of 'sabotaging' negotiation

🔮 He also warned no one would be allowed to violate the Islamabad High Courts orders regarding the protest and legal action would be taken over it. assertive

2026-10-04 · Dawn

Naqvi says talks with opposition have collapsed, accuses KP CM of 'sabotaging' negotiations

🔮 He also warned that no one would be allowed to violate the Islamabad High Court’s order regarding protest and legal action would be taken over it. assertive

2026-10-04 · Dawn

PTI says Centre's 'insistence on unilateral' counterterrorism measures main reason for talks failing

🔮 In a post on X, Raja wrote that the “primary reason for the failure of the talks around 3am this morning” was that the “PTI-TTAP team stood firm on its principled position that anti-terrorism actions in KPK would be based on agreement between the federal government and the KPK government”. assertive

2026-10-04 · Dawn

4 injured Pakistanis rescued from vessel hijacked in Somalia arrive in Karachi with remains of 3 colleagues

🔮 The minister said all expenses for the treatment and care of the injured will be borne by the Sindh government, with the wounded to be taken to Aga Khan Hospital. assertive

2026-10-05 · Dawn

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 between the member states, the Foreign Office (FO) confirmed. assertive

2026-10-05 · Dawn

Security forces kill 3 terrorists in DI Khan IBO: state media

🔮 In separate statements, President Zardari said effective operations by the security forces were playing an important role in weakening terrorist networks, adding that the “nefarious designs” of terrorist elements operating with external support would be thwarted at all costs. assertive

2026-10-05 · Dawn

UN chief's visit this week to highlight Pakistan's efforts towards multilateralism: FO

🔮 United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres is set to visit Pakistan from Oct 6 to 8, the Foreign Office (FO) said, noting that his engagements here would highlight Islamabad’s efforts towards strengthening multilateralism. assertive

2026-10-05 · Dawn

PTI long march: After Karak address, KP CM's convoy to depart for Kohat

🔮 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Monday resumed PTI’s march as he addressed supporters in Karak, from where his convoy will depart for Kohat. assertive

2026-10-05 · Dawn

Pakistan, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia agree to rapid force deployment in the kingdom under Makkah pact

🔮 “The meeting will also be attended by the respective ministers of foreign affairs, ministers of defence, as well as chiefs of general staff of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Republic of Türkiye,” FO added. assertive

2026-10-06 · Dawn

UN chief Guterres arrives in Pakistan for 2-day visit

🔮 “Upon arrival, the secretary-general was received by Acting Foreign Secretary Ambassador Nabeel Munir,” FO said in a post on social media platform X. The visit comes as Guterres’ 10-year tenure as the UN chief is set to end on Dec 31. assertive

2026-10-06 · Dawn

PTI's rally will not be allowed to march past Attock, warns Kundi

🔮 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Tuesday vowed that PTI’s long march will not be allowed to proceed past Punjab’s Attock, stating that the party “did not have the capacity” to do so. assertive

2026-10-06 · Dawn

Security forces kill 5 terrorists in North Waziristan IBO: state media

🔮 According to the state broadcaster, PM Shehbaz reaffirmed that operations against terrorism would continue until its complete elimination. assertive

2026-10-06 · Dawn

PTI long march won’t be allowed beyond Attock, warns Kundi

🔮 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Tuesday vowed that PTI’s long march would not be allowed to proceed beyond Attock in Punjab — which borders KP — saying the party “did not have the capacity” to do so. assertive

2026-10-06 · Dawn

Punjab extends ban on gatherings until Oct 15 citing 'threats of terrorist activities'

🔮 According to a notification issued by the Punjab Home Department, dated Oct 6 and a copy of which is available with Dawn, the restrictions will remain in force for ten days from the date of issuance unless modified or withdrawn earlier. mixed

2026-10-06 · Dawn

Punjab extends ban on gatherings until Oct 15, citing ‘threats of terrorist activity’

🔮 According to a notification issued by the Punjab Home Department on Oct 6, a copy of which is available with Dawn, the restrictions will remain in force for 10 days from the date of issuance unless modified or withdrawn earlier. mixed

2026-10-06 · Dawn

Pakistan successfully tests launch of extended version of Fatah-IV cruise missile: ISPR

🔮 In May, the Army Rocket Force Command conducted the successful test fire of the Fatah-IV ground-launched cruise missile. mixed

2026-10-06 · Dawn

Pakistan successfully tests launch of extended-range Fatah-IV cruise missile: ISPR

🔮 In May, the Army Rocket Force Command conducted the successful test fire of the Fatah-IV ground-launched cruise missile. assertive

2026-10-06 · Dawn

Dar warns of 'serious implications' for regional peace, security if Pakistan deprived of water share under IWT

🔮 Attempts to deprive Pakistan of its rightful share of water would have “serious implications” for regional peace and security, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Tuesday, in an address regarding the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). assertive

2026-10-07 · Dawn

PM Shehbaz says terrorism in KP ‘must be stopped at any cost’ in meeting with Amir Muqam

🔮 PM Shehbaz on Tuesday expressed dismay over the “unfortunate events” in AJK in recent months, adding that, however, the law took its course. mixed

2026-10-07 · Dawn

Bahrain FM to arrive in Pakistan today on 2-day visit

🔮 Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani is set to arrive in Pakistan on a two-day visit on Wednesday to co-chair the third session of their Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC). assertive

2026-10-07 · Dawn

Govt cannot be pressured into accepting demands by holding the state 'hostage', says Sanaullah on PTI march

🔮 Speaking to the media in Islamabad, Sanaullah said that the government would not allow talks with the opposition to be used as a “tool” for political demands. assertive

2026-10-07 · Dawn

Remaining 3 Pakistanis rescued from hijacked vessel off Somalia returning home today: Dar

🔮 The three remaining Pakistani crew members of MT Honour 25, an oil tanker that was hijacked off the coast of Somalia in April, were expected to land in Karachi on Wednesday to reunite with their families, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said. assertive

2026-10-07 · Dawn

PTI cannot force govt to accept its demands by holding state 'hostage', says Sanaullah

🔮 Speaking to the media in Islamabad, Sanaullah said that the government would not allow the opposition to use talks as a “tool” for making political demands. assertive

2026-10-07 · Dawn

Pakistan Navy conducts 2 counter-narcotics operations, seizes drugs worth $96m: ISPR

🔮 The seized narcotics, valued at approximately $96m, were taken into custody and will subsequently be handed over to the authorities concerned for further disposal and legal proceedings, according to ISPR. “The successful operations reflect the Pakistan Navy’s sustained presence, vigilance and commitment to regional maritime security and the fight against illicit trafficking at sea,” the statement concluded. assertive

2026-10-07 · Dawn

DG ISPR says Pakistani troops present in Saudi Arabia 'for decades' across multiple domains

🔮 Asif had earlier also reaffirmed that Pakistan would “practically and diplomatically” stand by Saudi Arabia against Yemen’s Houthi rebels if the situation escalated. assertive

2026-10-07 · Dawn

Govt raises petrol price by Rs1.82 per litre, reduces high-speed diesel rate by Re0.91

🔮 Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs396.65 per litre, while HSD will cost Rs394.94 per litre. assertive

2026-10-07 · Dawn

Vatican envoy to visit Pakistan from Oct 8-10: FO

🔮 Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the secretary for relations with states and international organisations of the Holy See, is set to make an official visit to Pakistan from Oct 8 to 10, the Foreign Office (FO) said on Wednesday. assertive

2026-10-08 · Dawn

Pakistan waging ‘global war’ against terrorism, Naqvi tells UN chief on last day of his visit

🔮 Naqvi reaffirmed that Pakistan would continue to play its role in UN peacekeeping missions, adding that Pakistani personnel were also serving in the UN police. assertive

2026-10-08 · Dawn

'Fake and fabricated': Info ministry rejects report claiming PAF jets being used against Yemen's Houthis

🔮 “Details of any deployment, if necessary, will be given by the authorities concerned,” it added. assertive

2026-10-08 · Dawn

Govt raises petrol price by Rs2.31 per litre, high-speed diesel rate by Re0.78 per litre

🔮 Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs398.96 per litre, while HSD will cost Rs395.72 per litre. assertive

2026-10-08 · Dawn

No stipulation in Makkah pact bars 'direct involvement' in case of threat to a member: Asif

🔮 He said this during ARY News programme ‘Khabar Muhammad Malick Ke Saath’ after he was asked about the possibility of Pakistan sending ground troops to Yemen amid an escalating conflict between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia under the alliance, which comprises Islamabad, Riyadh and Ankara. “To defend one of the member countries, the remaining two would get involved as if they are defending themselves,” he added. assertive

2026-10-09 · Dawn

PM Shehbaz condemns fresh Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, reiterates commitment to kingdom's security under Makkah pact

🔮 “We will continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with Saudi Arabia in the face of these threats.” assertive

2026-10-09 · Dawn

Security forces kill 7 terrorists in North Waziristan IBO: state media

🔮 In a statement, the president said “the conspiracies of the terrorists’ foreign patrons and their local facilitators will be thwarted at any cost”. assertive

2026-10-09 · Dawn

PIA temporarily suspends flights to Riyadh citing ‘situation in the Middle East’: spokesperson

🔮 At the time, the airline said it would not suspend flights to Saudi Arabia. assertive

2026-10-09 · Dawn

DG ISPR says Pakistan acting as an ‘honest broker’ in US-Iran war

🔮 “The Makkah accord, its actualisation and whatever effects it achieves, that will be purely defensive. assertive

2026-10-09 · Dawn

FO says Pakistan has 'substantial number of forces, resources' in Riyadh

🔮 The spokesperson went on to say that providing further details on operational matters of the alliance, “including how the situation will be handled, would not be appropriate on my part. assertive

2026-10-09 · Dawn

Centre done mulling emergency, option to be availed if KP does not cooperate on counter-terrorism: minister

🔮 Parliamentary Affairs Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry said on Friday that the Centre had finished deliberating on the imposition of an emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, warning that a lack of provincial government cooperation on counter-terrorism would lead it to enforce an emergency and then eradicate terrorism. assertive

2026-10-09 · Dawn

Govt reduces petrol price by Re0.66 per litre, raises high-speed diesel rate by Re0.52 per litre

🔮 Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs398.30 per litre, while HSD will cost Rs396.24 per litre. assertive

2026-10-09 · Dawn

Centre done mulling emergency, option to be availed if KP does not cooperate on counterterrorism: minister

🔮 Parliamentary Affairs Minister Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry said on Friday that the Centre had finished deliberating on the imposition of an emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, warning that a lack of provincial government cooperation on counter-terrorism would lead it to enforce a state of emergency and then eradicate terrorism. assertive

2026-10-10 · Dawn

‘Betrayal of international law’: US sanctions on ICC draw widespread condemnation

🔮 Its fate now rests also in the hands of the states that created it,” the ICC said in a statement, adding that the issue was about safeguarding the international order grounded in the rule of law. “The Court will continue to fully discharge its mandate, with independence and impartiality, acting only on the basis of the law and the evidence, for the sake of the countless victims of grave crimes,” it said. assertive

2026-10-10 · Dawn

PM Shehbaz, Fazl speak on reducing tensions between federal, KP govts

🔮 According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), PM Shehbaz congratulated the JUI-F leader on performing Umrah and extended an invitation for talks at the Prime Minister’s House. “Maulana Fazlur Rehman accepted the prime minister’s invitation [and] the meeting is expected to take place soon,” the statement read. assertive

2026-10-10 · Dawn

PM Shehbaz discusses country's security and political situation with President Zardari

🔮 According to a statement from the Prime Minister Office (PMO), PM Shehbaz congratulated the JUI-F leader on performing Umrah and extended an invitation for talks at the Prime Minister House. “Maulana Fazlur Rehman accepted the prime minister’s invitation [and] the meeting is expected to take place soon,” the statement read. assertive

2026-10-11 · Dawn

FO reiterates Pakistan's 'firm and unshakeable' commitment to Saudi Arabia's security after Riyadh attack

🔮 “Pakistan will continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, resolute in its commitment to the kingdom’s sovereignty, security and defence.” assertive

2026-10-11 · Dawn

PM Shehbaz addresses a meeting of federal cabinet

🔮 “It is hoped that we will unlock the $1.2 billion tranche within this year,” he said, recalling a meeting with the IMF’s Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva at the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) last month. assertive

2026-10-11 · Dawn

Federal cabinet gives nod to imposition of emergency in KP; summary sent to President

🔮 “I will not allow them (PTI) to destabilise the economy,” he said during the meeting. assertive

2026-10-11 · Dawn

Emergency, governor's rule imposed in KP as president approves cabinet decision

🔮 The appointment will take effect immediately and remain in place until further orders, it said. assertive

2026-10-11 · Dawn

Governor’s rule and emergency imposed in KP — here’s what it means

🔮 Lawyer Basil Nabi Malik, speaking to Dawn, explained that the chief minister would remain in office during a state of emergency. assertive

2026-10-11 · Dawn

Info minister alleges 'nexus' between PTI's KP govt, terrorists

🔮 “Terrorists have a clear say in how each district will be run,” he alleged, citing reports from the Intelligence Bureau and law enforcement agencies (LEAs). assertive

2026-10-11 · Dawn

'Our fight is against terrorism': Kundi chairs first meeting of KP Advisory Council

🔮 Addressing the meeting, Kundi congratulated the members of the council, while noting that they would have to face many challenges. assertive

2026-10-11 · Dawn

Who are the members of the newly formed KP Advisory Council?

🔮 The council will assist KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi, who is now in charge of running the province, in exercising the functions of the KP government on behalf of the federal government. assertive

2026-10-12 · Dawn

'Can sacrifice development, not security': Governor Kundi, Naqvi chair KP apex committee meeting

🔮 Addressing the meeting, Governor Kundi asserted that under the new set-up, tackling terrorism would be the priority. assertive

2026-10-12 · Dawn

2 Pakistan Army pilots martyred as training aircraft crashes in Quetta: ISPR

🔮 It said both pilots, Major Husnain Shehzad Humayun, the instructor, and Captain Abdul Samad, a student, embraced martyrdom in the crash. assertive

2026-10-12 · Dawn

Achakzai draws Balochistan parallel as he flays Centre over governor's rule in KP

🔮 On emergency and governor’s rule in KP, he said, “This will not be tolerated. assertive

2026-10-12 · Dawn

Russian interior minister arrives in Pakistan on four-day visit

🔮 Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokolstev arrived in Pakistan on Monday and would hold “important meetings” with the leadership here, according to a statement by the interior ministry. assertive

2026-10-12 · Dawn

Petrol price down by Rs2.93 per litre, high-speed diesel's rate up by Re0.61

🔮 Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs395.37 per litre, while HSD will cost Rs396.85 per litre. assertive

2026-10-13 · Dawn

Govt says people of KP ‘welcomed’ governor's rule as it gave them ‘hope’

🔮 Tarar noted, “Had the people of KP supported the pro-terrorist stance of the PTI government, you would have seen millions on the street.” assertive

2026-10-13 · Dawn

In Senate, Dar says federal cabinet 'rightly decided' to end process of reconciliation with PTI

🔮 Meanwhile, a proclamation for governor’s rule issued under Article 234 “shall be laid before a joint sitting and shall cease to be in force at the expiration of two months, unless before the expiration of that period it has been approved by resolution of the joint sitting and may by like resolution be extended for a further period not exceeding two months at a time”. In the upper house, Senator Kamran Murtaza of the Jamiat Ulemai-i-Islam–Fazl (JUI-F) had submitted a resolution on Monday opposing the imposition of governor’s rule in KP. assertive

2026-10-13 · Dawn

Omani FM arrives in Pakistan for Joint Ministerial Commission session

🔮 Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi arrived in Pakistan on a two-day visit on Tuesday, during which he would head his country’s delegation at the eighth Pakistan-Oman Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) session. mixed

2026-10-13 · Dawn

Govt reduces petrol price by Rs2.71 per litre, high-speed diesel rate by Re0.03

🔮 Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs392.66 per litre, while HSD will cost Rs396.82 per litre. assertive

2026-10-14 · Dawn

Security forces kill 5 terrorists in Balochistan's Washuk: state media

🔮 President Asif Ali Zardari paid tribute to security forces for the Washuk operation in a statement on X. “Effective operations against terrorist elements attempting to disrupt peace and security and spread fear and panic among the public in Balochistan will continue,” President Zardari was quoted as saying. assertive

2026-10-14 · Dawn

Dar hails 'constructive' talks with Oman FM after JMC meeting in Islamabad

🔮 He said the impact of regional tensions was also visible in Pakistan, where energy supply chains had been affected, and fuel prices had skyrocketed, adding that the “common man could not afford the resulting burden.” Speaking on the occasion, Albusaidi said Oman was committed to further strengthening bilateral engagement and cooperation in various fields that could bring greater benefits to the people of both countries. assertive

2026-10-14 · Dawn

Makkah Alliance secretary general meets PM Shehbaz, briefs premier on defence cooperation

2026-10-14 · Dawn

Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia 'totally unacceptable', says Dar

🔮 At the outset of his presser, Dar said that the two sides would sign a protocol with regard to the commission. assertive

2026-10-14 · Dawn

Omani FM meets PM Shehbaz, commends Pakistan's 'sustained diplomatic efforts' for regional peace

🔮 “He hoped that the meeting would provide a strong foundation for further expanding mutually beneficial cooperation and deepening engagement between the two brotherly countries,” the statement said. assertive

2026-10-14 · Dawn

Achakzai warns governor's rule will next be imposed in Sindh, over water and mines

🔮 Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Mehmood Khan Achakzai warned on Wednesday that governor’s rule would be imposed next in Sindh over the “occupation of water, mines and streams”, urging the Centre to give provinces their rights and resources. assertive

2026-10-14 · Dawn

Govt raises petrol price by Rs1.20 per litre, reduces high-speed diesel rate by Re0.17

🔮 Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs393.86 per litre, while HSD will cost Rs396.65 per litre. assertive

2026-10-14 · Dawn

Achakzai sees governor's rule next being imposed in Sindh, over water and mines

2026-10-15 · Dawn

TTAP says 'no talks' with govt until meeting with Imran Khan is arranged, health details are provided

🔮 on Thursday announced that it was suspending all negotiations with the government, saying there would be “no talks” until a meeting with PTI founder Imran Khan was arranged and information about his health was provided. assertive

2026-10-16 · Dawn

Pakistan to assume chairmanship of IMF, World Bank boards in 2027

🔮 The statement described the development as a “historic milestone”, noting that Pakistan would return to the chairmanship for the first time since 1953. assertive

2026-10-16 · Dawn

DPM Dar reviews essential commodity stocks, prices at cabinet committee meeting

🔮 He further stressed that “strict action would be taken against hoarding, artificial shortages and overpricing of essential commodities”, the ministry’s statement said. assertive

2026-10-16 · Dawn

Pakistan to assume IMF, World Bank board chairmanship for first time in over 7 decades

🔮 The statement described the development as a “historic milestone”, noting that Pakistan would return to the chairmanship for the first time since 1953. assertive

2026-10-16 · Dawn

PM Shehbaz reaffirms support for Saudi Arabia in meeting with new envoy

🔮 On September 18, Inter-Services Public Relations Director General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said Pakistan would go to “any extent” to defend the Gulf state, adding that Islamabad’s commitment to the kingdom’s security is “unconditional”. Asif has also reaffirmed that Pakistan will “practically and diplomatically” stand by Saudi Arabia against Yemen’s Houthi rebels if the situation escalates. assertive

2026-10-16 · Dawn

18 countries, including Pakistan, condemn inauguration of Colombian embassy in Jerusalem

🔮 The vast majority of countries keep their embassies to Israel in Tel Aviv on the grounds that the status of Jerusalem will be settled in a final resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. assertive

2026-10-16 · Dawn

KP Governor Kundi announces amended welfare scheme for police officers, martyrs’ families

🔮 Under the new scheme, the families of martyred constables, head constables, assistant sub-inspectors (ASIs), sub-inspectors (SIs) and inspectors will receive Rs17 million in compensation, up from Rs11 million. assertive

2026-10-16 · Dawn

FO condemns Indian minister’s ‘provocative’ remarks threatening aggression against Pakistan

🔮 Singh on Thursday had warned Pakistan that any “fresh terrorist activity from across the border would invite a strike even bigger than the last time”, according to Indian news agency ANI. mixed

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