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LONDON: Iran is adopting new tactics to target commercial vessels in and beyond the Strait of Hormuz in an effort to keep global oil prices high and increase pressure on the United States ahead of November’s midterm elections, two senior Iranian officials told Reuters.
Published October 14, 2026
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Wednesday approved a resolution endorsing the imposition of an emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with the motion passing by a majority vote amid strong protests from opposition lawmakers.
Published October 14, 2026
BANGKOK: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb met with US State Department Ambassador Yun on the sidelines of the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund (IMF) annual meetings in Bangkok, Thailand, to discuss bilateral economic cooperation.
Published October 14, 2026
PESHAWAR: Cases have been registered against former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) provincial ministers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for allegedly failing to return government vehicles and other official equipment, according to media reports.
Published October 14, 2026
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly and Senate are scheduled to meet today to consider resolutions endorsing the imposition of an emergency and Governor’s Rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Published October 14, 2026
Global crude oil prices declined amid speculation that US President Donald Trump could ease sanctions on Russian oil, while natural gas prices recorded an increase.
Published October 14, 2026
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has issued fresh directives to all satellite television channels, instructing news and current affairs broadcasters to avoid live coverage of violent and sensitive incidents.
Published October 14, 2026
SWAT: Six Afghan doctors have been barred from undertaking house jobs at Saidu Sharif Hospital and ordered to vacate their hostel accommodation and leave Pakistan immediately, according to hospital administration.
Published October 14, 2026