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ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner to discuss measures to combat illegal migration, strengthen border security and expand opportunities for legal migration.
Published October 13, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev visited Islamabad Police Lines and the Pakistan Monument alongside Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry, where he received a warm welcome and a guard of honour from Pakistani police personnel.
Published October 13, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s Adviser Rana Sanaullah has said that the emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa could remain in place until 2029, arguing that an extended period of emergency measures would be justified if it helped restore law and order.
Published October 13, 2026
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has summoned sessions of the National Assembly and Senate to discuss the proposed imposition of emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while opposition parties have announced plans to strongly oppose the move.
Published October 13, 2026
MULTAN: At least five passengers were killed and more than 30 others injured after 14 coaches of the Rahman Baba Express derailed near the Sher Shah Bridge in Multan.
Published October 13, 2026
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has said he does not believe China and Russia are providing significant assistance to Iran, arguing that both countries have too much to lose by becoming involved.
Published October 13, 2026
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected Pakistan’s inflation rate to rise to 9.9% in the current fiscal year, while maintaining its economic growth forecast at 3.5%.
Published October 13, 2026
PESHAWAR: Educational institutions in Peshawar reopened as usual, while schools and other educational facilities remained closed in Mardan and Swabi following orders from local administrations.
Published October 13, 2026