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Pakistan imposes emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, removes CM Sohail Afridi

Pakistan imposes emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, removes CM Sohail Afridi

Emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: President Zardari removes CM Sohail Afridi citing terrorism, as PTI rejects the move and vows a legal challenge.

Pakistan authorizes army deployment in KP under Article 245

Pakistan authorizes army deployment in KP under Article 245

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Thousands join pro-Palestinian demonstrations across London, Berlin, and Dublin to demand end to Gaza strikes

Thousands join pro-Palestinian demonstrations across London, Berlin, and Dublin to demand end to Gaza strikes

Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered in major European capitals on Saturday, October 10, 2026, marking three years since the start of the Gaza war to demand comprehensive arms embargos, economic sanctions, and an immediate end to ongoing military strikes

Year later, Gaza ceasefire promises mostly unfulfilled

Year later, Gaza ceasefire promises mostly unfulfilled

One year on, the Gaza ceasefire freed 20 living hostages, but Israel controls about 70% of Gaza and reconstruction has stalled

India's 'cockroach' movement chief detained ahead of major protest: party

India's 'cockroach' movement chief detained ahead of major protest: party

Abhijeet Dipke, head of the Cockroach Janata Party, was detained in Delhi ahead of a major protest over alleged voter-roll irregularities, the party said

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UAE
UAE raises minimum jail term to 15 years in murder cases where qisas is waived

UAE raises minimum jail term to 15 years in murder cases where qisas is waived

UAE murder jail term rises to 15 to 20 years when heirs waive qisas under amended Crimes and Penalties Law. See what changes and what forgiveness means.

UAE GDP reaches AED961.9 billion in H1 2026, non-oil GDP up 1.8%

UAE GDP reaches AED961.9 billion in H1 2026, non-oil GDP up 1.8%

UAE GDP hit AED961.9 billion in the first half of 2026, up 0.4%. See how non-oil growth, the Q2 dip and top sectors shaped the results.

Dubai new street signs: QR codes and new designs in 186 areas by 2030

Dubai new street signs: QR codes and new designs in 186 areas by 2030

UAE decriminalizes attempted suicide, tightens penalties for aiding it

UAE decriminalizes attempted suicide, tightens penalties for aiding it

Abu Dhabi deploys AI vehicle to spot crashes, fallen trees and faulty signals

Abu Dhabi deploys AI vehicle to spot crashes, fallen trees and faulty signals

Pakistan
Pakistan PM advises President Zardari to declare emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Pakistan PM advises President Zardari to declare emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The federal cabinet recommended that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif advise President Asif Ali Zardari to invoke Articles 232 and 234 of the Constitution to declare a state of emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, citing escalating terrorist attacks and a breakdown in provincial security cooperation

Security tightened in Peshawar as Centre considers emergency rule amid PTI long march confrontation

Security tightened in Peshawar as Centre considers emergency rule amid PTI long march confrontation

Authorities in Peshawar deployed heavy security, suspended mobile networks, and blocked key roads around the Chief Minister's House as speculation mounts over the potential imposition of governor's rule or emergency rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

FBR tax form lacks treaty-rate option for foreign income

FBR tax form lacks treaty-rate option for foreign income

Tax experts say the missing IRIS facility is preventing taxpayers from applying reduced rates available under double taxation treaties for tax year 2026

Business
Cost of shipping US crude to Asia hits record USD 77 million per supertanker

Cost of shipping US crude to Asia hits record USD 77 million per supertanker

Freight is up 737% from the 2025 average as the Iran war disrupts routes, adding about USD 38.50 to every barrel

Lifestyle
Anne Carson wins Nobel Prize in Literature for modern spin on classics

Anne Carson wins Nobel Prize in Literature for modern spin on classics

Anne Carson wins the Nobel Prize in Literature for giving Greek mythology a modern twist, the Swedish Academy said, praising her bold and inventive oeuvre.

Veteran Bollywood actor Nana Patekar dies at 75

Veteran Bollywood actor Nana Patekar dies at 75

Legendary Indian actor Nana Patekar died of a cardiac arrest at 75 in Goa on Thursday, October 8, 2026, just four days after reflecting on mortality, personal purpose, and civil dissent during his final public appearance in Dona Paula

Ed Sheeran breaks silence on Gaza conflict, calling situation 'unjustifiable' amid tour boycott controversy

Ed Sheeran breaks silence on Gaza conflict, calling situation 'unjustifiable' amid tour boycott controversy

British pop star Ed Sheeran addressed the Gaza conflict during his Philadelphia concert, describing the situation as "catastrophic and unjustifiable" after tour supporting acts withdrew following the removal of rapper Macklemore

Sports
Maaz Sadaqat’s 96 powers Pakistan to series-clinching win over Sri Lanka

Maaz Sadaqat’s 96 powers Pakistan to series-clinching win over Sri Lanka

Pakistan take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series with dominant performances in the first two games in Rawalpindi

Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat fifties power Pakistan to four-wicket win over Sri Lanka in first T20I

Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat fifties power Pakistan to four-wicket win over Sri Lanka in first T20I

Lahiru Udara’s 91 helped Sri Lanka post 182-8, but the hosts chased down the 183-run target in 18.5 overs to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series

Farhan confirms Fakhar as opening partner, reveals Pakistan’s bowling plans for Sri Lanka T20Is

Farhan confirms Fakhar as opening partner, reveals Pakistan’s bowling plans for Sri Lanka T20Is

Farhan and Fakhar shared a remarkable 176-run opening partnership against Sri Lanka during the 2026 T20 World Cup, providing Pakistan with an explosive start

World
Pakistan strongly condemns Houthi attack on Riyadh airport

Pakistan strongly condemns Houthi attack on Riyadh airport

Pakistan's Foreign Office issued a stern condemnation following a deadly Houthi missile attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, reiterating Islamabad's steadfast support for Saudi Arabia's defense and sovereignty under the newly activated Makkah Joint Defence Agreement

Palestinian president postpones legislative elections, setting simultaneous polls for September 2027

Palestinian president postpones legislative elections, setting simultaneous polls for September 2027

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas issued a presidential decree postponing the parliamentary elections scheduled for November 28, combining them with the presidential vote now set for September 11, 2027, citing Israeli restrictions and ongoing security challenges across Gaza and the West Bank

Trump claims Putin seeks Ukraine peace settlement while criticizing Zelensky over refinery strikes

Trump claims Putin seeks Ukraine peace settlement while criticizing Zelensky over refinery strikes

US President Donald Trump stated following a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin that Moscow strongly desires a peace settlement, while calling for leadership change in Kyiv after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized a US-Russia diesel agreement as a 'weak decision'