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Federal cabinet ratifies Pakistan-Kuwait defence cooperation agreement

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets Kuwait PM Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit 2025 in Dubai on February 11, 2025. — PMOKuwait had already ratified the pact in July: PMO.Cabinet okays KP CM-delegated powers to governor.KP...

SSGC announces new gas supply schedule for winter

A representational image of flames in a gas ring of an oven. — Reuters/FileSSGC announces three daily gas supply slots during winter.SNGPL imposes gas load management across Islamabad, Punjab, KP.SNGPL gas supply to CNG and industrial sectors reduced. The Sui Southern Gas...

UN Women honours 17 recipients at Pakistan WEPs Awards 2026

UN Women honours 17 award recipients for advancing gender equality at Pakistan WEPs Awards 2026. — UN Women UN Women has recognised 17 businesses and leaders for their efforts to advance gender equality at the 2026 Women’s Empowerment Principles Awards in Pakistan, with...

17 terrorists killed in two Balochistan IBOs, soldier martyred: ISPR

Sepoy Hikmat Ullah. — ISPR Ten terrorists killed during operation in Kachhi.Seven more neutralised in separate Kharan IBO.Sepoy Hikmat Ullah martyred during fire exchange. RAWALPINDI: Security forces killed 17 terrorists in two intelligence-based operations in Balochistan’s...

CM Maryam seeks Rs5bn in damages from ally Salik over Punjab corruption claims

This collage shows Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and Chaudhry Salik Hussain. — Facebook/TheMaryamNSharif/National AssemblyMaryam asks Salik to substantiate corruption allegations.Federal minister maintains corruption occurring in Punjab.Salik denies seeking appointment of Gujrat...

'Baseless': PTI rejects reports Imran Khan 'welcomed' suspension of KP govt

PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan speaks to media in Rawalpindi on November 3, 2026. — Geo NewsGohar strongly rejects reports attributed to Imran.Says Salman Safdar met PTI founder after months.PTI chief denies existence of KP forward bloc. RAWALPINDI: PTI Chairman...

Two cops martyred, one injured in attack on polio team in KP's Mohmand

This representational image shows policemen stand guard as a health worker administers polio drops to a child during a polio vaccination campaign in Karachi. ─ AFP/FileTwo cops martyred, one injured in Mohmand polio team attack.Police launch search for attackers after Mohmand...

Imaan Mazari, Hadi Ali Chattha granted bail in police altercation case

Human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari with her husband and fellow lawyer Hadi Ali Chattha, during a court hearing in Islamabad on December 5, 2025. — AFPPolice present case record before court during hearing.Case against Mazari, Chattha registered at Kohsar police station.Lawyer couple...

Pakistani-Americans among candidates in US state elections

File photos of Tarik Khan and Maryam Khan, who are contesting US state elections. —tarikforpa.com/khanforconn.com Pakistani-Americans are contesting elections in several US states ahead of the midterm elections on November 3, 2026, with some seeking re-election to their state...

Inspired by London's Oxford Street, Karachi 'plans pedestrian-only roads'

This general overhead view shows a section of one of Britain's most famous shopping streets, Oxford Street, as it goes permanently traffic-free for the first time in central London, the UK on October 26, 2026. — AFP Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab has said the city plans to...

Achakzai, Allama Nasir doing nothing to secure Imran's release: Saif

PkMAP Chief Mahmood Khan Achakzai and MWM Head Senator Allama Raja Nasir Abbas. — Photos via X/@MKAchakzaiPKMAP and X/@AllamaRajaNasir Saif questions Achakzai’s reluctance to hold talks.Says Raja Nasir in contact with establishment.Slams Achakzai for going to Quetta during talks.<p...

Afghan Taliban cannot absorb 'punishment' Pakistan can inflict: ISPR DG

Inter-Services Public Relations Director-General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry speaks during an interview with Reuters in Rawalpindi on October 30, 2026. — ReutersISPR DG warns Taliban against testing Pakistan.Says Kabul regime harbouring terrorist leaders.Says military...

Drone 'used for surveillance' crashes into CTD headquarters in Lahore

A drone is seen at the Erding Air Base, Germany, December 4, 2025. — ReutersDrone crashes into CTD headquarters’ outer wall.Police suspect facility was being surveyed.Authorities launch investigation into security breach. LAHORE: A drone allegedly being used to conduct...

TikToker's wedding ceremony stampede claims two lives in Sialkot

People gather at the mehndi ceremony of a TikToker in Sialkot, Punjab, October 31, 2026. — Screengrab via YouTube/Geo NewsEight nominated, 45 unidentified people named.Six suspects arrested in connection with incident.Main suspect remains at large, say police. At least two...

Saudi Arabia introduces same-day visa processing for Pakistani citizens

Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik meets Saudi Arabia's newly appointed Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr Rajeh bin Tami Al-Baqami in Islamabad on October 30, 2026. — APPPakistan seeks expanded cooperation in mining, energy sectors.Pakistan plans major petroleum storage...

Pakistan Army destroys Afghan Taliban posts in retaliatory strikes: sources

Security forces destroy an Afghan Taliban post along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. — Radio PakistanSeveral Afghan Taliban personnel reportedly killed in strikes.Security forces "target posts" near South Waziristan, Parachinar.Taliban regime personnel forced to abandon their...

Geo News, UN Women Pakistan ink global media compact to advance gender equality

Pakistani civil society activists carry placards and shout slogans during a rally for women's rights on International Women's Day in Islamabad. — Reuters/File UN Women Pakistan and Geo News have joined forces through the UN Women Global Media Compact, an initiative that brings together...

Security forces shoot down five drones in Balochistan: sources

A collage of stills taken from a video showing wreckage of drones shot down by Pakistan in Kharan District, Balochistan, October 29, 2026. — Geo News Five drones destroyed before reaching their intended target.Attempted attack focused on a check-post in Albat area.No casualties or...

Fire tears through Karachi furniture market near Kamran Chowrangi

The image shows personnel busy in firefighting operation to control fire at a furniture market located in Kamran Chowrangi, Karachi. — Screengrab via Geo NewsRescue sources say four firetenders and water bowser helped fight blaze.Flames spread to adjoining residential building, but crews...

PM approves expansion of Lahore, Karachi airports

An aerial view of the aeroplane hub at the airport in Karachi, February 3, 2017. — ReutersProject to be completed under master plan.PM directs quality of work must not suffer.Karachi airport runway expansion completed: official. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday approved the...

'No defence pact discussed in Tehran', Asif hits back at Fazl

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif speaks during a National Assembly session on October 29, 2026. — Facebook/@NationalAssemblyOfPakistanCDF Munir helped stop a war and avert Yemen conflict risks: Asif.Minister urges global recognition of Pakistan’s role in peace efforts.Political...

At least five killed, 27 injured as bus plunges into drain in Hafizabad

Rescue efforts are underway at the accident site near Fateh Jang where a bus overturned on December 30, 2024. — Screengrab via Geo NewsSome 27 injured passengers shifted to hospital, say Rescue 1122.Rescue officials say bus fell into drain near flyover in Hafizabad.Cause of crash appeared...

ECP orders KP LG polls in delimited districts, excludes 12 under ARDC

A woman casts her vote at a polling station during by-elections in Karachi on October 16, 2022. — PPIElection programme to be submitted for ECP approval.Polls excluded in five districts under October 11 order.Delimitation completed in 23 KP districts, ECP told. ISLAMABAD:...

Security forces kill nine India-sponsored terrorists in Balochistan IBOs: ISPR

Pakistani soldiers patrol at the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Chaman, Balochistan province on March 19, 2026. — AFPISPR says ops carried out on Oct 26 following intelligence reports. Weapons and ammunition recovered from slain terrorists: ISPR.Sanitisation ops underway to clear areas...

Govt has 'off-the-record' contacts with PTI, says PM's aide

Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah speaks during an event. — Facebook/ RanaSanaUllahOfficial/File Contacts take place by phone, during parliamentary sessions.Sanaullah says formal talks could eventually resume.He also urges opposition leader to meet prime...

Karachi women thrash suspect accused of fleeing with their mobile phones

Women slap and beat a suspect with slippers during his court appearance over an alleged mobile phone snatching incident in Karachi. — Geo NewsSuspect allegedly lured women with job offers.Police recover several phones from his possession.Nearly 60 women were called to...

Sindh Assembly has put 'full stop' to new province debate: Bilawal

PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari interacts with the media at Spencer Eye Hospital in Karachi’s Lyari on October 27. — X/MediaCellPPPBilawal denies consultations on 28th Amendment.Says Sindh’s elected representatives have spoken.Urges Centre to focus...

JI says Islamabad march will go ahead in mid-November after talks with PM

Jamaat-e-Islami Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman addresses a press conference following a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on October 27, 2026. —YouTube/Geo News/screengrabJI chief says govt sought another 7-10 days to decide on levy.Naeem demands mechanism to...

May 9 riots: PTI leader Hammad Azhar sent to prison on judicial remand

PTI leader and former federal minister Hammad Azhar addresses a press conference in this undated image. — PID/FileCourt remands Azhar to judicial custody for 14 days.PTI leader involved in multiple cases related to May 9 riots.Azhar served as PTI Punjab's president till August 2024.<p...

CM Maryam backs 'tit-for-tat' response to assault incidents in Punjab

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz addressing a ceremony in Faisalabad, September 28, 2025. — Screengrab via YouTube/Geo NewsAdvised victims to respond to assault in kind: Punjab CM.CM Maryam says "governing through fear" not governance.Multan incident continued to haunt her, says CM...

Govt makes public record of Toshakhana gifts received by PM Shehbaz, others

This undated images shows Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. — APPShehbaz received over 36 gifts between July and September.Cabinet Division works out value of gifts deposited in Toshakhana.President Zardari deposits 7 gifts in Toshakhana during the period. Prime Minister...

IHC orders enforcement of laws against online harassment, blackmail

Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir. — IHC website ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court has ordered enforcement of relevant laws to prevent online harassment, blackmailing and the unauthorised publicity of private material, redressing the complaints relating to misuse...

Pakistan will defend Saudi Arabia with 'full force', says defence minister

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif gestures during an event. — AFP/FileAsif vows full support for Saudi defence.Minister points to regional efforts for peace.Says talks may help prevent wider conflict. ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said Pakistan will defend Saudi...

Makkah pact nations, Iran 'agree to continue dialogue' for regional security

This handout picture provided by the Iranian presidency shows Saudi Arabia's Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman Al-Saud, Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, and Turkey's intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin during their meeting with Iran's President, Foreign...

ECP warns political parties against using AI, deepfakes to deceive voters

This undated image shows a man casting vote in ballot box. — AFP/FileParties told not to use deceptive AI content.Deepfakes targeting candidates, officials strictly prohibited.AI-generated campaign material must carry clear disclosure. ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of...

Makkah pact nations' top officials to visit Tehran for security talks today

Turkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan , Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Saudi Arabia's Defence Minister Khalid Bin Salman attend the inaugural meeting of the Strategic Political and Defence Committee established under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, in...

Imran sisters' detention extended by another 30 days, LHC told

PTI founder Imran Khan's sisters stage sit-in on Adiala Road in Rawalpindi on May 12, 2026. — Facebook/@ImMuhammadSohailAfridiGovt lawyer submits report by Punjab home secretary to LHC.Justice Abhar Gul to hearing Shahrez petition today.Home sec, Kot Lakhpat jail superintendent appear...

Six terrorists killed, two soldiers martyred in DI Khan IBO

Martyred Pakistan Army soldiers, Sepoy Taseer Ahmed and Naik Ghulam Murtaza, are seen in this collage. — ISPRSecurity forces conduct operation on intelligence reports.Two soldiers martyred during intense fire exchange.Sanitisation operation underway to eliminate other terrorists.<p...

Karachi youth injured in alleged police firing, family demands justice

People stand behind a crime scene tape. — AFP/FileFamily says police fired without signalling them.Youth suffers bullet wound in lower back.Police say suspects opened fire on personnel. KARACHI: A 21-year-old man was injured in alleged firing by police personnel in...

Iran says border with Pakistan open, LPG exports face no restrictions

Pakistani pilgrims walk with their belongings after they returned from Iran, following the Israeli strikes in Iran, at the Pakistan-Iran border crossing in Taftan, Pakistan June 19, 2025. — ReutersIran says borders with neighbouring countries remain open.Hundreds of LPG trucks await...

Father involved in child pornography of own children for money: NCCIA

National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency Additional Director Shoaib Khan addresses a press conference in Islamabad on October 25, 2026. — Screengrab via Geo NewsChildren involved were aged five to six.Videos were allegedly sold through Telegram app.Main suspect belonged to Skardu,...

PM Shehbaz launches scheme to distribute 500,000 Chromebooks to students

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif launches the PM Youth Chromebook Scheme during an event in Islamabad, October 25, 2026. — X/PakPMOPM Shehbaz distributes laptops, internet devices to students.Pakistan beginning journey towards empowering students: PM.PM Shehbaz highlights need to equip...

NAB 'examines' assets, development projects linked to former KP ministers

The headquarters of the National Accountability Bureau . APP/FileBureau obtains asset records of a former chief minister, two ministers.Notices issued to departments to verify officials’ assets and properties.NAB to decide next steps after reviewing records; no final findings...

PM Chromebook scheme: Everything you need to know

For many students in Pakistan, owning a laptop remains out of reach. A federal scheme aims to bridge this digital divide by distributing 500,000 refurbished Chromebooks to high-performing Grade 9 students.

Indian Punjab CM expresses desire to visit Pakistan for Lahore conference

Indian Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann speaks during an Indian Punjab Assembly session, October 23, 2026. — Screengrab via YouTube/Bhagwant MannCM Mann questions whether BJP would allow Pakistan visit.Indian Punjab CM calls for reopening of Kartarpur corridor.CM Mann says...

Key militant commander killed in Balochistan's Qila Saifullah IBO: sources

Security personnel stand guard in Bajaur district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. — AFP/FileTerrorist was affiliated with Fitna al-Khawarij since 2020: sources.Adil Shah was involved in attacks on security forces: sources.19 cases had been registered against commander in ATCs: sources.<p...

Larkana man arrested for allegedly harassing British girl on social media

This undated image shows a pair of hands in handcuffs. — ReutersSuspect Waqar Ahmed arrested in Qambar Shahdadkot.Suspect allegedly shared obscene pictures with British girl.NCCIA says further legal proceedings are underway. KARACHI: The National Cyber Crime Investigation...

Household items 'stolen' from ex-PM Ashraf's Rawalpindi residence

Former prime minister and PPP leader Raja Pervez Ashraf speaking in the National Assembly, on August 2, 2021. — NNISuspects allegedly stole carpets, crockery, decorative pieces.Ashraf's secretary claims broken locks found at several locations.Domestic worker assigned to ex-PM...