A roof collapse at a school in Peshawar on Oct. 15, 2026 killed at least 35 students, with dozens more injured, prompting nationwide mourning and an immediate government response. The tragedy was captured in video footage and reported…
Continue reading Dozens of Children Killed in Peshawar School Roof CollapseThe foreign ministry reiterated that Islamabad will not enter into unconditional dialogue with the Taliban‑run government in Afghanistan. A spokesperson emphasized that Pakistan remains open to mediated discussions but insists any agreement must include a concrete system to…
Continue reading Pakistan Rejects Unconditional Talks with Afghanistan, Demands Verifiable Anti‑Terrorism MechanismKey developments: Pakistan’s foreign office publicly stated that it will not enter unconditional dialogue with the Taliban, demanding a concrete verification system to ensure militant attacks launched from Afghan territory cease. The statement was made by spokesperson Sajjad…
Continue reading Pakistan insists any talks with the Afghan Taliban must include a verifiable mechanism to stop cross‑border attacks.Key developments: A private school in Peshawar suffered a catastrophic roof collapse, killing a teacher and 30 students, prompting a rescue operation and a direct response from Prime Minister Shehbaz and Khywan Pakhtunkhwa Governor Kundi. Why it matters:…
Continue reading Tragedy Strikes Peshawar School as Pakistan Prepares to Chair IMF and World Bank BoardsKey developments: The four‑nation R4 bloc—Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Turkey—issued a joint statement condemning the Houthi missile strike on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport that killed 12 people and wounded 309, including six Pakistanis. Prime Minister Shehbaz…
Continue reading Pakistan backs Saudi response to Houthi airport attack and imposes emergency rule in Khyber PakhtunkhwaKey developments: The federal cabinet approved the imposition of emergency and governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), citing the provincial government’s “deliberate disengagement from the fight against terrorism”. President Asif Ali Zardari signed off on the decision, giving the centre…
Continue reading Pakistan imposes emergency and governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa amid escalating security concernsThe federal government imposed emergency rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 11, 2026, citing a surge in terrorist attacks and a breakdown of constitutional governance. President Asif Ali Zardari signed a proclamation under constitutional Articles 232(1) and 234(1), formally ending the PTI‑led…
Continue reading Pakistan Declares Emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Suspends PTI Government
