Wednesday, October 14th, 2026
Russian interior minister calls on COAS Asim Munir
RAWALPINDI, OCT 14 /DNA/ – Vladimir Kolokoltsev, Minister of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF), at General Headquarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi. During the meeting, both sides discussed matters of mutual interest and the regional security environment, with particular emphasis on strengthening bilateral security cooperation. They underscored the importance of closer institutional linkages and improved coordination between the security institutions of Pakistan and Russia. COAS & CDF reaffirmed Pakistan’s resolveRead More
Bilawal accuses PTI of ‘political suicide attack’ on KP govt, renews dialogue offer
ISLAMABAD, OCT 14: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has blamed the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-led Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government for the circumstances that led to the imposition of an emergency in the province, describing its actions as a “political suicide attack”. Addressing the National Assembly session on Wednesday, Bilawal said the emergency and governor’s rule were measures taken under the Constitution. The parliamentary session was summoned to discuss the federal government’s decision to impose the emergency and governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The question hour session was suspended to allowRead More
NA passes resolution endorsing KP emergency and governor’s rule
ISLAMABAD, OCT 14 /DNA/ – The National Assembly on Wednesday passed a resolution endorsing the federal government’s imposition of emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The Centre had imposed governor’s rule and emergency in KP on Sunday, citing the provincial government’s “deliberate disengagement” from the fight against terrorism. The NA question hour session was suspended due to discussions on the emergency. Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhry tabled a motion regarding the proclamation of emergency, which was adopted with a majority vote following a discussion opened by Law Minister Azam NazeerRead More
Houthi terrorist attacks on Haramain Sharifain, Saudi Arabia unacceptable
Pakistan’s official position and collective religious Fatwas fully endorsed; nationwide Day of Condemnation and Solidarity on October 16, All-Parties Conference in Islamabad on October 21 ISLAMABAD, OCT 14 /DNA/ – Leaders of the International Tazeem-e-Haramain Sharifain Council, Pakistan Ulema Council, Muttahida Jamiat Ahle Hadith, Muttahida Ulema Council, International Khatm-e-Nabuwwat Movement, Wifaq-ul-Madaris wal-Jamiat al-Diniya Pakistan, Ittehad-ul-Madaris Pakistan, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam and various other religious and political organisations have strongly condemned Houthi missile and drone attacks targeting Makkah al Mukarramah, Madinah al Munawwarah, Umrah pilgrims, Saudi citizens, airports and other civilian infrastructure, describingRead More
Washington denounces complaint leveled against Lebanon envoy
WASHINGTON, OCT 14: The US State Department denounced a complaint filed by a lawyer against Lebanese ambassador to the US Nada Hamadeh Moawad and that was reportedly referred to the military judiciary. Some Lebanese media outlets reported that the complaint was over an alleged phone call between Moawad and her Israeli counterpart, Yechiel Leiter, after the latter’s son was wounded in a ramming attack in the occupied West Bank. The complaint was reportedly referred to the Government’s Commissioner to the Military Court. Lebanon’s military court deals with matters related toRead More
NATO countries ‘need to do more’ to boost Ukraine air defenses: Rutte
WASHINGTON: NATO chief Mark Rutte on Wednesday urged alliance members to step up support for Ukraine’s air defenses, as Russia’s strikes pound the country. “With winter coming and with Russia’s aggression unrelenting, allies need to do more, especially in support of air defense,” Rutte said at a press conference in Estonia.