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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said her viral post was describing an accused teacher’s alleged assault on a pupil, not ordering retaliation. The clarification followed criticism that her wording appeared to endorse extrajudicial violence after the teacher’s reported arrest.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have completed ratification of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, while Türkiye’s domestic approval process remains underway. The pact treats an armed attack against one member as an attack against all, but the form and extent of any response would be decided collectively after assessing the circumstances.
Pakistan and the European Union have raised shared concerns over Afghanistan-linked security risks and agreed to deepen counterterrorism cooperation. Their talks covered violent extremism, terrorist financing, online radicalisation and coordination through international forums.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired an apex committee meeting in Peshawar to review KP’s security situation, counterterrorism operations and the capacity of law-enforcement agencies. The meeting is his first provincial visit since emergency measures and governor’s rule were imposed on October 11.
The government has reopened negotiations with Jamaat-e-Islami over the petroleum levy ahead of nationwide sit-ins planned from October 23. Committees from both sides will meet in Islamabad, followed by expected talks between their senior leaders.
India has invited Pakistan’s culture minister to an SCO meeting scheduled for November 20–21 in New Delhi. Islamabad is reviewing the invitation and will decide on participation after completing internal consultations.
Pakistan and the Maldives have set a two-year target to increase bilateral trade from about $13.9 million to $200 million. The countries also exchanged 20 agreements spanning technology, defence, healthcare, education, tourism, agriculture and environmental cooperation.
Pakistan and the Maldives have signed 20 agreements covering defence, maritime security, technology, health, education, trade and several other sectors. The accords were concluded during President Mohamed Muizzu’s first state visit to Pakistan, marking renewed engagement as both countries celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations.
The election authority has ordered an immediate new schedule for Islamabad’s long-delayed local government elections under the 2015 law. The directive follows years of postponed polls, repeated delimitations and changing legislation that left the capital without elected local representation since 2021.
Türkiye has submitted its joint defence pact with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia for parliamentary ratification. The agreement establishes collective assistance against external attacks, a minimum 10-year commitment and cooperation in intelligence, defence technology and military preparedness.
The Punjab Defamation Tribunal has ordered opposition leader Moeen Riaz Qureshi to pay Azma Bokhari Rs3 million in general damages over unsubstantiated allegations. Claims for special and punitive damages were dismissed, while a detailed judgment will be issued separately.
The Peshawar High Court issued notices to the federal government, attorney general, advocate general and other authorities while hearing petitions challenging emergency and governor’s rule in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. Petitioners argued that constitutional requirements were not met and sought restoration of the provincial assembly.
