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CM Maryam Nawaz said seminaries tied to the banned TLP have been handed to Mufti Muneeb-ur-Rehman, citing recent violence and weapons recoveries. She urged religious parties to shun armed groups and reaffirmed the state’s duty to protect diplomatic missions.
After talks in Islamabad, JUI-F endorsed PTI’s nominee Mahmood Khan Achakzai for opposition leader in the National Assembly. The parties also discussed a proposed national jirga and broader opposition coordination, including a vacant KP Senate seat.
PPP and PML-N sign a no-confidence motion to remove AJK PM Chaudhry Anwarul Haq.Rathore says 37 lawmakers openly back the move, with more support assured. PPP expected to name the new premier within two days; Chaudhry Yaseen is the frontrunner. Understanding includes early elections; PML-N to sit on opposition benches. PML-N ministers will resign once the motion is filed. Simple majority of 27 needed; PPP claims numbers are secure. PPP’s tally rose after 10 PTI lawmakers joined it. Leadership meetings at Zardari House shaped the final plan.
President Masoud Pezeshkian offers Iranian mediation between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Offer follows the collapse of Doha- and Istanbul-led talks. Border clashes led to Pakistani strikes and heavy militant casualties, officials say. Twenty-three Pakistani soldiers were martyred during the recent flare-up. Pakistan’s counterterrorism framework was tabled in Istanbul before talks failed. Khawaja Asif blames interference from Kabul aligned with Indian interests. Naqvi, Pezeshkian also discuss border issues and cooperation. Tehran underscores the value it places on ties with Islamabad.
Trump reprises criticism of Modi while recalling India-Pakistan flare-up. Says tariff threats helped halt fighting and avoid wider conflict. Frames trade leverage as a peacekeeping tool. Remarks echo comments made at a recent Washington event. Tensions over Kashmir remain a chronic flashpoint.
Attaullah Tarar says the Istanbul dialogue ended in failure. Pakistan insists Kabul act against anti-Pakistan militants. Islamabad alleges the Taliban deflected core security concerns. Mediators reportedly viewed Pakistan’s demands as reasonable. Government vows continued measures to protect citizens.
Trump reached South Korea for the last leg of his Asia trip. He voiced confidence about talks with China’s Xi, linking tariffs to fentanyl curbs. North Korea’s latest missile test drew little focus from the president. Trade, investment and security issues top his agenda with President Lee. An APEC CEO summit address and bilateral meetings are scheduled in Gyeongju.
Islamabad court issued an arrest warrant for ex-KP CM Ali Amin Gandapur. The order follows repeated absences in a 2016 arms and liquor case. Magistrate Mubashir Hassan directed police to present him on November 11. Gandapur denies the allegations, citing licensed weapons and a bottle of honey. The case has dragged on for years amid multiple no-shows.
At FII9, PM says climate disasters cost Pakistan $130bn. Notes minimal emissions but high vulnerability to extremes. Rebuilding via debt isn’t sustainable, seeks global support. Govt touts tax digitalization and anti-corruption push. Youthful population framed as engine for future growth.
KP CM Sohail Afridi was again denied access to Imran Khan at Adiala Jail. He termed the restriction a violation of court directions and warned of contempt action. Afridi linked the delay in cabinet formation to the inability to consult party founder. He alleged Punjab curtailed wheat supplies, worsening KP’s flour situation. A prior attempt to meet Khan on Oct 23 also failed.
Trump and Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi met in Tokyo for talks on security and trade. The two sides signed a deal to strengthen critical mineral supply chains. Tokyo is expected to boost purchases of US goods and lift defence spending. Takaichi intends to nominate Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, officials said. The leaders will visit a US naval base before Trump continues to South Korea.
Istanbul talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan have entered a decisive stage. Sources say Kabul’s delegation acknowledges concerns but has shifted positions. Mediators from Turkiye and Qatar are pressing for concrete counterterror steps. A Doha-brokered ceasefire on October 19 set the stage, but major gaps remain. Islamabad insists on verifiable action against militants to stabilise the border.
