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Section 144 has been imposed in Karachi until October 20, banning gatherings of more than five people, rallies, processions, protests and sit-ins. The order was issued over concerns about road blockages and law and order, while separate army deployment measures were also notified for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s long march lost momentum in Swabi after emergency and governor’s rule were imposed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Police deployed at key points, communication services were suspended, and no major protest activity was reported as security measures intensified.
Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by 82 runs in Rawalpindi to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series. Maaz Sadaqat scored 96, Sahibzada Farhan added 73, and Imran Randhawa took three wickets as Pakistan produced a dominant all-round performance.
Pakistan has condemned the Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh after several people were injured, including six Pakistani nationals. Ishaq Dar said the embassy in Riyadh has been directed to coordinate with Saudi authorities and provide assistance to the injured citizens.
The federal government has formed an 11-member advisory council to help run Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under governor rule and ordered a new Area Development Secretariat for 12 security-hit districts. The administrator of the designated districts will receive broad authority over governance, law enforcement coordination, public safety and development matters.
The federal government has ordered Pakistan Army deployment in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under Article 245 to assist the civil administration during the emergency. The governor, in consultation with military authorities, will determine the required troops and resources as the province enters a new phase of federal security control.
The federal government has notified the proclamation of emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under constitutional provisions, citing rising terrorism, attacks on state institutions and failure of the provincial setup. The move places major provincial functions under federal direction through the governor and removes the existing provincial executive from office.
The imposition of emergency and governor rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has drawn warnings from journalists, analysts and rights advocates who say the move may worsen political tensions. Critics argue that the centre now carries direct responsibility for security, governance and public confidence in the province.
The federal government has appointed Muhammad Yahya Akhunzada to the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa administration under the Civil Servants Act. The move comes amid wider administrative changes linked to emergency measures and concerns over law and order in the province.
Security forces thwarted an attempted infiltration from Afghanistan into Kurram district, killing 12 militants and Afghan Taliban fighters, according to the military. One army officer was martyred during the exchange, while a sanitisation operation is under way in the area.
The federal cabinet has recommended emergency rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, citing a worsening security situation and concerns over counterterrorism governance. The advice has been sent to the Presidency, making the next constitutional step dependent on presidential and possible parliamentary action.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved a Rs10 billion subsidy to help keep flour prices under control. The provincial government also decided to increase subsidised wheat supply to flour mills at Rs3,800 per maund and directed officials to ensure affordable flour remains available to the public.
