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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.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressed a federal cabinet meeting in Islamabad as the government reviewed possible constitutional steps for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The discussion follows rising tensions with PTI over security policy, governance and the opposition’s protest march.
The Punjab government has imposed Section 144 in Rawalpindi and Murree for one month, with restrictions effective from October 10 to November 8. Public gatherings, rallies, protests, pillion riding, loudspeakers, weapons, batons and petrol bombs have been banned, with officials warning of legal action against violators.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said there is no room left to avoid emergency measures or governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, arguing that efforts to prevent the move have been exhausted. The remarks come as Maulana Fazlur Rehman continues to oppose both options and prepares to brief his party after talks with the prime minister.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has left for Bangkok to lead Pakistan’s delegation at the IMF and World Bank Group annual meetings from October 12 to 18. The visit will include more than 60 engagements focused on reform progress, investment opportunities, international financing and Pakistan’s return to global capital markets.
KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has maintained his opposition to military operations in the province as the PTI long march marked one week. He addressed supporters in Charsadda, rejected pressure over security policy and said the next phase of the march would be announced at the Swabi interchange.
The FIA says a suspect has been partially identified in the fraud case involving student Laiba Ejaz, with investigators also looking into the alleged role of a woman. Officials say the suspects’ names have been placed on a stop list and teams have been sent to arrest them.
The federal government is considering emergency measures or Governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa amid security concerns linked to the PTI long march. Sources say the next 24 hours are critical as coalition leaders continue consultations and backdoor contacts with PTI are revived.
The Punjab government has approved the Kulsoom Nawaz Cancer Hospital in Dera Ghazi Khan at an estimated cost of more than Rs8.7 billion. The project is scheduled for completion by June 30, 2029 and is expected to improve specialised cancer care access for patients in southern Punjab.
The FBR chairman has directed tax officials to stop issuing advance income tax notices to salaried individuals whose only source of income is their salary. The move is expected to ease compliance pressure on salary-only taxpayers while still allowing notices for people with additional income sources.
The federal government criticised the PTI-led Khyber Pakhtunkhwa administration over governance, development and counterterrorism failures. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar alleged that the province had not strengthened security institutions despite receiving major development funds, while federal officials linked the dispute to wider concerns over militancy and political unrest.
