PESHAWAR – The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Tuesday issued notices to the federal and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governments over multiple petitions contesting the imposition of emergency and governor’s rule in the province.

The court adjourned further proceedings until November 10 after hearing initial arguments.

A two-judge bench, comprising Justice Ijaz Anwar and Justice Muhammad Faheem Wali, also directed that notices be sent to the attorney general for Pakistan and the KP advocate general. The bench said a further order would be issued subsequently.

The petitions include one filed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali, alongside pleas submitted by PTI leader Shandana Gulzar, the KP Bar Council and representatives of Tehreek-i-Tahafuz-Ayin-i-Pakistan (TTAP).

Representing Gohar, lawyers Barrister Sameer Khosa and Salman Akram Raja challenged the constitutional and legal basis of the measures. Khosa argued that Article 232(1) of the Constitution required approval from the provincial assembly before an emergency could be imposed.

He maintained that the mandatory procedure had not been followed and said subsequent approval by the National Assembly and Senate was also being contested.

The counsel further argued that conditions in KP did not justify the measures and referred to a Supreme Court ruling in the former chief minister Pir Sabir Shah case. He contended that the chief minister and provincial cabinet should continue functioning during an emergency.

Khosa told the bench that Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and the provincial assembly speaker were allegedly missing and said the petition sought their recovery, restoration of the assembly and reversal of the measures.

Raja also maintained that the relevant legal requirements had not been fulfilled and called for governor’s rule and the emergency to be withdrawn.

Addressing the court, Gohar alleged that PTI-affiliated lawmakers had been taken into custody and that party members were facing harassment and raids at their homes. He claimed that 12 members of the National Assembly and 14 provincial lawmakers had been picked up.

The court will take up the matter again on November 10.

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LAHORE – Solar panel prices in Pakistan have reportedly declined by up to Rs8,000 in recent weeks, with the rate of a 585-watt solar plate falling to Rs19,000, according to a social media post sharing market updates.

The reported reduction comes amid slower buying activity during the winter season, which has affected demand in the solar panel market.

However, prices may vary depending on the brand and manufacturer, meaning buyers could encounter different rates across the market.

The latest prices were shared by a Facebook page that regularly posts updates on solar panel rates.

The figures have sparked mixed reactions among social media users, with some questioning whether the panels are actually available at the reported price.

One user claimed that the current market rate for a 585-watt solar panel stood at Rs22,500, indicating a difference of Rs3,500 from the reported price of Rs19,000.

The differing claims suggest that prices may vary between sellers and brands. Buyers are advised to confirm the latest rates with local suppliers before making a purchase.

While the reported decline could offer some relief to prospective solar panel buyers, the exact price depends on the product and the seller.

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LAHORE – Pakistani actress Ayeza Khan has drawn criticism on social media following her recent appearance in a white Western-style outfit at an event marking the fifth anniversary of Patakha Pictures, the production house founded by filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy.

The actress attended the anniversary celebration as a special guest. Pictures and videos from the event subsequently circulated on social media, prompting users to share their views on her outfit and overall appearance.

While some users criticised her fashion choice, others discussed what they perceived as a change in her personal style.

Some commenters suggested that Khan had previously preferred relatively simple and modest outfits. One social media user also claimed that the actress had earlier spoken against wearing sleeveless clothing, arguing that her latest appearance reflected a change in her fashion preferences.

The discussion has generated mixed reactions online, with users expressing differing opinions about the actress’s evolving style.

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ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has extended the deadline for the mandatory issuance of electronic passports (e-passports), with the new system set to take effect nationwide on October 23, 2026, instead of the previously scheduled October 15.

The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports has revised the timeline for phasing out machine-readable passports (MRPs) as the country prepares to transition to the modern e-passport system.

Under the updated policy, all passport offices across Pakistan and Pakistani diplomatic missions abroad will issue only e-passports to applicants seeking new passports from October 23, 2026. The issuance and renewal of machine-readable passports will continue until October 22.

Authorities had earlier set October 16 as the deadline for making e-passports mandatory. The revised schedule provides additional time before the transition to the new system takes effect.

Officials have clarified that machine-readable passports issued before October 23 will remain valid until their expiry dates. Holders of valid MRPs will not need to replace their existing passports before expiry solely because of the introduction of the new policy.

The transition to e-passports aims to modernise Pakistan’s passport services and bring the security and operational efficiency of its travel documents in line with international standards.

Once the new policy comes into effect, e-passports will become the sole type of passport issued to new applicants through passport offices nationwide and Pakistani diplomatic missions overseas.

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RAWALPINDI – Police have registered a case under the Motor Vehicle Ordinance after a video showing a man and a woman performing dangerous one-wheeling on a motorcycle on Rawalpindi’s Mall Road went viral on social media.

According to the first information report (FIR) registered at Cantt Police Station, the footage shows an unidentified man and woman riding a motorcycle recklessly while travelling from GPO Chowk towards Maarka-e-Haq Square.

Traffic police said such dangerous stunts on one of the city’s busiest roads could put the lives of other road users at risk.

راولپنڈی میں موت کا کھیل! ماں کا لاڈلہ اور پاپا کی پری آؤٹ آف کنٹرول
> بغیر ہیلمٹ ون ویلنگ، پیچھے لڑکی، ذرا سی چوک اور سب ختم۔ یہ بہادری ہے یا بے وقوفی؟
> #Rawalpindi https://t.co/BC0V3CVb8A

— M.Saeed (@MSaeed_Azad) October 15, 2026

Following the directions of the Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Rawalpindi, authorities have launched efforts to identify both individuals with the help of Safe City surveillance cameras and forensic evidence.

Police officials have vowed to arrest those involved and take strict legal action against them in accordance with the law.

The investigation is underway to establish the identities of the individuals seen in the viral footage.

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LAHORE – Consumers in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are facing a growing financial burden as liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices have surged to Rs500 per kilogram, significantly exceeding the officially notified rate for October 2026.

Irfan Khokhar, chairman of the LPG Distributors Association, said the government had fixed the LPG price at Rs279 per kilogram for October.

However, consumers in Punjab and KP are being charged as much as Rs500 per kilogram, while prices in hilly areas have reportedly climbed to Rs600 per kilogram.

The sharp difference between the notified rate and market prices has raised concerns among consumers already struggling with rising household expenses.

Khokhar criticised the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), alleging that it had failed to take effective action against excessive pricing. He called on the government to use the Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) terminal to help control LPG prices.

Consumers are facing mounting pressure as the fuel’s market price remains far above the officially announced rate, prompting renewed calls for stronger price monitoring and effective regulatory action.

Last week, Pakistan has received its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipment for October, offering some relief to the country’s energy supply as part of its winter gas supply management.

However, concerns are growing over meeting domestic demand during the winter of 2026-27.

The LNG vessel Al Areesh, carrying a shipment from Qatar, arrived at the Engro LNG terminal on Tuesday at 11:05 am. The process of converting the imported LNG back into natural gas began at noon, according to the provided information.

Pakistan is expected to require 24 LNG cargoes to meet its gas needs during the upcoming winter season. However, rising consumption and constraints on available supplies could put pressure on the country’s energy system.

Gas demand from Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) is projected to increase sharply from the current 550 million cubic feet per day (mmcfd) to 1,550 mmcfd during winter.

Similarly, demand served by Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) is expected to rise from 300 mmcfd to around 500 mmcfd.

The widening gap between demand and available supplies has raised concerns about potential gas shortages across several sectors. Export-oriented industries, non-export industries, compressed natural gas (CNG) stations and cement manufacturers could face supply disruptions during the colder months.

The arrival of the October shipment provides a limited boost to supplies, but ensuring adequate LNG availability throughout the winter will remain a major challenge as consumption increases nationwide.

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Gold prices remained at Rs439,036 on Tuesday, amid steady trend in international bullion trends. Silver prices also remained unchanged, adding to the stability in the country’s precious metals market.

Latest Gold and Silver Prices in Pakistan

Gold Remains Steady

The latest price movement brought the per-tola gold rate stood at Rs439,036 in Pakistan. The price of 10 grams also recorded no change, settling at Rs376,402.

The steady trend has put the spotlight on the country’s bullion market, where local prices are influenced by international gold trends, currency movements and domestic trading conditions.

Lahore, Karachi Gold Rates

Separate market quotations from Lahore showed differences across gold categories. The price of a gold piece was reported at Rs433,000, while another quoted rate stood at Rs432,500.

Pathoor gold was listed at Rs428,000 and Rs426,000. Meanwhile, the reported price of 22-karat gold reached Rs396,917, while 21-karat gold was quoted at Rs378,875.

In Karachi, the reported gold selling rate stood at Rs432,500.

Gold was not the only precious metal to lose ground. Silver prices in Pakistan also moved lower, falling by Rs81 per tola to Rs6,175, according to the supplied figures.

In Lahore, 999.0 Tezabi silver was quoted at Rs6,150, while a one-kilogram silver bar was listed at Rs6,200. The reported price of a 10-tola silver piece stood at Rs6,250.

The $16 drop in international gold prices to $4,165 per ounce coincided with the reduction in Pakistan’s local gold rates. Global bullion movements remain an important influence on domestic prices, although exchange-rate changes and local market factors can also affect the final rates.

With both gold and silver registering declines, buyers and traders will be watching closely for further movements in the international market and their potential impact on local prices.

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