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Rooma News : Power Bills to Rise by Rs2.56 Per Unit in November

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 Islamabad Friday, October 16, 2026 By Rooma Mehmood Rooma News Pakistan Economy World Editorial Pakistan · Peshawar School Roof Collapse in Peshawar Kills at Least 31, Mostly Young Students An FIR alleges substandard construction materials; a province-wide safety audit of educational institutions has been ordered. By Rooma Mehmood · Islamabad Tragedy struck Peshawar when the roof of a private school in Dir Colony collapsed, killing at least 31 people, mostly young students and one teacher, and injuring around 30 others. Authorities registered an FIR alleging use of substandard construction materials. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief secretary formed a fact-finding committee, while the governor ordered a province-wide safety audit of educational institutions and announced compensation for the victims’ families. Energy Power Bills to Rise by Rs2.56 Per Unit in November Power consumers face an additional fuel cost adjustment of about Rs2.56 per unit in November bills, adding roughly Rs33...
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Rooma News ; Parliament Endorses Emergency and Governor’s Rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

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 Islamabad, Pakistan Thursday, October 15, 2026 Published by Rooma Mehmood Rooma News Pakistan World Editorial Peshawar · Top Story School Roof Collapse in Peshawar Kills Dozens of Children Heavy rain cited as a factor; school owner reportedly arrested on negligence charges. A roof collapse at a private school in Peshawar killed at least 29 children, most of them under 16, and one teacher, with scores more injured. Reports put the toll among children anywhere between 27 and 32. Heavy rain has been cited as a factor. Rescue operations have concluded, with all trapped people recovered. The school owner was reportedly arrested on negligence charges, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif took serious notice and ordered a report. The tragedy dominated international headlines. Pakistan Parliament Endorses Emergency and Governor’s Rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Parliament endorsed the federal imposition of emergency and governor’s rule in KP, citing rising terrorism and a security breakdown. PTI ...
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Rooma News ; IMF Projects 3.5% Growth Inflation is projected near 10%. Petrol prices were cut by Rs 2.71, with a small cut in diesel.

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  Rooma News Islamabad Wednesday, October 14, 2026 By Rooma Mehmood Pakistan Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Centre Defends Emergency and Governor’s Rule in KP The federal government continues to defend the imposition of emergency (Article 232) and governor’s rule (Article 234) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, citing rising terrorism and the PTI-led provincial government’s alleged failure to cooperate on security. Governor Faisal Karim Kundi is in charge with an advisory council. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the Centre had “no option” and accused PTI of threatening economic growth. Opposition parties, including PTI, condemn the move as an attack on the provincial mandate. Protests in Bara turned violent, with injuries and arrests, and lawyers are boycotting courts. Parliament is debating the measures. Briefs Fatah-2 ER Hypersonic Missile Tested The Pakistan Army successfully test-fired the Fatah-2 Extended Range hypersonic ballistic missile. ISPR said it features advanced navigation and avionics, h...
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Rooma News ; Emergency and Governor's Rule Imposed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa President Zardari cites deteriorating security and rising terrorism as the PTI-led provincial administration is suspended.

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 Islamabad Tuesday, 13 October 2026 By Rooma Mehmood Rooma News Pakistan & the World · Daily Edition · Editor & Reporter: Rooma Mehmood Pakistan Emergency and Governor's Rule Imposed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa President Zardari cites deteriorating security and rising terrorism as the PTI-led provincial administration is suspended. President Asif Ali Zardari approved a state of emergency and governor's rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The federal government suspended the provincial administration led by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has taken charge, and an 11-member advisory board headed by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar will oversee affairs. Massive bureaucratic reshuffles have taken place. Government officials claim the move was welcomed by residents as a source of hope and is not politically motivated. Opposition parties, including PTI and JUI-F, have criticised it as unconstitutional and a power grab. Some PTI leaders and former ministers ar...
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Rooma News; Emergency and Governor’s Rule Imposed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa President Asif Ali Zardari proclaimed an emergency and governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after federal cabinet approval, citing a sharp rise in terrorism (reported 195% surge) and security concerns.

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 Islamabad · Independent Daily Rooma News By Rooma Mehmood Islamabad Monday, October 12, 2026 Pakistan · Lead Story Emergency and Governor’s Rule Imposed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa President Asif Ali Zardari proclaimed an emergency and governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after federal cabinet approval, citing a sharp rise in terrorism (reported 195% surge) and security concerns. Governor Faisal Karim Kundi will head an 11-member Advisory Council. The arrangement is initially for six months. The federal government authorised army deployment in aid of civil power. PTI strongly condemned the move as a “takeover,” vowed legal and political resistance, and reported that CM Sohail Afridi and provincial president Junaid Akbar were under house arrest. Opposition parties rejected the decision and threatened protests and parliamentary boycott. Also in Pakistan Security forces foil border infiltration In Kurram, security forces killed 12 terrorists (including Afghan Taliban personnel) in a firef...
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Rooma News : Houthi Missile Strike on Riyadh Airport Kills at Least 12 More than 300 injured as operations at King Khalid International are suspended.

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 Islamabad Sunday, October 11, 2026 By Rooma Mehmood RoomaNews The world and Pakistan, in one Sunday edition World Houthi Missile Strike on Riyadh Airport Kills at Least 12 More than 300 injured as operations at King Khalid International are suspended. Saudi authorities extended the closure of the airport after the attack. The United States has indicated it may join Saudi responses. Zaporizhzhia Strike Kills 15–20 A Russian attack hit a residential building, with some reports including children among the dead. Zelenskyy criticized a reported US-Russia diesel deal, while Trump called for Ukraine to replace its leadership. Ukraine kept up drone strikes on Russian infrastructure. Delhi Locked Down Ahead of Protests Security forces detained around 7,000 people to stop the "Cockroach" youth movement demanding the election commissioner's resignation. Leaders were later released in some accounts. 7.7 Quake Hits Panama Buildings were damaged, dozens injured and tsunami warnings i...
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Rooma News:Navi Pillay Wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize; Washington Hits Back

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  Rooma News Islamabad Saturday, October 10, 2026 By Rooma Mehmood World News Navi Pillay Wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize; Washington Hits Back South African jurist and former UN human rights chief Navi Pillay has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her work promoting international law and justice. The decision drew sharp criticism from US President Donald Trump, who said he deserved multiple Nobels for ending conflicts and called the award a stain on Norway. Hours after the announcement, the United States imposed sweeping sanctions on the International Criminal Court. US-Russia Diesel Deal Angers Kyiv President Trump announced a deal with Vladimir Putin under which Russia will supply diesel fuel to the United States, with sanctions on Russian diesel eased temporarily. Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy strongly criticised the move, warning it would prolong the war. Russian attacks continued, killing at least eight people, including children, in Zaporizhzhia region. 7.7 Quake Strike...
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