President Asif Ali Zardari has formally approved the NAB (Amendment) Bill 2026, introducing significant changes to the tenure and powers of the chairman of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB). The bill was passed through both houses of Parliament amid strong opposition protests and political criticism. According to official reports, the amendment allows the tenure of…
Trump Nobel Nomination Sparks Criticism in Pakistan Pakistan’s decision to nominate former United States President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize has sparked criticism from political analysts and commentators across the country. Many experts described the move as a diplomatic misstep, although they acknowledged that Pakistan’s broader foreign policy is often shaped by complex…
Court Says Final Decisions Cannot Be Challenged Again The Federal Constitutional Court has made it clear that legal cases which have already been decided cannot be reopened repeatedly. In a recent ruling, the court rejected an attempt to revive a case that had already completed the proper legal process. The judgment was written by Justice…
Pakistan is adopting a cautious and balanced strategy as tensions continue to rise in the Gulf region. The government has decided to avoid direct involvement in the ongoing conflict and instead focus on diplomacy and peaceful solutions. The position was shared during a special security briefing held in Islamabad, where political leaders were informed about…
The United States has ordered a partial evacuation of non-essential government personnel and their families from its consulates in Karachi and Lahore due to escalating security concerns, the US State Department confirmed on Wednesday. According to the US Mission in Pakistan, the directive applies specifically to non-emergency staff members and their families stationed at the…
ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has called on the Pakistani government to withdraw from what he described as the “so-called Board of Peace (BoP),” strongly criticising former US President Donald Trump and warning of serious regional consequences. Speaking during a press conference in Islamabad, Hafiz Naeemur Rehman accused the United States and Israel…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has intensified its military response to what officials describe as continued aggression by the Afghan Taliban regime, launching a significant airstrike on the strategically important Bagram Airbase in Afghanistan. According to security sources, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) fighter jets targeted key installations at the airbase. The operation reportedly destroyed an aircraft hangar and…
The National Highways & Motorway Police (NHMP) has launched a new road safety campaign titled “Challan Nahi, Helmet” to promote helmet use among motorcyclists and reduce fatal road accidents on national highways. Under this initiative, riders caught without helmets are stopped by NHMP officers. However, instead of immediately issuing a challan (fine), officers offer them…
Educational institutions across Skardu will remain closed for an additional two days as authorities continue to review the evolving security situation in the district. The decision was announced after a detailed assessment of public safety concerns. Local officials stated that the temporary closure is a precautionary measure aimed at safeguarding students, teachers, and school staff….
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired an important in-camera security meeting to carefully assess the country’s current security challenges. The session was conducted behind closed doors, reflecting the sensitive nature of the matters discussed. Senior officials from the armed forces, intelligence agencies, and key government departments briefed the Prime Minister on the evolving security landscape. Discussions…
