The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has raised concerns about the possibility of increased self-censorship among journalists in Pakistan following recent remarks by Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar regarding foreign policy discussions in the media. According to the CPJ, authorities should clearly state that broadly worded legal threats will not be used to silence critical…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reported significant progress in its ongoing funding discussions with Pakistan, highlighting positive developments in the country’s economic reform program. According to the IMF, Pakistan’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program continues to remain on track. The program is aimed at stabilizing the country’s economy, improving fiscal discipline, and supporting long-term…
Authorities in Skardu have officially lifted the curfew after 11 days, marking a return to normal life in the region as internet services, mobile networks, and flight operations begin to resume. The curfew had been imposed in both Skardu and Gilgit following violent protests and demonstrations that broke out after the assassination of Iran’s Supreme…
Senior politician Nawabzada Lashkari Raisani has stated that the Balochistan High Court has not yet received a written order regarding the suspension of the Mines and Minerals Act, despite an earlier announcement by the provincial government. Speaking to the media outside the Balochistan High Court in Quetta after a court hearing on the petition challenging…
The Tehreek Tahaffuz Ayeen-i-Pakistan (TTAP) has urged the government to consult both the opposition and Parliament when making decisions regarding defence agreements and national security policies. The demand was made through a resolution passed during a joint parliamentary meeting of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and other opposition parties at the Parliament House in Islamabad. According…
Concerns are rising over the potential threat posed by Iranian sea mines to United States warships and international shipping routes in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. According to media reports, tensions in the region have escalated following recent military strikes carried out by the United States and Israel against Iran. Analysts warn that Iran…
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur chaired an important meeting to review the province’s disaster preparedness and response mechanisms ahead of the upcoming monsoon season. During the meeting, the chief minister stressed the need for proactive planning and preventive measures to minimize the impact of natural disasters, particularly floods that frequently affect various districts…
A tragic incident occurred in the Shangla district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa where three people lost their lives after being struck by lightning during a thunderstorm. According to local officials, the lightning strike hit a group of individuals in a mountainous area of Shangla. The victims died on the spot due to the powerful electrical discharge…
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Department’s Policy Board has directed all Medical Teaching Institutions (MTIs) in the province to begin implementing the reforms outlined in the Medical Teaching Institutions Reforms Act (MTIRA) 2026. According to an official statement, the board has made it mandatory for MTIs to establish grievance redressal panels and introduce performance monitoring systems…
Authorities in Pakistan have implemented a comprehensive security plan to ensure public safety during the final days of Ramazan, when markets and religious places experience a significant increase in visitors. According to an official statement, law enforcement agencies have been instructed to strengthen security arrangements across major cities and towns. The move aims to protect…
