Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has proposed significant reforms to the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award, calling for a modern formula that ensures fair and sustainable resource distribution among provinces. Speaking at the Pakistan Governance Forum 2026 in Islamabad, Iqbal emphasized the need to redesign the NFC formula to promote…
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) carried out targeted airstrikes inside Afghanistan, destroying multiple Taliban positions, including a key headquarters, according to official statements. The strikes were launched following repeated cross-border attacks targeting Pakistani security posts. Authorities said Pakistan responded with precision operations along the border, hitting Taliban positions one by one. Drones Intercepted Security forces…
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) carried out a series of precision airstrikes on strategic Afghan military installations in Kabul, Kandahar, and Paktia, security sources said early on Friday. During the operations, a brigade headquarters in Kabul was reportedly destroyed. In Kandahar, both a corps headquarters and a brigade headquarters were hit. Officials also confirmed…
ISLAMABAD: A wave of criticism from Pakistani social media users has led to the deletion of a controversial post by Sky News after it allegedly carried what many described as false claims about Pakistan. The report suggested that Afghanistan’s air force had carried out an attack on Pakistan. However, social media users were quick to…
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has paid tribute to the Pakistan Army for what she described as a strong and immediate response to the recent attack along the Pak-Afghan border. In a statement issued on Friday, the chief minister strongly condemned the assault, calling it a cowardly act. She saluted the armed forces for…
Islamabad: Pakistan’s military response to cross-border firing has intensified, with officials confirming significant losses on the Afghan side. According to the prime minister’s spokesperson for foreign media, Mosharraf Zaidi, at least 72 Afghan Taliban combatants were killed and over 120 wounded during counterstrikes carried out under Operation Ghazab lil-Haq. Earlier reports from state media indicated…
Article by: Izmi Herlani From Swift Retort to Bunyanum Marsoos The skies of Pakistan have long stood as a symbol of vigilance and sovereignty. Seven years ago, they witnessed a defining chapter in national defense history — Operation Swift Retort. Executed with precision and resolve in February 2019, the operation was more than a tactical…
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission has begun technical discussions with the State Bank of Pakistan in Karachi as part of the third review of Pakistan’s $7 billion Extended Fund Facility and the second review of the $1.1 billion Resilience and Sustainability Facility. The IMF delegation, led by Iva Petrova, will hold meetings in Karachi…
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Wednesday that the global system is undergoing rapid transformation and Pakistan is fully prepared to respond to emerging international challenges. Speaking at the Pakistan Governance Forum 2026, Dar stated that the world order formed after World War II is no longer stable, as global institutions,…
Police in Kohat have released photographs of two men wanted in connection with the murder of Dr Mehwish Hasnain, as authorities intensify efforts to arrest the suspects in what has become a high-profile case. According to Kohat Police, the suspects have been identified as Hayat Gul and Saif Ali Khan. Both men have reportedly been…
