ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to retain the existing age limit and number of attempts for candidates appearing in the Central Superior Services (CSS) examination, rejecting proposals to provide greater flexibility to aspirants. The Establishment Division and the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) opposed recommendations seeking changes to the current CSS eligibility rules. Their…
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed serious concern over delays and negligence in implementing directives issued by his office and ordered federal ministries and departments to ensure strict compliance. The Prime Minister’s Office conveyed the instructions to around 41 federal secretaries and heads of departments, stressing that decisions taken by the premier must be…
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has taken new measures to secure and digitise Toshakhana records by transferring information previously maintained in manual registers to a centralised computerised system. According to informed sources, the new system has been established at the Cabinet Division and is connected to a specially designated server of the National Radio and Telecommunication…
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has launched a strong criticism of Pakistan’s bureaucracy, describing it as the country’s “real and permanent rulers.” He argued that senior bureaucrats have remained largely beyond effective accountability throughout Pakistan’s history, unlike politicians and other powerful groups. Asif said the bureaucracy had gradually developed into a powerful and largely untouchable class….
The Cabinet Division has released updated Toshakhana records, revealing that President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and several senior government officials deposited gifts received from foreign dignitaries in accordance with official procedures. According to the government, the latest records have been published on the Cabinet Division’s official website, alongside Toshakhana data dating back…
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has refused to apologize for his controversial remarks on national security and the role of state institutions, further intensifying the political debate across Pakistan. Speaking to lawyers affiliated with his party, the veteran politician stated that he would neither withdraw his comments nor offer an apology. Instead, he…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to visit Quetta for a one-day official trip to chair a high-level meeting of the National Action Plan (NAP) Apex Committee, where Pakistan’s top civilian and military leadership will review the prevailing law and order situation in Balochistan. According to official sources, the meeting will be held at the…
Pakistan has announced a nationwide crackdown on Afghan nationals residing in the country without valid visas, directing law enforcement agencies to begin strict enforcement measures from July 10, 2026. The move is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen immigration control, improve national security, and accelerate the repatriation of undocumented foreign nationals. According to…
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has defended his recent remarks and reaffirmed his position on key political issues while responding to criticism from Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. Speaking during a television interview, Khawaja Asif said that Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has every democratic right to express his views and criticize political opponents….
Former Sindh Governor Imran Ismail has called for political dialogue and negotiations, stating that Pakistan’s ongoing political challenges can only be resolved through constructive discussions among stakeholders. Speaking at a seminar organized by the National Dialogue Committee in Lahore, he emphasized the importance of reconciliation and consensus for ensuring long-term political stability. During his address,…
