Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is preparing a major reshuffle of the federal cabinet, with plans to induct young and energetic lawmakers as part of efforts to improve the government’s overall performance and strengthen governance. According to informed sources, the prime minister has completed consultations on the proposed changes, which are expected to introduce new faces…
Pakistan’s High Powered Selection Board (HPSB) is expected to meet during the first week of August 2026 to consider the long-awaited promotions of senior civil servants from Grade 21 to Grade 22, potentially ending a delay that has lasted for around 15 months. The HPSB, which is responsible for reviewing and approving promotions to the…
Pakistan has intensified its nationwide campaign against undocumented Afghan nationals after the expiration of the government’s deadline for voluntary compliance with immigration regulations. According to official directives, Afghan nationals residing in Pakistan without valid visas or legal documentation will now face immediate arrest as authorities begin stricter enforcement of immigration laws. The federal government has…
The federal government is planning to significantly expand the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) by creating 838 new positions to improve Pakistan’s ability to combat cybercrime and strengthen digital security. According to official sources, the proposal was initiated by the Director General of the NCCIA, who requested additional human resources from the Ministry of…
Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds disrupted daily life and flight operations in Islamabad, with poor visibility causing delays for several incoming and outgoing flights. The sudden spell of intense rainfall swept across various parts of the federal capital, reducing visibility and creating difficult driving conditions during peak traffic hours. Water accumulated in several low-lying…
The federal government has announced a significant increase in petroleum prices, raising the cost of petrol by Rs13.18 per litre and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs13.80 per litre amid renewed uncertainty in global oil markets. Following the latest revision, the price of petrol has increased to Rs310.71 per litre, while high-speed diesel will now cost…
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has arrested three individuals accused of operating a network involved in illegally obtaining and selling sensitive telecommunication data belonging to Pakistani citizens. According to NCCIA officials, the suspects allegedly acquired confidential telecom records and sold the information for financial gain. The data reportedly included call detail records (CDRs),…
The Balochistan government has announced a compensation package of Rs11.1 million for the legal heirs of each police official martyred in the recent terrorist attack in Ziarat, reaffirming its commitment to supporting the families of those who lost their lives in the line of duty. According to an official statement issued by Shahid Rind, Special…
Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), has reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to eliminating cross-border terrorism and defeating all state-backed proxy networks attempting to destabilise the country. Speaking at the National Defence University (NDU) in Islamabad, the military chief declared that Pakistan’s armed forces remain fully…
The Punjab government has announced a major housing initiative aimed at improving the safety and living conditions of families residing in structurally weak homes. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved the Apna Ghar, Mehfooz Ghar programme under the existing Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar initiative, introducing interest-free loans for repairing unsafe houses and constructing additional…
