Lawmakers Criticize PM Shehbaz Sharif’s Directive to Forgo Two Months’ Salaries

Several lawmakers from both government and opposition benches have expressed dissatisfaction over Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s directive asking parliamentarians to forgo two months’ salaries. The directive was reportedly introduced as part of efforts to help the country cope with economic pressure linked to global developments, including the ongoing US–Israel conflict involving Iran and rising international…

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President Asif Ali Zardari Approves NAB Amendment Bill 2026, Chairman’s Tenure Extended to 2029

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…

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