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…
Trump Nobel Nomination Sparks Criticism in Pakistan Pakistan’s decision to nominate former United States President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize has sparked criticism from political analysts and commentators across the country. Many experts described the move as a diplomatic misstep, although they acknowledged that Pakistan’s broader foreign policy is often shaped by complex…
ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has called on the Pakistani government to withdraw from what he described as the “so-called Board of Peace (BoP),” strongly criticising former US President Donald Trump and warning of serious regional consequences. Speaking during a press conference in Islamabad, Hafiz Naeemur Rehman accused the United States and Israel…
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has termed the recent attacks on Iran as “extremely regrettable,” stating that the developments have deeply saddened the people of Pakistan. In a statement shared on social media platform X, the defence minister said Pakistan has stood by Iran through all possible diplomatic and moral support. He added that Islamabad…
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…
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…
LAHORE: Punjab Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb on Tuesday strongly criticised activists affiliated with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and allied voices for what she described as a coordinated smear campaign against Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif over the Punjab government’s decision to acquire a luxury aircraft. In a statement, Aurangzeb alleged that individuals involved in character assassination…
ISLAMABAD: A broad coalition of international scholars, artists, elected officials, jurists, journalists, faith leaders, and human-rights advocates has issued a humanitarian appeal expressing deep concern over the reported medical condition of former prime minister Imran Khan while in custody. In a letter signed by more than 40 leading public intellectuals, academics, and activists worldwide, the…
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved a comprehensive plan to introduce uniform infrastructure and design standards across the province under the policy titled “One Punjab, One Standard.” The initiative aims to improve the quality of development and establish a consistent urban identity throughout Punjab. The decision was taken during a special meeting held in…
Islamabad: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Gohar Khan has demanded that party founder Imran Khan be shifted from the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) to Shifa International Hospital for improved medical care. He also insisted that all future medical examinations be conducted in the presence of Khan’s personal doctors to ensure transparency and proper monitoring….
