Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Sharmila Faruqui has alleged irregularities in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Elections 2026, claiming that her party believes in the power of the vote while the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) relies on other methods to achieve political success. Speaking during a television programme, Faruqui alleged that an atmosphere of…
A renewed debate over the creation of new provinces in Pakistan has gained political momentum after two key coalition partners publicly endorsed Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi’s proposal to restructure the country’s administrative system. However, the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has yet to issue an official position, adding uncertainty to the growing national discussion. The…
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has urged Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi to begin efforts to reform Pakistan’s governance system by ensuring the effective implementation of the National Action Plan (NAP) and improving the performance of the Interior Ministry. Responding to Mohsin Naqvi’s recent remarks about weaknesses in the country’s governance system, Khawaja Asif said he largely…
Recent remarks by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, stating that Pakistan’s governance system has “collapsed,” have reignited debate over the country’s administrative challenges. However, a new analysis argues that the real cause of the governance crisis is the long-term weakening of Pakistan’s civil bureaucracy rather than the number of provinces or administrative units. According to the…
Political tensions between the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) have intensified as the second phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) General Elections 2026 gets underway. Despite multiple rounds of negotiations, the two coalition partners have failed to resolve their differences over the first phase of polling. The second…
The second phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) General Elections 2026 began on Sunday, with polling underway across Muzaffarabad Division and all 12 refugee constituencies located in different parts of Pakistan. Thousands of voters are casting their ballots to elect representatives to the AJK Legislative Assembly. Polling started at 8:00 a.m. and will…
The second phase of the Azad Kashmir Legislative Assembly Elections 2026 is underway today, with polling taking place across the Muzaffarabad Division and 12 Kashmiri migrant constituencies. Thousands of voters are expected to cast their ballots as the electoral process enters another crucial stage. Polling began at 8:00 a.m. and will continue until 5:00 p.m….
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has emerged as the frontrunner in the first phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly general elections, securing seven seats out of the constituencies where unofficial results have been announced. The initial results from the Mirpur Division indicate a strong performance by the ruling party, while the…
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…
Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) provincial chief Senator Maulana Abdul Wasey have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening peace and security in Balochistan, emphasizing unity and collective action to address the province’s security challenges. During a meeting in Quetta, the two leaders reviewed the overall law and order situation and discussed measures…
