The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government is working on a major amendment to restore the district tier in the local government system, which was abolished in 2019. According to official sources, the proposed changes are part of revisions to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Local Government Act, 2013, and have already been sent for legal vetting. Under the…
Raja Faisal Mumtaz Rathore, the Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, has strongly asserted the political dominance of the Pakistan Peoples Party, stating that no rival party can match its performance in practical politics. Addressing a public gathering in Abbaspur, Rathore emphasized that while opposition parties may remain active on social media platforms, real…
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders have reaffirmed their commitment to continue a nationwide protest campaign demanding the release of former prime minister Imran Khan. Addressing a large public rally in Muzaffarabad, party leaders strongly criticised what they described as political discrimination and restrictions on democratic rights. The rally, held at Upper Adda (Lal Chowk), witnessed a…
A prolonged lockdown continues to affect residents of Islamabad and Rawalpindi as authorities maintain strict security measures amid uncertainty over the next round of US–Iran talks. Key areas, particularly around Nur Khan Airbase, remain sealed for the fifth consecutive day, with roads, markets, and banking services shut down. Residents in localities such as Shah Faisal…
Pakistan Muslim League-Functional (PML-F) has alleged that its party offices and workers came under armed attack in Karachi, leaving at least 10 activists injured. The incident reportedly occurred during the inauguration of a new party office in Baldia Town, where unidentified armed individuals opened fire late at night. According to PML-F Sindh Secretary General Sardar…
Islamabad: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has stepped up preparations for the upcoming Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly elections 2026 by convening a crucial parliamentary board meeting to finalise party candidates. The high-level session was chaired by party president Nawaz Sharif and attended by top leadership, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, and Punjab…
Hafiz Naeemur Rehman, chief of Jamaat-e-Islami, has announced a nationwide mobilisation campaign against agreements with Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) suppliers, alleging financial irregularities and public burden. Speaking at a training camp in Peshawar, he said the party aims to raise public awareness and seek recovery of what he described as…
Hafiz Naeemur Rehman, chief of Jamaat-e-Islami, has announced a nationwide mobilisation campaign following Eid, alongside a large-scale membership drive scheduled from April 25 to May 15. Addressing party workers in Peshawar, he emphasised that Pakistan’s political and judicial system requires deep structural reforms rather than simple changes in leadership. He argued that replacing one ruling…
The Election Commission of Pakistan has formally announced arrangements for the upcoming Senate by-election in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, scheduled for April 23, 2026, as political divisions within the opposition camp continue to deepen. According to an official communication sent to the KP Assembly Secretariat, all Members of the Provincial Assembly (MPAs) have been directed to bring…
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has stated that the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan has become essential in the broader national interest of Pakistan. He emphasized that all constitutional and democratic efforts will be made to secure his release, calling it a matter not just of politics but also of human wellbeing….
