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…
The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government has accused the banned Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) of causing financial losses estimated at Rs15 billion and alleged that the organisation has developed links with anti-state elements backed by India. Addressing a press conference, AJK Information Secretary Muhammad Rashid Hanif said the group’s activities had placed a…
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mohammad Sohail Afridi has announced a comprehensive performance framework for provincial ministers, advisers, special assistants, and administrative secretaries, making public satisfaction and service delivery the primary benchmarks for evaluating government performance. Speaking at a special meeting following the approval of the provincial budget and the start of the new financial year,…
Five people were injured after unidentified gunmen attacked the residence of Awami National Party (ANP) Swat district vice-president Malik Mumtaz Khan in the Shakardara area of Swat, police confirmed. According to officials at Matta Police Station, the attackers opened fire on the house, injuring several people. As the wounded were being transported to a hospital,…
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has officially announced a comprehensive boycott of the upcoming Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly elections, stating that the current political and security environment does not permit a free, fair, and transparent electoral process. Following a high-level meeting of its Core Committee, PTI described the decision as a principled stand…
PESHAWAR: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has ruled out any ongoing negotiations with the federal government, clarifying that recent contacts have not progressed beyond an offer for dialogue while rejecting reports that the party plans to boycott the upcoming Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections. Speaking to reporters outside the Peshawar High…
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has issued a show-cause notice to Member of the National Assembly (MNA) Iqbal Afridi over allegations of repeatedly violating party discipline and engaging in conduct that the party claims has harmed its unity and public image. According to the notice, signed by PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, Iqbal Afridi has…
Prominent Baloch activist Dr. Mahrang Baloch has been sentenced to life imprisonment by an anti-terrorism court in connection with a 2024 protest held in Gwadar, marking a significant development in one of Pakistan’s most closely followed legal cases. The court also handed a life sentence to fellow activist Sibghatullah Shah after convicting both individuals on…
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has defended his recent remarks and reaffirmed his position on key political issues while responding to criticism from Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. Speaking during a television interview, Khawaja Asif said that Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has every democratic right to express his views and criticize political opponents….
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has defended the legitimacy of the current government, stating that if the 2018 general elections are considered legitimate, then the present government must also be regarded as legitimate. Speaking during the debate on the Finance Bill 2026-27 in the National Assembly, the prime minister rejected opposition claims questioning his government’s constitutional…
