Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed authorities to submit weekly progress reports on ongoing development projects across Punjab, covering 51 cities under the Punjab Development Programme. The move aims to ensure transparency, efficiency, and timely completion of projects related to infrastructure and municipal services. During a high-level meeting, the chief minister emphasized the importance…
Veteran politician Sardar Zulfiqar Ali Khosa has passed away in Lahore at the age of 90, his family confirmed. According to family sources, Khosa had been undergoing medical treatment at a hospital in Lahore for some time before his death. His passing marks the end of a long and influential political career spanning several decades….
The Islamabad High Court has granted permission for former Prime Minister Imran Khan to meet his legal counsel in jail ahead of an important court hearing. According to reports, the court directed authorities at Adiala Jail to facilitate a meeting between Imran Khan and his lawyer. The purpose of this meeting is to allow proper…
A case has been registered against Haleem Adil Sheikh and more than 100 workers of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf following a protest in Karachi’s Red Zone that allegedly turned violent. According to police reports, at least 24 PTI workers were arrested during the protest, including former MNAs Alamgir Khan and Dawa Khan. The first information report (FIR)…
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mohammed Sohail Afridi has emphasized that the use of force alone cannot bring lasting peace to the tribal districts, urging collaborative and result-oriented efforts to address ongoing unrest. Speaking at a peace jirga held in Bajaur, the chief minister highlighted that decades of military operations have failed to deliver sustainable peace…
The National Assembly of Pakistan was adjourned after opposition lawmakers staged a strong protest against the recent surge in fuel prices, preventing the House from conducting any scheduled business. The session, held in Islamabad, was set to cover a 90-point agenda, including the question hour, legislative bills, and policy discussions. However, proceedings were disrupted before…
The Sindh High Court has issued notices to senior police officials in response to a petition filed by Ali Wazir, challenging his detention after being released from Sukkur Central Prison. The case was heard by a division bench comprising Justice Adnan Iqbal Chaudhry and Justice Riazat Ali Sahar, who also summoned law officers and fixed…
The Election Commission of Pakistan has announced the schedule for a Senate by-election on a vacant general seat from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to the official notification, the seat became vacant following the disqualification of Murad Saeed. The by-election process will now proceed under constitutional provisions and the Elections Act, 2017. The schedule outlines that the…
A viral video of Khawaja Asif driving a Ford Mustang GT has sparked widespread discussion on social media. The footage reportedly shows the Defence Minister during a private outing in Sialkot, where he appears to be enjoying a relaxed drive in the high-performance vehicle. The video quickly spread across multiple platforms, drawing mixed reactions from…
A proposal for a nationwide smart lockdown in Pakistan has been rejected by provincial governments during a high-level meeting chaired by Asif Ali Zardari in Islamabad. According to sources, the meeting explored the possibility of implementing targeted lockdowns across the country. However, provinces opposed enforcing a countrywide restriction, emphasizing the need for localized measures instead…
