A district and sessions court in Islamabad has dismissed a petition filed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, seeking the registration of an FIR against Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, and several senior government officials over the events of the November 26 protest. In a detailed 17-page written judgment,…
Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan Secretary General Ameer-ul-Azeem has passed away after a prolonged illness, leaving behind a legacy of political and organizational service spanning several decades. According to a Jamaat-e-Islami spokesperson, Ameer-ul-Azeem had been battling cancer for a long time. His funeral prayers will be offered at 5:00 pm at Mansoora, Lahore. Born in Lahore in…
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has refused to apologize for his controversial remarks on national security and the role of state institutions, further intensifying the political debate across Pakistan. Speaking to lawyers affiliated with his party, the veteran politician stated that he would neither withdraw his comments nor offer an apology. Instead, he…
More than two years into Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s tenure, Punjab’s bureaucracy is operating under a significantly different administrative model, focusing on continuity in appointments and performance-based accountability rather than frequent transfers. According to government officials, the provincial administration has adopted a governance strategy centered on administrative stability, allowing senior officers to remain in their…
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has called for resolving the ongoing tensions in Kashmir through dialogue, urging all parties to exercise patience and avoid any actions that could escalate the situation or lead to violence. In a message addressed to the banned Awami Action Committee, Fazlur Rehman appealed for restraint, stressing that disputes…
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…
