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….
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…
