Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stated that Pakistan’s economy is on a path to stability and sustainable growth despite facing multiple challenges in recent years. In his message, the prime minister highlighted the resilience of the nation and its ability to overcome economic and political difficulties. He said that Pakistan has faced numerous trials since…
Former Member of the National Assembly Ali Wazir has been re-arrested in a fresh sedition case, just hours after his release from Sukkur prison on bail. The development highlights ongoing legal challenges faced by the former lawmaker associated with the Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM). According to his legal counsel, Wazir was released following a bail…
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has decided to cancel its central gathering at Garhi Khuda Bakhsh for the martyrdom anniversary of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, scheduled on April 4. Decision by PPP Leadership The decision was taken on the directives of Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, citing the prevailing regional situation. PPP leadership emphasised that while the central…
Mir Ziaullah Langove of the Balochistan Awami Party has been sworn in as the new Home Minister of Balochistan, filling a key position that had remained vacant since August 2024. Oath-Taking Ceremony in Quetta The oath-taking ceremony was held at the Governor House, where Sheikh Jaffar Khan Mandokhail administered the oath. The event was attended…
President Asif Ali Zardari has formally approved the NAB (Amendment) Bill 2026, introducing significant changes to the tenure and powers of the chairman of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB). The bill was passed through both houses of Parliament amid strong opposition protests and political criticism. According to official reports, the amendment allows the tenure of…
Trump Nobel Nomination Sparks Criticism in Pakistan Pakistan’s decision to nominate former United States President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize has sparked criticism from political analysts and commentators across the country. Many experts described the move as a diplomatic misstep, although they acknowledged that Pakistan’s broader foreign policy is often shaped by complex…
ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has called on the Pakistani government to withdraw from what he described as the “so-called Board of Peace (BoP),” strongly criticising former US President Donald Trump and warning of serious regional consequences. Speaking during a press conference in Islamabad, Hafiz Naeemur Rehman accused the United States and Israel…
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has termed the recent attacks on Iran as “extremely regrettable,” stating that the developments have deeply saddened the people of Pakistan. In a statement shared on social media platform X, the defence minister said Pakistan has stood by Iran through all possible diplomatic and moral support. He added that Islamabad…
Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has proposed significant reforms to the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award, calling for a modern formula that ensures fair and sustainable resource distribution among provinces. Speaking at the Pakistan Governance Forum 2026 in Islamabad, Iqbal emphasized the need to redesign the NFC formula to promote…
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has paid tribute to the Pakistan Army for what she described as a strong and immediate response to the recent attack along the Pak-Afghan border. In a statement issued on Friday, the chief minister strongly condemned the assault, calling it a cowardly act. She saluted the armed forces for…
