Pakistan braces for wet weather as snowfall lashes northern areas
ISLAMABAD : Winter conditions have intensified across the country as rain and snowfall continue in several parts of Balochistan, while Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) are also expected to receive rainfall, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). The PMD reported that rain has been ongoing since last night in multiple areas of Balochistan. Ziarat, […]
Govt submits report to IHC seeking suspension of Imran Khan’s X account
ISLAMABAD:The government has submitted a report to the Islamabad High Court (IHC) regarding suspension of the X account of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan. According to the report presented by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), the government has been attempting for the past three and a half years to block Imran Khan’s X account. […]
Rana Sanaullah says 18th Amendment can be improved through consensus
ISLAMABAD :– Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah has said that the 18th Constitutional Amendment was passed with consensus, but it can still be improved through renewed consensus, adding that the Constitution provides room for improvement throughout. Speaking to the media, Rana Sanaullah said a thorough investigation should be conducted into the fire […]
PM Shehbaz meets IMF chief and Palestinian counterpart at Davos
DAVOS :– Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday held separate meetings with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos. The discussions focused on economic reforms, global challenges facing emerging economies, and Pakistan’s principled support for the Palestinian cause. During the meeting […]
Sindh CM says Karachi Safe City Project to be fully operational in two months
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has announced that the Karachi Safe City Project will be fully operational within two months. The announcement came during a key meeting of the Sindh Safe Cities Authority, which was chaired by the chief minister and attended by Home Minister Ziaul Hasan Lanjhar, Chief Secretary Asif Haider Shah, […]
Fitch reaffirms Pakistan’s ‘B-‘ debt rating, assigns RR4 recovery outlook
ISLAMABAD : Fitch Ratings has reaffirmed Pakistan’s long-term debt ratings at ‘B-’, maintaining the level it upgraded to in April last year, and assigned a Recovery Rating of ‘RR4’ after removing the country’s ratings from Under Criteria Observation (UCO). In a statement issued from its Hong Kong office, Fitch said the latest rating action reflects […]
PM Shehbaz reaches Davos to attend WEF’s annual meeting
ISLAMABAD : Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday reached Davos, Switzerland, to participate in the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) from January 20-22, 2026. The prime minister was warmly received by Pakistan’s permanent representative to the United Nation Muhammad Bilal, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Switzerland Marghoob Saleem, and Pakistan’s diplomatic staff in Switzerland […]
LHC begins process to appoint judges to fill all 60 approved positions
LAHORE: Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court (LHC), Justice Aalia Neelum, has initiated a formal process to fill all 60 approved judge positions in the court, including 18 currently vacant seats. The LHC has an approved strength of 60 judges, however, this number has never been fully achieved in the past. Justice Aalia Neelum […]
IHC seeks response on petition challenging presidential ordinance delaying LG polls in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD – The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday sought responses from the federal government and the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on a petition filed by Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) challenging the presidential ordinance delaying local government elections in the federal capital. The hearing was conducted by Justice Muhammad Azam. During the proceedings, Jamaat-e-Islami Islamabad Ameer […]
ECP restores membership of 23 lawmakers after asset disclosure
ISLAMABAD :The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has reinstated the membership of 23 more legislators from the Senate, National Assembly and provincial assemblies following the submission of their annual statements of assets and liabilities for the financial year 2024-25. According to the commission, the restored lawmakers include two Senators, 11 members of the National Assembly, […]