Board of Peace (BoP): Separating Facts from Noise
▪️ The “fuss” over Pakistan’s participation is built on a deliberate confusion:Signing a multilateral framework is not the same thing as sending troops. Conflating BoP with an ISF deployment is either ignorance—or agenda. ▪️ Let’s be clear: BoP ≠ ISF.BoP is a political/diplomatic forum. An ISF, if ever proposed, would be an operational military instrument […]
Pakistan at the Board of Peace – Why It Matters?
A Moment of Respect and Recognition Pakistan’s Role and the Way Forward
Pakistan on Right Path to Prosperity and Stability” Parliamentary Secretary Danyal Chaudhry
Rawalpindi: Federal Parliamentary Secretary for Information and Broadcasting, Barrister Danyal Chaudhry, stated that Pakistan has overcome severe economic challenges and is now firmly on the path to development, prosperity, and stability. He was speaking at the inauguration of a furniture exhibition in Rawalpindi, attended by traders, business leaders, and citizens. Barrister Danyal highlighted the nation’s […]
Mustafa Kamal calls for Karachi to be placed under federal control, demands repeal of 18th Amendment
KARACHI : Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader and Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has demanded that Karachi be placed under federal control and that the 18th Constitutional Amendment be scrapped in the wake of the Gul Plaza tragedy. Addressing a press conference in Karachi, Mustafa Kamal said the entire city is questioning who the state […]
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, […]
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 […]