Reports of dissatisfaction within the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) ranks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have surfaced, with sources claiming that more than 20 provincial assembly members have expressed concerns over the performance of the provincial government and its leadership. Read More: PTI voices concern over reports about Bushra Bibi’s health According to sources, a number of PTI lawmakers are […]
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Kashmir protest call sparks debate amid development claims
A planned protest call by the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) for June 9 has sparked debate in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, with differing views emerging over whether the move reflects genuine public grievances or a shift toward political pressure tactics. Read More: AJK residents snub strike call by public action committee Pro-government voices argue that the […]
Rethinking Governance in Punjab
Punjab is in the midst of an ambitious governance experiment that seeks to combine digital transformation, welfare expansion, and youth-focused policymaking into a coherent vision of public service. Under the leadership of Maryam Nawaz, the provincial government has rolled out a wide array of initiatives that aim to make the state more responsive, accessible, and […]
IMF sets new reform targets for Pakistan
The International Monetary Fund has set new structural targets for Pakistan for the next year, focusing on improving the country’s economy and governance. The targets were agreed upon between Pakistani authorities and the IMF as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen financial discipline and institutional transparency. Read More: Pakistan, IMF begin crucial economic review talks in Islamabad […]
Zardari urges effectiv governance in Sindh
Sindh Governor, Nihal Hashmi, called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Wednesday. Matters relating to the overall political situation, particularly those concerning Sindh, came under discussion. The President emphasised that steps should be taken to ensure effective governance and public welfare in the province. He directed the Governor to work with the government […]
Thousands of government vehicles reportedly missing from official records in Balochistan
QUETTA: A major administrative lapse has been uncovered in Balochistan, where thousands of government vehicles are reportedly missing from official records, raising concerns about oversight and accountability. Read More: Punjab purchases 144 vehicles for CCD According to a report submitted by the Excise Department to Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti, a total of 3,762 government vehicles could […]
Pakistan has assured the IMF of comprehensive reforms aimed to curb corruption
Pakistan has assured the International Monetary Fund (IMF) of comprehensive reforms aimed at curbing corruption and improving transparency in key institutions, including changes to the appointment process of the head of the National Accountability Bureau. Read More: IMF reported deep-rooted corruption risks in Pakistan’s governance According to officials in Islamabad, the government has formally committed to implementing measures that […]
Punjab outperforms all provinces in governance, claims Azma
Provincial Minister for Information and Culture Punjab, Azma Bokhari, has said that Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz is serving the people of the province like a compassionate mother, taking practical steps for their welfare and well-being. She stated that the governance model in Punjab has transformed, with the government now reaching directly to people’s doorsteps. […]
KP CM chairs meeting on governance, reviews performance roadmap
A high-level meeting on governance was held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Muhammad Sohail Afridi, via video link, during which a comprehensive briefing was given on the targets achieved and results obtained under the Good Governance Road-map. Presiding over the session, the Chief Minister asserted that under the Good Governance Road-map, the […]
Digital Governance as Economic Policy
For decades, governance reform in Pakistan was largely treated as an administrative matter, improving paperwork, reducing bureaucratic delays and streamlining service delivery. Globally, however, the policy conversation has evolved. Digital governance is no longer viewed merely as bureaucratic modernisation; it is increasingly recognised as a component of economic policy. Governments that digitise public administration strengthen […]