ISLAMABAD: Japan has praised Pakistan’s sustained diplomatic engagement and mediatory efforts in the US-Iran peace process, acknowledging its contribution to the breakthrough agreement aimed at ending months of conflict. The appreciation came during a telephone conversation between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, according to official sources. […]
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Government cuts ministers’ petrol quota under austerity drive
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has reduced the monthly petrol quota and other privileges available to ministers as part of its ongoing austerity campaign aimed at cutting public expenditure and promoting financial discipline. Federal Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar said the monthly petrol quota for federal ministers has been slashed from 400 litres […]
Khawaja Asif warns AJK critics
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has accused some individuals in Azad Jammu and Kashmir of pursuing a particular agenda. His remarks highlight growing political tensions and underscore the government’s emphasis on constitutional loyalty. The statement directly concerns residents of Azad Kashmir and those engaged in the ongoing debate. In a post on social media platform […]
Achakzai urges dialogue to resolve national issues
Leader of the Opposition Mahmood Khan Achakzai has called for political dialogue and constitutional governance, saying past mistakes can still be corrected to help Pakistan overcome its current challenges. Speaking on the floor of the National Assembly of Pakistan on Saturday, Achakzai urged political leaders and state institutions to resolve disputes through negotiations rather than […]
Pakistan unveils fixed tax plan for small traders
The federal government has proposed a simplified fixed tax system for small traders and shopkeepers in the budget for fiscal year 2026-27. The initiative aims to make tax compliance easier for small businesses while reducing administrative hurdles that often discourage participation in the formal tax system. Officials believe the measure can help broaden the tax […]
PTI strongly rejected budget, alleges figure manipulation
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has strongly rejected the federal budget for fiscal year 2026-27, accusing the government of manipulating financial figures and placing an unfair burden on ordinary citizens. Reacting to the budget presented by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, PTI Central Information Secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram described the financial plan as a budget designed to benefit […]
Khalid Maqbool questions Sindh governor change
MQM-Pakistan leader Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui has expressed reservations over the replacement of the Sindh governor, saying the decision was made without consultation with his party. Speaking to journalists at Parliament House in Islamabad on Friday, Siddiqui said MQM-P had neither been consulted nor its opinion sought before the change in the province’s top constitutional office. […]
Pakistan lags behind South Asia in key health indicators
Pakistan continues to trail the South Asian region in several major health indicators despite gradual improvements in healthcare services and outcomes, according to the Pakistan Economic Survey 2025-26 released by the government. The survey shows that Pakistan’s public spending on health remains below one per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), with the Public Sector […]
IHC seeks PTI response in Imran Khan’s X account case
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday directed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to submit its response in a petition seeking the blocking of former prime minister Imran Khan’s account on X, formerly known as Twitter. The case was heard by Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir, who reviewed the petition filed by Advocate Ghulam Murtaza. During the proceedings, […]
IHC revisits dispute over One Constitution Avenue project once owned by Imran Khan
The legal dispute surrounding a luxury apartment once owned by former prime minister Imran Khan has returned to the Islamabad High Court, as residents of the controversial One Constitution Avenue project seek protection from possible eviction. Read More: One Constitution Avenue — another CDA scheme against the owners A division bench comprising Justice Mohammad Azam Khan […]