The swearing-in ceremony of Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister-designate Amjad Hussain has been postponed due to scheduling issues, with a new date expected to be announced soon, according to sources. The oath-taking ceremony was originally scheduled to take place on July 1 in Gilgit-Baltistan and was expected to be attended by Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal […]
Pakistan politics
Bilawal and Fazl criticise Khawaja Asif over AJK remarks
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) chief Fazlur Rehman strongly criticised Defence Minister Khawaja Asif over his remarks regarding residents of Rawalakot in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), urging the government to adopt a more conciliatory approach amid ongoing political tensions in the region. The controversy emerged during […]
Khawaja Asif urges opposition to sign democracy charter
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has called on opposition parties to move beyond past political disputes and sign a new charter aimed at strengthening democratic norms and parliamentary traditions in Pakistan. Speaking during a session of the National Assembly, Khawaja Asif said political forces should learn from past experiences and work together to reinforce democratic institutions. […]
Memon praises PPP electoral victory
Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon on Tuesday congratulated Advocate Amjad Hussain on his election as Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan. He praised the development as a strong endorsement of the Pakistan Peoples Party’s leadership and public support. The statement highlights the party’s growing political influence in the region. Memon said the Pakistan Peoples Party’s success […]
Shehbaz defends government’s legitimacy
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday defended his government’s legitimacy in the National Assembly and challenged opposition criticism. He argued that if the 2018 general election was accepted as legitimate, the current government deserved the same recognition. The remarks are significant as political tensions continue over electoral credibility and democratic governance in Pakistan. Speaking during […]
PPP, PML-N hold consultations on key constitutional posts in Gilgit-Baltistan
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) have begun consultations over the allocation of key constitutional offices as efforts continue to form the next government in Gilgit-Baltistan following the recent regional elections. According to sources, the PPP has decided to nominate Imran Nadeem Shigri for the position of Speaker of the Gilgit-Baltistan […]
PPP Senator Sherry Rehman seeks wider debate on telecom amendment bill
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Vice President Senator Sherry Rehman has said her party will not support the Pakistan Telecommunication (Amendment) Bill 2026 in the Senate unless it undergoes a thorough review by the relevant standing committee and incorporates the party’s proposed amendments. The statement comes amid growing debate over the proposed legislation, which aims to […]
Punjab budget debate sparks clash between treasury and opposition
The Punjab Assembly witnessed a heated debate over the provincial budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, as treasury and opposition lawmakers traded sharp criticism over spending priorities and development allocations. During the session, opposition members accused the government of presenting a budget focused on figures rather than addressing the needs of key sectors. They alleged […]
IHC orders jail authorities to provide signed power of attorney documents for Imran, Bushra
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday directed jail authorities to obtain and provide signed power of attorney documents for former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi within seven days, paving the way for further legal proceedings related to their appeals in the £190 million case. A two-member bench comprising Chief Justice […]
Bilawal vows continued support for BISP amid criticism
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has strongly defended the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), describing criticism of the social welfare initiative as regrettable and reaffirming his party’s commitment to protecting and expanding it. Addressing the National Assembly on Thursday, Bilawal said BISP had proven its effectiveness over the years and had earned […]