The government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has extended a ban on Pakistan-listed prohibited political parties from participating in its electoral process through a new presidential ordinance. Read More: AJK Elections 2021: List of final candidates issued Issued in Muzaffarabad, the amendment to the election law ensures that any political party banned in Pakistan, along […]
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PPP deals major blow to PTI in GB
In a significant political development, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has claimed a major victory in Gilgit-Baltistan after securing the defection of a key figure from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). According to reports, Nazir Ahmed Advocate, Speaker of the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly, has officially joined the PPP after resigning from the basic membership of PTI. His […]
SHC issues notices over Malir Education City land dispute
The Sindh High Court (SHC) has issued notices to the Sindh government and several prominent figures, including Faryal Talpur and Dr Asim Hussain, in response to a petition challenging the allotment of land for the Education City project in Karachi’s Malir district. Read More: JCP recommends permanent status for 10 SHC additional judges A two-judge constitutional bench […]
PPP demands election schedule for GB Assembly amid months-long delay
The PPP has demanded that the election schedule for the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly be issued immediately, as the election commission has yet to announce a timeline, four months after the legislature completed its tenure. General elections for the assembly were scheduled for Jan 24, 2026, while local government (LG) polls – announced after a gap of […]
Sindh to observe public holiday on April 4
Authorities in Karachi have announced that residents across the province will observe a public holiday on April 4, shortly after the conclusion of Eid-ul-Fitr festivities. The holiday has been declared to commemorate the 47th death anniversary of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, a key political figure in the country’s history. Read More: Lahore to observe five consecutive holidays starting […]
Bugti urges Afghan nationals to stop violence in Pakistan
QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti on Friday urged Afghan nationals to refrain from violence in Pakistan, saying the country has extended decades of support to Afghanistan but expects a responsible response in return. Read More: Security forces silence unprovoked Taliban aggression at Afghan Addressing a public gathering of the Pakistan Peoples Party in Pishin, Bugti […]
PPP cancels April 4 Garhi Khuda Bakhsh rally over security concerns
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has decided not to hold its traditional central gathering at Garhi Khuda Bakhsh on April 4 to mark the death anniversary of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, citing the prevailing regional situation. The announcement was made by PPP Secretary General Humayun Khan on the directives of party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. According to […]
Ruckus erupts in Karachi City Council amid heated arguments
KARACHI – A meeting of the Karachi City Council descended into chaos on Thursday as members from rival parties clashed, leading to heated arguments and scuffles on the floor of the house. The disruption came shortly after the council had unanimously adopted a resolution condemning the killing of Iranian leadership during the ongoing Middle East […]
Won’t tolerate any assault on federal unity, PPP tells Senate
The upper house of Parliament on Monday echoed with the PPP’s displeasure over recent statements regarding the creation of a separate Karachi province, asserting that it was an inseparable part of Sindh. The development comes two days after the Sindh Assembly passed a resolution terming Karachi an “inseparable” part of Sindh and opposed any move […]
PPP slams federal govt for dropping ‘petrol bomb’ close to Ramazan
PPP central spokesperson Shazia Marri criticised the federal government on Monday for dropping a “petrol bomb” on the public close to Ramazan, terming the latest hike in petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) prices “unjust” and “highly unfair”. The government increased petrol and HSD prices by Rs 5 and Rs 7.32 per litre, respectively, on Sunday […]