Government
This excerpt discusses Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's directive to hire a foreign consultant to modernize the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in Pakistan, deviating from the previously approved restructuring plan. The PM emphasized the urgent need for international consultants and suggested waiving international competitive bidding rules if necessary.
National
The police in Karnataka have arrested a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) worker for allegedly raising a 'Pakistan Zindabad' slogan during a protest in December 2022, as reported by various Indian media outlets. This arrest follows the detention of three Congress workers on similar charges, adding to the political
National
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has refuted claims of recommending the inclusion of former interior minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed's name in the Exit Control List (ECL). This denial was made during a hearing at the Lahore High Court's Rawalpindi bench, where the Ministry of Interior (MoI)
World
The Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee will hold its annual session from March 4 to 10 in Beijing, according to a spokesperson. The session will commence at 3 pm on Monday and conclude on the morning of March 10, marking a six-day event. The
National
The military's senior leadership has strongly criticized certain factions for unfairly blaming the armed forces for their shortcomings following recent elections. During the 263rd Corps Commanders' Conference, concerns were raised about baseless allegations of interference in the electoral process, emphasizing that the armed forces played a crucial
Government
The Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) appears to be experiencing internal divisions regarding their stance on the newly-elected National Assembly, with Barrister Gohar stating that they are refraining from labeling the House as "bogus," while Asad Qaiser insists that rival parties hold a fake mandate. Gohar emphasized to
Government
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has made a significant decision to challenge the Election Commission of Pakistan's (ECP) ruling in the Supreme Court regarding the denial of reserved seats for women and minorities to the Sunni Ittehad Council in the National Assembly. The Sunni Ittehad Council, supported by
Government
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has extended warm congratulations to Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on his appointment as the 23rd Prime Minister of Pakistan. Sharif, 72, secured a resounding victory in the National Assembly, surpassing his rival Omar Ayub, who had the backing of former Prime Minister
National
The Pashtoonkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP) strongly criticized a recent raid by the Quetta administration, claiming it was in response to a speech delivered by the party's chairman, Mahmood Khan Achakzai. The raid aimed to reclaim a piece of government-owned land near Mr. Achakzai's residence,
National
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) recently made a significant decision regarding the allocation of reserved seats in the national and provincial assemblies. The ECP rejected a petition from the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC), a new face of the PTI, seeking reserved seats. This decision, issued by a five-member
National
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has endorsed the call for a judicial commission to probe the May 9 protests following the arrest of PTI founder Imran Khan. Speaking in the National Assembly, Bilawal agreed with the demand made by newly-elected K-P CM Ali Amin Gandapur, who had earlier
Breaking News
Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province is facing a devastating situation marked by casualties, injuries, and extensive property damage due to recent tragic accidents linked to ongoing rainfall. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) reported a distressing toll of 35 lives lost and 43 individuals injured over the past five