Pakistan, Iran, Iraq Launch Joint Working Group for Pilgrim Facilitation
New Travel Guidelines for Pakistani Pilgrims: What You Need to Know If you’re planning to travel from Pakistan to Iraq for pilgrimage, there’s some important news for you! Starting January 1, 2026, the Interior Minister of Pakistan, Mohsin Naqvi, announced that pilgrims will need to go through officially registered group organisers. This change is part […]
IFJ Urges Supreme Court to Review Recent PECA Law Amendments
Protecting Press Freedom in Pakistan: The Call for Legal Reform In an important development for media professionals in Pakistan, the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is urging the Supreme Court to revisit the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA). They’ve raised concerns about escalating threats to press freedom and the safety of journalists—a topic that […]
Finance Minister Defends FBR Powers Against Criticism as Propaganda
Understanding the Recent Changes in Pakistan’s Tax Regulations In a recent briefing, Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb addressed concerns regarding the enhanced powers of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). He labeled the criticism as "propaganda," emphasizing that these new authorities were introduced lawfully and specifically target large-scale sales tax fraud. During an interaction with […]
ECP Delays Verdict on KP Reserved Seats Case for Further Review
The Ongoing Dispute Over Reserved Seats in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Assembly: Key Takeaways The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) made headlines recently as it reserved a verdict on the contentious issue of reserved seat allocations in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Assembly. After hearing arguments from five political parties, including PML-N, JUI-F, PPPP, ANP, and PTI-P, the ECP’s five-member bench, […]
New Business Train Launches Between Lahore and Karachi
Pakistan Railways: A New Era of Comfort and Convenience If you’ve ever traveled between Lahore and Karachi, you know how essential a reliable and comfortable mode of transport is. Well, you’re in for a treat! Pakistan Railways is about to launch a brand-new business train that promises a modern travel experience for those journeying along […]
Price Increase Predicted Over the Next 15 Days
Understanding the Impact of Fuel Price Changes in Pakistan If you’re keeping an eye on fuel prices in Pakistan, you might be noticing a bit of a trend — and it’s not a good one. According to recent industry reports, petrol and diesel prices are likely to see a hike of up to Rs6.60 per […]
JUI-F Jirga Rejects Committee on Ex-FATA: Key Developments Explained
Addressing Concerns in Merged Tribal Districts: The Jirga’s Voice In a significant gathering organized by the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), tribal leaders came together in Peshawar to voice serious concerns regarding a newly formed committee aimed at reviving the traditional jirga system in the merged districts of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P). These areas, once known as the Federally […]
PTI Expels Five MNAs from Party: Major Leadership Changes Ahead
The Political Shakeup in Pakistan: What You Need to Know About the PTI Expulsions Recently, the political landscape in Pakistan experienced a significant shakeup when the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) expelled five members of the National Assembly. This move came after these individuals voted in favor of the 26th Constitutional Amendment, directly contradicting the party’s directive […]
Gandapur Proposes New Talks with Key Stakeholders on Power Issues
The Political Landscape of Pakistan: A Call for Dialogue and Democracy If you’ve been following the political scene in Pakistan, you might have noticed some intense discussions lately, particularly around the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and its founder, Imran Khan. Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur recently made headlines by stating that Khan is open […]