46 h. ago Punjab speaker files reference to disqualify 26 MPAs over misconduct

ISLAMABAD: Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Ahmad Khan filed a reference with the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday, seeking the disqualification of 26 opposition lawmakers from the provincial assembly for allegedly violating the sanctity of the house. The lawmakers in question are members of the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC). Speaking to the media, Speaker […]

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63 h. ago India Reblocks instagram accounts of Pakistani celebrities amid controversy

Several popular Pakistani celebrities have once again faced Instagram account blocks in India, just a day after the restrictions were briefly lifted. Indian users now see a message saying, “Account not available in India” due to a legal request. Celebrities like Yumna Zaidi, Danish Taimoor, and Mawra Hocane have had their Instagram handles become inaccessible […]

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3 d. ago PA speaker files disqualification reference against 26 Opp MPAs

Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan on Thursday filed a disqualification reference against 26 PTI-backed opposition MPAs with the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). Speaking to the media after holding a meeting with ECP officials in Islamabad, Malik said that he had already submitted the reference and today’s meeting was held to seek legal […]

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3 d. ago Opposition gains ground in KP assembly as reserved seats reshuffle power balance

PESHAWAR – A major political shift has taken place in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Assembly after the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) restored 25 reserved seats, strengthening the opposition’s hand. This reshuffle has increased the opposition’s total strength to 52 members, intensifying the pressure on the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government. Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (Fazl) has […]

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5 d. ago Indian opposition slams Modi for concealing losses in May 7 air battle

ISLAMABAD: India’s opposition parties have launched a fierce attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, accusing it of hiding critical information about the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) losses during the May 7 air clash with Pakistan. Opposition leaders allege that the government is compromising national security by concealing facts and bowing to external pressures, including […]

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7 d. ago Industry under pressure as govt restores duties on raw materials: BMP

The Businessmen Panel (BMP) of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has strongly opposed the federal government’s recent decision to reverse tariff cuts on imported industrial raw materials, warning that the move will severely damage domestic industry, accelerate inflation, and weaken the country’s already fragile export performance. In a statement issued […]

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8 d. ago Punjab assembly speaker suspends 26 PTI members, vows to send reference to ECP

LAHORE: The Speaker of the Punjab Assembly, Malik Ahmad Khan, has suspended 26 members of the opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for 15 sessions. He also announced that a reference against these members will be sent to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) today. According to the Speaker, the action was taken due to chaos created […]

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9 d. ago Khawaja Asif’s address at SCO causes diplomatic isolation for India

QINGDAO: The Indian Defence Minister’s request to speak after Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Qingdao, China, was rejected, highlighting further diplomatic tensions between the two countries. Khawaja Asif, during his address, presented evidence of India’s involvement in Pakistan’s internal matters, specifically referring to the terrorist […]

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1 week ago Pakistan opposes India’s request to world bank over Kishanganga project

ISLAMABAD/NEW DELHI – Pakistan has strongly opposed India’s request to halt the World Bank’s proceedings against the controversial Kishanganga and Ratle hydropower projects being constructed by India in Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. According to Indian media reports, India sent a letter to the World Bank-appointed neutral expert, Michael Lino, claiming that India has suspended the […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan navy rescues injured Indian crew member in swift sea operation

The Pakistan Navy successfully carried out a rescue mission to save a seriously injured Indian crew member at sea, following an urgent medical assistance request. The operation was launched after the oil tanker MT High Leader reported the emergency involving the crewman. This prompt response highlights Pakistan Navy’s strong commitment to humanitarian efforts beyond borders. […]

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3 w. ago India’s attempt to push Pakistan onto FATF grey list fails amid strong opposition

India made strong efforts to include Pakistan in the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list during the recent FATF plenary meeting. Despite India’s persistent diplomatic push, these attempts were unsuccessful due to resistance from key member countries. During the meeting, the Indian delegation presented detailed arguments to place Pakistan on the grey list, accusing […]

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3 w. ago Congress slams Modi’s silence on Trump’s repeated claim of averting India

NEW DELHI: As US President Donald Trump once again claimed credit for “stopping a war between India and Pakistan”, India’s opposition Congress party criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his continued silence on the matter. Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh shared a video clip of Trump’s remarks on X in which the US president again […]

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3 w. ago Pakistan’s senate session: Finance bill 2025 presented amid opposition protests

The Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb presented the Finance Bill 2025 in the Senate, sparking strong opposition protests. Members of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chanted slogans against the government, criticizing policies affecting farmers and laborers. Senate Chairman Yousuf Raza Gilani referred the bill to the Senate Finance Committee, which will prepare recommendations within 10 days. The opposition […]

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3 w. ago Opposition bet on Pakistan’s default, says information minister Atta Tarar

ISLAMABAD: Federal Information Minister Atta Tarar has accused opposition leaders of betting on Pakistan’s economic default, saying their negative expectations have proven wrong. Speaking to the media in Islamabad, he stated that Pakistan is now moving towards economic stability after narrowly avoiding default. He expressed optimism about the upcoming federal budget, calling it “one of […]

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3 w. ago Freelancers warn govt: Tax plan threatens $1B+ in foreign earnings

Pakistan’s freelancers and digital content creators are strongly opposing proposed tax measures in the upcoming federal budget. They believe such policies will hurt the fast-growing digital economy. Experts argue the focus should be on boosting foreign exchange earnings, not taxing struggling freelancers. They are urging the government to support digital workers who bring in millions […]

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