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ISLAMABAD: The 16th National Assembly posted its highest legislative output in recent parliamentary history during its second year, even as political polarization, declining participation and institutional vulnerabilities continued to cloud its performance, according to PILDAT’s annual performance assessment. The report, covering the period from 1 March 2025 to 28 February 2026, notes that the Assembly

Schools, he added, have been destroyed, damaged or militarized, teachers displaced and digital networks disrupted Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad at the UN Security Council session. PHOTO: RADIOPAK UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has told a historic meeting of the UN Security Council that the most effective way to protect children and

ISLAMABAD: Amid tensions in the Gulf region, the government has planned to import oil through the Red Sea from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, while switching to a weekly oil price review. Sources told The Express Pakinomist that the government is currently working

. Archive photo of Sost Dry Port in early days, Hussainabad Sost, Gilgit 2007. Pamir Times The Met Office has predicted that there will be mainly dry weather in most parts of the country over the next 24 hours. However, cold conditions are likely to persist in hilly areas during the morning and night hours,

. ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination on Tuesday conducted a detailed consideration of a private member’s bill to ban the use of vape. Members appreciated the intent and effort behind the proposed legislation – The Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (Regulation) Bill, 2025 – and held an in-depth discussion

FM offers to host US-Tehran talks; recounts Senate efforts underway to help stranded citizens; Says Iran wants KSA land ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday stepped up diplomatic efforts to defuse rising tensions in the Middle East, reminding Tehran of its long-standing defense understanding with Saudi Arabia, while engaging in shuttle diplomacy aimed at preventing further escalation

. Minister of Information and Radio, Attaullah Tarar. PHOTO: APP ISLAMABAD: Security forces killed 67 Fitna al-Khawarij terrorists in Balochistan and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said on Tuesday as ‘Operation Ghazab Lil Haq’ continued in full force across the border. In several updates on X, Tarar said the Afghan Taliban launched coordinated cross-border

. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Photo: File ISLAMABAD: The federal government decided on Tuesday to convene a closed-door briefing for leaders of political parties and parliamentary leaders on the rapidly evolving regional security situation, including the latest developments involving Iran and ongoing tensions with Afghanistan. The high-level plunge comes amid war between Iran and the