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. ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday launched economic governance reforms to address vulnerabilities identified in the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) report on governance and corruption, while taking ownership of a 142-point agenda for institution building and the rule of law. The plan envisages conducting a national risk assessment on corruption, making rule-based appointments […]

. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan expresses deep concern over the resurgence of violence in Yemen and reiterates its support for unity and territorial integrity as well as all efforts to establish lasting peace and stability in the country. The Foreign Ministry said in a statement that Pakistan strongly opposed any unilateral move by any Yemeni party that

Jaishankar and Ayaz Sadiq hold a brief conversation; Analysts caution against reading too much into the episode National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar shake hands at the Bangladesh Parliament in Dhaka. Photo: ONLINE ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq and Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar briefly exchanged greetings in

LAHORE: Treasury lawmakers sought a permanent solution to the continued posting of federal officials to provincial posts, warning that the practice was sparking a constitutional and governance crisis in the province. The issue surfaced after an adjournment resolution was moved in the Punjab Assembly by various state government authorities. The lawmakers stressed in their proposal

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday sent a case to the Director Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) regarding the forcible discharge of the citizen from a flight from Azerbaijan and disposed of the case. The court said DG FIA should take action on this request as per law and submit a report. Justice Arbab Muhammad

Experts say the so-called hybrid system will further consolidate its grip on power in the new year ISLAMABAD: Pakistan enters 2026 with its biggest political question still unanswered: What will happen to PTI founder Imran Khan. His supporters hoped for relief in 2025 when Donald Trump returned to the White House. However, these hopes proved

Celebrations marked the beginning of 2026 across Pakistan as people welcomed the new year with fireworks, music and public gatherings in major cities following celebrations around the world. In Karachi, the country’s largest city, the Sindh Governor House hosted a spectacular New Year celebration that attracted thousands of citizens, including women, youth and children of

The Crown Prince expressed his intention to make an official visit to Pakistan in the coming year Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Wednesday, stressing the importance of dialogue and diplomacy to maintain regional peace and stability,

calls for efforts to create lasting peace and stability in the war-torn country Pakistan expressed deep concern over the resurgence of violence in Yemen and strongly opposed any unilateral move by any Yemeni party that could further escalate the situation, the foreign ministry said in a statement on Wednesday. Reiterating its longstanding position, the State

underlines the need to reject vested political agendas to ensure inclusive growth and long-term prosperity in the province Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defense Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir. Photo: ISPR/ File Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defense Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir on Wednesday praised the resilience and patriotism