Kamal lambasts ‘flawed’ NFC award distribution formula in NA – Pakistan
Health Minister Mustafa Kamal on Tuesday criticised the formula of fund distribution under National Finance Commission (NFC) award — which is based on the size of every provinces’ population — as “flawed”. In his remarks during an address to the National Assembly, where a debate on the federal budget fiscal year 2026-27 was ongoing, Kamal […]
‘We do not accept govt’s version of events,’ says Aleema after Imran taken to hospital for 5th time for eye ailment – Pakistan
PTI founder Imran Khan’s sister, Aleema Khan, said on Tuesday that the government’s version of events was unacceptable after the former premier was taken to the hospital for the fifth time for the treatment of his eye ailment. In a post on X, Aleema said, “We have received reports that Imran Khan was again taken […]
Govt’s economic planning mindful of possible external and geopolitical risks, finmin tells UK MP – Pakistan
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Tuesday that the government’s economic planning and fiscal assumptions had remained mindful of possible external and geopolitical risks, including potential “second-order impacts” arising from prolonged regional uncertainty. The minister made these remarks during a meeting with UK Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and […]
Hafizabad DPO changed after ‘row with MPA’s son over office toilet use’ – Pakistan
LAHORE: A BS-18 police officer, Kamran Hamid, was ‘removed’ from the post of Hafizabad district police officer (DPO), allegedly following an altercation with a local MPA of the ruling party, who is also close to the politically influential Tarar family, after he was held guilty in an inquiry conducted by Punjab Inspector General of Police […]
SC judge advocates stricter safeguards in drug cases – Pakistan
• Dissenting note regrets practice of falsely implicating opposition politicians, others• Calls for amending rules to align with parent law• Says merely naming tests does not amount to full compliance ISLAMABAD: Justice Malik Shahzad Ahmad Khan of the Supreme Court has expressed concern over the common practice of falsely implicating innocent individuals — including opposition […]
UK MP backs Pakistan’s response to attacks from Afghanistan – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has the right under international law to defend itself against attacks originating from Afghanistan, British Parliamentary Under-Secretary for the Middle East, Afghanistan and Pakistan Hamish Falconer said on Monday, while stressing the need for dialogue and regional stability. Speaking during a visit to Islamabad to discuss security concerns with senior Pakistani officials, the […]
GB election chief settles 14 petitions as Astore, Diamer seats remain undecided – Pakistan
• Maintains Form 47 results; final decisions on two key seats set for tomorrow• Re-polling suspended across some constituencies• LG polls postponed to Sept 27 due to Muharram GILGIT: The Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) on Monday announced decisions on 14 critical election petitions, maintaining the validity of Form 47 results while deferring final verdicts […]
Muharram moon not sighted in Pakistan, Ashura to fall on June 26 – Pakistan
The Ministry of Religious Affairs on Monday announced that the Muharram 1448 AH moon was not sighted in the country. The first of Muharram will fall on Wednesday, June 17, while Ashura will be observed on June 26. In a notification, the ministry said: “In pursuance of the decision of the Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee in […]
Yellow Line BRT: Two bureaucrats booked in Karachi over misuse of authority, Rs8.5bn payment – Pakistan
KARACHI: Two bureaucrats have been booked over an advance payment of Rs8.5 billion to contractors of the Yellow Line BRT project in an alleged case of misuse of authority, it emerged on Monday. The Yellow Line is planned to connect Quaidabad’s Dawood Chowrangi with Numaish and will exclusively use electric buses to ensure it remains […]
Senators raise alarm over rising debt amid lack of roadmap for economic stability – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Members of the Senate from both sides of the aisle on Monday raised alarm over the burgeoning debt of Pakistan, sans a roadmap for economic stability. On June 12, the government presented the budget for FY27, allocating Rs8,054bn for interest payments. Speaking on the floor, PPP vice president and parliamentary leader in the Senate, […]