Rethinking governance in Pakistan – Newspaper
EVERY few years, Pakistan revisits the debate on creating new provinces. The interior minister’s recent proposal to establish smaller administrative units has again raised an important question. Yet the real issue is not how many provinces Pakistan should have. It is whether government is close enough to serve its citizens effectively. Administrative boundaries matter only […]
KKH closed, Ghizer worst hit by more flash floods – Pakistan
GILGIT/LAHORE: Flash floods triggered by cloudbursts and rapid glacial melting wreaked havoc across Gilgit-Baltistan on Tuesday, damaging homes, roads, bridges and agricultural land, while leaving hundreds of tourists and local residents stranded in several districts. As a result, the Karakoram Highway (KKH) was closed for traffic near Altashi Nullah in the Gini area of Chilas. […]
Sajid Khan targets early West Indies collapse as Pakistan eye victory
Off-spinner Sajid Khan took four wickets to help Pakistan move towards victory in the second Test. Photo: PCB Pakistan spinner Sajid Khan said the team will look to continue their strong bowling performance on the fourth day of the second Test and aim to dismiss West Indies quickly after putting themselves in a strong position. […]
Pakistan name 20-man squad for FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026
PHF expresses confidence in team despite winless Pro League campaign ahead of tournament in Netherlands and Belgium ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) on Tuesday announced a 20-member squad for the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026, with the national side set to compete in the tournament to be held in the Netherlands and Belgium from […]
Pakistan close on series-levelling win against West Indies
Shafique’s unbeaten 160 and Sajid’s four-wicket haul put the visitors in control Off-spinner Sajid Khan took four wickets to help Pakistan move towards victory in the second Test. Photo: PCB PORT OF SPAIN: Pakistan’s spinners put their team on course for a series-levelling victory as the West Indies stumbled to 103 for six — a […]
AJK elections: PPP, IPP ahead in two Muzaffarabad constituencies – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD/ MUZAFFARABAD: The PPP and Istehkam-i-Pakistan Party (IPP) appeared set to win the two constituencies in Muzaffarabad division where polling had been postponed due to landslides and bad weather. Voting was held in LA-27 Muzaffarabad-I (Kotla) and at 71 of the 174 polling stations in LA-28 Muzaffarabad-II (Lachhrat) after authorities delayed the exercise due to […]
Pakistan, Iran eye $10b trade
Joint border markets, Gwadar port cooperation on agenda as neighbours revive economic ties Iranian and Pakistani national flags are displayed along a street ahead of the arrival of Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian in Islamabad, Pakistan, June 23, 2026— REUTERS ISLAMABAD/KARACHI: Pakistan and Iran have agreed to increase bilateral trade to $10 billion and expedite the […]
All foreign media personnel to require NOC from info ministry for news coverage outside Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi – Pakistan
All foreign media personnel will now require a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MOIB) to travel to any city outside Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi for news coverage, according to recently issued guidelines. The new Foreign Media Facilitation Guidelines, 2026, outline requirements for the registration and accreditation of “foreign media […]
Main Chehlum procession concludes peacefully in Karachi amid heavy security – Pakistan
The main mourning procession to mark Chehlum concluded successfully in Karachi on Tuesday amid heavy security, according to the police. Chehlum, also known as Arbaeen (40 in Arabic), marks the 40th day of mourning for the martyrdom of Imam Husain (AS), the grandson of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). It is marked by processions by […]
NAB recovers Rs2.45tr worth of state assets in second quarter of 2026 – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has claimed recovery of state assets worth Rs2.45 trillion during the second quarter of 2026, describing it as a “leap into AI-powered anti-corruption accountability”. According to the NAB spokesman, the bureau’s drive against corruption and efforts to recover state assets during the second quarter of 2026 continued with renewed […]