In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court’s eight-member constitutional bench, headed by Justice Aminuddin Khan, has approved live streaming of the proceedings in the case challenging Pakistan’s 26th Constitutional Amendment. The move marks a major step towards judicial transparency, as the hearings will now be broadcast live for the public. The 26th Constitutional Amendment, passed by both houses of Parliament in October 2025, has ignited an intense national debate over the independence of the judiciary. The amendment abolished the Supreme Court’s suo motu powers, limited the chief justice’s tenure to three years, and granted the prime minister the authority to…
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The Pakistan, China, Russia, and Iran Reaffirm Commitment to a Peaceful and Terror-Free Afghanistan at Moscow Meeting marked another significant step in regional diplomacy as the Quadrilateral Meeting of Special Representatives for Afghanistan convened in Moscow on Tuesday. Representatives from the four countries pledged to strengthen cooperation for regional peace and security, stressing their collective resolve to prevent Afghanistan from once again becoming a haven for terrorism. Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Ambassador Mohammad Sadiq, stated on X that the participating countries “unanimously reaffirmed their steadfast commitment to a stable, sovereign, and peaceful Afghanistan, free from the scourge of terrorism…
The President Zardari Summons Mohsin Naqvi to Karachi as PPP-PML-N Rift Deepens after escalating tensions between the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) over the rehabilitation of flood victims. As political friction grows between the Sindh and Punjab governments, President Asif Ali Zardari held a telephonic conversation with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and called him to Karachi for an urgent meeting to defuse the situation. According to an official post from the Presidency on X, “President Asif Ali Zardari spoke to Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi over the phone to discuss the recent tensions between the Sindh…
The India Will Face Greater Humiliation If It Acts Again statement by Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has sent a clear and powerful message across the region. Speaking to media outside Parliament, Khawaja Asif warned that if India repeats its previous misadventures against Pakistan, the outcome will be even more disastrous for New Delhi than before. He said that India’s last attempt had already brought it global humiliation, and any future provocation would lead to an even greater fall from grace. Khawaja Asif emphasised that India’s earlier adventure left its international image in ruins and exposed its failures before the world.…
The Greta Thunberg Among Global Sumud Flotilla Detainees Deported, Uncertainty Over Former Senator Mushtaq Ahmad’s Release remains one of the most closely watched international developments involving Gaza aid activists. On Monday, the Israeli government announced that 171 detainees from the Global Sumud Flotilla, including prominent climate activist Greta Thunberg, had been deported to Greece and Slovakia. However, uncertainty still surrounds the release of Pakistan’s former Senator Mushtaq Ahmad, who remains in Israeli custody. According to Israeli officials, the deported activists were transferred to their respective countries, while a few participants, including Mushtaq Ahmad, continue to face legal and procedural reviews.…
The PPP Walks Out of Parliament Demanding Apology from PML-N Leadership after a heated session that exposed deepening cracks within Pakistan’s ruling coalition. On Monday, the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) walked out of both the Senate and National Assembly, demanding that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leadership apologise for what it called derogatory remarks against PPP’s top leaders, including Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Aseefa Bhutto Zardari. The Senate session, chaired by Yusuf Raza Gilani, turned fiery when Senator Sherry Rehman criticised the PML-N’s political tone amid devastating floods in Sindh and Punjab. She said that millions were suffering, yet political…
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Saturday praised Field Marshal Asim Munir for his “exceptional leadership” during Pakistan’s military standoff with India in May this year. Addressing participants of the National Security and War Course 2026 at the CM House in Lahore, she said that the entire nation remained indebted to the sacrifices of the Pakistan Armed Forces. “I would like to congratulate the Pakistan Armed Forces and also the forces from friendly countries on the historic victory of Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos,” CM Maryam said. She noted that Pakistan stood tall as a proud and resilient nation due to the success…
A Lahore court has extended the physical remand of PTI leader Falak Javed in a case involving an anti-state tweet and the alleged uploading of an inappropriate image of a provincial minister. The case, registered by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), continues to gain attention as authorities pursue further investigation. PTI leader Falak Javed was produced before the Lahore District Court after completing a four-day physical remand. Judicial Magistrate Naeem Wattoo presided over the hearing. During the proceedings, NCCIA officials requested an extension of the physical remand, while the defense strongly opposed the plea. Advocate Rana Abdul Maroof,…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed Hamas’s response to Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan, calling it a positive step toward ending the war in Gaza and achieving lasting peace. In a statement on X, the premier said the development opened “a window for a ceasefire” and urged the international community to act decisively to end the suffering of the Palestinian people. Reaffirming Pakistan’s unwavering support for Palestine, Shehbaz said diplomatic progress must now translate into “relief for the people of Gaza.” The statement came after Hamas announced that it had accepted parts of the US president’s proposal aimed at halting the nearly…
The federal government has reached an agreement with the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) to end unrest in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) after several days of violent protests and tense negotiations. The breakthrough came following marathon talks in Muzaffarabad aimed at defusing tensions that had paralysed the region. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry announced on X that the government’s negotiation team had “signed the final agreement” with the JAAC. He confirmed that the protesters were dispersing, roads were reopening, and peace was being restored calling it a “victory of peace” for the people of AJK. The agreement between…
