Bilawal Bhutto to attend funeral of Iran's late supreme leader
- 29-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: Chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto has decided to attend the funeral prayers of Iran’s late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, party sources said on Monday. Bilawal Bhutto will visit Iran with the Pakistan’s delegation led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, according to PPP sources. The Pakistani delegation led by the prime minister will visit Iran […]
PPP, IPP 'fail' to reach power-sharing agreement in Gilgit-Baltistan
- 29-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) have yet to ‘finalize’ a power-sharing formula for the Gilgit-Baltistan government. Sources said the IPP has refused to show flexibility on the proposed power-sharing arrangement. The PPP has offered the party two ministerial portfolios, but the IPP continues to insist on four ministries and […]
Gilgit-Baltistan CM-designate's oath-taking postponed
- 29-Jun-2026
SKARDU: The swearing-in ceremony of Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister-designate Amjad Hussain has been postponed, ARY News reported citing sources. According to sources, the delay was due to scheduling conflicts involving Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari was scheduled to attend the oath-taking ceremony in Gilgit-Baltistan on July 1. However, due to […]
Pakistan to roll out pharma track and trace system to combat fake medicines
- 28-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is set to introduce a nationwide Pharma Track and Trace System this year in a major step toward eliminating counterfeit and substandard medicines, according to official sources. Sources said the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has set October 9 as the deadline for implementing a mandatory 2D barcode and serialization system on […]
PPP hold consultations over Gilgit Baltistan cabinet
- 24-Jun-2026
GILGIT: The People’s Party leadership and the party’s Gilgit Baltistan organization have initiated consultations over Chief Minister Amjad Hussain’s cabinet, party sources said. The PPP has decided to form the regional cabinet after Ashura. The party leadership has summoned recommendations of Gilgit Baltaistan PPP for the cabinet, which will prepare the list of likely ministers […]
Aleem Khan contacts Bilawal to form GB govt: sources
- 22-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: Istahkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) Chairman and Federal Minister for Communications Aleem Khan on Monday contacted Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari regarding the formation of the government in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), ARY News reported. Both leaders discussed forming a joint government in Gilgit-Baltistan. Sources said that the duo agreed that the PPP and IPP […]
Gilgit-Baltistan assembly elects Speaker, Deputy Speaker unopposed
- 22-Jun-2026
GILGIT: Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly elected its Speaker and Deputy Speaker unopposed on Monday, ARY News reported. PPP’s Imran Nadeem took the Speaker’s seat without contest. PML-N’s Malik Kifayat-ur-Rehman became Deputy Speaker the same way. Outgoing Speaker Nazir Advocate administered the oath to Imran Nadeem. Nadeem then swore in Kifayat-ur-Rehman as Deputy Speaker. Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister PPP […]
GB Govt formation: PPP, PML-N consult over constitutional offices
- 22-Jun-2026
GILGIT: The PPP and the PML-N are consulting over the constitutional offices for the formation of government in Gilgit Baltistan, sources said. Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has decided to nominate Imran Nadeem Shigri as speaker of the GB Assembly and the party leadership has approved his name for the office, sources said. Imran Nadeem has […]
PPP’s GB Chief Minister candidate likely to be elected uncontested
- 21-Jun-2026
SKARDU: The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) candidate for Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) is likely to be elected uncontested, ARY News reported, citing reliable sources. According to sources, Amjad Hussain Advocate will be the PPP’s candidate for the CM. Sources added that the PPP, through back-channel contacts, has successfully persuaded other political parties not to […]
PPP to form coalition govt in Gilgit Baltistan, talks with IPP
- 20-Jun-2026
GILGIT: Pakistan People’s Party will form a coaition government in Gilgit Baltistan along with other parties to ensure a stable political set up, sources said. “The PPP, which emerged as frontrunner with maximum seats, wants inclusion of other parties for a stable administration in the GB region and has already given green signal for a […]