ECP mulls over local bodies polls in Islamabad, Punjab and KP
- 23-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday mulled over holding local government elections in Islamabad, Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. A session of the ECP chaired by chief election commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja summoned chief secretary and secretary local government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on July 1st in personal capacity. The meeting also decided to […]
Iraq pilgrims from Pakistan get new guidelines
- 22-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony on Monday issued fresh guidelines for Pakistani pilgrims travelling to Iraq, warning that violations of visa regulations could result in heavy fines, deportation and permanent travel restrictions. According to a notification issued by the ministry, the Iraqi government has introduced stricter measures to prevent the misuse […]
Pakistan opens free registration process for Hajj 2027 pilgrims
- 22-Jun-2026
The Federal Minister for Religious Affairs, Sardar Muhammad Yousaf, has officially inaugurated the registration process for Hajj 2027, announcing key details of the new policy during a ceremony. He stated that Hajj registration will be completely free of charge and no registration fee will be collected. The process will be carried out on a first-come, […]
India building dams to use water as weapon: Rana Sanaullh
- 18-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: Rana Sanaullah has said that India has weaponized water and building five dams on Chenab that will be completed by 2030. Speaking at the floor of the Senate, prime minister’s political adviser said that with these dams India could stop the river water to Pakistan for 60 to 90 days whenever it intends. “They […]
Muharram expected date in Pakistan
- 11-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee has convened an important meeting on June 15 to sight the Muharram moon, while astronomers have predicted that 1st Muharram is likely to fall on June 17 in Pakistan. The meeting, scheduled to be held at Lahore’s Badshahi Mosque, will review moon-sighting testimonies and reports received from across the country […]
JUI-F moves Federal Shariat Court against Child Marriage Restraint Act 2025
- 03-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-e-Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) has approached the Federal Shariat Court challenging the Child Marriage Restraint Act 2025, ARY News reported. According to reports, the petition argues that defining every person under the age of 18 as a child is contrary to Islamic jurisprudence. It further states that setting the minimum marriage age at 18 does not […]
Work on Sukkur-Hyderabad motorway to start this year, Senate told
- 15-May-2026
The Senate of Pakistan was informed on Friday that work on Sukkur-Hyderabad motorway will be started this year. Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan told the house during question hour that three of the motorway’s five sections have been approved, while the tendering process has begun. The Minister for Communications said efforts are being made […]
ECP disqualifies Murad Saeed following ATC verdict
- 26-Mar-2026
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has officially notified the disqualification of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senator Murad Saeed, declaring his Senate seat from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa vacant. The decision comes in light of a ruling by an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), which had earlier sentenced Murad Saeed to 10 years in prison. Based on this conviction, […]
Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 announcement made in Pakistan
- 19-Mar-2026
ISLAMABAD: The Chairman of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad, has announced that the Shawwal moon was not sighted anywhere across the country. Consequently, Eid ul Fitr will be celebrated on Saturday, March 21. As the moon was not sighted, citizens will observe a 30th day of fasting, with Friday marking the final […]
PTI-backed Raja Nasir Abbas appointed Opposition Leader in Senate
- 20-Jan-2026
The head of Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen and PTI-backed Senator Raja Nasir Abbas has been appointed as the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate. Senate Secretary Hafeezullah Sheikh has issued the official notification confirming the appointment. Senate Chairman Yusuf Raza Gillani stated that Raja Nasir Abbas enjoys the support of 22 out of the 32 opposition […]