Senate committee discusses CSS age limit proposal
- 29-Jul-2026
ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee witnessed differing views over a proposal to increase the upper age limit for candidates appearing in the Central Superior Services (CSS) examination. The committee held detailed discussions on matters relating to the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC), the CSS examination, and broader reforms to Pakistan’s civil service […]
AJK elections 2026: PML-N takes lead as per unofficial results
- 28-Jul-2026
The Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) [PML-N] has taken an early lead in the first phase of the 2026 Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly elections, according to preliminary unofficial results. The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) is currently in second place. Polling was held on Monday in all 13 constituencies across the Mirpur, Kotli, and […]
LA-6 Bhimber-2: Complete unofficial, unconfirmed result
- 28-Jul-2026
Vote counting is continuing following the first phase of polling in the 2026 Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections. Preliminary unofficial results from the 13 constituencies of Mirpur Division continue to be received. According to the preliminary unofficial results from 100 of the 195 polling stations in LA-6 Bhimber-2 (Samahni), Muhammad Razzaq of the Pakistan […]
AJK elections 2026: Mirpur commissioner, DIG review polling process
- 27-Jul-2026
Mirpur: Commissioner Tahir Mumtaz and Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Kamran Ali visited a number of polling stations to review the polling process and security arrangements. Commissioner Tahir Mumtaz said that polling across the Mirpur Division was proceeding peacefully and urged voters to exercise their democratic right without fear or intimidation. He added that no untoward […]
ECP to introduce electoral law reforms ahead of general elections
- 17-Jul-2026
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has decided to undertake electoral law reforms ahead of the next general elections and has constituted a reforms committee to prepare recommendations, sources said on Friday. According to sources, the committee will formulate comprehensive proposals aimed at making Pakistan’s electoral system more effective, transparent and modern. The committee […]
Safar moon sighted in Pakistan
- 15-Jul-2026
ISLAMABAD, July 15: The moon of Safar-ul-Muzaffar 1448 AH has been sighted in Pakistan, and the Ministry of Religious Affairs has issued an official notification confirming the start of the new Islamic month, ARY News reported. According to the announcement, 1st Safar 1448 AH will fall on Thursday, July 16, 2026, across the country. The […]
ECP directs political parties to submit annual financial statements by August 29
- 08-Jul-2026
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has directed all political parties to submit their annual financial statements for the fiscal year 2025-26 by August 29, 2026, ARY News reported. According to reports, the ECP said the financial statements must be submitted under Section 210 of the Election Act, 2017. The documents should include details […]
Hajj 2027 online registration opens, over 51,000 sign up in 2 days
- 24-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD, June 24, 2026: Hajj 2027 registration started online and the numbers came in quick. Ministry of Religious Affairs said more than 51,000 people signed up in just two days, ARY News reported. According to reports, around 46,000 applications were received through the web portal. The Pak Hajj mobile app got about 5,000 more. Under […]
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 […]