PM directs formation of committee to review PML-N lawmakers’ suggestions for GB’s welfare

Federal Focus on Gilgit-Baltistan: A Deeper Look into PM Shehbaz’s Directive Federal Focus on Gilgit-Baltistan: A Deeper Look into PM Shehbaz’s Directive The News: PM Prioritizes GB Welfare with High-Level Committee Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recently reiterated the federal government’s commitment to the development and welfare of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), stressing …

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Rain predicted in country’s upper regions over the weekend

“`html Pakistan Braces for Widespread Weekend Rains: An In-Depth Analysis Pakistan Braces for Widespread Weekend Rains: An In-Depth Analysis of PMD’s Forecast The News: PMD Forecasts Extensive Rainfall The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a comprehensive forecast predicting widespread rain, windstorms, and thundershowers across the country’s upper and central …

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KP governor seeks ‘single, harmonised’ bill for lawmakers’ privileges

“`html Pakistan’s Privilege Predicament: KP Governor Calls for Uniform Lawmaker Perks Amid Austerity Pakistan’s Privilege Predicament: KP Governor Calls for Uniform Lawmaker Perks Amid Austerity In a significant move that underscores the persistent tension between elite privileges and public austerity, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has urged federal …

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Cabinet committee denies gas utilities exemption from international accounting standards

“`html Pakistan’s Cabinet Rejects Gas Utilities’ IFRS Exemption: A Stance on Transparency and SOE Reform Pakistan’s Cabinet Rejects Gas Utilities’ IFRS Exemption: A Stance on Transparency and SOE Reform Islamabad, Pakistan – In a pivotal decision underscoring a commitment to fiscal transparency and corporate governance, Pakistan’s Cabinet Committee on State-Owned …

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GB’s top court disqualifies PPP candidate for concealing assets

Judicial Scrutiny and Electoral Integrity: The Disqualification of a GB PPP Candidate Judicial Scrutiny and Electoral Integrity: The Disqualification of a GB PPP Candidate The News In a significant ruling, the Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) Supreme Appellate Court has disqualified Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) candidate Fida Muhammad Nashad from constituency GBA-09 Skardu-III. …

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Islamabad court convicts 3 in case of illegal funds transfer for Bahria Town projects

“`html Cracking Down on Financial Crime: The Bahria Town Convictions and Pakistan’s Fight Against Illicit Funds Cracking Down on Financial Crime: The Bahria Town Convictions and Pakistan’s Fight Against Illicit Funds Recent judicial proceedings in Islamabad have brought to light a significant push against financial irregularities within Pakistan’s prominent real …

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The ‘wait for it’ budget

“`html The ‘Wait For It’ Budget: A Critical Look at Pakistan’s Fiscal Priorities The ‘Wait For It’ Budget: A Critical Look at Pakistan’s Fiscal Priorities Published in Dawn, July 10th, 2026 The News: A Budget That Skips the Majority The recent budget unveiled in Pakistan has, predictably, monopolized national conversations. …

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Workers’ remittances hit record $41.6bn in FY26

“`html Pakistan’s Record Remittances: Unpacking the $41.6 Billion Milestone in FY26 Pakistan’s Record Remittances: Unpacking the $41.6 Billion Milestone in FY26 Pakistan’s economy has received a significant boost from its diaspora, with workers’ remittances reaching an unprecedented high. This analysis delves into the implications of this financial milestone, examining the …

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Humanitarians look to put the AI in aid

“`html AI Revolutionizes Aid: How Technology is Transforming Humanitarian Response, A Focus on Pakistan AI Revolutionizes Aid: How Technology is Transforming Humanitarian Response, A Focus on Pakistan The humanitarian sector, long reliant on traditional methods, is standing at the precipice of a technological transformation. Artificial intelligence (AI), often viewed with …

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