Federal Cabinet Approves Draft of 26th Constitutional Amendment

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has approved the draft of the 26th constitutional amendment. This decision was made during a cabinet session on Sunday. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif briefed the cabinet about his meeting with President Asif Ali Zardari. He also updated the members on the response from Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam …

Drone Targets Netanyahu’s Home in Caesarea, No Casualties Reported

A drone targeted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s home in Caesarea, northern Israel, on Saturday. Netanyahu’s spokesman confirmed the attack but stated that the Prime Minister was not nearby at the time. There were no casualties. The Israeli military reported that the drone was launched from Lebanon and struck a building. However, it was unclear …

PM Shehbaz Sharif Appeals for Dr. Aafia Siddiqui’s Release

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken a significant step in advocating for Dr. Aafia Siddiqui’s release from an American prison. He wrote a letter to US President Joe Biden on October 13. In this letter, he urged the president to review Dr. Siddiqui’s case with compassion. Dr. Siddiqui has been incarcerated at the Federal Medical …

SCO Summit Concludes with Key Agreements on Regional Cooperation

The 23rd Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, held in Islamabad, concluded on Wednesday with the signing of eight significant agreements. These agreements focused on critical areas such as the SCO’s budget, the operations of its secretariat, and regional counterterrorism efforts. The summit highlighted the organisation’s commitment to cooperation in security, trade, and economic development. Pakistan’s …

PM Shehbaz Sharif Calls for Expanding China’s Belt and Road at SCO Summit

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for expanding China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) while chairing the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Islamabad. The SCO includes major regional players like China, India, Russia, and Pakistan. The summit took place at the Jinnah Convention Centre. As the current Chair of the Council of Heads of …

Pakistan Gears Up for SCO Heads of Govt Summit Amid Strict Security

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is set to host the 23rd Heads of Government Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) and prepares for strict security. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited the Jinnah Convention Center on Saturday to review preparations, receiving briefings from the CDA chairman and Foreign Office officials. As the current Chair of the SCO Council …

MQM Ties Support for Amendment to Local Government Powers

ISLAMABAD: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM) has made its backing for a constitutional amendment conditional on the inclusion of changes to Article A-140. The party wants these changes to ensure greater powers for local governments across the country. On Saturday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting with an MQM delegation to discuss the proposed …

Saudi Fast Food Giant AlBaik Moves to Enter Pakistani Market

Saudi fast food giant AlBaik has expressed preliminary interest in entering the Pakistani market. This comes after the brand signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Gas & Oil Pakistan Ltd (GO), which was recently acquired by Saudi Arabia’s oil giant Aramco. The news was confirmed on Friday. The MoU aims to explore establishing a …

Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim to Arrive Pakistan Tomorrow

ISLAMABAD: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is set to arrive in Pakistan on Wednesday for a three-day official visit from October 2 to October 4. This visit comes at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. PM Ibrahim will bring a high-level delegation. This group includes various ministers, deputy ministers, and senior officials. Their presence …

Urdu University students deprived of PM’s Laptop Scheme

Dr. Irfan Aziz, the General Secretary of the faculty organization at the Federal Urdu University, Abdul Haq Campus Karachi, has expressed concern that the students of the university will be deprived of the Prime Minister’s Youth Laptop Scheme. He stated that the administration had set the deadline of June 20 for submitting applications for the …

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