Introduction On Monday, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced a 200 basis points (bps) reduction in its key policy rate, lowering it from 15% […]
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PM Shehbaz Sharif Launches Nationwide Polio Campaign
Introduction On Sunday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated a nationwide anti-polio drive with the aim of eliminating this crippling disease from Pakistan. During the launch […]
Islamabad ATC Releases 38 Suspects in PTI Protest Cases
On Saturday, the Islamabad Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) granted the release of 38 individuals who had been arrested in connection with the PTI’s protest in the […]
Pakistani Delegation Meets Dr. Aafia Siddiqui in US Jail
Introduction: Pakistan’s Continued Efforts for Dr. Aafia Siddiqui’s Release In a significant development, a Pakistani delegation consisting of members of parliament and a psychiatrist visited […]
Zardari Delays Madressah Bill Amid Criticism
Introduction to the Issue and Political Context The recent controversy surrounding the Societies Registration (Amendment) Act, 2024, which deals with the registration and regulation of […]
PM Shehbaz Sharif Directs Major Reforms in Power Sector
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has given new directions for further reduction in electricity rates for consumers in Pakistan, while also focusing on the swift implementation […]
Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi Indicted in Toshakhana Case
In a significant legal development, former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have been indicted in a new Toshakhana case. This case […]
Madrassa Registration Bill Legal Approval Despite Objections
Introduction: In a dramatic political development, Maulana Fazlur Rehman, the leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F), has asserted that the Madrassa Registration Bill has been legally […]
PTI’s Barrister Gohar Calls for Non-Political Court Martial of Faiz Hameed
In a statement made exclusively to Express News, Barrister Gohar, Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), emphasized that the court martial of General (retd) Faiz Hameed […]
SC Dismisses Registrar’s Objections to Imran’s Petition
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court of Pakistan’s constitutional bench dismissed the objections raised by the registrar’s office against a petition filed by former Prime Minister […]