Pakistan has secured the Commonwealth Access to Justice Innovation Award 2026, marking a significant achievement for the country. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif congratulated the Ministry of Law and Justice on the occasion, stating that this victory is a testament to the team’s extraordinary efforts under the leadership of the Minister for Law. He emphasized that the award is a global recognition of Pakistan’s efforts to improve access to justice.
During the award ceremony, Prime Minister Sharif also visited the residence of Awais Abbas, who was martyred during a terrorist attack, where he led the congregation in a prayer for the souls of the victims. Other notable figures, including Maulana Fazlur Rehman, the head of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI), and Faisal Malik, a lawyer, also expressed their views on various issues.
In related news, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has issued a decision on fixed charges for protected and non-protected consumers, as per the Power Division’s request. The decision has been welcomed by various stakeholders, including Ismail Dar and Avis Laghari.
In other developments, the Punjab government has taken significant steps to ensure the safety of women in the province, and there has been a notable decrease in crimes committed against women. The government has also encouraged women to participate in various sports, including kabaddi, tennis, hockey, football, cricket, karate, and swimming.
Furthermore, a meeting was held between Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Saeed Afridi, where the latter demanded payment of outstanding dues from the federal government. The University of Peshawar’s Campus Police has reported a clash between two student organizations, which resulted in aerial firing.
The Supreme Court has also been in the news, with a hearing taking place on a petition filed by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) against a forest officer. The court has dismissed NAB’s appeal, declaring the officer’s acquittal as valid.
In a separate incident, former General Qamar Javed Bajwa has been hospitalized after a fall, suffering injuries on various parts of his body. In other sports news, former cricketer Naseer Jamshed has expressed regret over his past actions, vowing to advise new players against engaging in corruption.
The article also mentions the visit of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who invited Pakistani politicians, including Zainab Gunusak, the Mayor of Mehal Gazi, to Ankara. Unfortunately, a tragic incident occurred in Mumbai, where a 19-year-old girl was killed in a shootout.
