As the region continues to grapple with escalating tensions, Pakistan has announced an extension of the tenure of Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Lieutenant General (Retired) Nazeer Ahmed by three years. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice, the extension is effective from March 6, 2026, and will be governed by the existing terms and conditions.
The development comes as the global oil prices have seen a sharp increase, with experts predicting a hike of 30 to 50 rupees per liter in the prices of petrol and diesel in the Middle East due to the ongoing situation. In a separate development, Pakistan’s Vice President and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, has held a phone conversation with Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi.
The federal government has also announced its intention to establish “Anti-Drone Units” in all districts of Punjab, following the recent incidents of drone strikes in the province. The decision was made at a meeting of the Provincial Cabinet, which also approved the establishment of a special committee to probe the recent anti-government protests in the city.
In a related development, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has issued a verdict in the case of a medical student, Khadija Ghaffar, who was subjected to harassment and violence in the city of Faisalabad. The court’s ruling has sparked widespread outrage, with many calling for the government to take immediate action to prevent such incidents in the future.
Meanwhile, the government has announced a three-day extension of the flight operations of the national carrier, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), in response to the ongoing regional tensions. The airline has also announced a reduction in its flight frequencies, citing the impact of the tensions on the global aviation industry.
In a separate development, the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) has expressed its concern over the recent incidents of violence against journalists in the country. The union has called on the government to take immediate action to ensure the safety and security of journalists and other media professionals.
The government has also announced a major crackdown on organized crime in the country, with the establishment of a special task force to tackle the issue. The task force will be headed by a senior police officer, who will be responsible for coordinating the efforts of various law enforcement agencies to combat organized crime.
In a related development, the government has announced a major investment in the energy sector, with the approval of a new project to increase the production of natural gas in the country. The project is expected to create thousands of jobs and contribute significantly to the country’s energy needs.
The government has also announced a major initiative to promote tourism in the country, with the establishment of a new tourism board to promote the country’s cultural and natural heritage. The board will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive tourism strategy, which will aim to attract more tourists to the country.
The government has also announced a major investment in the education sector, with the approval of a new project to improve the quality of education in the country. The project is expected to create thousands of jobs and contribute significantly to the country’s economic development.
In a related development, the government has announced a major initiative to promote entrepreneurship in the country, with the establishment of a new entrepreneurship board to promote start-ups and small businesses. The board will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive entrepreneurship strategy, which will aim to create thousands of jobs and contribute significantly to the country’s economic development.
The government has also announced a major investment in the healthcare sector, with the approval of a new project to improve the quality of healthcare services in the country. The project is expected to create thousands of jobs and contribute significantly to the country’s economic development.
In a related development, the government has announced a major initiative to promote social welfare in the country, with the establishment of a new social welfare board to promote the welfare of vulnerable segments of society. The board will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive social welfare strategy, which will aim to improve the living standards of millions of people in the country.
The government has also announced a major investment in the infrastructure sector, with the approval of a new project to improve the country’s transportation network. The project is expected to create thousands of jobs and contribute significantly to the country’s economic development.
In a related development, the government has announced a major initiative to promote
