Chief Minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz, has arrived in London for a brief stopover before heading to Brazil to participate in the 30th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP-30). Her diplomatic visit comes at a crucial time as Pakistan continues to grapple with the severe impacts of climate change. The annual COP conference is considered the world’s largest gathering on environmental issues, where Maryam Nawaz will represent Punjab province. According to reports, the Chief Minister is slated to brief global leaders and international institutions on Punjab’s flagship climate-friendly projects. These projects reportedly encompass initiatives related to clean…
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Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, sought to alleviate growing anxieties regarding the 27th Constitutional Amendment, asserting clearly that the proposed changes pose “no threat whatsoever” to the 18th Constitutional Amendment, which granted significant powers to the provinces. He dismissed the perception that the government intends to curtail provincial autonomy. Speaking on Geo News’ program “Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Ke Saath,” Tarar emphasized that constitutional amendments are a routine necessity dictated by changing times and circumstances. He highlighted that the core proposals relate to education and population control, areas where a uniform national policy is critically required. He…
Speculation regarding the alleged hidden clauses within the 27th Constitutional Amendment intensified after a senior journalist directly questioned Minister of State Aqueel Malik on whether the amendment provides any legal cover to the position of Deputy Prime Minister. During his appearance on Geo News’ program “Capital Talk,” Malik chose not to give a definitive answer, stating he “cannot confirm or deny” the query. His cautious response further fuels the deep ambiguity surrounding the amendment’s final draft. The Minister of State did attempt to provide an economic rationale for the amendment by focusing on the National Finance Commission (NFC) award.…
Speaking to the media upon her arrival at Avenfield in London, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz staunchly defended the new defamation laws and provided a robust review of her administration’s performance over the last eighteen months. She declared, “We have enacted defamation laws; now no one’s honour will be publicly tarnished,” underscoring the government’s commitment to protecting the dignity of citizens. The Chief Minister highlighted the significant reforms undertaken in Punjab, claiming that feats accomplished in the short span of eighteen months are now being presented on a global stage. She specifically pointed to the marked improvement in the…
A crucial meeting of the Central Executive Committee (CEC) of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) concluded in Karachi with a conditional acceptance of one proposal, but the proceedings were adjourned until after Friday prayers for a final decision on constitutional reforms. The PPP conditionally approved the government’s proposed amendments to Article 243 within the 27th Constitutional Amendment draft but outright rejected all other controversial points. Addressing the media after the CEC session, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari stated clearly that a delegation from the PML-N had requested his party’s support for the 27th Constitutional Amendment, but the PPP is…
Political volatility in the country intensified today as Islamabad Police arrived at the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) House to execute arrest warrants for key leaders of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party. This move follows the issuance of warrants by an Anti-Terrorism Court, underscoring the severe political confrontation currently unfolding in the nation. The police team was specifically seeking to apprehend PTI leaders Sohail Afridi and Junaid Akbar. However, according to sources inside the KP House, the police team had to depart empty-handed after confirming that neither of the targeted leaders was present on the premises. Security personnel at the Khyber…
In a significant move of political outreach, a high-level delegation from the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Pakistan met with Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman at his residence to seek support for their draft of the 27th Constitutional Amendment. The meeting underscores the critical political maneuvering underway as coalition partners and opposition parties define their stance on constitutional reforms aimed at decentralizing power. The MQM delegation, which included Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tessori, Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, Mustafa Kamal, and Farooq Sattar, presented the proposed constitutional draft to Maulana Fazlur Rehman. Speaking to the media after the talks, MQM…
Nine outlaws were killed in a major joint security operation conducted by the Police and Rangers in Ronti, a notorious riverine ‘Kacha’ area of Ghotki district in Sindh. The operation was launched to dismantle the stronghold of criminal elements terrorizing the region. The decisive action was triggered by a brutal attack carried out by the Kacha bandits just yesterday. That bloody incident resulted in the tragic deaths of at least seven individuals, including a police official, and left fourteen others injured. The recent spate of violence underscores the extremely fragile law and order situation in this remote area. Authorities…
An atmosphere of fear and distress gripped the Head Bukaini area of Muzaffargarh following a horrific incident where a beggar attempted to murder three innocent young girls with a sharp weapon. In this shocking act of violence, two sisters sustained serious injuries and were immediately rushed to the hospital for urgent medical care. According to police officials, the tragedy unfolded when local residents noticed a suspicious individual leading the children toward a deserted patch of jungle. It was the quick observation and brave action of these community members that averted a potentially fatal outcome. They promptly alerted the police, enabling…
A crucial federal cabinet meeting, which was scheduled to approve the draft of the 27th Constitutional Amendment, has been postponed. This delay has sparked new discussions in political circles and highlights the existing tensions among the government’s coalition partners. Officially, the meeting was delayed due to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s busy schedule. However, this postponement comes at a time of deep disagreements among the ruling parties over the contents of the amendment. The proposed 27th Amendment is not a minor change. It includes significant and controversial proposals, such as creating a new constitutional court, setting the retirement age for…
