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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Politics

KP Officers Set for Special Security Allowance

The federal government has declared 26 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa districts “terror-affected”, making PAS and PSP officers posted there eligible for a special security allowance from July 1, 2026. The allowance will equal 250 per cent of running basic pay and be paid retrospectively. Swabi and Hazara districts are excluded. The decision reflects heightened security risks faced by officers serving in seriously disturbed areas. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Politics

PTI Questions Court Move in KP CM Case

ISLAMABAD: PTI has questioned the Federal Constitutional Court’s decision to fix a petition challenging Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi’s appointment. The party said the move raised concerns over judicial impartiality in politically sensitive matters, arguing Afridi was elected constitutionally after Ali Amin Gandapur’s resignation. PTI also urged courts to prioritise pending bail pleas of Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi. Read More…

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FBISE announces annual exam results for 2026

The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) announced its 2026 annual exam results on Wednesday, with girls securing most top positions. The HSSC-II pass rate reached 85.95%, while HSSC-I stood at 65.31%. In Pre-Medical, Ammara Azhar of Army Public School Rawalpindi claimed first position with 1,079 marks, followed by Muhammad Jahanzaib and Syeda Iman Fatima. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Politics

Army deployment authorised for Rawalpindi security

RAWALPINDI: The federal government has authorised the deployment of Pakistan Army personnel in Rawalpindi for six months to perform “sensitive security duties”, according to an Interior Ministry order dated Aug 21. The decision followed a request from the Punjab Home Department and was made under Article 245 of the Constitution. The order said the deployment aims to prevent any undesirable situation and enable an effective response to unforeseen circumstances as required by the district administration. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Politics

SC returns govt's review plea against Khan's hospital transfer order

The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday returned a review petition filed by the federal government against the top court's order to shift incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan to Islamabad’s Shifa International Hospital for medical examination and treatment. Supreme Court (SC) Registrar's Office raised objections to the federal government's plea filed by the Islamabad chief commissioner, said sources. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Politics

National Assembly passes bills related to military, National Command Authority

The National Assembly on Thursday passed by majority vote the Defence Forces Act 2026, and the National Command Authority (Amendment) Bill, following their approval by the federal cabinet earlier. The bills were approved by the cabinet during a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, where the government endorsed draft legislation aimed at implementing legal and administrative changes arising from the 27th Constitutional Amendment. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Politics

Govt files review plea against SC order to shift Imran Khan to private hospital

The federal government filed a review petition in the Supreme Court against its decision to transfer jailed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Pakistan (PTI) founder Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital. The petition was filed by the Islamabad chief commissioner through the advocate general for the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT). The development comes a day after the SC ordered Adiala jail authorities to transfer the PTI founder to Shifa Hospital for medical assessment and treatment within two days. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Business

Petrol pump owners defer nationwide strike after negotiations with govt

The All Pakistan Petrol Pumps Owners Association (APPPOA) on Wednesday postponed its planned nationwide strike after successful negotiations with the federal government, while the Petroleum Dealers Association also endorsed the decision. Petrol pump owners and dealers had earlier announced a 24-hour nationwide shutdown from Thursday in protest against the government's decision to revise petroleum product prices on a daily basis. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Politics

FBI chief Patel meets Naqvi, lauds Pakistan's support to US

Kash Patel, the director of the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), hosted Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi at the agency's Headquarters, lauding Pakistan's support in protecting US interests in the region. In a post on X, Patel described the meeting as an honour and said the FBI deeply appreciated Pakistan’s support in protecting US interests in the region. He said the discussion focused on facilitating resources and specialised training to combat counterterrorism financing and cyber investigations both at home and abroad. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Business

Govt issues emergency LNG tender after 'Qatari shipment aborted'

The federal government has issued an emergency tender to procure a liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo for delivery on July 15-16 after a Qatari shipment bound for Pakistan was aborted mid-journey due to fresh hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz, Bloomberg reported. State-owned Pakistan LNG issued the emergency tender after the government approved it on Wednesday, following the cancellation of a Qatari cargo scheduled for delivery this month, Bloomberg reported citing traders familiar with the matter. Read More…

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