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UN Chief Guterres Arrives in Islamabad for Key Pakistan Talks

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has arrived in Islamabad for an official visit focused on Pakistan’s engagement with the United Nations, regional and international developments, and the country’s efforts in peace, security and disaster preparedness. Guterres is visiting Pakistan at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. Acting Foreign Secretary Ambassador Nabeel Munir received the UN chief upon his arrival, according to Pakistan’s Foreign Office. Read More…

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SCO officials set to meet in Islamabad this week

National coordinators of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation will meet in Islamabad from September 28 to 30 under Pakistan’s 2026-27 chairmanship. The meeting will discuss the organisation’s upcoming activities, preparations for key events and broader cooperation. Pakistan plans to focus its chairmanship on connectivity, innovation, economic cooperation and people-to-people ties. Officials from member states and the SCO Secretariat will participate in the talks. Read More…

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Farmers Postpone Islamabad March After Balochistan Assurances

The Pakistan Kissan Ittehad has postponed its planned long march and sit-in towards Islamabad after the Balochistan government assured farmers that their concerns would be addressed. A government delegation met Kissan Ittehad President Khalid Baath, who accepted the assurances and agreed to delay the protest. The group had planned the march to highlight agricultural problems and demand action on farmers’ concerns. Read More…

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CDA Moves to Upgrade Jinnah Convention Centre

The Capital Development Authority has invited firms to prequalify for upgrading and expanding Islamabad’s Jinnah Convention Centre ahead of next year’s Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit. A new block is also planned, while the proposed NICEEC project near Malpur faces uncertainty due to time constraints. Officials said the project must begin soon to meet the expected August summit deadline. Read More…

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Court Issues Warrants for CDA Chairman

An Islamabad civil court has issued bailable arrest warrants for the CDA chairman over alleged failure to implement a decree concerning affected residents seeking rehabilitation benefits. Civil Judge Naseerud Din noted that the decree remained partially unimplemented after nearly 28 years. The court also observed that the chairman had failed to appear despite repeated notices and warned of further legal action. Read More…

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KP CM Defends Protest Ahead of PTI March

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi defended PTI’s planned September 27 march to Islamabad, calling peaceful protest a constitutional right. He alleged attacks and abductions involving provincial ministers and warned that routes connecting KP with the rest of Pakistan would be closed. The federal authorities have also announced security measures ahead of the planned mobilisation. Read More…

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JI Begins Islamabad March as Naeem Warns Government

Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) launched its protest march towards Islamabad on Sunday, with Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman warning that the campaign could escalate into a movement to oust the government if the petroleum levy is not abolished. Speaking in Karachi, he said caravans from across the country were heading to the capital, demanding relief from rising fuel costs and what he described as poor governance. Read More…

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SBP Faces Tough Call on Interest Rate

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s central bank faces a difficult decision on its policy rate amid rising inflation and higher global fuel prices linked to the prolonged Gulf conflict. The current rate stands at 11.5 per cent, with bankers expecting no change while some analysts foresee a 50-basis-point increase. Inflation rose to 11.1pc in August, adding pressure on the State Bank. Read More…

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Pakistan Eyes Bigger Role in Global Arbitration

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan could emerge as a preferred seat for international arbitration due to cost advantages and geopolitical goodwill, Lahore High Court Justice Jawad Hassan said at an IPRI seminar. Experts agreed the country has strong potential but needs sustained legal and institutional reforms. They called for greater capacity-building, stronger arbitration infrastructure and coordinated efforts over the coming decade to establish Pakistan as a dispute-resolution hub. Read More…

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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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